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
Perhaps it just enabled the cat to go napping. Let’s explore the idea that curiosity may be the antidote for worry. See the UUConnect for the service logon information or click on May 10 in the calendar.
As human beings, we are each unique. And we are all connected. How can we use art — music, poetry, and more — as a lens to encourage our curiosity about one another? And how is that curiosity the foundation of our shared value of pluralism? See the UUConnect for the service logon information or click on … Continue reading The Universes Within & Beyond
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
