Archive for September, 2003

OpenOffice.org is great for churches

Thursday, September 4th, 2003

Let me repeat what I’ve said before: OpenOffice.org is the open-source option for word processing, drawing, spreadsheets, and presentations (like Pr Pt) that many people have been looking for.

See Best Practices for Christian Churches.

John Murray, 1741-1815

Wednesday, September 3rd, 2003

The “father of American Universalism” died this day in 1815 in Boston. Much to much to do today to give him full homage, so a couple of links will have to do.

image courtesy UUA

webpages from the Murray Grove website

A website about Judith Murray, his wife, and though a notable historical figure in her own right […]

What a dangerous man might say

Wednesday, September 3rd, 2003

David Burton, president of the American Unitarian Conference and one of my parishoners, preached on Sunday. This is the man John Buehrens “outed” as a “paid conservative lobbyist” and all-around threat of Mom, Tofu Pie, and Unitarian Universalism.

You can read Why God is Necessary to Our Humanity (and judge) for yourself.

More on world faith websites

Tuesday, September 2nd, 2003

A follow up to my earlier appeal for websites about world religion and approriate for children.

Of the several hints offered (thank you) this one is the best : http://www.assemblies.org.uk/standing/world_religions/

And one just for the adults, http://www.fas.harvard.edu/~pluralsm/ :Pluralism Project