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February 2012 Schedule of Services and Forums
Saturday, February 4
4pm Celebration of Life
"How Are You Filling Your Bucket?"
Our successful intergenerational "family-focused" Saturday afternoon services continue this month by asking how our young people are being inspired to act in accordance with our UU "Principles and Purposes." There'll be time enough for all to share their stories--and make sure to bring the buckets we decorated last year to this program. As in the past, everybody at TUC is invited to attend--and please fill our collective buckets by bringing a friend! Austin.
Sunday, February 5
11AM Celebration of Life
"A Race for Atheism,"
The Reverend Brian H. Covell, preaching
Atheism, whether expressed within or outside Unitarian Universalism, has been described as a white, middle class phenomenon. But Brian will suggest that expressions of religious skepticism are reflecting greater cultural diversity than ever before. Do you assume that most African Americans, in and out of Austin, automatically attend a "black church?" He'll challenge you to guess again--and to suggest ways TUC can help this phenomenon grow both in and out of liberal churches.
10am Forum
"Stepson of the Blues,"
Bonnie McKeown, speaking.
Bonnie McKeown, author of "Stepson of the Blues", will tell us about the autobiography of West side blues singer and drummer Larry Hill Taylor that she helped write. Larry Hill Taylor is the son of blues singer Vera Taylor and stepson of VJ recording artist Eddie Taylor. Larry has played around the world with blues and soul greats, from Otis Clay to Junior Wells and A.C. Reed. After 50 years of traveling through gangs, prison and drugs, Taylor realized his life purpose is spreading his musical heritage to the next generation. McKeown is a writer, activist and blues piano player, who first came to Chicago in 2003 to learn the blues. She has also founded a traveling education workshop, School of Blues, www.chicagoschoolofblues.org, which brings Chicago blues musicians to schools. James Kane facilitating.
Sunday, February 12
11AM Celebration of Life
"We're Standing on the Side of Love,"
The Reverend Covell and Ms. Wilford, convening
On "Standing on the Side of Love Sunday," TUC joins UU congregations across our denomination to draw more attention to this successful human rights movement. Same-sex marriage and immigration reform are the two key foci of the campaign, and in this intergenerational service, we'll lift up in story and song how all ages can "stand in love" for social change.
10am Forum
TBA
Sunday, February 19
11AM Celebration of Life
"Harriet Tubman: Live at Third Church,"
The Reverend Covell and Momma Kemba, convening
A celebrated performer based here on the West Side joins us as she assumes the persona of a towering figure in our country's history. We'll encounter Ms. Tubman's wisdom and wit as she comments on life and the African American experience this morning, and our young people will join us for a portion of this service. This is a program not to be missed!
10am Forum
"High School on the West Side,"
Imani Marshall, speaking.
Imani Marshall, granddaughter of Barbara Minor and frequent guest at Third Unitarian Church, will give us a view of a high school student from the Austin neighborhood. Ms. Marshall, granddaughter of Barbara Minor and frequent guest at Third Unitarian Church, will give us a view of a high school student from the Austin neighborhood. Ms. Marshall is a senior at Whitney M. Young Magnet High School and is on the honor roll. During her high school career, she has been a member of National Honor Society, Student Council, Junior Varsity basketball, Concert Choir and many other clubs including Redeemed Club an all-girl spiritual development group that she co-founded. Imani also volunteers with the Central Austin Neighborhood Association. She has gained leadership and scholarship skills through the Chicago Scholars program, the National Black M.B.A. Association's Leaders of Tomorrow program and the Running Start's Young Women Political Leadership Conference. She has been featured in articles in the Chicago Tribune, Austin Voice and Austin Talks for her participation in these programs. She dreams of one day giving back to her community through careers in medicine and politics.
Sunday, February 26
11AM Celebration of Life
"What Do You Love?"
Mr. Scott Aaseng, speaking
We're often good at expressing our opinions, but why do we do so? More importantly, do we put those opinions into practice? Scott will reflect on what it means that "Love is the spirit of this church.
10am Forum
"TUC Living History,"
Brenetta Howell Barrett, speaking.
Brenetta Howell Barrett, will talk about her life in a TUC Living History Forum. Ms Barrett has been luminary in the civil rights movement, political activist, state and city office- holder, newspaper reporter, minority business developer, and currently CEO of Pathfinders Prevention Education Fund. Among other awards, she was honored in 2010 by the DuSable museum as a "Chicago Freedom Sister," having battled the status quo and advanced the cause of African American rights and empowerment since she moved to the West Side in 1949. Ms. Barrett served as Commissioner of Consumer Services under Harold Washington and Eugene Sawyer and has been a member of Third Unitarian Church for many years. Laurel Lambert facilitating.
