Minns 2011 – 2012 Series
What Was and Is Required

Three Forums on the Renewal of Unitarian Universalism In the 21st Century

Photo of Rev. Buehrens

Former UUA president John Buehrens, author of the new Universalists and Unitarians in America: A People's History and co-author of A Chosen Faith and A House for Hope, leads three events, continuing the discussion begun at the April 2011 Minns Conference, "Composing Our Unitarian Universalist Future."

To Be an Effective, Justice-Seeking People
Saturday, November 5, 2011, 1-4 pm, King's Chapel, Boston
Respondents:
  • The Rev. Nate Walker, First Unitarian Church of Philadelphia
  • The Rev. Paige Getty, UU Congregation of Columbia, Maryland
Practicing Compassion and Connection More Fully
Friday, January 20, 2012, First Unitarian Universalist Church of San Francisco
Respondents:
  • The Rev. Dr. William G. Sinkford, Senior Minister, First Unitarian Church of Portland (Oregon)
  • The Rev. Meg A. Riley, Senior Minister, Church of the Larger Fellowship
Facilitator: The Rev. Dr. Stephen Furrer, Interim Senior Minister, First Unitarian Univarsalist Society of San Francisco
Walking More Humbly — and Thriving
Friday, May 4, 2012, Unity Temple, Oak Park, Illinois
Respondents:
  • The Rev. Dr. Susan Ritchie, Senior Minister, North Unitarian Universalist Congregation, Lewis Center, Ohio, and Visiting Professor of UU Heritage and Ministry at Starr King School for the Ministry
  • The Rev. Dr. Matthew Johnson-Doyle, Senior Minister, Unitarian Universalist Church, Rockford, Illinois
Facilitator: The Rev. Alan C. Taylor, Senior Minister, Unity Temple