A lay-led service presented by Fourth UU Member Ralph Wood, “Artificial Intelligence : Where We Are, Where Science Fiction Projects Might Go, and What Our Hopes and Fears for AI Say About Human Nature.” 

Humor has been described as lightheartedness, the willingness to accept life and ourselves with a shrug and a smile, and it gives a sense of mastery over a situation. Humor has been viewed as a way to look at a situation from a different point of view, to diffuse a crisis, and to provide an opportunity for increased insight and objectivity. Humor matters in our relationships. Humor matters in preventing the buildup of stress. Humor matters in our perspective of life, and it thrives between humanity’s aspirations and its limitations.

Rev. Paul Tesshin shares some of the fascinating aspects of the extremely unique practice of Zen puzzles/koans: If a Zen priest talks at the UU and no one attends did they actually talk?

Al Weger will lead a panel discussion dedicated to the UUA’s Article II Commission Report recommendations.

Taken from the book, The Immense World by Ed Yong, Gretchen will focus on the meaning of “Umwelt” which has to do with the perspective from animals and how they sense the world.

Annual Easter Sunday Service.  We explore three faith traditions, Ramadan, Passover and Easter as they are all celebrated on the same weekend this year.