THE MINNS LECTURES
2013 Series: Young for Liberty
The UU Movement in the 21st Century
Lecture 1: Friday, March 8, 7–9 pm
King's Chapel House, 64 Beacon St., Boston
No-cost reception to follow
Sticking with Stories: Unitarianism and the Creation of Children's Literature
Delivered by the Rev. Andrea Greenwood. The Rev. Greenwood has served congregations in Atlanta, GA, and Watertown, MA. A strong advocate for special education both in the church and in the broader community, she is currently writing a biography of Newbery Medalist Elizabeth Enright, a Unitarian and the niece of Frank Lloyd Wright.
Lectures 2 and 3: Saturday, March 9, 10 am–2:30 pm
First Church in Boston, 66 Marlborough St., Boston
No-cost luncheon included
Ministry in the Age of Collaboration: Congregations in a Hyper-Connected Generous World
Delivered by the Rev. Naomi King. The Rev. King ministers locally and at large with City of Refuge Ministries, utilizing social media to join the global houses of study, prayer, and action, and to grow faith communities in and beyond congregational walls. Via a mix of spiritually-minded blogs and faith development programs, her ministry reaches around the world, engaging multifaith partners as well as Unitarian Universalists.
Ministry in the Age of Collaboration: Faithful Practices and Principles
Delivered by Peter Bowden. A television producer and parish consultant, Mr. Bowden runs Leading Congregations, the UU Growth Blog, and UUTV. He is dedicated to helping religious leaders master changing culture and technology to achieve high-impact ministries.