Process Relational Theology: January 2021

Part of the “Visions of God” Series | Tuesdays, January 12, 19, 26 at 7-8:30 pm | All sessions will be via Zoom | Facilitated by Rev. Eileen Wiviott and Bob Mesle

Process Theology and UU Principles 1, 2, & 7

1. The inherent worth and dignity of every person
2. Justice, equity, and compassion in human relations;
7. Respect for the interdependent web of all existence of which we are all a part.

The process relational worldview, values, and modes of thought offer a broad worldview which creatively links these UU principles and gives them greater depth. Since this is part of a larger series on “Visions of God,” we will give some attention, but not all of our attention, to this radically different concept of God. Process relational thinking is a valuable resource helping us address issues of environmental and social justice, and links with feminist, womanist, and queer theologies.

Rev. Eileen, Acting Senior Minister, considers herself a student and purveyor of theology.

Bob Mesle, PhD is the author of several books on process thought, including Process Theology: A Basic Introduction, 1993, Process Relational Philosophy: An Introduction to Alfred North Whitehead, 2008 and John Hick’s Theodicy, with a response by John Hick, Macmillan in the UK and St. Martin’s in the US, 1991. He is Professor Emeritus of Philosophy & Religion, Graceland University.