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Daniel Karnes commented on UUCAVA's video
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Namaste: A Two Minute Greeting From The Heart And Spirit

"This happened to me in 2009, and got added to my journal: "So, anyway, there is this convenience store in my building, sufficient for emergency supplies that you don't want to hop in the car and go to Safeway for. At least, I really…"
Jan 18, 2011
John L. Bohman commented on the blog post 'Need help finding a scripture reading for my mom's memorial'
"Not sure what perspective you have, but take a look at Psalms 23, 34, 39, 71, 121.  A patch of selected parts of Isaiah might be a possibility (40, 51, 55, 66). Also, look at Matthew 5, 6, 11 and John 14. "
Jan 18, 2011
Rev. Linda Olson Peebles commented on the blog post 'Need help finding a scripture reading for my mom's memorial'
"A favorite of many people is Psalm 23.  The version in our grey hymnal is a very mice translation."
Jan 18, 2011
Sue Browning commented on the blog post 'Need help finding a scripture reading for my mom's memorial'
"Daniel, Thinking of you as you pull together words that feel right.  So sorry for your loss.  Not sure of your wider family's traditions, but a few ideas ...  2 Corinthians 4:15-5:8 (as much or as little of this as you'd…"
Jan 17, 2011
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Need help finding a scripture reading for my mom's memorial

I'm flying out to Seattle Thursday to take part in my mom's memorial service... my sister emailed me the (draft) program, which showed up this morning, and I am scheduled to present a scripture reading. I guess there's always Ecclesiastes, but I wonder if anyone has other suggestions.
Jan 17, 2011
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Want to Help Immigrants to be Integrated Into American Political Process?

I'm a member of Human Rights Campaign, and they are rolling out an initiative to incorporate Latino/a immgrants into the American political process through a campaign called 'Ya es hora' ...It's time. I just got an invitation to a training next Saturday to help me assist Latino/a legal permanent residents - individuals and families - in completing their applications to become US citizens. If you're interested in joining me, send…See More
Sep 11, 2010
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Daniel Karnes commented on the group 'Social Action Council'
"Next Sunday, 6 December, the Northern Virginia Chapter of the Virginia Interfaith Center for Public Policy will hold 'Social Justice U' at our church, beginning at 2:30 downstairs. According to Pat-Ann Murphy, co-chair of the chapter,…"
Nov 29, 2009
Daniel Karnes commented on the group 'Social Action Council'
"I have been encouraged to post a link to an essay on my website in which I discuss my history, such as it is, in social justice activism and what might be described as an ecological view of its place in the larger society. The link can be found on…"
Oct 3, 2009
Daniel Karnes replied to the discussion 'To all TESTERS: What is prayer? What is meditation? Share your fave prayer or meditation here!'
"My practice of choice is the Zen method of shikan-taza... when I decide to get up in the morning and do it. (Unfortunately, now that my work schedule has changed I'm getting up at 0500 to go to work instead of sitting.) Shikan-taza is…"
Aug 29, 2009

Profile Information

How long have you attended UUCAVA?
Since 2007
What religion or spiritual practices did you grow up with?
Protestant Christian (Presbyterian); I ran with the Quakers, sat with the Zennies and joined University Unitarian (Seattle) in college.
Tell us a little about yourself/your family/your interests:
I love music (listening and performing), reading, writing, and coding. I can get lost in maps. I miss the Northwest, and someday will be moving back to Portland. But right now -- "bloom where you're planted!"

Please test this link to a Google Docs spreadsheet for cupwasher signup. See if you can add your name to a blank slot!

Well, the background site software continually trashes my attempts to format my poetry into meaningful line breaks, so I instead encourage folks to go to my website (linked below) to look at what I have written. UPDATE: I've upgraded to Snow Leopard, and have cleaned Microsoft products off my 'puter, and am learning a whole new set of apps, so my personal website is UNDER CONSTRUCTION at the moment. Maybe I'll bring it back up this weekend (June 5 - 6).

And, since the top-of-the-page pane limits one to 140 characters (a la Twitter, for which I have small regard), here I will insert what is in my heart today:

What's in my heart today is the clerk at the convenience store in my building. He's a deaf-mute, so interactions with him involve improvisatorial sign language. I waited patiently while the customer in front of me bought three scratch tickets (good luck with that) and while standing there with my carton of half-and-half, noticed a little shrine to Ganesh, the Hindu elephant-headed god. So after buying, paying, and tucking my bills into my wallet, I saluted the clerk with namaste: "I recognize the god within you."

He lit right up. What a smile. And saluted me right back, in the same way. Then gave me a thumbs-up as I tucked my wallet in my pocket and exited.

Things like that can really make your day.

I have been encouraged to post a link to an essay on my website in which I recount my history, such as it is, with social justice activism, and discuss what might be called an ecological view on its place in the larger society. There are other writings and photos on the site as well, which you are welcome to explore.

Daniel Karnes's Blog

Need help finding a scripture reading for my mom's memorial

I'm flying out to Seattle Thursday to take part in my mom's memorial service... my sister emailed me the (draft) program, which showed up this morning, and I am scheduled to present a scripture reading. I guess there's always Ecclesiastes, but I wonder if anyone has other suggestions.

Posted on January 17, 2011 at 8:15am — 3 Comments

Want to Help Immigrants to be Integrated Into American Political Process?

I'm a member of Human Rights Campaign, and they are rolling out an initiative to incorporate Latino/a immgrants into the American political process through a campaign called 'Ya es hora' ...It's time. I just got an invitation to a training next Saturday to help me assist Latino/a legal permanent residents - individuals and families - in completing their applications to become US citizens. If you're interested in joining me, send… Continue

Posted on September 11, 2010 at 5:00pm

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At 9:41am on February 10, 2010, jill herndon said…
Thank you for joining V.O.I.C.E. in time to learn about the congregations' latest initiatives, and jump in to have your say.
At 9:42pm on January 9, 2010, James Christopher Perry said…
Hi, Daniel. I haven't visited the UUCA site as much as I'd want. Please include me as one of your friends.

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At 2:30pm on December 12, 2009, jill herndon said…
Hi Daniel Karnes - I see you are coming to the Group leader website training tomorrow. I would like to invite you to join the new User Group. If you do that today, you can preview the topics and see Natty's wonderful Discussion item. Just click here and -- if I have done it right -- you will be there.
At 4:09pm on November 14, 2009, Rev. Mary McKinnon Ganz said…
Daniel, thank you for the Michael Dirda article on Foolishness. Here at the UU Ministers' Convocation in Ottawa, we have heard much from Thomas More ("Care of the Soul") in praise of knowinglessness, so I went back to reread Dirda's comments again. So very wise!
At 6:46pm on November 1, 2009, jill herndon said…
I am glad to have met you today "in person" in the Board Room, after reading what you have shared here in this the "24 hour Church Without Walls". Now we have been introduced!
At 11:25am on September 14, 2009, UUCAVA said…
Hi Daniel! Hi Bob! Welcome to the UUCA Beloved Community online. Now we can participate anytime and from anywhere in church life. Our shared journey of spiritual growth, lifelong learning and pursuit of social justice now continues in discussion boards, blogs, uploaded photos, videos and other social ways here. To help you get started, please read the Getting Started Blog.

We are asking that if you intend to upload an image to represent you as a portrait icon on the site, that you use a photo that is clearly of you to reinforce our church's relational culture. We'd like to recognize each other online and offline! You upload the photo of you from your Settings page.

Please don't hesitate to Comment Wall of UUCA's Page. Soon we will have short movie how-tos for use of this site. Feel free to leave this Welcome note right where it is. It may help you in the future!

It's great to see you online!

Can I get an "Amen?" :)
At 8:47pm on August 29, 2009, Barbara Johnson said…
Hi Daniel, thank you for the poem, I am moved. And for telling me more about you than I'd known till just now. Portland + Zen, coding and poetry. What kind of music do you play? Barbara
 
 
 

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