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January 29:
Curiosity Cured the Cat
Sermon by Rev Lynn Ungar (via zoom)
We affirm "a free and responsible search for truth and wisdom." But how exactly does that work? How do we hunt after truth and wisdom, and how do we recognize them when we find them?
Rev. Dr. Lynn Ungar is a Unitarian Universalist minister, a poet whose work has been shared widely, and a trainer who teaches dogs to do elegant, useless things. She lives in Vancouver, Washington with her three Australian shepherds.
Curiosity Cured the Cat
Sermon by Rev Lynn Ungar (via zoom)
We affirm "a free and responsible search for truth and wisdom." But how exactly does that work? How do we hunt after truth and wisdom, and how do we recognize them when we find them?
Rev. Dr. Lynn Ungar is a Unitarian Universalist minister, a poet whose work has been shared widely, and a trainer who teaches dogs to do elegant, useless things. She lives in Vancouver, Washington with her three Australian shepherds.
Chad Vanden Bosch
January 22:
Growing Plants in Outer Space
Sermon by Chad Vanden Bosch (in person)
With the recent Artemis 1 mission we are one not-so-small step closer to returning to the Moon. As space organizations send astronauts on prolonged missions into outer space and onto other planets they must replenish and recycle resources with greater efficiency. What better way to produce oxygen and fresh food on a long space journey than by growing plants? This lecture will provide a brief history of astrobotany and its promise for the future of farming in space and on Earth. Along the way, Chad will share the story of his own giant leap into astrobotany.
Chad Vanden Bosch is a plant physiologist who works to facilitate plant science experiments aboard the International Space Station. He also works with the Space Agriculture Laboratory Analysis Database (SALAD) where he aggregates past astrobotany research into an easy-to-use database. Chad holds an MSc degree in Plant Physiology from the University of Louisiana
Growing Plants in Outer Space
Sermon by Chad Vanden Bosch (in person)
With the recent Artemis 1 mission we are one not-so-small step closer to returning to the Moon. As space organizations send astronauts on prolonged missions into outer space and onto other planets they must replenish and recycle resources with greater efficiency. What better way to produce oxygen and fresh food on a long space journey than by growing plants? This lecture will provide a brief history of astrobotany and its promise for the future of farming in space and on Earth. Along the way, Chad will share the story of his own giant leap into astrobotany.
Chad Vanden Bosch is a plant physiologist who works to facilitate plant science experiments aboard the International Space Station. He also works with the Space Agriculture Laboratory Analysis Database (SALAD) where he aggregates past astrobotany research into an easy-to-use database. Chad holds an MSc degree in Plant Physiology from the University of Louisiana
 The Martin Luther King memorial in Washington, DC
January 15:
Are We There Yet? Sermon by Robert Watts (in person) Looking at the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King: how far has society come since King's death in 1968? Captain Watts juxtaposes his 32 years as a Naval aviator with the issues he faced as a Black officer. Where does society stand today and where might we go in the future? Captain Robert D. Watts graduated from the United States Naval Academy in June 1973 with a BS degree in Analytical Management. He completed flight training in 1975 and flew from various ships including aircraft carriers USS Enterprise and USS Nimitz. In 1990 he had the distinction of becoming the first African American to command a Navy Helicopter Squadron. Captain Watts also later commanded Training Air Wing FIVE. Upon completion of his major command tour Captain Watts attended the Industrial College of the Armed Forces and earned a MS degree in National Resource Strategy. From June 2001 to May 2005 Captain Watts served as the Commandant, Defense Equal Opportunity Management Institute, here at Patrick AFB. After retiring from the Navy, he became Superintendent of the New York Military Academy. He served in that position for five years before retiring to Melbourne. |
Rev. Dr. Paul S. Johnson
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January 8:
Leading a Balanced Life Sermon by Rev. Paul Johnson (via Zoom) Rev Johnson uses Aristotle's idea of the "Golden Mean" out of his Nicomachean Ethics as a jumping off place to consider balance in our lives during the coming year. Rev. Johnson holds the Doctor of Ministry and Doctor of Divinity degrees from Meadville/Lombard Theological School in Chicago. He is a frequent speaker at our Fellowship. |
Rev. Dr. Paul S. Johnson
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January 1:
Technology Trends for 2023 Sermon by Dr. Scott Tilley (in person) In today’s fast-paced world, nothing is as certain as perpetual change. Nowhere is that truer than in the world of technology. Amazing (and alarming) advances seem to appear in the news on a daily basis. Artificial intelligence applications are upending the definition of creativity. Cryptocurrency is under intense scrutiny, but it’s also being suggested as the basis for the next worldwide monetary system. Fusion energy may finally put “the sun in a bottle” and usher in an alternative green economy based on clean and virtually unlimited resources. The geopolitics of these developments are far-reaching and thought-provoking, but what do they mean for you? Come to this stimulating sermon by Scott Tilley to learn more about technology trends in 2023. Scott Tilley is an emeritus professor at the Florida Institute of Technology, president and founder of the Center for Technology & Society, president and co-founder of Big Data Florida, president of the Space Coast Progressive Alliance (SCPA), a member of the Florida Writers Association Board of Directors, and a Space Coast Writers’ Guild Fellow. His recent books include AFTERMATH (2022), PETS (2021), Systems Analysis & Design (2020), and Technical Justice (2019). He holds a Ph.D. in computer science from the University of Victoria. |
Scott Tilley
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