Often we appreciate blessings more if we consider what life would be like if “that” had never happened. For example, “what if my parents had never met?”. Pondering such “counter blessings” reminds us how we have become who we are and may help us … read more.
In lieu of service this Sunday, join us for a chili cook-off! Whether you’ve got a favorite recipe to enter or want to volunteer as a taster, we want you there. Consider yourself more of a baker than a cook? No problem. We’d love … read more.
You are invited to bring a flower or two to exchange during our annual ritual of beauty and fellowship. Like always, this service will be accessible via Zoom and in person. Thankfully, this will be the first time since 2019 that we have the … read more.
An exploration of how we can create rituals for ourselves that help us connect with the beauty that is at once within and beyond our own bodies. Nathan will share some thoughts about his personal ritual practices and invite individuals to think about their … read more.
“We live between the act of awakening and the act of surrender.” – John O’Donohue. This Irish poet, priest, and philosopher helps us rediscover the true source of compassion, serenity, and hope through his writing Beauty: The Invisible Embrace.
See the UUConnect for the service … read more.
A visual reflection on capturing moments of beauty “hidden in plain sight” and therein encouraging us all to actively cultivate beauty all around us.
Fr. James Neilson, O. Praem. is a Norbertine priest of St. Norbert Abbey in De Pere, WI. Fr. Neilson … read more.
We all learn from each other. This Sunday you can find out more about Open Circle’s efforts in promoting and implementing solar energy in the community. Tom Schuppe, a long time member of Open Circle and Vice President on the Board, will present the … read more.
The Passover story reminds us of a people wandering in the wilderness for 40 years before they awakened in their “Land of milk and honey”. What does this story tell us of times of uncertainty?
RE FOCUS:
Waking Up to the Pain and Suffering of Others. … read more.
Awakening Our Imaginations with, First Unitarian Society of Madison Humans have a unique capacity to envision that which is not, to use imagination to move from the realm of the known to the realm of the possible. Imagination can truly be transformative and revolutionary, … read more.
The poet Rachel Kann believes we are in a paradigm shift in history. We are awakening to the truth, for better or for worse, and building a new way of being, loving, and living.
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Waking Up To What Really Matters. We reflect on … read more.
