In 1832 Ralph Waldo Emerson left his position as a Unitarian minister and went on to become an influential writer and speaker whose ideas had a deep impact on the Unitarian Universalist movement and American spirituality in general. By blending his interest in Hindu spirituality, progressive Christian mysticism, and the urgency of the anti-slavery movement, Emerson built a blueprint for spiritual humanism that still inspires us today. Join us as we explore these threads as they weave through our everyday lives.
Peter Bolland is professor of philosophy and humanities and department chair at Southwestern College. He received his BA in religious studies from UC Santa Barbara and an MA in Philosophy from SDSU. In addition to his college commitments, he lectures in a wide variety of venues on philosophical, spiritual, and mythological subjects. His talks through Oasis and Osher are typically sold out, and he has participated in services and workshops and retreats at several UU congregations.
Service Associate: Katie Boskoff
Topics: Humanism, Imagination, Nature, Spiritual Challenges, Spiritual Development