Captured By Indians! (listen) PLUS Links and Additional Reading

Date: 
October 9, 2011 - 10:30am

We honored Indigenous People’s Day with a provocative look at how the dominant culture is still very much “captured by Indians” through exploration of Native American poetry and historic captive narratives. You can listen to Rev. Shelley's sermon by clicking on the the audio button below.

These are the links and recommended books related to Rev. Shelley's sermon:

  • For the recently published story about the tragic Indian Schools: http://metrotimes.com/news/chain-of-sorrow-1.1206358
  • For access to the 1824 published account of Mary Jemison's life:-- http://womenshistory.about.com/library/etext/bl_nlmj00.htm
  • The 1941 children's book about Mary Jemison: Indian Captive: The Story of Mary Jemison by Lois Lenski  (This is available in all of the Grosse Pointe elementary school libraries.)
  • For perspectives by a contemporary Native American author written with engaging humor:The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian by Sherman Alexie  (great for teens and adults); and The Lone Ranger and Tonto Fistfight in Heaven by Sherman Alexie.  (These are at all three branches of the Grosse Pointe libraries, as well as in the North and South High School libraries.)

Service Leader: 
Reverend Shelley Page
Worship Associate: 
Cynthia Luce

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A Community of Learners (listen)

Date: 
September 18, 2011 - 10:30am

 We celebrated the start of the church year by dedicating our Religious Education teachers and blessing our children as they began their year of learning.  We  reflected on the ways that we all learn by living in community at church, and we explored how the congregation is the curriculum for people of all ages. You can listen to Rev. Shelley's sermon by clicking on the play button below.

Service Leader: 
Reverend Shelley Page
Worship Associate: 
Joseph Buttiglieri

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Flowing Along...Together (listen)

Date: 
September 11, 2011 - 10:30am

Sunday September 11 was  a joy-filled celebration of the new church year and the start of Rev. Shelley Page’s ministry. This service welcomed people of all ages and included a traditional Unitarian-Universalist Water Communion. You can listen to a portion of the service and Rev. Shelley's reflections by clicking on the play button below.

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Remembrance and Hope – A 9/11 Vespers Service (listen)

Date: 
September 11, 2011 - 10:30am

The tenth anniversary of the September 11 tragedies kindled memories and reflections on the decade following the attacks.  This simple vespers service commemorated that horrific day, and was intended to help us reconnect with what we find hopeful in our lives. You can listen to most all of the service by clicking on the play button below.

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Service for Sunday, May 22: CHOIR SUNDAY: These Are a Few of My Favorite Things, a Celebration of Influential Music and Words

Reverend Mitra Rahnema and Music Director Joseph Palazzolo

In life’s journey we encounter specific words and music that impact us in transformational ways. This Sunday the GPUC youth and adult choirs will sing their memorable songs, and Reverend Mitra will share readings that have impacted her ministry. Come to celebrate a few of our favorites.