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Lifespan Religious Education
Rev. Marlene Walker

This past August I saw the most amazing thing! It arced across the night sky, a glowing ball of flame trailing a long tail of yellow behind it. I could almost hear it sizzle as it moved out of sight. I have seen many shooting stars in the August night skies but have never actually seen a fireball close up. It literally took my breath away. There are numerous myths and stories about the meaning of meteors, comets and other such celestial events. I really don't know all of them but what I am aware of is that for eons people have always seen such things as symbols or signs of change of some kind.

I'm not sure what I think about all of that but I know I have been thinking about seeing that meteor, fireball shooting star - whatever it was - quite a bit as we have been beginning our new year in Lifespan RE. There is a lot of change going on. Last month we began "Way Cool Sunday School" - a new and exciting way of doing church school. It is a very different model of thinking about religious education for children. It's experiential, participatory, and based on an understanding that all of us - children and adults - have different styles of learning. So in WCSS each Sunday we offer several different ways for children to interact and connect with the same lesson. So far it has gone well. Yes, it has been confusing at times (especially for me!). Yes, it's going to take some time for all of us to get used to it. Yes, there have been and there will be glitches. Yes, I, the adult facilitators, the children and youth and all of you, I suspect, will be learning how all of this works over these next few weeks and months. Yes, it is exciting -- and confusing. It's different. Yes, it works!

That's what change and growth is all about. We try new things, we find the glitches, we make adjustments, and we keep doing it until we get it right. We learn. We grow. Sometimes it can make me anxious though when the way I have always done things doesn't work anymore. I think that's true for all of us. Growth and change are not easy. They can be messy and confusing. They can also be exhilarating and rewarding. This is an exciting beginning, a new church year, a new way of doing church school. I can almost hear it sizzle as it grows and moves forward.

If you want to find out more about how WCSS works please pick up a copy of the Lifespan RE Brochure which has information about it as well as Adult RE programming for the year. You can also give me a call or speak with any of the RE council members. I encourage you to ask one of our children what they think about it. Most importantly let me know what you think so we can grow and change together. That's what makes it Way Cool Sunday School.

Blessings all,
Marlene

Committee Meetings this Month

Communications - Wed. Oct. 16 at 5:30 p.m.
Executive Comm. - Wed. Oct. 2 at 7:00 p.m.
Interweave - Tues. Oct. 15 at 7:00 p.m.
Membership - Thurs. Oct. 24 at 7:00 p.m.
Music - Sun. Oct. 6 at 11:45 a.m.
Program Council - Tues. Oct. 1 at 7:00 p.m.
Property - Tues. Oct. 8 at 7:30 p.m.
RE Council - Tues. Oct. 8 at 7:30 p.m.
Social Justice - Thurs. Oct. 10 at 7:00 p.m.
Board of Trustees - Thurs. Oct. 17 at 7:00 p.m.
Worship & Music - Thurs. Oct. 3 at 7:00 p.m.

LIFESPAN RELIGIOUS EDUCATION BROCHURES ARE IN

Our new Lifespan RE brochure are in and are available in the church office, the greeters table, the pamphlet racks and at coffee hour. Please pick one up! if you would like one mailed to you call the church office and we will be happy to send one to you. This year the brochure is truly a Lifespan Brochure. Instead of two separate brochures - one for church school and one for adult programs - it combines both. So if you are looking for adult RE programming that's where it is - in the Lifespan RE Brochure.

WELCOME TO ROSIE!

We have a new staff member! Rosie Rimrodt is our new RE Program Assistant as well as our new office assistant. Rosie will be providing program support to RE between 3 - 5pm Tuesday - Friday and on Sunday mornings. She will be in the church office in the evenings to answer phones, provide support for meetings and other general office assistance. We are very fortunate to have Rosie! She is a student at Meadville Lombard in her last year of preparation for the ministry of religious education. She has many years experience as a Director of Religious Education and brings her knowledge and gentle presence to us. Hopefully many of you have met her by now but if you haven't then I encourage you to do so. You will be glad you did!

Apple Picking Outing

Apple Picking!! Pumpkins! 7-acre corn maze for kids of all ages! Kid's Farm!
Date: October 6th
Time: We will meet in front of the church at noon. Carpool. Meet first for picnic lunch before picking
apples. Bring something to share!
Where: County Line Orchard in Hobart, Indiana. (Closest U-Pick apple orchard to downtown Chicago.)
Questions? Call Colleen Grogan
This event is sponsored by the Religious Education Council. Please look for a flyer at church for map and directions.

Halloween Party

Halloween Party!! Games, Food, Scary Stories!!
Please join us. This event is for the whole community so please tell all your friends and neighbors.
Date: October 26th
Time: Begins at 5:00 pm
Where: First Unitarian Church
Cost: Entrance fee of $5.00 per family. Dinner food will be available for a nominal fee.
Questions? Call Colleen Grogan

Religious Education Council

The RE Council announces its officers and committee chairs for 2002-2003:

Chair - Anne Morrill-Ploum
Vice Chair - Paulette Dodson
Treasurer - Adrienne King
Secretary - Phieffer Browne

Church School - Adrienne King, Anita Orlikoff
Nursery and Child Care - Katari Coleman
Youth Advisory - Beccie Bruckner
Adult RE - Don Scott, Anita Orlikoff
Young Adult/Campus Ministry - Beverly Bennett
Fundraising & Special Events - Colleen Grogan

REGISTER FOR LIFESPAN RE!!!!!

Everyone, children, youth and adults who participate in any of our Lifespan RE Programs, Way Cool Sunday School, Uniteens, and Adult RE etc. needs to register. There are registration forms and registration information in the Brochures and there are also extra ones available in the office and the information rack. Registration is especially important for children and youth but also important for adults. It helps us to be able to plan for the size of classes and for future programming. The requested registration donation is $75 per family and covers all family members. If you can make the donation please do so -this year's church budget is based on all of us who can contributing. If you are unable for whatever reason to make the donation please register anyway!

Water Communion

At our beginning of the new church year Water Communion Service last month we changed our format somewhat in order to keep the length of the service shorter. We all named together the places our water came from or represented and during social hour many of you wrote those places on a large poster in Hull Chapel. Here are the places that our waters of community represent:

USA
New Hampshire: Sandwich Mountain Farm, Mad River "eddy", Isles of Shoals Star Island
Minnesota: Duncan Lake
Colorado: Colorado Springs Seven Falls
Washington: The temperate rainforest
Michigan: Dalton Circle Pines Camp, Hart, The Michigan Woman's Music Festival, Richland Kellog Forest
Oregon: Bend Deschutes River
Vermont: Plymouth, Woodward reservoir
Illinois: Chicago
Maine: Saco Ferry Beach

FOREIGN
Ghana: Cape Coast Elmina Slave Castle
Canada: Quebec City
France: Paris Luxembourg Gardens
Russia: Plec Volga River

New Lifespan Adult RE Offerings

We Believe
Rev. Marlene Walker. First session: Monday, October 7 at 7:00 p.m. Eight sessions. October - May on the first Monday of each month.

This eight session course is a way for those who are interested in learning more about UU history, theologies, and traditions to deepen their understanding of our faith and how it informs and impacts our individual lives. It will cover topics and questions such as What is Unitarianism, What is Universalism, What does it mean to be Unitarian Universalist, How are the two related, Where did they come from, What is Unitarian and what is Universalist theology, Is Unitarian Universalism Christian or not, How does it fit into the history of religion, What is Humanism, Is Humanism religious, How has Humanism impacted Unitarianism and Universalism. There will be some readings, some watching of videos, conversations, sharing and exploration in addition to learning the fascinating history of our faith.
Number of participants: Maximum - 12, Mimimum - 4

Explorations In Diversity
Narcisso Flores-Kilgore, facilitator. Wednesday, October 2 , at 7:30 p.m.. Exact times and any further dates TBA.

This workshop will use an open-ended group format to allow particpants to explore their own "growing edge" regarding issues of difference. Based on Carl Rogers' client-centered group format, our ultimate goal as a group will be to create a climate of authenticity, empathy, and prizing toward each member's unique experiences. The goal of this workshop is to create an atmosphere that will allow individual members to develop their own focus of learning so that they can help each other explore whatever issues of difference they may be struggling with in ways that are mutually productive.

A Class of Touch
Gloria Perez, CMT, facilitator. Mondays, October 14, 21 and 28th at 7:00 p.m.

This is a three-session class that will teach about the importance of touch. You will also have hands-on experience with learning some basic massage techniques. You will be working with another participant as you learn some basic techniques for head, neck and shoulder massage on the first evening, a foot massage on the second evening, and a back massage on the last evening. Sign up with someone or come prepared to pair up with another participant.
Number of participants: Max. - 10, Min - 4

The Nature of Racism
Dr. Finley C. Campbell, facilitator. Sunday, October 13, at 9:00 a.m. and the second Sunday of each month thereafter.

"A Course in the Characteristics of An Ideology." The purpose of this course is to supply theoretical and practical information which will clearly delineate the nature of racism. The assumption is that once we know the nature of the thing, we can then determine its characteristics and its essence, and, most of all, how it can be dealt with. Racism as a phenomenon has been experienced by all. This will be a text-based course involving two books which must be acquired and read by the participants for a knowledgeable discussion: The Columbiad, by Dr. Finley C. Campbell and The Miners Canary by Lani Guinier and Gerald Torres. In addition we will be using an interuptive lecture - discussion approach.

Small Group Ministry Learning Group

Rev. Nina Grey, Senior Minister, facilitator. Co-Facilitator: Rev. Dr. Marlene Walker, Minister for Religious Education. Coordinated by Adult RE Committee. Dates to be announced.

What is Small Group Ministry? It is an idea for deepening relationships, spiritual life and congregational life that is spreading throughout Unitarian Universalist congregations all over the country. In the past two years, many of our First Unitarian groups and gatherings have wondered about Small Group Ministry for our church. This fall we are taking a next step. How can Small Group Ministry deepen our lives and our relationships with one another? How can it strengthen the life of our congregation? We invite you to explore the nature, potential, practice and possible facilitation of Small Group Ministry as part of a learning group. Later in the year, hopefully in the spring, we look toward beginning some Small Group Ministry Groups. Are you interested in learning more about Small Group Ministry and possible participation in the fall learning group? Contact Rev. Nina Grey for more information.

Report from the Social Justice Council
By Finley C. Campbell

The Social Justice Council met on September 12th - We had a major discussion on the coming war with Iraq, with a guest presentation by Brother Chuck Staples, about the ecological consequences of such a war. A proposal was put forward by one of our youngest attendees, Adriana Puszkiewicz, a member of the coalition group called NOT IN OUR NAME, to support the October 6th anti-war demonstration. This will take place at 4 pm, in downtown Chicago. We unanimously endorsed this proposal as a part of our Bearing Witness approach.

Also, in regards to the war, we are in the process of updating and completing the letter to some of our key, national legislators about our opposition to the war. The proposal is to hand deliver the letter to them. Further, we plan to circulate this letter to the friends and members of our church for their signatures in support. Finally, we are making plans for a wider distribution in the Hyde Park Community.

The 9/11 Committee met on Labor Day to discuss the coming war on Iraq and eat tasty food. Some 12 people showed up to contemplate possible anti-war tactics, ranging from civil disobedience action to writing our Congressmen. We also agreed to work with other anti-war groups in the Hyde Park area. In addition, as a part of our response to the 9/11 commemorations, we had a well-attended first forum on the coming war against Iraq on September 15.

Racial Justice Task Force (RJTF): The main focus of the group remains the issue of anti-Arab racism with specific emphasis on the case of Ms. Anna Mustafa, an Arab American woman accused of making a bomb threat at the O'Hare Airport. The event occurred last year and yet, even now, she has yet to be brought to a full trial because of the dilly-dallying of the "persecution" and its witnesses. Members of our social justice council have been monitoring her trial, and in the process, learning first hand about the intimidating nature of the Chicago criminal justice system. We also discussed the issue of black on black violence: a question of law or a question of racism? - We are also having a community forum on Thursday evening, September 26 at 7:30 p.m. - The presenter will be Ms Mustafa discussing her being fired for what could be defined as neo-racist reasons. A business meeting will follow this. All are invited.

Environmental Task Force (ETF): At the present time an Environmental Task Force is in the making headed up by Ellen LaRue. At a recent meeting there was a discussion of the ecological damage of war in Iraq and a paragraph dealing with this issue was developed for inclusion in our official letter.

Criminal Justice Task Force (CJTF): The Criminal Justice Task Force met in August, 2002 to identify key issues to focus on in the next church year, covering such subjects as: the Death Penalty, the Red Squad, the Prisoners' Rights, etc.

For more information about our various committees, contacts are listed below:
9/11Committee (dealing with international and national consequences of the 9/11 tragedy) - Elvira Donner
Racial Justice Task Force Committee - Allan Lindrup
Criminal Justice Task Force - Diana Gray
Environmental Task Force - Ellen LaRue
For general Social Justice Council information and meeting times, contact, F. Campbell

Les Gourmets

The first outing of the year for Les Gourmets was a delicious delight. This group of First Church-ers visits a new eating place each month. Sunday September 8 we visited Chela Joe's Café at 17th and Halsted. Elaine, the chef, surprised us with champagne for our orange juice. Then came blueberries, peaches and plums, poached salmon, chicken in plum sauce, and pork loin with roasted vegetables. There were fresh greens with feta cheese and wine vinaigrette, many breads, and egg/zucchini frittatas with fresh herbs. You had to be there to believe the tres leches cake with huge juicy strawberries! If you don't want to miss our next month's venture, call P. McCoo to find out how to join Les Gourmets.

Among Us

Congratulations to the Rev. David Arksey on the 25th anniversary of his service as our Minister-At-Large!

Warmest get well wishes to David Pusczkiewicz, Joan Staples, Rev. Marlene Walker, Diana Gray, and to Rev. Nina Grey's granddaughter, Hannah Burnette, who broke her arm..

Deepest thanks to Bob and Betty Wissler, Joan Staples, and Vi Stark for organizing the September Montgomery Place Vespers Service and to the Wisslers for organizing Wednesday Lunches.

Our healing thoughts are with Bette Sikes, about to have surgery.

We are delighted to welcome Jim Williams as our newest member. Jim and his spouse Andrea Shapiro, a good friend of the church, were married by Rev. Nina just over a year ago. Jim signed the book on September 20, 2002.

Welcome back to ongoing Meadville/Lombard students and welcome to all new Meadville/Lombard students! And a special welcome to the Revs. Tom and Carolyn Owen-Towle, the fall Ministers-in-Residence at Meadville/Lombard Theological School.

Thanks to members of the new Environmental Group for their tending of the wildflower garden.

We continue to hold Polly McCoo's son and Lia's brother, Paul, in our hearts and send him warmest healing wishes.

We continue to hold Devon and Tinessa Moss and family in our hearts, as Devon serves in our armed forces.

We continue to hold the families of Alex Coutts, Helen Jones and Walter Roberts and all other families who are living with grief in our hearts.

Our warmest healing wishes to Cindy Pardo's mother, Edith Skebelski, who suffered a fracture.

We continue to hold Harriet Swanson in our hearts.

Ioanna Karamitsou announces two changes in her life: She is adopting husband Bob's last name and is henceforth to be known as Ioanna Chaney, and she has enrolled at the University of Chicago's School of Social Services Administration, working towards a Masters Degree in Clinical Social Work.

Congratulations to Susan Scrimshaw, who has been named faculty mentor of the year by the University of Illinois at Chicago Campus Committee on the Status of Women, for her mentoring of women faculty.

Fall Spectacular Books and Music Sale

It's time again for another great books and music sale! It will be held on Saturday, October 4, from 10 to 4, and Sunday, October 5, from 12 to 3. After the successful sale in June, we're back with more books and more chances to find gems at good prices: recent novels, art books, gardening guides, symphonies, mysteries, children's books, computer games: whatever we get from your generous contributions, as well as selected leftovers from last June.

How can you help?
Bring donations of music and books to the church. If possible, pack them in boxes with tops or flaps, or double bagged with bags no more than half full.
Help lay out the books at 6:00 p.m. Friday evening, Oct. 3, in the Bell Room and in VOV.
Post flyers: in your building, on campus, in neighborhood stores (no matter what neighborhood you live in), at work.
Help pick up books from those who can't otherwise get their donated books, cassettes, CDs, and vinyl to church.
Help clean up and pack up between 3 and 4 on Sun., Oct. 5.
Tell your friends to come both days and to bring their wallets and checkbooks!

More than half of last June's proceeds came from people outside the church. With your help, we can do it again, all for the good of the church and its programs. Unsold books that aren't especially likely to sell at future events are donated for prisoners' use at the Tamms Correctional Center downstate, thanks to efforts by the Criminal Justice Task Force. For information or to volunteer, call or e-mail Joan Pederson, GeogJoan@aol.com.

Party-cipation Fair and Soup Luncheon
Come to the Party-cipation Fair and Soup Luncheon October 13 following the service. All of First U's committees will have materials and representatives to tell you what they do and how you can work with them if you wish. A free-will offering will be collected for the soup luncheon.

Movie: "The Long Walk Home"
The Charlotte Lackner Anti-Racism Committee (CLARC) will sponsor a showing of "The Long Walk Home" (1985) from 7 to 9 p.m. on Friday, October 25, in Chris Moore Parlor. This is a film about the 1955 Montgomery Bus Boycott and its effect on the inhabitants of the city, including a white middle class family whose members have different views of the boycott. This PG rated film (suitable for ages 12+) runs 95 minutes. Popcorn and juice will be served. After the movie a discussion will be led by Phiefer Browne and Joanne Kent.

Holiday Craft Fair
Our Holiday Craft Fair is scheduled for December 7 and 8, and we need your participation! We are looking for people who have art and craft specialties who would be willing to donate some of their wonderful items to help us raise funds to support the work of the church.

BUT - we also know that there are people who would love to participate but don't quite know what to make. Here are two opportunities to learn some new skills, contribute to the Craft Fair, and, perhaps, get to know some people better. On Saturday, October 19 and Sunday, November 10, from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. each day, we will be offering craft workshops to give you ideas, instruction and the materials for creating some nifty items for this important fund-raiser. Instruction will be free, but there will be a $10.00 materials fee. Cindy Pardo, our own fine craft artist, will be the instructor, and she promises two creative afternoons. The workshop on October 19 will feature fabric items - pieced, quilted, folded - some simple dolls (they are adorable, says Grandma Cindy!), and who knows what else. The November 10th class will offer greeting cards and several other quick items. You may attend either one or both of these workshops. We hope that you will attend one of these workshops, create something wonderful, and be inspired to make more for the Craft Fair. You can sign up at coffee hour on October 6 and 13, or call Cindy. Feel creative? Join us at a workshop and get inspired!

Great Books
The Great Books Discussion Group will continue to examine stories in the new series, "Identity and Self Respect." We will meet Sunday, October 20 at 11:30 a.m. in the Choir Room to discuss the second half of Jane Austen's novel "Emma." We are using the Bantam Classic. For more information call Gloria Gnatz or Kennie James. This group is open to new members.

Environmental Task Force
The newly revived Environmental Task Force met on Sept. 15 with good attendance. The next meeting will be Sunday Oct. 13 after the soup lunch. All are welcome. We will have a presentation on local environmental efforts, as we consider what work we will be doing. Irene Vitullo and Bill and Dottie Barron are already tackling our wild flower garden. Contact Ellen LaRue.

From the Board
By Cynthia Oakes
Congregation President

During the Board's annual retreat, Dan Wiseman, our exceptional facilitator, engaged us in the task of listing the successes and strengths of our congregation. We offer you our list: - our diversity - our respectful treatment of each other - affirmation of all by Senior Minister - deep dedication of lay leaders - desire to do what is right - the right to personal choice in our beliefs - stable ministerial team - location, location, location - pastoral care done by all - wide -ranging expertise and mix of people engaged in social justice - willingness to work together - talented membership - commitment to hard work - open democratic process as witnessed in the decision to remove our beloved spire - strong Lifespan Religious Education program - antiracism work - ability to look at ourselves and make changes - resilience - the way we reach out to each other in both the good times and the bad.

When asked to discuss the implications of such a remarkable list, it was clear to all of us that there is no challenge too difficult, no matter how daunting, for this congregation to meet. It is our honor, as a Board, to serve you. We are excited at the prospect of what lies ahead for all of us as we engage in the important tasks of caring for each other in love and engaging in the ongoing struggle for a just, free and peace-filled world.

At the September meeting of the Board of Trustees, we heard reports from both Allen Harden, in behalf of the Advisory Group for Corporate Ministry, and Bobbi Campbell, on the work being done in the Program Council. In accordance with the By-Laws, five church members were appointed to the Membership Committee: Margaret Huyck, Ioanna Chaney, Betty Holcomb, Reesey Walton, and Michael Rhum.

The following actions were taken:
-- acceptance of the Space Use agreement for Affinity, currently using the Garden Room
-- acceptance of the Letter of Agreement for the position of Instrumental Music Director

Throughout the year the Board will continue to hear reports from committees and Councils as specified in the By-Laws. We will also be hosting a quarterly Sunday forum to meet with the congregation to hear your concerns, ideas and desires for and about this Church. Coming soon, the "Board Board" -- a bulletin board located in Pennington Center -- will contain information about Board meetings, proposals and the singular lowdown about Board members. The "Board Board" will be the ONLY place you will be able to find out who among us has shaken hands with Fidel Castro, walked the entire (almost) length of the Berlin wall, raised chickens, had a grandfather jailed for polygamy, or was driven home from elementary school in a funeral car because the the bass violin was too large to carry.

It ought to be an interesting year!

Restored Organ to be Dedicated

On Sunday, October 27, at 4:00 p.m. the long-awaited dedication of our newly-restored organ will take place in the Sanctuary. Several guest organists will show off the possibilities of the improved instrument and the Choir will sing a celebratory "Fanfare." Contact Joan Staples and the Music Subcommittee for further information.

In addition, put on your calendar NOW Sunday, February 2, 2003, for a concert honoring the musical and other gifts of Alex Coutts. Many of his friends and colleagues, including Marty Swisher, his voice teacher, and members of our Choir, will pay tribute to his generosity and talents. Further information will be shared with the congregation soon.

Chicago Children's Choir Red Jacket Optional

The Red Jacket Optional is the major benefit for the Chicago Children's Choir. Richard Pardo, Chair of the Board, and Carrie Hedges, Secretary of the Board, want to demonstrate the continual support of the First Unitarian Church for the Choir. We can do this if we go in together on a "First Unitarian Church" table. If you are already planning on going to Red Jacket Optional, please co-ordinate your reservation through either Richard or Carrie. If you already make a substantial donation to the Choir, why not make it toward the Red Jacket Optional and enjoy a lovely evening with fellow Church supporters of the Choir? If you have put off making a donation to the Choir or attending Red Jacket Optional, why not do it this year?

The Red Jacket Optional will be held on Monday, October 21, 2002, at the Chicago Cultural Center. A special reception begins at 5:30 p.m., with dinner at 6:15 p.m. The concert, featuring world-renowned Lyric Opera basso Samuel Ramey, begins at 7:30 p.m. An ensemble table costs $3,000, that is, $300 per person. If we co-ordinate this as a group, rather than purchasing ticket individually, we will be listed in the program as the "First Unitarian Church." If you are interested in joining the "First Unitarian Church" table, please talk to Richard or Carrie. If you are unable to attend the dinner, concert tickets are being sold separately for $50.

Fall Conference - Women of the Central Midwest District

Sign up now for a great weekend at Lake Geneva, November 8-10. Sponsored by the Unitarian Universalist Women's Federation, the keynote speaker is Patricia Monaghan, a leader of the contemporary earth spirituality movement. Patricia, a faculty member at Depaul University and author of several books, will speak on "Celebrating the Goddess". The conference will include many workshops, arts and crafts, dancing, drumming, Pilates and Yoga, games, a bonfire, and time to connect with women of our religion in a beautiful setting.

Contact Sharon Burdick or Pshamar@aol.com for additional information and a Brochure.

Feminist Theology

Carol P Christ, noted theologian, feminist and scholar will visit Chicago on October 13th, 2002, sponsored by the women's spirituality group, Limina. Dr. Christ lives in Greece and visits and tours the USA once a year. We are very pleased that she has accepted our offer to speak in the greater Chicago area. From 10:00 am to 3:00 pm Dr. Christ will be in Aurora Illinois. While in Aurora she will speak twice. At 10:00 am the title of her address will be "Trusting the Dark" and at 1:00 pm her speech title will be "Rebirth of the Goddess/Rebirth of the World". In the evening Dr. Christ will speak in Oak Park at 7:00 pm. Her topic will be "She Who Changes: Re-imagining the Divine in the World" Both locations will include book signings.

Dr. Christ is one of the pre-eminent feminist theologians of our time. Her four books on the subject of feminist thought and theology trace the story of the emerging interest in the ancient Goddess religions. Dr. Christ is known for creating new thought paths for feminists, scholars and ministers. Each of her four books has shown insight into the future of feminist and religious thought. Dr. Christ is a thoughtful, interesting woman who has crafted a life that includes time for reflection, writing, and lecturing. She also gives tours for those interested in recovering or recreating the religious power of the feminine divine. Her new book, due out in 2003, challenges traditional theology to re-image the divine to include the feminine. This work promises to challenge traditional notions of God. Contact Person: Katherine Trezevant and after Aug 25th Denise Tracy.

Carolyn McDade Concert

Wellstreams Center of Feminine Spirituality invites you to an afternoon of celebration and song, "We Are the Land We Sing," featuring songwriter and spiritual feminist Carolyn McDade. The event will take place on Sunday, October 27, at 2:00 p.m. at Galvin Auditorium, Loyola University Lake Shore Campus, 6525 N. Lake Shore Dr. Carolyn McDade is the composer of several of the Choir's favorite hymns in our hymnbook.