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Church of the Larger Fellowship
Holiday resources: Giving Thanks
November 26, 2003
In the United States, this Thursday is the traditional harvest
festival, Thanksgiving. We hope you find these Unitarian Universalist
resources helpful.
Invocation
Looking to the past with gratitude, and the future with hope
by the Rev. Earl Holt http://www.uua.org/worshipweb/opening/holtek-invoc01.html
From the UUA News department
"In this season of Thanksgiving, we asked a group of
lay and professional leaders active within Unitarian Universalism
to reflect on those things they are thankful for." http://www.uua.org/news/2003/031125.html
Abundance of Corn: A Thanksgiving Story
by The Rev. Laurinda Bilyeu, First Parish, Milton, MA
This story, from a USA Midwest perspective, is suitable for
young and old. http://www.uua.org/re/reach/teaching/abundance_of_corn.html
Film Study: Babette's Feast
Rev. Marjorie Bowens-Wheatley says "Enter Babette - an
outsider, a woman, a poor refugee - who becomes a salvific
figure. By her natural talent for creative cookery, loving
kindness, and willingness to give of herself fully without
reward, she is the one who rekindles the fire of the community,
saving the people from their own divisiveness, their brokenness,
and potential for self-destruction." http://www.uua.org/re/reach/fall01/adult/film_as_theological_text.html
Sermon: Religion and Capitalism by Rev. David Robins
Unitarian Universalist Church of Bloomington-Normal http://members.aol.com/UUBlooming/sermons/s20021124.html
Readings: Ethical Culture Thanksgiving Ceremony
By Lois Kellerman, Leader, Brooklyn Society of Ethical Culture
http://www.uua.org/clf/connections/Fall/thanksgiving.html
Closing Words: Benediction - Gary Kowalski
Go in peace, speak the truth, give thanks each day.
Respect the earth and her creatures,
for they are alive like you.
Care for your body; it is a wondrous gift.
Live simply. Be of service.
Be guided by your faith and not your fear.
Go lightly on your path. Walk in a sacred manner.
Amen.
(http://www.uua.org/worshipweb/closing/kowalskig-bene02.html)
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