Archives: Services

Storytelling for empathy and community building

May 5, 10:00 a.m. Hybrid (In-person at Mano a Mano, or on Zoom)

Presenter: Laura Packer Moderator: Leticia Smith

It seems like it’s getting harder to connect with people who have differing views from ours, so how can we build empathy … read more.

Poetry reading by Nia To Go There has been canceled.

The program above, which was originally scheduled for today has been canceled. We are having a Members’ potluck instead. The program will be rescheduled for later in the year. Info will be sent in an email to the members. Thank you for your patience.

Introduction To Housing Co-ops (Montreal)-YouTube video

Online service – Zoom from home only (Please see our online service info on Homepage)

Presenter: Paige Saunders Moderator: Larry Herbison

Our YouTube presenter describes his work as “creating an arsenal of reform out of Montreal” and that his videos “are made to … read more.

Group Discussion: Dealing with guilt about my role as a contributor to environmental degradation, climate change, decline of non-human species, and related life issues.

Hybrid (In-person at Mano a Mano, or on Zoom from home)                                                                       

Facilitator: Alan Lando

On one Sunday of each month, our service is a group discussion on a chosen topic. This time, our moderator will lead a discussion about the strategies that we as individuals … read more.

Atheism 2.0. What aspects of religion should atheists (respectfully) adopt?                                                   

Online (TED Talk – Zoom from home only

TED Talk Presenter: Alain de Botton  Moderator: Larry Herbison  

Alain de Botton suggests a “religion for atheists” – call it Atheism 2.0 – that incorporates religious format and traditions to satisfy our human need for connection, ritual and transcendence.

Alain … read more.

Advocacy and Organizing by Interfaith Coalition on Immigration (ICOM)

Hybrid (In-person at Mano a Mano, or on Zoom from home)

Presenters: Greg King and Sara Adams  Moderator: Lois Hamilton                                                     

Our presenters will acquaint us with the work of the Minnesota Interfaith Coalition in the areas of advocacy, organizing, and support for immigrants and their families. They will … read more.