We know that change is inevitable in our days, it is our constant companion. Sometimes change is a welcome force in our lives, a moment of excitement, a new beginning, a time of promise and possibility. Other times, change is incredibly unwelcome in our lives, the ending of a job, or a relationship, or a … Continue reading Change Is Good, You Go First
Almost of people raised in any Christian denomination think of Jesus in the terms of Christ, Lord, and Divine Savior. However, for the first two hundred years of early Christianity, there are very few “facts” about Jesus of Nazareth. There are no physical descriptions of the man in the New Testament or other early church … Continue reading Who was Jesus of Nazareth? Changing Our Perception.
The Rev. Dr. Kendyl Gibbons coined this provocative phrase to describe the purpose of “hopepunk”, a current literary trend. As we again anxiously face election uncertainty, we can turn to hopepunk for “militarized” optimism which demands a better, kinder world by truly caring about each other as hard as we possibly can. See the UUConnect for the … Continue reading Yanking the Universe in a Slightly Less Terrible Direction
PRESENTATION 10 am – Climate Change Climate change is a pressing global concern. Terry Auger and Chip Bircher will present a slideshow describing the basics of climate change. Let’s be prepared with solid science to address skeptics on this issue. POTLUCK to follow at 11 am Join us in celebrating GBAUUF’s 5 year anniversary in our new … Continue reading 5th Sunday Presentation & Potluck
We affirm that eveyone should be able to realize their fullest potential, but sometimes it takes a lot of courage to do so. October is designated as “Coming Out Month” – a time when those in the queer community are encouraged to proudly and publically claim their authentic selves. Let us lift up the courage … Continue reading Authenticity and Courage
Who is braver? The Cowardly Lion? The Tin Man? Dorothy? Toto? The Scarecrow? Let’s talk about it! Carrie Arnold is a longtime favorite at the Green Bay Fellowship. She has been married to her partner Bob for 46 years and is the mother of three humans and two canines and the grandmother of one awesome … Continue reading What the Wizard of Oz Teaches Us about Courage
“A covenant is a promise that members of a congregation make to one another, tranforming them from a collection of individuals into a faith community” – Welcome: A Unitarian Universalist Primer Living into the true spirit of our covenant sometimes requires vulnerability and courage but the resulting healthy community is well worth it. See the UUConnect for … Continue reading Covenant and Courage
So often when we think of courage we think about heroic people who step up and do something extraordinary. Movies show us all kinds of superheroes who always save the day. Our news feeds show us ordinary folks who step up in times of tragedy. In contrast, we rarely see ourselves in this role. Let’s … Continue reading Why Do We Need Heroes?
Belonging to a secular organization is usually very transactionally based – a fee is paid to obtain services. However, belonging to a religious organization should be very different. This Sunday I invite you to consider belonging to our Fellowship as a spiritual practice. How does it nourish our spirits and those we invite into our … Continue reading Belonging as a Spiritual Practice
According to Sr Caroline belonging isn’t just about membership, it requires participation; belonging is about relationship. Sr Caroline is a contemplative dreamer who colors beyond boundaries into possibility. She loves growing veggies, cooking and baking bread from scratch, wasting nothing. This year she celebrates 57 years living as a Dominican Sister of Sinsinawa sharing all her … Continue reading Belonging Embraces… Community
