Inspired by a recent trip to Mexico and some time spent on the beach there, we are going to take a look at a Mesoamerican spiritual practice involving the Four Directions + 1. We will honor our ancestors, the arts that bring beauty and joy to our lives, the waters of life, those people who … Continue reading Water (Along with Some Other Essential Elements) Is Life
Join us for a GBAUUF favorite as we recognize our animal companions this Sunday. You are invited to bring one or more pets (on a leash or in a carrier) to the service this Sunday to be recognized and blessed. We will also have a slide show to honor pets we have lost. IN-PERSON ONLY
Instead of our usual service, join us at the fellowship for a walk along the East River and Baird Creek Trails led by our resident outdoors enthusiast and nature buff Steve Krings. We’ll gather at 10:00 and be back at the fellowship around 11:00 NOT A REGULAR SERVICE: IN-PERSON ONLY
Two hundred and fifty years ago, the founders of the United States embraced a bold and revolutionary idea: religious freedom for all. That principle became a cornerstone of the Constitution—and remains deeply intertwined with Unitarian Universalist values like Pluralism, Justice, and Equity. But as religious and political pressures continue to shape public life, Doug wonders … Continue reading Unbroken Covenant: Guarding the Radical Gift of Religious Liberty
How practicing what we preached (belonging, compassion, gratitude, hope, resistance, resilience, paying attention, possibility, and curiosity) have given us glimpses of flourishing together. Let’s share stories of those hopeful glimpses, and send ourselves into summer ready to spread light, love, and hope. Let the flourishing continue! See the UUConnect for the service logon information or click on … Continue reading The Year in Review
June 12th marks the 10th Anniversary of the Pulse Nightclub shooting in Orlando. In remembrance of those victims, we honor how the community flourished after such a horrific tragedy. The GBAUUF Annual Meeting will follow service this Sunday and will be Zoomed using the same codes. See the UUConnect for the service logon information or click on … Continue reading Flourishing Together after Tragedy
Rev. Christina Leone-Tracy will join us via video to share a story and sermon about the power of stories, both personal and collective, and how we can add nuance and complexity to allow our stories to become richer and more meaningful instead of allowing our stories to break. See the UUConnect for the service logon information or … Continue reading Changing Our Stories, Changing Ourselves
Join us for our Fifth Sunday potluck and a presentation by Nicole Gabrail from Wisconsin Fair Maps Coalition, an organization that works to ensure fair redistricting. The presentation will be followed by a potluck. NOT A REGULAR SERVICE; IN-PERSON ONLY.
In the first centuries of the Christian religion, women constituted over three quarters of the membership. Most new members were drawn from the ranks of pagan women. There are many reasons why women were drawn to this new and very different faith. What was it about Christian beliefs that awoke in many women, especially among … Continue reading Curiosity and the Women of Early Christianity
The kinds of questions we ask, and the manner in which we ask them, hold great power in fostering our growth in personal awareness, relationships, and our connections to one another, ourselves, and all of the universe. Let’s get together and ask about what we’re asking. See the UUConnect for the service logon information or click on … Continue reading Sacred Curiosity
