Please join us this Sunday for this service presented by Bob Ford. Truthfulness is a virtue, but there is a lot of history about lying that includes public statements of American presidents and fictional stories like Pinocchio. What is the origin of the phrase: “speaking with a forked tongue?” Do you know who is considered … Continue reading Truth and Lying
In honor of Presidents’ Day, Bob Ford will present Ohio Presidents. Ohio claims eight presidents. Five of them fought in the Civil War. Four of them died in office of which two were assassinated. The 19th president was Rutherford B. Hayes born here in Delaware, Ohio. He won a controversial presidential election in 1876. There … Continue reading Ohio Presidents
What is the origin of Christian fundamentalism, and what does it mean to be a Christian fundamentalist? The greatest embarrassment of Christian fundamentalism was the Scopes Monkey Trial. There are many gaps in the fossil record, but in 1860, the transitional fossil of Archaeopteryx was discovered. Does evolution conflict with your religious beliefs? There will … Continue reading Christian Fundamentalism and the Conflict with Evolution
There were many events that preceded the Declaration of Independence in 1776. What was it that forced them to commit to this act of rebellion? Five months after the Declaration, the American cause was very near collapse. What was Washington’s gamble that saved the war effort for the patriots? Have you ever wondered what happened … Continue reading The Fourth of July and the Declaration of Independence
What is the difference between being religious and being spiritual? We will look at inspiring thoughts of spiritual leaders. There will be suggestions to help on your spiritual journey. Music will include: Rimsky-Korsakov, Massenet and Eva Cassidy. Coffee and conversation will take place after the service, with refreshments provided by Mary Alice. The service will … Continue reading Spirituality
In honor of President’s Day Bob Ford will present President Ulysses S. Grant. Grant was a man who went from obscurity to the military genius of the Civil War. As the Republic’s most famous citizen he became our 18th President. During his presidency the Ku Klux Klan emerged, Custer had his last stand and a … Continue reading President US Grant
Please join us this Sunday to when Bob Ford presents The History and Meaning of Christmas. The month and season of Jesus’s birth is unknown, so why is Christmas celebrated on December 25th? The Christmas we enjoy today has a complicated history of the traditions of Christmas trees, carols and cards. There is a lovely story … Continue reading The History and Meaning of Christmas
Please join us this Sunday when Bob Ford presents the service The Universe, Space Exploration and Extraterrestrial Life. Our Sun is one of 400 billion stars in the Milky Way, which itself is one of 100 billion or more galaxies in our universe. Humans quest to understand our place in the universe and to discover … Continue reading The Universe, Space Exploration and Extraterrestrial Life
Please join us for this morning’s worship service presented by Bob Ford, Sleep: Essential for a Healthier Happy Life. A good night’s sleep is as important as the air we breathe and the water we drink. We will look at: What makes us sleepy? Where do dreams come from? What are some of the famous … Continue reading Sleep: Essential for a Healthier Happy Life
In honor of Presidents’ Day, Bob Ford will present the service President Woodrow Wilson. Besides being our President during World War I, he signed the 19th Amendment that granted women the right to vote in 1920. Wilson won the Nobel Peace Prize for promoting the League of Nations, which was the forerunner of our United Nations. … Continue reading President Woodrow Wilson
