Events for Mar 26 - Jan 13

The UU Congregation of Duluth is an open-minded, open-hearted, multigenerational spiritual community helping each other lead lives of love, justice, learning, and hope. We are people of many paths who are brave, curious, and compassionate thinkers and doers. We create spirituality and community beyond boundaries, working for more justice and more love in our own lives and in the world. Charles Gessert MD, MPH is a local member this congregation. He will review the principles and methods of FEN, and provide opportunities for questions and discussion during their Adult Forum. Participants will be encouraged to share their families’ and friends’ end-of-life experiences and concerns.

To RSVP: https://www.meetup.com/MinnesotaAtheists/events/289385610 You may arrive early for an informal business meeting and socializing before the presentation. The presentation will start at 2 PM. Schedule: 1:00-1:15 PM – Doors Open, Room Set-Up, Social Time 1:15-1:45 PM – Business Meeting 1:45-2:00 PM – Break, Presenter Set-Up, Social Time 2:00 PM – Presentation, "Dying Out Loud" by Dave Warnock Dave Warnock is bringing his "Dying Out Loud" tour to the Twin Cities! Join us in person to hear him speak, and even get a signed copy of his memoir, "Childish Things." We will provide a hybrid option to attend as well. Dave Warnock was caught up in the Jesus movement of the 70s and lived the bulk of his life as a Charismatic Evangelical, serving as a pastor on three different church staffs. Following several years of internal struggle, Dave came to the conclusion in 2011 that he no longer believed in a personal God. In 2019 he was diagnosed with ALS (Lou Gehrig's disease), a progressive neurodegenerative disease with an average 3-5 year life expectancy. Dave is spending the days he has left speaking out about the dangers and harm of fundamental religions, with a focus on Evangelical Christianity. He also seeks [...]

Carol Woods is an inclusive community that promotes an active lifestyle supported by the area’s educational, cultural, and medical resources. A commitment to well-being enables residents to pursue activities that support a sense of individual fulfillment and purpose. Situated on 120 wooded acres in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, Carol Woods is an accredited not-for-profit continuing care retirement community. Carol Woods was founded in 1979 by a group of local residents wanting to retire to Chapel Hill. It is governed by a local, all-volunteer board of directors entrusted with ultimate fiduciary responsibility. Attendees of this presentation will learn about Final Exit Network, medical aid in dying and efforts in North Carolina to get it passed, and other end of life options.

This event will be held at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Fresno, CA, a liberal faith community that honors the inherent worth and dignity of all people, believing that all life is interconnected and interdependent, called to prioritize and protect the most vulnerable among us. They believe all of us are called to help shape a more just and compassionate world for all people. During this presentation, participants will learn more about Final Exit Network in general. This will be a hybrid session, both in person and via Zoom. Registration is requested: https://bit.ly/WinterSpring2023AdultRE

This event will be held at the Niskayuna branch of the Schenectady County Public Library. Eleanor Aronstein will be talking about Final Exit Network, Compassion & Choices, and the work that both groups are doing in New York State.

Jill Lorenz will be hosting an informal forum in the basement of the Washburn Library about Final Exit Network and the Exit Guide Program, then see what people want to talk about related to the right to die.

Join us before service on May 7 for our Breakfast Forum: Final Exit Network with Chris Sork as we discuss right to die choices and procedures. The Zoom meeting begins at 8:30am with a meet and greet. The Zoom link can be found in eNews.

This is a meeting of the Chicago Bar Association. Janis Landis will be discussing how to best serve an aging clientele.