Join us for an all-ages service to celebrate the possibilities of spring and the most tenacious of flowers, the dandelion! We’ll hear stories, reflect with one another, use our hands, and share in a tea ritual. See the UUConnect for the service logon information or click on April 26 in the calendar.
We’ll talk about how Joan Chittister, L. Frank Baum’s Wizard of Oz, and Carrie Newcomer encourage us to embrace possibility. We’ll need courage, heart, and the willingness to trust the wisdom within and around us. We can do this hard thing! See the UUConnect for the service logon information or click on April 19 in the calendar.
This past week over 250 million Orthodox Christians observed Holy Week and are celebrating Easter today. With this in mind, let us reflect on the unique Christian Unitarian interpretation of Holy Week by our theological ancestors. Not surprisingly, their message is still embraced by Unitarian Universalists today. See the UUConnect for the service logon information or click … Continue reading The Courage of Love – The Meaning of Holy Week
Life rarely unfolds according to our plans. Over the years, Aubrey experienced unexpected endings; careers that closed, relationships that changed, and the heartbreaking loss of her sister. But again and again she’s discovered that endings often carry the seeds of something new. On a day when many people reflect on the idea of resurrection, Aubrey … Continue reading Resurrection in Real Life
Join us at GBAUUF for our Fifth Sunday potluck and a presentation by H from Migration Advocacy of Brown County Wisconsin, a coalition of concerned citizens, human service providers, and members of faith communities, working to provide needed advocacy assistance for immigrants and refugees of Brown County. The presentation will be followed by a potluck. … Continue reading 5th Sunday Presentation + Potluck
Climate Change, caused by greenhouse gas forcing, is here. Food impacts, forced migration, climate refugees and geopolitical unrest are news every day. This situation threatens humans everywhere on Earth but particularly the poor and powerless. As Unitarian Universalists how can we affirm Justice, Equity, and Interdependence in the face of this threat? See the UUConnect for the … Continue reading Climate Justice
The truly important question really is “Are we paying attention to what really matters?” See the UUConnect for the service logon information or click on March 8 in the calendar.
As the Green Bay Area UU Fellowship looks to its future, we’ll take time to consider the Unitarian and Universalist histories that have brought us to this point. Then we’ll look together towards what might be next for the congregation and the role that each of us has to play! EVERYONE IS INVITED TO A … Continue reading Turning Our Attention to the Future
Questions regarding resilience often focus on where and how one can find motivation and energy to move forward especially in difficult days. While these questions are important, might it be more helpful to reframe the questions in terms of more fundamental questions. This reflection focuses on what those questions may be and how they may … Continue reading Finding a North Star in Turbulent Times
Embodying resilience involves demonstrating the ability to adapt and overcome adversity. This requires both mental and emotional strength as well as the help of friends and family. In the Gospel of Mary, Mary Magdalene must first accept the departure of Jesus. Then, she must follow his wish to instruct the apostles and charge them to … Continue reading Embodying Resilience: The Example of Mary Magdalene
