Kneeling as an Art of Resilience
We will explore how the religious cultivation of wonder can can be a source of resilience. As a means to this, we’ll consider the art of Chiura Obata, his appreciation for nature, and his experience of being removed from his home to internment camps for Japanese Americans during the Second World War.
Bio:
Rev. Joseph Cleveland is a banjo player, peanut butter and jelly sandwich maker, and Doctor Who fanatic from Minnesota who’s made Central New York his home. After a brief ministry in central Michigan, he served the UU Congregation of Saratoga Springs, NY, for more than ten years. Trained in both science and literature as well as religion, Rev. Joe is fascinated by how we find and create meaning in our lives through music, ritual, and story. Rev. Joe is the spouse of Kristin, a UU Membership Professional, and they live in Liverpool, NY.
Social Hour Hosts:
- Steve & Cara Coffin
- Stefan Grimberg & Jan DeWaters
Greeters:
- John and Bonnie Danis
- Leo Burger
Sunday worship is being offered in dual platform, taking place in person and via Zoom this Sunday. Instructions to participate via Zoom can be found here.