Bilz View from the Pew – Monday, December 14, 2009

Yesterday was a wonderful day at All Souls. In the words of Mr Monk, ‘Here’s what happened…..’ Sandy was the leader and did her usual lovely job of putting together readings and music to create a service around Walt Kania’s message… Then – the chorus sang and we had a new women’s trio who also . . . → Read More: Bilz View from the Pew – Monday, December 14, 2009

Fall Adult Discussion Series

We are holding a series of Adult Religious Education programs in October and November this fall on the “Renewal” Documentary: People Of Faith Taking Environmental Action.”   There is no charge or fee for this series.  The discussion series is begin held from 9:15-10:15 AM as shown below: October 4 – A Crime Against Creation Evangelical . . . → Read More: Fall Adult Discussion Series

School Kids without Supplies

In our town, Mansfield, OH., there are kids going to school on Tuesday without pencil, paper, notebook or any of the other supplies you’d expect kids to have when they start a new school year. One school, Hedges School, where some of our members tutor all year, has been supported for years by churches and . . . → Read More: School Kids without Supplies

Bilz News from the Pews – August 13, 2009

Last Sunday, the 9th, I introduced the speaker at All Souls. The message “Reflections on the Experience of a Newcomer”, was by Rev. Gail Geisenhainer. Her talk was just tremendous, and an amazing example of great UU sermons and of a person with a personal story about how it feels to be in a minority, . . . → Read More: Bilz News from the Pews – August 13, 2009

More News from the Pews – August 5, 2009

This article was in the July Newsletter, which we don't think very many people saw.

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The economy is a mess. Many people have job INsecurity, or no job. People have hard thoughts about where to turn, and what to do to protect themselves and their families. This condition will be with us for a . . . → Read More: More News from the Pews – August 5, 2009

Bilz News from the Pews – August 5, 2009

Some news from the recent past. Actually this is like a micro newsletter, because some of it is about the actual newsletter .

First – the newsletter part. For the last several years, until Jean broke her wrist, Lou and Jean have taken the paper copies of the newsletter and sent a copy in the . . . → Read More: Bilz News from the Pews – August 5, 2009

What do YOU believe?

A UU I know in Canada sent this to me.  I thought many of us might be interested in the quiz, too.  It is a quiz called the Spiritual Belief System Selector Quiz. It asks some basic questions, and allows you to rate each of your answers according to how much priority you place on . . . → Read More: What do YOU believe?

Bilz News from the Pews – June 3, 2009

Another month!

Sunday the 31st of May, we had a good service, even though John was missing, which we will probably get used to one of these days. He was at his 'Big Church' in Cleveland gaining experience in that type of church – which is required for his being accepted in the Ministerial Fellowshipping . . . → Read More: Bilz News from the Pews – June 3, 2009

Life is so so very very fragile, and we DO NOT control it…

When my Father died on December 8, 1972, I learned that we're each here for a moment and we don't know – can't predict how long that moment will be.  We're each so very dear and unique and wonderful in our own special ways. I also learned that night that I can't fix everything, that . . . → Read More: Life is so so very very fragile, and we DO NOT control it…

Bilz News from the Pewz – May 24, 2009

Today was a most interesting service at All Souls followed by most enjoyable evening at Brian and Jackie Moore's 3rd Annual Memorial Day Cookout…

But first – Today, Che Sahara was initiated into the rolls of those who lead our services.  As you remember she delivered a memorable talk earlier this year.  Today she lead . . . → Read More: Bilz News from the Pewz – May 24, 2009