Seeking Black History
An African-American Historiography from a Primary Source will explore the difference between History and Historiography and suggest ways to approach and appreciate the upcoming 2023 Black History Month
Speaker: Kenneth "Spoon" Witherspoon
Spoon aka Kenneth Witherspoon, graduated from Vassar College and earned an MFA in Playwriting and Theater History from Catholic University. His plays have won top awards at the Baltimore, South Carolina and National Black Theater Festivals and have been performed in New York City, Illinois, Michigan, Washington DC and San Antonio.
Black History in Images, Music, and Poetry
We honor Black History Month through photos, poems, song, and art. Retracing history is sometimes painful work, as we try to achieve the Beloved Community that Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. has called us to seek. Walk with us through this history.
Online Service – The Words of Dr. Martin Luther King
On April 4th, 1972 , four years after the assassination of Dr. King , I wrote, produced and directed a Masque in memoriam to him titled “Death of a King”. It was replete with music, dance, symbology and pageantry and a great success. The one thing I remember most in retrospect however is that it … Continue reading Online Service – The Words of Dr. Martin Luther King
Online Service – A Tale of a Holiday Season Forty Years Past
Join Kenneth “Spoon” Witherspoon as he discusses a tale of a holiday season forty years past and how stories may help us heal during the coming one.
“Resiliency, Six Blind Men and an Elephant, and a Historiography of the Civil Rights Movement from a Primary Source”
Kenneth “Spoon” Witherspoon will discuss his work in Resiliency and present a historiography of the 50’s Civil Rights Movement – it’s start, current state and future – from the perspective of “The Children of Brown v The Board of Education and “All Deliberate Speed”.
Blessing of the Animals
At this special annual Service for All Ages we will celebrate the fact that we humans share our planet with animals. All lives depend on community and today we will celebrate it with our beloved animal friends by sharing stories of love and joy. (Animals on-leash or crated please)
The Beauty of Poetry
On this day Kenneth “Spoon” Witherspoon will help us celebrate the beauty of Poetry. This will include celebrating various UU poetry writers and after the service we will have people read poetry. Spoon is a Playwright and poet who has led a full and eclectic life.
Building Our Faith
Our children and youth have been busy all summer making, building, failing, helping, trying, tinkering, and doing! Join us for a service that captures the spirit of Unitarian Universalism as the faith we create together. This service will engage all your senses with music and movement, drama and imagery! Developed during our two-day theater camp, … Continue reading Building Our Faith
My Moms, Mothering, 40 Assets, 7 Principles and How I came to be a UU
On this day Kenneth “Spoon” Witherspoon will help us celebrate the importance of Mother’s Day. Spoon is a Playwright and poet who has led a full and eclectic life.
Trusting in Trust
“Trust men and they will be true to you; treat them greatly, and they will show themselves great.” —Ralph Waldo Emerson Today on our first Sunday of Black History Month, Spoon shares his reflections on “The Children of Brown v The Board of Education”, the Civil Rights Movement, and a life spent working with children … Continue reading Trusting in Trust