Lyceum Library 2008-2010

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#29

March 28, 2010

Mary Scholl

Professor

EARTH University

About EARTH University

Located in Limon, Costa Rica EARTH university was founded in 1986 with the mission to educate leaders for the sustainable development of the humid tropics to construct a prosperous and just society. Get the PPT here

#28

March 14, 2010

John Buehrens

Can we Change?

John discusses the changes made by some of our neighboring UU congregations as they grew.

#27

Feb 28, 2010

Ed Lane

So Help Me God Part 3

Ed Lane discusses church and state in the early republic and the roles of Washington, Adams, Jefferson, and Madison.

Click to get the Resource "How Christian Were the Founders"

#26

Feb 21, 2010

Ed Lane

So Help Me God Part 2

Ed Lane discusses church and state in the early republic and the roles of Washington, Adams, Jefferson, and Madison.

#25

Feb 14, 2010

Ed Lane

So Help Me God Part 1

Ed Lane discusses church and state in the early republic and the roles of Washington, Adams, Jefferson, and Madison. Get the handout.

Click for pg 1 pg 2

#24

Feb 7, 2010

John Buehrens

Comments on the Next 40 Years

John reflects on the next 40 years and what the current trends may suggest.

#23

Jan 31, 2010

Dr. Robert Paarlberg

Professor of Political Science Wellesley College

Comments on the Post American Era

Comments on the book written by Fareed Zakaria "The Post American World" professor Paarlberg comments on this important work. Get the handout Click Here

#22

Dec 13, 2009

When You Can't Take of Yourself

Planning our housing and care in our Golden Years can be a daunting exercise, but with knowledge drawn from Ann's experience can an informed choice. Your kids will thank you too!

#21

Dec 6, 2009

You Can't Take It With You

Planning for our Golden Years can be a daunting exercise, but with a few practical steps, becomes alot easier. Your kids will thank you too! Be sure to view the handout as you listen to the podcast. Click Here

#20

Nov 15, 2009

Billions of Drops in Millions of Buckets

Why philanthropy doesn't advance social progress. What challenges do we face and what are possible solutions in this insightful study? Be sure to view the presentation slides as you listen to the podcast. Click Here

#19

Oct 18, 2009

The Woman Who Named God

An introduction to her newest book, Professor Gordon tells the story with insights that can be applied to the middle east situation today.

#18

April 5, 2009

Joseph Priestley and the English Unitarians

The Three Roots of American Unitarianism- Enlightenment, Science, and Common Sense

See New Yorker Letter click here P1

#17

March 29, 2009

Moral Intuitions and the Transcendentalists

The Three Roots of American Unitarianism-the Transcendentalists of Boston

Get handouts click here P1 P2

#16

March 22, 2009

Tradition and Reason

The Three Roots of American Unitarianism-the rational/liberal Christians

Get handouts click here P1 P2

#15

March 8, 2009

#14

March 1, 2009

Kay and Clark Taylor, Member First Parish in Needham

Discover the China as seen by Kay and Clark, our own "accidental tourists" as they recount their journey touring China on their own in 2008.

#13

Feb 8, 2009

John Buehrens , Minister, First Parish in Needham

Charles Darwin and Religion. Learn about the Darwin family and others in the English society of the times explored UU values, science and discovery.

#12

Jan 25, 2009

Allison Cornelisse, Debbie Schmill, Needham Community Farm

Learn about the Needham Community Farm projects and how we can support this vital work. Get PowerPoint Here

#11

Jan 18, 2009

John Buehrens , Minister, First Parish in Needham

UUism and the struggle for racial justice. Some history, not all of it flattering.

#10

Jan 11, 2009

Dr. William Joseph, Professor Wellesley College

Hear insights about today's China and the history that got them there. Hear the book discussion about "Chinese Lessons: Five Classmates and the Story of the New China" by John Pomfret. Click here

#9

Jan 4, 2009

Michael Greis, chair of the Needham School Committee and citizen activist

Michael will discuss the MA Green Communities Act and how all towns can comply. Learn how Needham can tap into the available state funding for alternative energy production, conserve energy at home, and provide our children with the concepts and habits to protect our home planet earth.

Read Boston Globe article here

Sign up for the 10% challenge here

#8

Dec 21, 2008

John Buehrens

Minister, First Parish in Needham

#7

Dec 14, 2008

Anthony Zuba

Lead Organizer Massachusetts Interfaith Committee for Worker Justice

Many of our ancestors came to this country as immigrants seeing the Statue of Liberty and the bridges of New York as a shining gateway to a new life. Now are we to roll up the bridges and turn out the light to a new generation of immigrants? Do raids and exploitation serve our nation? Anthony Zuba offers ways we can help.

Get the Handouts P1 P2

#6

Dec 7, 2008

Emily Cohen & Elizabeth Santiago

One Family Inc.

#5

Nov 16, 2008

Chuck Collins

Co-Founder, author, researcher, speaker

United for a Fair Economy

Are the rich really getting richer? Does this threaten our nation's economic health? How and why? Chuck Collins is an expert on US economic inequality.  Co-founder of United for a Fair Economy, Responsible Wealth, and Business for Shared Prosperity, he now heads the Program on Inequality and the Common Good for the Institute for Policy Studies. He has written a book with Bill Gates, Sr. on tax equity.

Get the Handouts P1 P2 P3 P4

#4

Nov 2, 2008

John + the Building Team

First Parish Environmental Update

A special program in the Parish Hall about our new completed building project, ending with a dedication of "The Oakman Parlor"

#3

Oct 26, 2008

Robert DeNoble

CEO, Marino Center

Health Care & the Economy:
Plans, Costs, Quality & Access

What is the current situation with health care costs and coverage, and why does health care seem to defy efforts to extend and change it?

Get the Handout P1-9

#2

Oct 19, 2008

Robert Place

CEO, GenPower Holdings, LP

Energy Ecomonics:
New England After the Election

The Needham Lyceum presents an energy expert from our own community. Robert Place brings many years of experience in the power business and is a member of First Parish.

#1

Oct 5, 2008

Robert Rands

Trustee

The American Dream meets Murder on the Orient Express

The Needham Lyceum begins a series on the economy with speakers from our own community. Robert Rands brings many years of experience in the investment business and is currently a Trustee of Invested Funds at First Parish.

Get the Handouts P1 P2 P3