The conscience of Thoreau


May 4, 2012 · Updated 4:14 PM 

Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Whidbey Island, 20103 Highway 525 north of Freeland, meets at 10 a.m. Sunday, May 6.

Henry David Thoreau was a Unitarian naturalist, writer, Transcendentalist, abolitionist and pacifist.  Through a short dramatic presentation, explore an example of how he lived his principles by refusing to pay taxes as opposition to war with Mexico.  Check www.whidbey.com/uucwi for more information.

On Wednesday. May 9, UUCCWI hosts Evensong at 7:30 p.m. This is a contemplative candlelight evening service of readings, songs accompanied by harp, and silent meditation.

 

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