UU Freethinking Mystics
Sunday, August 29, 2021, 9:00 a.m. Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85962558550?pwd=TGk2dnNQVWxyL3oxS1gyOFdOVWdvQT09
Meeting ID: 859 6255 8550
Passcode: 253 Meet with facilitator, Doug Taylor, to touch base, and share thoughts about what we might want to explore this coming new church year.
There will be a second series of podcasts regarding bias hosted by the Center for Action and Contemplation which we may want to continue exploring and/or perhaps someone has come across a good book related to spirituality, mysticism, brain science, and/or well-being that we could consider for using as a resource text.
We might also explore the best day and times for the group to meet for the majority of people interested in meeting via zoom given the current COVID data.
Since we were last exploring biases with the “Learning How to See” podcasts, here’s an article which may be of interest concerning “proximity bias” from the BBC. It sounds so parallel to the the neuroscience adage of “neurons that fire together, wire together,” maybe “people who work together in proximity, wire together” as well, which might be going on in “group think?” Hybrid work: How ‘proximity bias’ can lead to favouritism
Given the uncertainty about what’s coming in the next month and the next couple years, how do we find our courage to stand brave against the unknowns? How can we work to calm our anxiety and doubt about the unknown that the future holds? Let’s explore how courage can be born from community and how … Continue reading Courage from Community
This services explores Buddhist ideas on courage and remaining faithful to one another during times of challenge. Explore what may be your bravest course of action when faced with complicated decisions and adversity.
TUUC Community Gathering at Wapato Lake Park
August Sundays, 12:00 – 1:00 p.m.
Are you eager to meet in person again? Beginning Sunday, August 8, and continuing every Sunday in August at 12:00 noon following online worship service, we are planning to get together at Wapato Park from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. This is an informal outside gathering to be in community. Thanks to the Coming Together Team we have good safety guidelines to follow for in person gatherings.
The address for Wapato Park is 6500 S. Sheridan Ave. Park at the Central Lot using the entrance at S. Sheridan Ave and S. 68th St.
Head towards the children’s play area, and sign in at the small table set up nearby. While no food or drink will be provided, feel free to bring your own. You can also bring a blanket or a chair to sit on. Come join us help build our Tahoma UU community.