This past spring, Dennis Slotnick presented “Invitation to Immensity” in which he explored the science of perception of animals and discussed how our world view is based on our limited senses. In this talk, Dennis sheds the mystery about Transcending and brings forth the modern scientific approach with astonishing relevance to our daily lives. He begins with references to Unitarian Universalists who document their transcendental experiences and commentary on transcendentalism. Historically, these experiences were considered mystical, spiritual and transitory. Now with scientific documentation of the fourth state of consciousness: transcendental consciousness as measured in human physiology, revealing a real, attainable state of Being. Methods of transcending are offered as we address the value of transcendence, recognize when we transcend, and explain why we are left with such a peaceful, whole feeling when walking along a shoreline, sitting to rest in a forest, kayaking on smooth still water, gazing at the stars or being spellbound by the beauty of a flower.
Join us and invite your friends to our second annual festival in the parking lot. There will be food and great conversation, as well as yoga, games, crafts, and surprises for all ages. Bring a donation of nonperishable food or household supplies to help stock our Little Free Pantry.
Earth Day, it could be argued, is our most sacred holiday. We UUs work hard to live in reverence with the earth whenever possible. What would it look like to move from the Earth as an abstract idea to a tactile experience of earth, quite literally dirt? In this service we will experience a new UU ritual, Dirt Communion. Please bring a little bit of the soil where you find your peace, find your power, find your joy.
Jeynce Poindexter will share experiences with the Ruth Ellis Center and awareness of the discrimination, murder, and harm of trans women of color, particularly Black trans women in and around the Detroit metropolitan area.
