06 Mar 2012

The River of Life to be shown at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation

By Margaret Thomas

A film called The River of Life will be shown at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation at 7 pm Friday, March 30, with discussion following, led by Christine Powers.  The congregation is located at 3707 Eastern Ave., Davenport.  There is no charge.

In the summer of 2009, filmmakers Phillip Hullquist and Ryan Jeanes embarked on a 2300 mile journey down the entire length of the Mississippi River. Armed with a high-definition video camera, two paddles, two inflatable kayaks and their wits (or lack thereof), the pair aimed to be the first to document a real-life epic journey down America's greatest and best-known waterway.  An American tale, a family tale, a story of danger, friendship and redemption everyone can enjoy, The River is Life will tug on your heartstrings and sound the call to adventure.

For more information, call the congregation at 563 359 0816.

06 Mar 2012

Twelve Steps to a Compassionate Life

By Margaret Thomas
Kathy Bowman and Ellen Kelley will co-facilitate a class called Twelve Steps to a Compassionate Life on Thursdays, March 29, April 5, 12 and 19 at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation. The class will be based on the book of that title by Karen Armstrong, one of the most original thinkers on the role of religion in the modern world. Her book is a practical one that can help people to make the world a more compassionate place. Ms. Armstrong suggests how to put compassion into every action. The class will use readings, a mini-lecture, a guided meditation, and a time for discussion. Participants are asked to obtain a copy of the book prior to the first session.  The class, which is open to the public, will begin at 7 pm in the Congregation hall, 3707 Eastern Ave., Davenport.  For more information, contact the church at 563 359 0816.
08 Feb 2012

March 10th Concert

By Margaret Thomas
Charlie King and Karen Brandow will perform their unique folk music concert at 7 pm Saturday night, March 10, at Broadway Presbyterian Church, 710 23rd St., Rock Island.  The event is a fundraiser for the Centro Maya Project, for children with disabilities and their families in San Juan La Laguna, Guatemala; and also for the Oaks of Mamre Catholic Worker House, Davenport.
Tickets are $8 in advance and $10 at the door.  For information, call Margaret Thomas at 309 786 6944, or email magmthomas@gmail.com.
Charlie King and Karen Brandow are musical storytellers and political satirists.  Their repertoire covers a century and a half and four continents.  They perform with the sweet and precise harmonies of life partners.  They sing and write passionately about the extraordinary lives of ordinary people.  "Two voices that complement each other beautifully & instrumentation that is spare, acoustic & just right," according to Victory Music Review.
Their central vision as entertainers is to leave audiences with a sense of optimism and possibility about the future.  "We try to cover a broad emotional landscape in our concerts.  The stories we collect and the songs we write take the listener on a journey of humor, heartache and hope.  What we most value in a song is the way it helps us see an old reality in a totally new light."
11 Nov 2011

Faith Journey through Art

By Margaret Thomas
Augustana Professor Allen Bertsche will share his reflections about how art can give our personal spiritual journeys a visual language, in a series of four classes  called Faith Journey through Art on Tuesdays, November 22 and 29 and December 6 and 13 at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 3707 Eastern Ave., Davenport.  The classes will be from 7 to 8:30 pm.  The discussion will include the topic of how we can "read" works of art for their life-affirming messages.  For more information, contact the Congregation secretary at 563 359 0816.
03 Jan 2011

Series of programs on immigration

By Margaret Thomas
Immigration as a Moral Issue will be the theme of a series of Saturday morning programs in January and February, sponsored by the Davenport AAUW (American Association of University Women) in conjunction with the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of the Quad Cities (UUCQC).  The programs, which start at 9 am and are open to the public, will be moderated by AAUW Public Policy Chair Kate King, and located at the Congregation building at 3707 Eastern Ave., Davenport.
These are the topics:
January 8:  Understanding the Causes of Migration
January 15:  History of Immigration in the U.S.
January 22:  Economics of (Im)migration
February 5:  Security, Enforcement and Human Rights
February 12:  Who Benefits from a Broken System
February19:  Seeking Solutions
For more information, contact Elaine Kresse at 563 391 4361 or Angela Chenus, 563 441 0406.  Guidelines and resources for the class may be accessed at www.uua.org, when you type in Immigration as a Moral Issue in the search box.
02 Jun 2009

NAMI Scott County Celebrates 30th Anniversary June 7

By Margaret Thomas
NAMI Scott County will celebrate the organization's 30th anniversary at the Annual Meeting Sunday, June 7, beginning at 3 pm at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Brady at Lombard, Davenport.

NAMI Rock Solid Awards will be presented to people who helped to found NAMI in 1979, and to others who have been important in the growth of the organization.   Some local people attended the formation meeting of the national organization in Wisconsin.  The organization was founded by parents of adults with mental illness, to provide programming at first, then support, education and advocacy for better services.  It became Alliance for the Mentally Ill (AMI) and later National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI).

NAMI Rock Solid Awards will be presented to David Lanaghan, Jim and Ann Spaeth, Linda Lewis, and Connie Williams.  There will be special recognition for Lucia Dryanski, Jon Grate, Donna Hague, Kathleen Lenaghan and Jim Weller.

The meeting June 7 will include a light supper, a dramatic presentation, awards, and board elections.  At 4:30, live music and dancing will begin, with ice cream sundaes.  The event is free and open to the public.  Reservations may be made by emailing info@NAMIScottCounty.org, or by calling and leaving a message at 322-8870.

For more information, contact Anne Corbi, president of NAMI Scott County, at 563 326 7701, or Caroline Vernon in the NAMI Scott County Office, which is at 1706 Brady St., Davenport, 563 322 8870.

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