Writer, editor, communication consultant and 36-year UUCP member Dolly Berthelot will share a bit of her own growth from the independence emphasis of adolescence and young adulthood to a greater appreciation of interdependence, which became the overriding theme of her Unity in Diversity seminars and related writing, including her quirky little book, PERFECTLY SQUARE, a fantasy fable for all ages, first published in 1995, and recently re-published in color, with new art and questions for deeper thought and discussion. PERFECTLY SQUARE uses the story of Squareland and simple geometric shape characters to explore the challenges—and benefits–of human diversity, change, and teamwork. Her innovative Dr. Dolly’s SELFSHAPES™ system offers a playful use of these 8 shapes to consider human traits pertinent to the vital quest to use the best of each for the good of all. That quest is, in fact, the essence of Interdependence, our 7th UU Principle. At drdollyb.com/quiz, anyone can take a free related quiz and is encouraged to do so, ideally before the service.

The twin historic events of this watershed year—the Covid 19 Pandemic and the righteous uproar against police brutality and for racial justice–both demand a fierce commitment to interdependence. Has America grown up enough to achieve that?

Topics: Virtual Service