Altruism is usually defined as "selfless regard or concern for the well-being of others." But is it actually possible to act with absolutely no thought of self, or ego? And can you actually give or sacrifice for others without there being a reward to you of some kind?
Tony Larsen was our minister here at Unitarian Church North's minister for 4 years (2019-1023), having served before that at Olympia Brown UU in Racine for 40+ years. He was raised Catholic, and studied to be a Catholic priest for 10 years before being ordained to the Unitarian Universalist ministry. He received his B.A. in philosophy from Maryknoll College in 1971, his M.A. in theology from Maryknoll School of Theology in 1973, and his D.Min from Meadville/Lombard Theological School in 1975.
Sunday service timeline:
9:50 – Join for informal conversation (optional)
10:00 – Service begins
11:00 – Coffee hour
NEXT SUNDAY
“Immigration and Us,” Rev. Scott W. Alexander
May 5 at 10:00 am
MASKS OPTIONAL
Scott writes: One of the hottest (and most bitterly contentious) issues as our 2024 national election heats up is that of immigration. For years now, an overwhelming majority of Americans are not satisfied with the way immigration is being handled by the Federal government, most especially at our porous Southern border. How well we address this issue will have enormous consequences for the economic, social, political and moral future of our republic. There will be a follow-up zoom conversation on this sermon on Saturday, May 11 at 10:00 am.
Sunday service timeline:
9:50 – Join for informal conversation (optional)
10:00 – Service begins
11:00 – Coffee hour
The meaning of worship is
to be shaped by
what is of worth.
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