CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Note: Potlucks are held the first Sunday of each month. Religious education classes are provided for youth and for children, ages three and older.

April 29 - "Public? Charter? Private? Homeschool?": Margaret Drake and Education Panel

April 1 - "World Leaders Speak Out: The Drug War Has Failed": Mary Marvin Porter

March 18 - "The Man and His Art Work": Rod Cameron (artist of the Merry Monarch Festival posters)

March 11 - Native American Presentation: Thunderfoot (wearing her tribal clothing)

March 4 - "Women Helping Women - Photography as Activism": Britten Traughber

February 19 - "CHARLES DARWIN"...153 years after the publication of Origin of the Species : Cam Muir, Ph.D.

February 5 - "FIRESIDE ALOHA" What does our Aloha look like?: Catherine Ishida

January 29 - TO BE ANNOUNCED -

January 22 - UNITARIAN UNIVERSALISTS : Jenna Way

January 15 - THICH NHAT HANH.....His approach to Buddism, my teacher and mentor: Michael Donehfeld

January 8 - Humor - Margaret Drake

January 1 - New Year's Morning Pajama Brunch includes a discussion on "Kwanzaa" led by Imago.

December 25 - Puna UU Fellowship House ....Coffee & Sweets 10:30AM Margaret & Imago will be "in the Kitchen" to host any & all
folks who come to the Fellowship House that day.

December 18 - Hanukkah: Julie Steinman

December 11 - Winter Solstice Ritual and Goddess Inspiration!: Sandy Lee

December 4 - Celebrating the 25th year (!!!) of UUs in Puna. Together we'll trace our history. We'll share memories and photos. (Bring your photos!)

November 13 - Our Unitarian Universalist Story, Part 2: Roots in the Reformation with discussion, led by Jenna

September 25 - Music from India (Rescheduled from August) Laura Acevedo - Laura will speak about , and play, different types of Indian music

September 11 - Water Ceremony - The first Sunday after Labor Day, our Fellowship begins its new year with a Water Ceremony.

September 4 - Dr. Sally Boyd, ND - Vitality Natural Medicine Clinic, Pahoa (MONTHLY POTLUCK IN THE FELLOWSHIP HOUSE IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE SERVICE)

August 28 - Mysticism -- a Religion of Love -- Fellowship vice-president Cathy Young will read a sermon by Pastor Michael McGee from the Unitarian Universalist Church of Arlington, Virgina

August 21 - A Visit to Nicaragua with Guest Speaker Colton Collins -- Colton will speak about his recent student experience in Nicaragua

August 14 - Music from India with Guest Speaker Laura Acevedo -- Laura will speak about, and play, different types of Indian music

July 17 - Integrative Nutrition - Feed Your Hunger for Health & Happiness- Dena Smith Givens

July 3 - Unity Church in words and music- Dennis Soares

June 26 - Wells, Water & Women: Rebekah's Twelve Tribes, A new and unorthodox narrative of an ancient story that reflects the basis of Western civilization's fallacies and omissions with author Holit Bat-Edit.

June 19 - Civil Air Patrol - Terry Way, Commander of the Hilo Wing, pilot, and flight instructor

June 12 - People's Co-op - guest speaker Marilee Wallace

June 5 - Flower Communion and New member recognition, Cat Ishida- Followed by the Annual Business Meeting

May 1 - Holocaust Remembrance Day, Rene Siracusa

April 24 - Easter, Earth Day: Poetry and music--bring poems, songs, and musical instruments!

April 17 - (tentative) For Children of all Ages--Puppet Show, Roxanne Lawson

April 10 - New Life Carving Hawaiian Drums, Guest Speaker Keoni Aweau Turalde

April 3 - Visiting UU Minister Rev. Leland Bond-Upson, "Forging Our Own Deliverance."

March 6 - Sustainable Community Alliance, Graham Ellis, Founder of Hiccup Circus

February 27 - "Aspects of Love"- Rev. Karen Melander-Magoon speaking on "Standing on the Side of Love" and our 7th Principle

February 13 - "On Being Otherwise" with Rev. John Buehrens, former president of the Unitarian Universalist Association.

February 6 - "Atheism -- Being Religious with No Invisible means of Support- Reading from and discussion of Rev. Michael McGee's sermon with Cathy Young

January 30 - Poetry Readings - Jim Kraus, Chaminade professor

January 23 - Editors are our Friends - Rod Thompson, former Star-Bulletin reporter

December 19 - Paul Normann: For Children of All Ages, an intergenerational program

December 12 - Setting Priorities for Fellowship Social Outreach, with Jenna Way

December 5 - Guest Speaker Jim Albertini: School of the America

November 28 - Open

November 21 - Jim Good: Living in Paiwas (the Fellowship supports a woman's center in Paiwas Nicaragua)

October 10 - Molly Miller, counselor- Interpersonal communication

October 3 - Visiting Minister Paulette Harwood - Formative spiritual experiences; mutual hopes and dreams

March 22 - Elinor Wolff speaking on "NAW Ruz", Bahai New Year which occurs on the 21st

March 8 - Anniversary of the Fellowship Movement started March 4, 1945 presented by Bobbie Alicen

March 1 - Michiko Kakimoto "Japanese Sense of Religion" Potluck at the Ways

February 22 - "Observations on Cuba" by Tomas Belsky. (935-7981), James Russell Lowell's BD

February 15 - Dr. Ron Wagner-Wright "Blind Education & Blind Awareness" President of the NFB: Island of Hawaii Chapter, and the NFB-Newsline Spokesperson. Please see WEB SITE: http://home.rr.com/doctorronww

February 8 - Discussion - "Is Economic Deflation a Time for Spiritual Growth?"

February 1 - Rev. Richard Speck; district executive, Joseph Priestly District speaking on "Growth" Lunch afterward at the Koa Shop Kaffee in Mt. View on Hwy 11. .

January 18 - Kanani Anton speaking on "Water Insight from a Hawaiian Perspective"

January 11 - Holit Bat-Edit on "Confessions of an Ambivalent Israeli"

January 4, 2009 - "Spirit of Life" with Jenna Way

December 21 - Interview with Mary: a skit by Don Swerdfeger & Margaret Drake

December 14 - The Czech Republic and the U.S. in Central Europe" by Alexa Von Alemann.

Special Day notation: December 10: 60th Anniversary of the Declaration of Human Rights

December 7 - Pearl Harbor Observance led by Jim Albertini: "Too Many Guns? A History of the Military in Hawai'i."

November 30 - The Legacy of Rev. John Haines Holmes, WWI Pacifist and founder of NAACP (& discussion of "What is Advent?")

November 16 - "Working with the Needy" by Jessica Carroll
We will also mention Thursday November 20: Transgender Day of Remembrance

November 2 - Stone Soup & Potluck.

October 26 - Presentation on Mediation and Kuíkahi Mediation Center by Dr. Libby Pulelehua Oshiyama.

October 19 - The public is invited to a candidate forum for County Council, District 5 (Hawaiian Paradise Park, Ainaloa, Hawaiian Beaches, Pahoa Village, Nanawale, Leilani Estates, Kapoho, and Kalapana.) Emily Naeole & Gary Safarik are invited. For details call Cory at 968-8965.

October 5 - The public is invited to a candidate forum for State Representative, District 4 (Puna, Pahoa, Hawaiian Acres, and Kalapana.) Candidates Fred Blas & Faye Hanohano have been invited. For details call Cory at 968-8965.

September 28 - "Spirit of Life" with Jenna Way

September 21 - "Our 5th Principle", the right of conscience and the use of the democratic process. Discussion

September 7 - In-gathering with "Blending of the Waters" with Bobbie Alicen. Bring your water to contribute.

August 10 - Climate Change Discussion - 2006 UU Statement of Conscience. "Global Warming and Our Children"

August 3 - Lee Collins on "Education: Status Now" Cathy Young's string quartet will be musical guests. No potluck today.

July 27 - Discussion of FDR Legacy - He arrived in Kailua-Kona 7-25-34; 1st American President to visit the islands.

July 20 - "The Saving Message of Our Congregation"- Discussion of issues from UUA's Growth Team

July 13 - Guest Speaker Hank Fergustrom talks about the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act of 1921

July 6 - "Freedom Sunday" - Don Swerdfeger reads Robert Ingersoll's "1876 Independence Day Address" followed by discussion. Potluck at Cathy Young's.

June 22 - Zoo trip – The fellowship meeting will be held at the Pana`ewa Rainforest Zoo & Gardens located off Hwy. 11 in Hilo.

June 15 - J.D. Thompson will lead the session on "Looking at Our Selves; What Do We Want?" Discussion of "Mission Statement"

June 8 - Taylor Way will lead the session "Personal Psychology through Drawing" & Flower Communion

June 2 - Rev. Steve Wilson evening program. What is Liberal Religion Today? The Future of Spirituality in Postmodern Times 6:30 pm for coffee and tea ~ ~ Speaker at 7 pm ~ ~

June 1 - Rev. Steve Wilson from Vermont "Human Evolution: The Greatest Story Never Told". Potluck at Bobbie Alicen's

May 25 - Lynne Enriques, LPN, MA, MFT Program Director of Adult and Community programs Child and Family Service- Ms Enriques unable to attend. J. D. Thompson led discussion on Breakthrough Congregations and forward Puna UU

May 18 - Annual Meeting, electing officers, choosing a new representative to Inter-Faith Communities in Action, etc.

May 11 - Cathy Young's parents, Gene and Dorothy Mulligan will tell us about their lives as UUs

May 4 - "What happened to Phillip Monette?" led by Cory Harden & Margaret Drake. Potluck at Margaret Drake's home

April 27 - Unitarian Universalist Breakthrough Congregations. Short video presentation and discussion led by J.D. Thompson

April 20 - Spirit of Life #4. Blow in the wind, Rise in the sea: Nature and Spirit. Led by Jenna Way

April 13 - Karen Melander-Magoon "Songs for Peace"

April 6 - Program and Potluck at Bobbie Alicen's. No service held in the Eagles. Meet at Bobbie's at 10:15. Discussion of "Relationships" led by Kathy Vashro.

March 30 - UUSC Justice Sunday, Simple Steps for Justice, by Bobbie Alicen

March 23 - (Easter) Spirit of Life #3: The Stirrings of Compassion: Caring for One Another led by Jenna Way

March 16 - Ras Tony will speak on "Rastafarians". Solar cooker demo immediately after

March 9 - International Women's Day & Ecumenical Advocacy Days 7-12 Discussion

March 2 - Guest Speaker, Catherine Kennedy "Children & War"

February 24 - Spirit of Life Workshop 2: Sing in my heart: Celebrations and rituals by Jenna Way

February 10 - Guest Speaker Rose Everly – "Quakers on the Big Island"

February 3 - Honoring Black History Month: and "The Transcendentalists" by Margaret Drake

January 27 - Jenna Way leading us in the "Spirit of Life" curriculum first session.

January 20 - MLK Birthday on Jan 21. "Religious Islamic Holy Days in Senegal" by Colleen Egbert.

January 13 - Mary Knight "Reconciliation: Moving Beyond Forgiveness"

January 6, 2008 - JD Thompson "My Mind-Friend or Foe?"; Retrieve "Guest at Your Table" boxes

December 30 - Kwanzaa begins Wed. the 26th. Margaret Drake facilitates.

December 23 - "Christmas Preparedness & Singing" Bobbie's Christmas Eve Event is tomorrow evening.

December 16 - "Winter Holidays" Eid al-Adha begins Thurs.the 20th & Winter Solstice Dec 22 facilitated by Margaret Drake

December 9 - Our speaker from the Quakers cancelled so we will discuss the Global Climate March, information at http://salsa.democracyinaction.org/dia/track . Also Dec. 10th is International Humane Rights Day so we may discuss this as well.

December 2 - Hardwin Blanchard & Hamilton Manley of SUBUD (World AIDS Day on Dec. 1 & Hanukkah starts Tuesday 4th at Sundown) Potluck at Terry & Jenna Ways'

November 25 - Business meeting of the Fellowship. Led by Margaret Drake.

November 18 - Guest Speaker, Kristine Kubat from the Big Island Weekly. Led by Margaret Drake.

November 11 - Veteran's Day. Discussion on experiences of serving in the military. Lloyde Alton will share his experiences with us. Led by Jenna Way.

November 4 - Stone Soup, UUSC "Guest at Your Table" and Food Bank, held at the home of Bobbie Alicen. Led by Bobbie Alicen and Jenna Way.

October 28 - The Fellowship will assemble a "Day of the Dead" shrine featuring photos or other mementoes of relatives or others passed on and will be invited to talk about them or simply leave a private note at the shrine.

October 21 - Guest Speaker, Doug Fox will speak about Depleted Uranium

October 14 - Guest Speaker, Geary Krueger, a graduate student at UH Hilo, will speak about Gay/Lesbian/Bisexual/Transgender issues.

October 7 - Guest Speaker, Pali Kapu Dedman, Founder of the Pele Defense Fund, speaking about efforts of the group to preserve Native Hawaiian practices and access to the land.

September 30 – Viviane Learner & Galen Kelly on "Affects of War on Women & children" Darya Callihan will facilitate.

September 23 - Kuulei Kiliona, lobbyist for Disabilities Coalition facilitated by Margaret Drake

September 16 - Rosh Hashanah and Ramadan both start Sept. 12. Observance of the religions of both Jews and Muslims will be honored. Margaret Drake will facilitate.

September 9 - The events of September 11th, 2001 demonstrated the need to build more meaningful, equitable, and accountable relationships with Muslim communities. Margaret Drake will review the book "Three Cups of Tea: One Man's Mission to Promote Peace . . . One School at a Time" by Greg Mortensen & David Relin and she will facilitate discussion

September 2 - Hunter Bishop, Unit Representative for the Hawaii Newspaper Guild will speak on "Unions in Hawaii".

August 26 - Justin Avery, Student Body President of UH Hilo will discuss higher education on this island and about how the university is being active toward peace and National Peace Day.

August 19 - Margaret Drake will lead a discussion of the UN second Millennium Goal "Achieving universal primary education" School has started again so it is particularly timely for discussion. Lee Collins assists by discussing the local school situation. We will also celebrate our annual "water communion" in which congregants bring real or symbolic water from a place visited during summer to pour into a communal vessel to symbolize our reassembling for fall.

August 12 - David & Caroline Brazier from Amida Trust on"Engaged Buddhism" facilitated by Dana Callihan. The Brazier's are visiting from their home in the United Kingdom and will talk about some aspect of Engaged Buddhism. David Brazier is head of the group with which Paul Norman, a recent speaker, is affiliated.

August 5 - Dick Behenna, MPH, director of the Volcano Healthcare Collaborative will present of his most current healthcare concerns. Potluck afterward at Kathy Stariha & Michael Scotts'.

July 29 - Darya and Dana Callihan will lead a discussion of opportunities for local Peacemaking Projects, prioritizing the list of possibilities.

July 22 - Bobbie Alicen will lead a discussion on a report from her recent attendance at the UUA General Assembly. The report will be distributed in advance of the program for people to read and come prepared to discuss.

July 15 - Paul Norman of the "Walking Buddhists" will present on Non-Violence.

July 8 - The community is invited to hear a presentation on "The United Nations Millennium Development Goals, Eradicating extreme poverty and hunger" by Margaret Drake, a group discussion will follow.

July 1 - The community is invited to a continuing discussion on "Peacemaking 6: Building a Culture of Peace". There will be a potluck afterwards at the home of a member.

June 17 - The community is invited to a discussion on "Being a Father in Today's Society," presented by Terry Way.

June 10 - Members will select new officers and discuss the past and future year at the Annual Meeting. Also, all are invited to bring a flower to share at the Flower Communion.

June 3 - The community is invited to take part in a discussion on "Peacemaking 4: Congregational Peace."

May 27 - The community is invited to take part in a discussion on "Peacemaking 3: The Peace of Forgiveness."

May 20 - A conversation with Dr. Yusuf Tamimi: Visions of peace in Islam and other topics

May 13 - All are invited to participate in a guided group discussion of "Peacemaking 2, Interpersonal Peace."

May 6 - "What Can We Believe?", led by Don Swerdfeger, retired Methodist minister.

April 29 - Peacemaking. A discussion led by Cathy Ishida, Darya Callihan, and Jenna Way.

April 22 - "Searching for Peace: Ideas and Notions from All Over", an exploration of Western and non-Western religious and philosophical reflections on peace and the questions they raise for us all. Guest Speaker, Nelson Hayashida, Religion column writer for the Hawaii Tribune-Herald. Led by Jenna Way.

April 15 - Guest Speaker, UH Hilo Professor Amy Gregg, "Interpretation of Genesis 1-3". Led by Margaret Drake.

April 8 - Guest Speaker, Jeff Sacher, Hawaii Super Ferry. Led by Margaret Drake.

April 1 - What Does the Future Hold for Unitarian Universalism in Puna? A discussion led by Bobbie Alicen.

March 25 - Discussion on "Authentic Eclecticism." We seek to derive our values from the totality of human experience. Does this mean celebrating the holidays of many cultures and religions? If so, then how and how much? When do we enter the realm of cultural appropriation?

February 4 - Marianna Schafer, League of Women Voters, will be speaking on Our Fifth Principle: The Democratic Process.

January 28 - Paul Norman, from the Buddhist group Amida Hawaii, will discuss their spiritual practices and their engagement with the larger community.

January 21 - Celebration of Martin Luther King birthday, led by Margaret Drake.

January 14 - "Needs of the Hungry on the Island of Hawai'i" discussion led by Joanne Nagasako of the Hawai'i Island Food Bank.

January 7 - Former Rep. Helene Hale discusses her experiences in government and upcoming legislative issues.

March 5 - Discussion of "One" the movie. Led by JD.

March 12 - Discussion "What the Flaming Chalice Means to Me". Led by Cat Ishida and Bobbie Alicen.

March 19 - Building Your Own Theology. Led by Terry

March 26 - Anson Chong on his Spiritual Journey. Led by JD.

April 2 - Clara, Angel of the Battlefield (one woman play, based on the life of Clara Barton). Led by Bobbie. Potluck following at JD's. We're inviting the Hilo roundtable group to join us for this.

April 9 - What's Our Ecological Footprint? Led by Colleen Egbert.

April 16- Where Was Jesus and What Was He Doing Before Age 30? The unknown life of Jesus and the implications for Christian doctrine. Based on Jesus Lived in India, by Holger Kersten. Led by Geri Randall

April 23- What Is A Loving Community? Defining our UU community- What to we want and need from each other and what will we provide? Led by JD Thompson

May 20- Memorial service for Ed Clark in a shelter at Wailoa Park in Hilo at 6 pm followed by a potluck there at the shelter. All are invited.

May 21- What New Archaeological Finds Tell Us About the Crucifixion and the Real Teachings of Jesus. Based on Jesus Lived in India, by Holger Kersten and other books. Led by Geri Randall

June 25- The Power of Myth, Part 2: Listening to Campbell and Moyers. We will watch and discuss a DVD featuring Joseph Campbell and Bill Moyers, led by J.D. Thompson.

July 2- The DaVinci Code. Led by Bobbie Alicen.

July 9- Guest Speaker, Nina Azari will follow-up on the presentation she gave us entitled "Brain and religious experiences". Led by Cathy Young.

July 23- Presentation and discussion about logical thinking. Led by Geri Randall.

July 30- Discussion of UU Principles.

August 6- Meet at 10:30 at Hot Pond for swim and potluck.

August 13- The War in the Middle East: Its Impact on Us and Our Future

August 20 - Group discussion: Show and Tell

August 27 - Group discussion: "What I Read This Summer"

September 3 - Group discussion: "What criteria do I use when selecting whom I will vote for?"

September 10 - "Ingathering: A Water Service and Discussion of Fellowship Evaluations and Future Directions". Led by Cat Ishida and Jenna Way.

September 17 - Heaven (a perspective from a practicing astronomer). Led by Cat Ishida

September 24 - STUMBLING INTO PEACE ACTIVISM -- What I've learned in producing over 350 newsletters for world peace. Led by Gene Barber, editor of Peaceful Mariners newsletter.

October 1 - Group discussion: "Is the World Now a Better Place?" Terry is moderator. Food Bank donations. Meeting followed by potluck at the home of Terry and Jenna Way, Belly Acres

October 8 - "Ethnocentrism and the US Middle East Foreign Policy," presented by Gregory Trifonovitch, JD is moderator.

October 29 - Group discussion: "The Importance of Voting in Citizenship" led by Margaret Drake.

November 5 - Annual Stone Soup celebration at home of Bobbie Alicen in HPP. Bring cut-up or canned food for soup or side dishes to be served with the soup.

November 12 - "Americans United for Separation of Church and State" led by Anson Chong

November 26 - "Walk in Fellowship at the Hilo Zoo". Meet at the zoo at 10:15 am, bring a picnic lunch if desired. An opportunity to reflect on and enjoy our aina.

December 3 - "Shinto Religion" led by Laura Friedman, an intern minister from the Honolulu Unitarian Universalist church.

December 10 - "Buddhism and Unitarian Universalism- a comparison" led by Geri Randall.

December 17 - "Superstition or Faith?" will be the topic presented by Don Swerdfeger, retired Methodist minister.

December 24 - No meeting. Rather, in the evening we will be gathering at the home of Bobbie Alicen for a Folk Christmas gathering. The festivities begin at 7:00 pm. Please bring along finger food to share and holiday readings (poems, etc.) that you'd like to contribute. We'll sing carols and have lots of fun.