Reagan statue ousts Unitarian minister, and more
Reagan statue replaces Starr King in US Capitol
Rachel Maddow, of MSNBC's "The Rachel Maddow Show" kicks off her segment with a discussion of the State of California's decision to replace one of its two statues in the U.S. Capitol—of Unitarian minister Thomas Starr King—with one of Ronald Reagan. Maddow discusses Starr King's historical importance, notably his role in keeping California in the Union during the Civil War, and ends by saying: "Does that mean that the Thomas Starr King statue is up for grabs? If so, the Rachel Maddow Show would like dibs. He would look great in our office." (Rachel Maddow Show, MSNBC)
The LA Times also reported on the end of Starr King's 78 years in the Capitol. (Los Angeles Times - 4.16.09)
UUs celebrate Earth Day
UUs were part of an interfaith group in Milford, N.H., which gathered together to celebrate Earth Day. (Cabinet.com - Milford, NH 4.16.09)
About one third of members at the First Parish in Needham, Mass., accepted the 10 Percent Energy Challenge to reduce their carbon footprint. (Boston Globe - 4.22.09)
See also: Earth Day in faith communities (The Olympian - Olympia, WA 4.18.09)
Also in the media:
The UU Congregation of York, Pa., recently approved a measure that says any money members give the church will be returned if they find themselves in a tough financial situation during the year. (York Daily Record - York, PA 4.15.09)
The Rev. Rhett D. Baird, minister of High Street UU Church in Macon, Ga., explores how stories help define who we are and how we view the world. (Macon Telegraph - Macon, GA 4.18.09)
The Revs. Bob and Makanah Morriss, retired UU ministers, hired an eco-architect to design them a home that is as environmentally friendly as possible. (Lynchburg News and Advance - Lynchburg, VA 4.19.09)
UU Sara Smalley was among a crowd of same-sex marriage supporters who rallied at the Minneapolis Capitol on Thursday. (KARE - Minneapolis, MN 4.23.09)
Teens danced at Prince William County’s first official gay-friendly prom, held at Bull Run UU Church in Manassas, Va. (Inside NoVA - Prince William, VA 4.19.09)
Adrian Hilliard writes about springtime and transitions in UU churches. (Examiner.com - 4.19.09)
Volunteers planted the 375 daffodil bulbs currently sprouting in front of the First Parish UU Church in Scituate, Mass., in celebration of the church's 375th anniversary. (Scituate Mariner - Marshfield, MA 4.22.09)
The Manatee, Fla., UU Fellowship celebrates its 50th anniversary. (Bradenton Herald - FL 4.18.09)
UUs celebrate the arrival of spring with a flower communion. (Temple Daily Telegram - Temple, TX 4.18.09)
Rachel Maddow, of MSNBC's "The Rachel Maddow Show" kicks off her segment with a discussion of the State of California's decision to replace one of its two statues in the U.S. Capitol—of Unitarian minister Thomas Starr King—with one of Ronald Reagan. Maddow discusses Starr King's historical importance, notably his role in keeping California in the Union during the Civil War, and ends by saying: "Does that mean that the Thomas Starr King statue is up for grabs? If so, the Rachel Maddow Show would like dibs. He would look great in our office." (Rachel Maddow Show, MSNBC)
The LA Times also reported on the end of Starr King's 78 years in the Capitol. (Los Angeles Times - 4.16.09)
UUs celebrate Earth Day
UUs were part of an interfaith group in Milford, N.H., which gathered together to celebrate Earth Day. (Cabinet.com - Milford, NH 4.16.09)
About one third of members at the First Parish in Needham, Mass., accepted the 10 Percent Energy Challenge to reduce their carbon footprint. (Boston Globe - 4.22.09)
See also: Earth Day in faith communities (The Olympian - Olympia, WA 4.18.09)
Also in the media:
The UU Congregation of York, Pa., recently approved a measure that says any money members give the church will be returned if they find themselves in a tough financial situation during the year. (York Daily Record - York, PA 4.15.09)
The Rev. Rhett D. Baird, minister of High Street UU Church in Macon, Ga., explores how stories help define who we are and how we view the world. (Macon Telegraph - Macon, GA 4.18.09)
The Revs. Bob and Makanah Morriss, retired UU ministers, hired an eco-architect to design them a home that is as environmentally friendly as possible. (Lynchburg News and Advance - Lynchburg, VA 4.19.09)
UU Sara Smalley was among a crowd of same-sex marriage supporters who rallied at the Minneapolis Capitol on Thursday. (KARE - Minneapolis, MN 4.23.09)
Teens danced at Prince William County’s first official gay-friendly prom, held at Bull Run UU Church in Manassas, Va. (Inside NoVA - Prince William, VA 4.19.09)
Adrian Hilliard writes about springtime and transitions in UU churches. (Examiner.com - 4.19.09)
Volunteers planted the 375 daffodil bulbs currently sprouting in front of the First Parish UU Church in Scituate, Mass., in celebration of the church's 375th anniversary. (Scituate Mariner - Marshfield, MA 4.22.09)
The Manatee, Fla., UU Fellowship celebrates its 50th anniversary. (Bradenton Herald - FL 4.18.09)
UUs celebrate the arrival of spring with a flower communion. (Temple Daily Telegram - Temple, TX 4.18.09)
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