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Dave Sarra, DRE
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RE VISION
The purpose of the Berrien Unitarian Universalist Fellowship religious education program is to provide the following:
- A sense of community
- Knowledge of UU history
- An understanding of world religions
- A spiritual sense
- Connection with nature
- Social action
- A grasp of how to talk about UUism with other children
As adopted by the RE Committee, January 2000
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BUUF Adult RE - Speaking of Faith
Tuesdays at 7:30 p.m. we gather at the homes of members of BUUF to listen to and discuss selected shows from Krista Tippett’s Speaking of Faith NPR program. Feel free to attend any or all of our get-togethers. The programs may be downloaded or listened to for free at speakingoffaith.org. We try to choose and schedule programs a month in advance. If you need directions, phone numbers, or if there is a particular show you would like to discuss or host, please let me know.
Dave Sarra, Director of Religious Education
DRE at buuf2.org
telephone: 269-426-4051
This Tuesday, August 4, at 7:30 p.m. we'll meet at Gary Cook's home at 3196 Johnson Road, Stevensville, for “The Need for Creeds” which is described as follows: “For many modern Americans, the very idea of reciting an unchanging creed, composed centuries ago, is troublesome. But, Jaroslav Pelikan, who died on May 13, 2006, was a scholar who devoted his life to exploring the vitality of ancient theology and creeds. He insisted that even modern pluralists need strong statements of belief.”
The following Tuesday, August 11, Tom Hackley will host “Brother Thay: A Radio Pilgrimage with Thich Nhat Hanh” which is described as follows: “In 2003, Speaking of Faith took a radio pilgrimage with the Buddhist monk at a Christian conference center in rural Wisconsin. Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh — called Thây by his students — offers stark, gentle wisdom for living in a world of anger and violence.”
On August 18 we'll meet at Dave Sarra's homein Sawyer for "Alzheimer's, Memory and Being" which is described as follows: "Our guest, psychologist Alan Dienstag, has led support groups and a writing group for people in the early stages of Alzheimer's disease. We explore the human and spiritual terrain of this illness, what it might teach about the nature of human memory and identity, and what remains when memory unravels."
Eugene P. Whitlow
Heartha sent a message saying Gene died Sunday morning, July 26. Heartha and Dana deeply appreciate all the letters, emails, and support we've had from many Buuf members.
ST. JOSEPH - Eugene P. Whitlow, Ph.D., 94, of St. Joseph died Sunday, July 26, 2009, at the Lakeland Regional Medical Center in St. Joseph.
 Cremation has taken place, and family services will be held at a later date. The Dey-Florin Chapel of Florin Funeral Service in St. Joseph is in charge of the arrangements. Memorials may be made to the Berrien Unitarian Universalist Fellowship or the Box Factory for the Arts.
Gene was born on June 28, 1915, in Bartlett, Texas, to Henry and Lillian Whitlow. He married Heartha Nielsen on Dec. 25, 1940, in Austin, Texas, and together they celebrated 68 years of marriage.
His doctorate was in physical chemistry. Gene was employed at Whirlpool for 20 years and at Phillips Engineering for 5 years and retired in 1981. He was a member of the American Chemical Society, Sigma XI, American Institute of Chemical Engineers, and the American Society of Heating and Air Conditioning Engineers.
Gene was active in the St. Joseph Power Squadron and served as commodore for one year. He was a former board member of the Berrien Unitarian Universalist Fellowship and a member of the Krasl Art Center. Gene enjoyed watercolor painting with his wife and they had many fun times together. Gene was very ethical and honest with a sense of humor.
He is survived by his wife, Heartha, and his son, Dana Whitlow of Arecibo, Puerto Rico.
He was preceded in death by a daughter, Kerry Murray, in 1991, and one brother.
Marion Geisler
Former BUUF member Marion Geisler died peacefully in South Haven July 15, 2009. Her son Doug notified BUUF. Marion and her husband C. Elwood Geisler were BUUF members in the 1980’s. BUUF founder Marv Fuller spoke in 1986 at Elwood’s funeral and a tree is planted on BUUFs property in Elwood’s memory. Marion and Elwood’s daughter Barbara (Maynard Kaufman) was also a BUUF member. Marion was an activist and worker for peace, civil rights and the environment. She was devoted to her developmentally disabled daughter, Pam, who died in 2005. Marion helped establish a school for handicapped children at the Benton Harbor YMCA and was president of the Berrien County Association of Retarded Children. Marion’s body was cremated and a gathering of friends and family will be held at a future time. The family requests any memorial contributions go to Sarett Nature Center or to South Haven Hospice.
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