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Our Power to Bless

Wise teacher Henri Nouwen says that to give a blessing is to affirm another person’s belovedness — to touch their original goodness. In our tense times, when we are angry with so much that is happening politically, economically and climate-wise, the practice of blessing … read more.

5th Sunday Potluck and Cookout

(The presentation previously scheduled for 10 am this Sunday has been cancelled).

Join us at 11:00 am this Sunday for a summertime potluck and cookout. We will have a grill available, so bring something to grill or your favorite summer picnic dish to … read more.

Secular Saints

Today, traditional religious leaders are silent on pressing issues as civil and political rights for all, poverty, the environment, immigration, gun safety, domestic terrorism, and support for democratic institutions. The ones who are addressing these issues are lay persons who are exhibiting the heroic … read more.

Democracy Ain’t Easy

No doubt you’ve heard that this year’s election cycle may re-define what we mean by democracy, or it may end democracy in America altogether. We are called by our Fifth Principle to uphold democratic process in our organizational decision making – while at the … read more.

Poetry Sunday

Poetry Sunday is a longtime tradition for the Green Bay fellowship. This year, we embrace our consortium friends at Open Circle and invite two of their poetry lovers, Barbara Lukas and Daniel Belzer, to join David Clowers and Mark Goldstein from GBAUUF to share … read more.

Living Free From Fear

In June we celebrate the blessing of living free from fear. Juneteenth honors the freedom from slavery for African Americans and Pride honors the freedom to live authentically for LGBTQ+ people. Living free from fear is essential to living into our full potential, both … read more.

To Bless & Be Blessed in Return

We offer blessings to one another here in this community quite often. We confer blessings on our youngest ones during child dedication ceremonies and then when they come of age. Couples are blessed during wedding ceremonies, and during memorials, we pause to bless this … read more.