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Human Rights Radio in Regina: A Three Year Journey

Human Rights Radio on 91.3FM, Regina's Community Radio Station, came into existence in July of 2009 through the efforts of Gordon Barnes, Mona Hill and Jim Hutchings, volunteers with Amnesty International.  Over the course of almost three years the program has covered a wide range of Human Rights topics, local, national, and international.  Jim Hutchings presents a few samples of the shows broadcast as well as what the program has meant to him personally.

Chronos vs Kairos Time

Glenna Ottenbreit-Born and Brita Lind present their reflections on the beginnings of Mothers' Day and what it means now to be a Mother and how to cherish the "Kairos" moments.

Herakleitos: presented by Andrew Quackenbush

Andrew Quackenbush examines the life and ideas of  Heraklietos.  We consider what possible relevance tihis ancient Greek philosopher's ideas might have for us today.

Man's Search for Meaning: Viktor Frankl

On Sunday April 29, Carol Porter told us about the inspirational life of Viktor Frankl, author of "Man's Search for Meaning" written in 1946 about his experiences as a concentration camp inmate and about his psycho-therapeuticn method of finding a reason to live.

Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities Living in the Community: From Institutions to Homes

Today Regina Unitarian Fellowship member, Julie Mitchell, explained how attitudes towards persons with intellectual disabilities have changed for the better and how they are now able to live more fulfilling, normal lives in a group home setting.

Humanist Teachings Series: Anonymous

In this talk, Terry Chadwick discusses some reasons why some writings and songs are attributed to an anonymous source.  Authors are in some cases unknown and in other cases do not wish to be known.  From this point, the risk of being known was discussed and from there he discussed fears of risks and how risks must be taken to live life to the fullest.

Utopianism in Saskatchewan

Alex MacDonald gave us a brief consideration of the role of religion in utopias leading to thoughts on the role of religion in a number of Saskatchewan examples. These included The Harmony Industrial Colony, the Barr Colony and several more recent expressions of the utopian spirit in this province.

Vincent Murphy's reflections on the Vernal Equinox

This Sunday, Vincent Murphy reflected on the ebbs and flows which are part of our lives which include cyclical events like the Equinoxes and Solstices, which are a part of the complex workings of the galactic system of which our Earth is a part.  In the end we are encouraged to slow down to observe and appreciate our natural surroundings.

Humanist Teachings Series: A. Powell Davies presented by Helen Christiansen

Arthur Powell Davies was a minister, speaker, and leader of Unitarianism. He was also a social and political activist, as well as an author of several theological books. Davies, who had previously been a Methodist minister, began his career as a Unitarian minister in 1933, in Summit, New Jersey. He was the minister of All Souls Church, Unitarian, in Washington, D.C. from 1943 until his untimely death in 1957. In this presentation, the third in our series on Humanist Readings, we look at highlights of Davies' life and extracts of his published sermons.

In Praise of Elders

On Sunday March 4th, David Rain, of USC Canada (Unitarian Service Committee) talked about the importance of Elders in his life and in the work of the USC.  Also touched on in this discussion is the USC's founder, Dr. Lotta Hitchmanova (of 56 Sparks Street fame). Quite prominent in his presentation is the importance of Biodiversity in the time honoured tradition of saving seeds.