UUMAN Unitarian Universalist Metro Atlanta North Church

November 1, 2020 10:00 am Rev. Dave DunnJoin us as we remember those who have passed over the course of the year.www.uuman.orgRegister for the Auction: event.auctria.com/e6bdfb87-aecf-42b5-a7f0-c960876d522eNewsletter:www.uuman.org/pdf/UUMANTimes.pdf 

October 25, 2020 10:00 am Rev. Dave DunnWe can’t choose our upbringing, our childhood or our parents; yet it would be an understatement to say that all these have had a profound impact on our future development. How do we know who we are from the story we tell ourselves about ourselves?Worship associate: Jennifer Ratcliffehttps://www.uuman.org/

October 18, 2020 10:00 am Dave DunnSlovenian philosopher Slavoj Zizek makes the radical claim that, “There is no Nature.”What if he’s right?What if everything is simply…well, just everything?If that could be true, what about us?https://www.uuman.org/ 

10/11/2020 10:00 am Mallory CundiffIn 2019 the UUA launched a new Welcoming Congregations renewal program called "The Five Practices of Welcome Renewal". The goal of the program is to encourage congregations to practice Welcome every year, year-round. How will we participate?PRIDE SUNDAY COMING OUT DAY –  10/11INTERNATIONAL PRONOUN DAY – 10/17 

October 4, 2020 10:00 am Rev. Dave DunnLever, Wheel and Axle, Pulley, Inclined Plane, Wedge, Screw. These are the six simple machines. In their most basic sense they can be used to multiply or change the direction of a mechanical force. How can we use them metaphorically to multiply or change the direction of our lives?Topics: Philosophy

September 27, 2020 10:00 am Rev. Dave DunnRecent events have led to the removal of Confederate statues. Statues of some of our founding fathers have also been vandalized and pulled down. Defenders say, “They were people of their time.”Yom Kippur begins this evening. How would these founding fathers seek atonement? How would we?#NEWMEMBERSUNDAY#YomKippur

September 20, 2020 10:00 am Dave DunnNext week will be New Member Sunday. How can we display “radical welcome” to our newest members? And just what is “radical welcome” anyway?Subscribe via iTunes, Spotify and Stitcher - or your other favorite podcast app. https://www.uuman.org/services/love-not-a-lesson/

September 13, 2020 10:00 am Shelley NagraniWe will hear about different ways we can participate in making change, some as part of UUMAN and some outside of UUMAN. This service will help us fulfill our mission: Strive for Justice. Transform the World.Past Worship Services at UUMAN:https://www.uuman.org/worship/past-worship-services/#church#sermon  

July 26, 2020 10:30 am Bruce LangstonJoin us every Sunday at 11:15 am for Online Fellowshiphttps://www.uuman.orgYouTube channel:UUMANMusic: Public Domainhttps://freepd.com

Nat ParkerNat Parker, a long-time member at UUMAN, shares his journey of leaving the comfort of his childhood religion to discover Unitarian Universalist principles. They are guidelines he can live with, and has never looked back. YouTube video link for servicehttps://youtu.be/KsRrXk0eir0 

July 5, 2020 10:30 am Yassine FarhiWhy (I) Becoming Unitarian: Yassine Farhi will walk through his personal journey about his background and why he chose to be here. He will also highlight some current events and some Unitarian principles that are important in our life now more than ever.Order of worship link (pdf) for July 5, 2020 servicehttps://www.uuman.org/20200705oow/YouTube link for servicehttps://youtu.be/bzBLYoAKGj0

March 22, 2020 10:30 am Dave DunnGrace is often portrayed as the welcome, yet unmerited, divine intervention of God in our affairs (e.g. “…but by the grace of God”). Yet we have the power to bestow grace upon one another and change lives for the better. How can we extend grace at this difficult time?Worship Associate: Randy BlaschMusic: Alex Pietsch

March 15, 2020 10:30 am Dave Dunn“Nurture Our Spirit” - These are the first three words of our new mission statement. What does it mean to nurture our spirit? Who’s responsibility is it? How do we nurture our spirit in the face of a global pandemic and a national emergency declaration? (Multigenerational Service)Topics: Spirituality, Unitarian Universalist History 

March 1, 2020 10:30 am Dave DunnIn the Genesis story of Cain and Able, for reasons unknown to us, God accepts Able’s gift yet rejects Cain’s. Was it because of the gifts themselves? Did Cain hold back? Could he have given more from the heart? What might your best gift be?(Stewardship Sunday)

December 8, 10:30 am Shelley NagraniMany of us grew up with traditions in which our families participated during this time of year. For many, decorating a tree was one tradition.At the same time, we will remember that, around the world, there are other traditions at this time of year. UUMAN congregants from other countries will share stories about the traditions with which they grew up.