Watch the service HERE. Aside from being one of the summer’s boffo blockbusters, the film “Barbie” has sparked a robust and important conversation far beyond the iconic doll introduced by Mattel in 1959 as an alternative to baby dolls. The eye-popping production design, the memorable musical numbers and the snappy dialogue entertain. Yet, the film … Continue reading Let’s Talk About Barbie
Watch the service HERE. Much is often made of UU’s male forebears. Today, we will examine the stories and contributions of many UU women in history. Some of these names and their accomplishments may surprise you. Gloria Holland speaking with Worship leader Carol Knox, and music by Barbara Stevens. Gloria Holland is retired from the Salem-Keizer School … Continue reading Notable UU Women in History
Watch the service HERE. Come for stories about the real and mythic St. Brigid, an early 5th-century figure in Celtic Christianity. In Ireland, she is a favorite woman saint, more popular than Mary. In real life, she was a respected Abbess who helped foster a distinct Christianity. It was centuries before the Church discovered how … Continue reading Celtic Thresholds
