In keeping with this month’s theme of Invitation, our Director of Family Ministry Genevieve invites everyone to experience this month’s theme through the eyes of a child by participating in activities usually reserved for our RE classes. Embrace your inner child by exploring the theme of Invitation through stories, games, movement and play with different … Continue reading Invitation to Play
At the time of the Fall Equinox, the Earth tips us once again toward darkness. This morning, we’ll mark the moment of balance between light and dark, and explore the invitation to notice the changes this brings within and between us. Worship Associate – Deb Myrbo Image: Public domain – rawpixel.com Share the Plate – … Continue reading Tipping into Darkness: An Invitation to Balance
Humility, humanity, and humor all have the same linguistic root, and they each can play a role in cultivating a grateful outlook. Join Rev. Jim for stories and insights that explore the gifts and challenges of practicing gratitude. Rev. Jim Foti is a freelance UU minister in Minnesota and Wisconsin. From 2014 to 2022, he … Continue reading The Humble, Grateful Heart
An Ingathering and Water Communion Service It’s time for our annual ingathering and water communion service! This morning, we’ll share stories of the river that is our community. Bring water that holds meaning for you to blend in our communal bowl, and stay for coffee and cake, or the “Newcomers Meet and Greet” after the … Continue reading Where the River Never Runs Dry: Our Story
Robert Christl from Worker Justice Wisconsin will be our guest speaker for Labor in the Pulpit this year. The focus will be addressing the dehumanization of immigrant workers in the local construction industry, and the importance of solidarity in transforming that industry in accordance with Justice. Please join us to learn more about this important … Continue reading Sprouting the Seeds of Solidarity
Deeper Joy is a program for people who want to be hopeful about the power of whole community engagement. This morning, we’ll explore community building, sensory engaging, and quiet healing activities to foster our own deeper joy in multigenerational community. Join us after the service for our Annual Picnic! All are welcome. Image: S. Podebradsky … Continue reading Deeper Joy
In many relationships, at some point we’re called to examine and renew commitments we’ve made. As a congregation named after the Rev. James Reeb, working toward peace and justice has been part of our mission since we were founded in 1993. This morning, using a frame offered us by the upcoming Summer Solstice, we’ll explore … Continue reading Renewing Our Commitment to Love
Some kinds of renewal require a full cleansing before they can begin, and other kinds require that we keep something and repurpose it. And when we choose to keep things, renewal might mean coming back to them just as they’ve always been, or it might mean taking a fresh look at how they have served … Continue reading Out With the Old?
Last year, we celebrated the 100th anniversary of the first flower ceremony as created by Norbert Čapek in Prague, with story and music created especially for this occasion. The service was so moving, we’ve decided to offer it again this year. We’ll hear our choir, listen to Čapek’s story, and sing together. And we’ll make … Continue reading Beauty Calls Us Together…Again
Our guest speaker today will be John Fournelle from Veterans for Peace. Together we’ll explore some of the ways we can contribute to present and future peace in a pluralistic society. Worship Associates: Susan Podebradsky, Rachel Avery and Liz Chapa Share the Plate – click here to donate Click for this week’s newsletter Order of … Continue reading Waging Peace
