Since Israel’s occupation of Gaza and the West Bank in 1967, Palestinians have championed a form of non-violent resistance called “sumūd” (resilience). More than a mere slogan, it both explains and animates most aspects of daily life, from where people shop and what they buy, to how they interact with Israelis and foreigners, to how … Continue reading Sumūd: Palestinian Resistance through Resilience
Oftentimes aggressive pushback seems like the only way to resist. But sometimes it’s just too hard to be hard. How can we practice resistance in softer ways? Can gentleness be resistance? Let’s talk about it. See the UUConnect for the service logon information or click on January 18 in the calendar.
As a spiritual exercise this month, let us explore the resistance archetypes created by psychotherapist Satya Doyle Byock because each of us has a significant role in collective resistance. See the UUConnect for the service logon information or click on January 11 in the calendar.
When things in our world are confusing or scary, it’s important that we find ways to stay grounded in our values, connected to our neighbors, and moving forward. Join us for an engaging and practical service for all ages where we’ll explore how to put these things into practice! This will be an intergenerational service. … Continue reading Practices of Resistance for All Ages
In the spirit of welcoming in the new and sending out the old, join us for the Fire Communion Ceremony. You’ll be invited to write down a word or phrase to sum up what you wish to leave behind in the past year so you can enter 2026 with new hope. We’ll burn our papers … Continue reading Fire Communion/Burning Bowl
Join us as we honor both the Winter Solstice and the promise of returning light, and the spirit of the Christian Christmas with its message of hope, peace, and love. We’ll celebrate with carols, candles and cookies. Everyone welcome! See the UUConnect for the service logon information or click on December 21 in the calendar.
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
