What does it mean to be a people of renewal? Our September theme invites us to reflect on what we need to be refreshed in order to maintain our commitments to ourselves, each other, our community, and the next generations.
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
In the midst of global pandemic, rising authoritarianism, and uprising, lives hang in the balance and the future of democracy is on the line. In response, Unitarian Universalists are answering the call of our faith, building powerful partnerships to mobilize our communities to #VoteLove and #DefeatHate in the 2020 elections. Join UUA President Susan Frederick-Gray, … Continue reading Vote Love Defeat Hate: Organizing for the Long Haul
Join us for this service via an on-line Zoom Meeting During Mabon, or the Fall Equinox, Pagans mark the time of the second harvest and the equal length of day and night. This morning, we’ll explore the possibilities of gratitude and balance as we continue to navigate being in extended liminal space. Share the Plate
Join us for this service via an on-line Zoom Meeting One of the reasons UU congregations celebrate a water communion as they gather in the fall is that water is one of the things that connects us. This Sunday, we’ll hold our annual ingathering service and reflect on water as an element of renewal. Click … Continue reading Ingathering: Droplets Gathered and Reaching
A collaborative service with First Unitarian Society, Prairie UU Society and Rebecca Meier-Rao, Executive Director of Worker Justice Wisconsin Through the lens of “the inherent worth and dignity of every person,” how are we called to respond to the real world questions such as fair wages, immigrant workers, or job safety? Rebecca Meier-Rao will explore the demands … Continue reading The Dignity of Work
