We are both descendants and ancestors, and our lives are the point of connection between the stories of our heritage and what the next generations will carry forward. This morning, we’ll explore what we keep and what we pass on. Photo of Oak Alley Plantation by Rev. Karen Share the Plate – click here to … Continue reading Roots and Wings
Let’s celebrate our congregation and the beautiful life-affirming faith tradition we’re part of! There will be lots of singing, sharing of stories, and opportunities to get engaged with our mission and work. We will also have live music from our folk music group today. Share the Plate – click here to donate After the service, … Continue reading Revival!
There are points along the trajectory of being welcoming that we’ve come to understand, like tolerance, acceptance, and inclusion- and “radical welcome” is a phrase that’s surfaced to describe a point beyond inclusion. This morning, we’ll explore what radical welcome might mean. Share the Plate – click here to donate Click here for our weekly … Continue reading There Is No Them
Coming of Age is a program for high school aged youth which is our faith’s way of allowing youth to explore what it means to be Unitarian Universalists and live out of fourth principle by aiding them in a free and responsible search for truth and meaning. The youth you will hear from today have … Continue reading Coming of Age Service
It’s time for our annual ingathering and water communion service! This morning, we’ll explore one of the great teachings of water: how to flow with what is. We’ll also share in ceremonies to dedicate our teachers, welcome our music director, and covenant with our affiliated community minister. Bring water that holds meaning for you to … Continue reading Water Communion – Welcoming What Is
Rebecca Meier-Rao says this of her work as the Executive Director for Worker Justice Wisconsin: “What inspires me about Worker Justice Wisconsin is the way it addresses problems that are very much in our midst and yet invisible to most people: things like wage theft, discriminatory practices, and the abuse of low-wage and immigrant workers. … Continue reading Labor in the Pulpit 2023
Why do Unitarian Universalists work for justice? On this weekend that Madison celebrates LGBTQ+ Pride, we’ll explore how our faith tradition calls us to work to create a world that is welcoming and safe for all people of all sexual orientations and gender identities. Share the Plate – click here to donate Click here for … Continue reading My Faith is Love
Reflections from outgoing Board of Trustees President Renee Buchanan and incoming President Deb Myrbo. Having a spiritual practice is often a way to appreciate the interconnected web we are part of. Today, Renee and Deb will speak about their personal spiritual practices, why having a spiritual practice can be important, and how they have approached … Continue reading Learning to Break and Bend
General Assembly Sunday Worship with the Rev. Manish Mishra-Marzetti, Senior Minister of the First UU Congregation of Ann Arbor, MI The pandemic has wrought change and created uncertainty for institutions, like our Unitarian Universalist congregations, and our wider world. Who and what are we becoming, individually and collectively? Our GA Sunday service explores these themes … Continue reading General Assembly 2023
The Sun is at its peak this week, and with it, the first day of summer. The Summer Solstice is upon us! This morning, we’ll share in some reflections and rituals to welcome the longest day. Share the Plate – click here to donate Order of Service This week’s newsletter
