Our annual flower communion service will still be held virtually but let us celebrate the resilience of our community over the last year! Have your flower nearby when you log onto the service and be prepared to share your feelings about it. Does your flower hold special memories or meaning? Or perhaps is your flower … Continue reading Flower Communion Sunday
While of course never perfect, the political system of the United States is generally considered the oldest and longest – lasting representative liberal democracy in the world. However, recent events and trends have led many observers to argue that American Democracy today is threatened more seriously than at any time since the Civil War of … Continue reading Threats to American Democracy
Back when we still could gather physically, the Open Circle Fellowship held a service auction. Sylvia Reed purchased a sermon of her choice and now I can finally fulfill that commitment. In alignment with our theme this month, we will explore how some traditional societies in Africa have a long tradition of “flourishing together”. See … Continue reading Sylvia’s Service Auction Sermon
Recently I’ve had a number of conversations with folks who are very happy with their Fellowship but are tongue tied when they try to tell others about it. Let’s explore why this is so and find the words to share our joy with others. See the UUConnect for the service logon information or click on May 16 … Continue reading Sharing the Joy – “Your Elevator Speech”
Awe is the feeling of being in the presence of something vast that transcends our understanding of the world. The science of awe suggests that opportunities surround us daily and their physical and mental benefits are profound. Yet how often do you truly seek out and embrace awe? Can we create more awe in our … Continue reading Actively Seeking Awe
The landmark report of the UUA’s Commission on Institutional Change, Widening the Circle of Concern, lifts up the importance of theology in our anti-racism/anti-oppression work. That may be surprising to many. Why is theology important? Rev. Roger Bertschausen is the Interim Minister at First Unitarian Society in Madison. He previously served as the Senior Minister … Continue reading Why Theology Matters
Every year Earth Day is celebrated around the world to show support for environmental protection. The April 25 service will focus on a few of the many individuals who have dedicated their lives to saving our precious planet. See the UUConnect for the service logon information or click on April 25 in the calendar.
Our 3rd principle lifts up “acceptance of one another and spiritual growth in our congregations”. Let us revisit what this means as our congregations become increasingly more diverse theologically. See the UUConnect for the service logon information or click on April 18 in the calendar.
Our three primary congregations plan to collaborate more closely going forward with an expanded ministry. It’s a bold initiative to support our Unitarian Universalist movement in the region and spiritual growth as individuals. It offers expanded programing and more ways to become connected and involved for all ages. See the UUConnect for the service logon information or … Continue reading Flourishing Together in NE Wisconsin
The Christian Easter story tells us of angels intervening to roll back the stone covering the tomb of Jesus of Nazareth, thus releasing the resurrection. This metaphor of death and rebirth has a modern corollary in the struggles against the current opioid crisis. Local efforts to roll back the stone of addiction and bring recovering … Continue reading Rolling Back the Stone
