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Show fljc ChlIFcll0S Jake ftibune Life in a Liberal Denomination 'A. Section vr:, Unitarian Intern Studies Ministry in S.L. By Melinda Sowerby Tribune Church Editor Like most denominations, the Un- itarian Universalist Church has strong traditions, filled with special days and special people. Unlike most denominations though, the Unitarian Church has no creed. We re mure concerned with character, with ones acts, rather than a statement of beliefs, according to Tom Yondorf who will serve as an intern for the Unitarian Universalist Tom Yondorf Serves as Intern community of Salt Lake City for the next seven months. That community includes the First Unitarian Church, 569 S. 1300 East, and the South Valley Unitarian Church, meeting twice monthly at St. James Episcopal Church, 6876 S. Highland Drive. While in Salt Lake City, Mr. Yondorf hopes to gain experience in most areas of the ministry including counseling, visitations, preaching, adult and religious education as well as conducting marriages and funerals. Following his internship, Mr. Yondorf will return to the University of Chicago, where he will write his dissertation. Goes Back 500 Years Mr. Yondorf talked of the Unitarian Universalist tradition, explaining the denomination has roots which go back 500 years. The denomination is concerned with the same kinds of issues as other Christian faiths. Were a community of people offering a variety of dimensions, Mr. Yondorf said, adding the church was founded on the basic conviction that ones spiritual life and ones family are important. He said Unitarians,like those avowedly Christian, enjoy living in a church community and sharing their joys and sorrows. However, because the denomination has no creed, members do not have to profess a particular belief and that presents a diversity in beliefs within the church. There are some who identify themselves as Christians, some as Buddhists, some as agnostics and some who identify themselves as atheists, but were all Unitarians, Mr. Yondorf said. Not Same Society We dont believe any one person can know the truth for everybody else at any one time, Mr. Yondorf said. However, be emphasized the process of seeking the truth is important in each new generation. He explained because of advances in technology, its not the same society as in years past. Mr. Yondorf said people must look to classic texts and teachings through the ages, but at the same time recognize that todays problems require unique solutions. Mr. Yondorf sees his role in the ministry as bringing to bear the principles of liberal religion to todays problems. Mr. Yondorf said that because the denomination is liberal it has placed him at odds with some fundamentalist elements. He said he cannot believe in the idea of double predestination, saying he doesnt think a loving God would condemn anyone from birth to eternal damnation. Keep the Traditions However, he believes its important people keep the traditions of their own denominations, saying any truth is an important thread in the mosaic of religion. He said he believes liberal denominations play an important role in providing an understanding of the roots and meaning of religion, especially with fundamentalist denominations showing new strength. As a liberal denomination, the Unitarian Universalist Church is often identified with social justice issues. Mr. Yondorf explains the churchs concern for social justice by recalling the days of the civil rights movement, saying, "when a police chief sics dogs on people who are marching for civil rights, churches must do more than ring their steeple bells in sympathy. He continued by saying when institutions allow us to neglect or ignore others suffering, while we content courselves by mouthing pious irrele-vancie-s, that is a betrayal of fundamental religious insight. the greatest looming unaddressed problem facing the nation. Mr. Yondorf has lived in the Midwest and east United States most of his life, except for a brief period last summer when be lived in Denver and for a while as a youngster when the family moved to Belgium for a year. There be attended a French school. As a teen he attended a Quaker high school and later received a bachelors degree and an MBA degree from the University of Chicago. Born and raised a Unitarian, Mr. Yondorf has put his social justice concerns into action. He has served as a VISTA volunteer and has served as a county government consultant in Michigan. He also served as the director of a suicide prevention agency, the Samaritans, located in Chicago. In addition, he worked as a partner to organize a National Conference on Groundwater Contamination. He called groundwater contamination Two discussions of problems in the world in the context of Christian missions are scheduled at the Newman Center St. Catherine of Siena Parish, 1327 E. 200 South. yattls pt South 8 Rh 3rr Knvf at mtntttrf MORNING WORSHIP tor font IracMnf end imm 600 P.M .... 7.00 P.M. First Presbyterian U piftcupil Cturc( Eos 322-586- In Celebration of Work" Rev. Donald H. Baird 9 ProvMarf) The Church in The Gym" fnwatow C toy Car v 10:00 sjn.lt 6:00 p.nj. 13th So. 467-196- Family Worship Hour CHURCHES Christian .4- 4 A Mu & t ' 151 On 203 Elks Club L.A .A . A.k 1160KG . L .. k k UBW a Oiim St (CKJO I.) 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Garry Pierce Anombliee of God Rev. Ron Grams Afatx. Senior Pastor E. . 270 E. 600 So., Sandy 264-858- 1 at the Newman Center. by My Spirit Cancelled due to holiday 1 0:00 a.m. Christian Education 1 1 :00 a.m. Morning Worship 7:00 p.m. Praise Evening 7:00 p.m. Wed. Family Night 10.35 A.M. EVENING PRAISE WED. FAMILY SERVICES WATTS FOR SALT UKE AND OGOEN tot Southern Shadow) 4894 S. State Street Phil Cal!e, Faster on Sept. 8 from 9 a.m. until Peace, Ernest Freund preaching NEW SUMMER SCHEDULE SCHOOL 9 30 A.M. 5000 Presbyterian Church y ness Program for Justice and Early Worship Active Youth and Adult Fellowship Eveiyone Welcome COMMUNITY OF GRACE Meeting at A mission education team from the Maryknoll Sisters will present a workshop entitled, Global Aware- lic. SUNDAY (CMd Car i Cottonwood-Murra- to the public. Bolivia. BXPERIENCEIWORSHIP Sunday Church Worship 10 A.M. 21-61- 4 Foursquare Church Sun. WORSHIP 10:30 a.m. Cost of admission to the festival is $1. The three-da- y event is open noon Unitarian Church. Hell serve community for seven months. Please check your I Army. September 2 Morning Worship Visit ORGAN LOFT fabaan kiM 1 1 AM. SUNDAY "Don't Just Talk About H . . iiims Wvytw The festivals purpose remains to share the Greek ethnic culture and to give local residents a brief understanding of the Eastern Orthodox religion, as well as to raise funds, Father Andrew said, noting that for the first time this year, 10 percent of the profits from the festival will go to philantrophic causes. Some of those funds have been earmarked for the Salvation Worship Service letoMg tor a atltf QMTMMCMaCM 0RLD-WID- E In its early years, the festival was a church bazaar, sponsored by the Ladies Guild, Father Andrew said. Later, the parish took over the preparations. Invites you to attend our tom 9ft a Sfitrn mM wervMR, pTMCtoAff Church of Religious Science p.m. On Friday and Saturday, the festival begins at 10 a.m. and continues through 11 p.m. On Sunday, the festival opens at noon and ends 8t 11 p.m. On Wednesday at 7:30 p.m., Mission Report From Latin America will present appeals by the Rev. 1580 AM Thank you 10 Cottory,ood Presbyteriati Churcti An eicWnf, growinf toHomtMpt changed to FallWinter schedules. Begins at A team spokesman said the purof the research is to increase pose Nicholas Otzoy, executive director of awareness of the world and its people Assistance International, and by two as well as to explore how a commitMaryknoll sisters. ment to justice is integral to ChrisThe Rev. Mr. Otzoy, a native of tian missions. Utah, will discuss the founding of an The final hour of the workshop will interdenominational Christian school in Guatemala. Sister Maria Serraon be devoted to an ecumenical diahas recently returned to the United logue. A $2 donation is suggested for States after 14 years of pastoral min- the workshop. istry in Chile, and Sister Francisca Both activities are open to the pubCallert has been serving since 1947 in Mormon Miscellaneous" Center the and the pie. gyros, soulvaki, squid, rice pilaf, Greek salads and pastries. Discussions Key on Missions The mens class is scheduled at St. James Episcopal Church, 6876 Highland Dr. from 7:30 to 9:15 p.m. 1 The festival has become a favorite not only for the Greek food and pastries, but for the authentic costumed dancers, cooking demonstrations and tours of the Byzantine-styled Holy Trinity Church. In recent years, a midway has been added. The big drawing card for festival is the Greek foods pastries. Included again on menu this year will be spinach to 9:15 p.m. (Meeting at An old traditk n in the Salt Lake Valley, the annual Greek Festival, is scheduled Friday through Sept. 9 at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, 279 S. 300 West. 300 E. 8000 S.. SANDY, UTAH nsrddp Kcsrs. churches have 5 Page Greek Festival Is More Than Food, Dancing Mountain View Ghrlotian f.'kalM Assembly Chwds 1, 1984 September s, People interested in studying the Gospel of Matthew are invited to parstudy course ticipate in a sponsored by the interdenominational Bible Study Fellowship. The courses begin the week of Sept. 9, and will be divided into sections for women, men and children between the ages of 2 and 5. The classes will be held on Tuesdays. A class for women will be held from 9:10 to 11:15 a.m. at the First Congregational Church, 2150 Foothill Blvd. Also during that time will be classes for preschool children. Working women will also get a chance to learn more about the Bible during an evening course at Cottonwood Presbyterian Church, 1580 Vine St. That course will be held from 7:30 1131 Saturday Morning Schedules Tours Scheduled church tours are at 4 and 7 p.m. Friday and at 2. 4 and 7 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. However, the Rev. Andrew Maha-larepastor of the Salt Lake City Greek Community, said members will be on hand throughout the festival for those wishing a tour of the church. The tours feature a brief explanation of the Eastern Orthodox faith. Bible Fellowship Offers Course Some B . SO. WMItowi 571-577- 7 9:30 a.m. "Viewing The Vineyards m 2 1, la AaJu. Ja, S-- .. |
