We will lift up the Ancient Greek Goddess Hecate, who is often depicted with three faces and holding a torch at a crossroads to guide travelers through the dark and unknown. Rev. Jim will share his reflections on how this beautiful metaphor of light guiding us spiritually into an unknown future filled with crossroads gives … Continue reading Hecate, Crossroads, and Hope
As we begin the month of December and the theme, “Choosing Hope,” we consider what our Unitarian Universalist symbol, the flaming chalice, means in a historical and theological context and what challenges it gives us today as we strive to offer hope beyond ourselves, beyond our walls, and beyond our comfort zones. See the UUConnect for the … Continue reading The Cup for All
Join us for our Fifth Sunday potluck and a presentation by Tony Schneider, Director of Community Engagement at St. John’s Ministries. Growing up in Green Bay, Tony Schneider thought homelessness was what he saw on television and in the movies. He didn’t realize homelessness existed in his hometown until he saw it during his four … Continue reading 5th Sunday Presentation + Potluck
Francis Beaumier is a two-time organ donor with deep roots in our local community – you may have spotted him cycling around De Pere (over 1,000 miles so far this year!) or calculating the savings from the solar panels on his home. He holds two degrees from St. Norbert College and has worked in tech … Continue reading Give a Little Bit: An Organ Donor Ponders the Gift of Gratitude
Come and share your thoughts of gratitude. We will be using the Haudenosaunee Thanksgiving Address to help us pay grateful attention to the gifts of creation that surround us and of which we are a vital part. This will be a participation reflection! Can’t wait to share gratitude stories! See the UUConnect for the service logon information … Continue reading Haudenosaunee Thanksgiving Address
Our UU shared value of Pluralism states: “We celebrate that we are all sacred beings, diverse in culture, experience, and theology”. Did we take this mindset too much for granted and mistakenly assume it had carried out into our society as well? Now that pluralism is openly under attack, it’s time for us to renew … Continue reading Nurturing Our Gratitude for Pluralism
We often notice the mistakes or things that don’t turn out as we had planned more than we see the beauty, kindness or gifts of our days. Such a shame. But the truth is that being grateful takes practice. Join us as we look at ways to increase feelings of gratitude especially during these trying … Continue reading Glimpses of Gratitude
Join us as Fr. Neilson presents a survey of artworks that express and evoke empathy for human suffering and social justice. We’ll explore how artists use creativity to deepen our sense of compassion. See the UUConnect for the service logon information or click on October 26 in the calendar.
Join us as we explore how to be compassionate without shutting down or burning out. Let’s reflect on how to discern what is ours to do, how to care for ourselves without ignoring the needs of others, and how to remain open to those who think and act differently than we do. See the UUConnect for the … Continue reading Living Soft in a Hard World
This month let us honor the revered spiritual leader’s legacy with a focus on engaged Buddhism and a practice of intentional compassion. See the UUConnect for the service logon information or click on October 12 in the calendar.
