Breakfast Forum at UUCLV meets most Sundays before service to keep our congregation up-to-date with educational topics and social activism in line with our Principles. You are welcome to attend in person at the Lehigh Valley Active Life Center (1633 West Elm St., Allentown, PA 18102) or attend via Zoom. The meetings begin at 8:30am with a meet & greet. The presentations begin at 9:00am and end at 10:00am to allow preparation for the worship service.

If you would like to stay informed about Forum topics and presenters or if you would like to volunteer to give a presentation, please email forum@uuclvpa.org.

This Month’s Breakfast Forums

September 1

Philosophy of Daniel Dennet
Presented by Peter Stone & Tom Repasch

A vocal atheist and secularist, Dennett has been described as “one of the most widely read and debated American philosophers.

September 8

UUtheVote / UUJusticePA
Presented by Nancy Weston & Karen Hicks

UUJusticePA is working with UUtheVote again. Today’s forum will help attendees to understand the crucial role these organizations have for the 2024 election. Learn how to craft a compelling message, which can be pur into practice at the GOTV 9/8 afternoon letter-writing campaign.

September 15

The Simple Basics of Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
Presented by Scott Garrigan

AI in our lives and how computers learn

September 22

People’s Guide to Project 2025
Presented by Democracy Forward & Karen West

Exploring The Heritage Foundation’s plans for our country

September 29

Separation of Church and State
Presented by Sandy Macovei & Rebecca Luzadis (Members of Congregation of Beth Adam Synagogue, Loveland, Ohio), Karen West & Tom Repasch

Synagogue members share their experiences in opposing state-imposed religious-based laws.