Service Leader Wendy Engelhardt will share thoughts on how Sesame Street reflects changing views on childhood education and cultural diversity. Creators Joan Ganz Cooney and Lloyd Morrisett aimed to help viewers connect with Jim Henson’s characters and learn about themselves and the charging world around them. To join the service via livestream on YouTube at … Continue reading “Sunny Day, Sweeping the Clouds Away”
Service Leader Jim Calkins will relate the journey of Sichan Siv, a Cambodian who escaped from a Khmer Rouge death camp, arrived in the United States as a refugee with $2.00 in his pocket and was eventually unanimously confirmed by the US Senate as the United States Ambassador to the United Nations. To join the … Continue reading “I Was a Stranger and You Took Me In”
We look at musical transitions as a way of understanding how we navigate change. How does one travel from the familiar to the unknown? In music, transition from one idea to a new idea can be a smooth ride or a rude shock. Peter and Deede investigate musical transitions as a way of understanding how … Continue reading “Transitions in Music, Transitions in Life”
This service is the first of our summer series on the theme of “Adapting to Change.” Saimoen Anderson will share a tale of how biology and bio-medical engineering have helped her adapt to change and enforced better habits. Her siblings, Gia and Edmond, will provide the music, accompanied by John Seppala. To join the service … Continue reading “The Quest for Personal Homeostasis in Times of Change”
Life can be overwhelming whether thinking about the state of the planet or your own life. To stay healthy and create a healthy planet, sometimes it is important to step back and just see what small things you can do to make a difference. When everyone takes these small steps, it creates a healthier self, … Continue reading “Small Steps”
