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  • Abolition Study Group (1/26/2021) -

    If You’re New to Abolition: Study Group Forming

    Abolition is about presence, not absence. It’s about building life-affirming institutions. – Ruth Wilson Gilmore

    You may be new to abolition as a movement or concept. While definitions range widely, the essence of abolitionism is the construction of a ... read more.

  • Octavia’s Parables Discussion Group (12/27/2020) -

    Upcoming Adult Religious Exploration opportunities Reflections on “Octavia’s Parables,” a podcast hosted by Octavia’s Brood co-editor and activist adrienne maree brown, and “Parable of the Sower Opera” creator Toshi Reagon

    If you appreciated Rev. Karen’s November 22 reflection on change, you might be interested in a new group that will ... read more.

  • Special Holiday Services (12/9/2020) -

    Upcoming Special Holiday Services: Lots of special gatherings coming up this month! Please check next week’s email for Zoom links

    Festival of Lights, Sunday, December 20 at 10:00 am – This service is a collaboration between the youth in several UU congregations throughout the US.  These young ... read more.

  • Past Service Recordings and Questions (12/7/2020) -

    Did you miss a recent service? Would you like to listen to a reflection (sermon) a second time? Recordings are available for many (but not all) recent services on this website in the service archive. Recordings for older services are also available if you are ... read more.

  • Reeb Rave Success (11/19/2020) -

    Thanks to all the volunteer help, donors, bidders and performers, Reeb Rave was a success, and FUN! – lots of folks participated from the comfort and safety of their own homes. The live and recorded entertainment and discussion really made it feel like a house party. 

    We raised ... read more.

  • Reeb Rave Auction Begins – All We Need is You (11/9/2020) -

    Link to Live Zoom Event for Social Gathering and Entertainment

    Link to Live Kids Zoom Event

    Reeb Rave 2020 is online with live Zoom socializing 6-8pm Nov 14th! Bidding is now open and closes at 8pm on the 14th.  The zoom links for the social event and ... read more.

  • Election Love And Community (11/3/2020) -

    Are you on our mailing list? Hope so! Check your email today about special zoom gatherings and opportunities for further connection to our wider community seeking justice.

    Here’s a snippet of the loving message offered by Rev. Karen:

    Oh Holy Spirit of Life and Love, that ... read more.

  • Reeb Rave Auction Viewing Has Begun! (10/28/2020) -

    The  2020 Reeb Rave Catalog for the November 14th event (6:00-8:00) is now available for viewing! It will keep growing as items are added, so check back often.

    Bidding starts online on November 8th at 6:00 pm and ends on November ... read more.

  • Join Us in Singing the Chalice Lighting Response! (10/15/2020) -

    From our music director Heather Yonker:

    Interested in recording the chalice lighting response to mix into our group tracks? I would love to hear the presence of the entire congregation!  

    How to Record the Chalice Lighting Response You will need: 

    a device that can take a video of you, ... read more.
  • Don’t Want to Be Alone on Election Night or the Next Day? (10/15/2020) -

    Join a vigil with other Madison Unitarian Universalists and your ministers.  Rev. Karen will hold an open Zoom meeting on Tuesday, November 3 from 6:00 pm until midnight.  And there will be another room open on Wednesday, November 4 from 11:00 am until 8:00 pm, ... read more.