Speaker: Kenneth "Spoon" Witherspoon

Spoon aka Kenneth Witherspoon, graduated from Vassar College and earned an MFA in Playwriting and Theater History from Catholic University. His plays have won top awards at the Baltimore, South Carolina and National Black Theater Festivals and have been performed in New York City, Illinois, Michigan, Washington DC and San Antonio.

Seeking Black History

An African-American Historiography from a Primary Source will explore the difference between History and Historiography and suggest ways to approach and appreciate the upcoming 2023 Black History Month

Black History in Images, Music, and Poetry

We honor Black History Month through photos, poems, song, and art.  Retracing history is sometimes painful work, as we try to achieve the Beloved Community that Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. has called us to seek.  Walk with us through this history.

Online Service – The Words of Dr. Martin Luther King

On April 4th, 1972 , four years after the assassination of Dr. King , I wrote, produced and directed a Masque in memoriam to him titled “Death of a King”. It was replete with music, dance, symbology and pageantry and a great success. The one thing I remember most in retrospect however is that it … Continue reading Online Service – The Words of Dr. Martin Luther King

Blessing of the Animals

At this special annual Service for All Ages we will celebrate the fact that we humans share our planet with animals. All lives depend on community and today we will celebrate it with our beloved animal friends by sharing stories of love and joy. (Animals on-leash or crated please)

The Beauty of Poetry

On this day Kenneth “Spoon” Witherspoon will help us celebrate the beauty of Poetry. This will include celebrating various UU poetry writers and after the service we will have people read poetry. Spoon is a Playwright and poet who has led a full and eclectic life.