Participating in democracy is the easiest way to publicly embrace our principles. Is our voting a reflection of our principles? How do we impact the messiness of democracy? Join us via ZoomMeeting ID: 947 8507 2083Passcode: 266051 Or by phone: +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)
Recently, we have all become experts in living with uncertainty. This time has taught us to adjust to life with a lingering, and often unsettling, amount of uncertainty. We search for stability and surety in a world that is constantly in flux. At the same time we are realizing that there are gifts that come … Continue reading Becoming Uncertain
There’s a big difference between the key components of our 2nd principle – embracing justice/equity AND offering compassion. Both are important but cannot be substituted for each other. Join us via ZoomMeeting ID: 947 8507 2083Passcode: 266051 Or by phone: +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)
In Unitarian Universalism, we support a free and responsible search for truth and meaning. Does this look the same for everyone? Join us as we explore what to do with truths and meanings when they are different from our own. Our speaker, Ali Peters is new to Wisconsin and currently serves as an intern minister … Continue reading Beyond Rational
Embracing the idealistic vision of our 2nd principle in society begins with living into our covenant within our congregations. Join us via ZoomMeeting ID: 947 8507 2083Passcode: 266051 Or by phone: +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)
Patience: Oh how we struggle with this concept! As a young person we are rarely good at being patient, it isn’t in our nature. We want what we want when we want it. If we don’t get it, we figure out a way to make it happen. As we age we start to see the … Continue reading A Time for Patience
Scientists know that trees in a forest use an underground network to support each other. Similarly we grow spiritually as we support each other to dig deeper into our individual faith journeys. Join us via Zoom. Weekly service links and password access can always be found on our calendar.
Join us this Sunday, for our annual Mingling of the Waters (also known as the Water Communion) service. Will we have even been able to travel to summer destinations this year? Or will our waters be from more local sources, like a rain barrel or meditation garden? Be prepared to share a symbol of water … Continue reading The Deep Waters of Our Faith Community
Sr. Stella Storch, a Dominican Sister of Sinsinawa, learned firsthand in 2000 that Tanzanian orphans whose parents were decimated by AIDS are treated like second-class citizens, left vulnerable to trafficking. The Aids Orphan Sewing Project in Tanzania, East Africa, was begun to keep girls from being trafficked for sexual exploitation. Open Circle of Fond Du … Continue reading The Aids Orphan Sewing Project of Tanzania, East Africa
The mystic poet Rumi is the most popular poet in the U.S. His poems reflect a larger concern- to have a meaningful life and to pay attention to our inner spirit. He’s also provided a humanist face to Islam in the West. GBAUUF member Therese Barry-Tanner will share more about his life and his poems. … Continue reading The Mystery of Opening the Heart – Rumi and His Poetry
