Gratitude is a simple, profound practice that can be life-changing. But do we take time for it? If we take time to reflect upon the good in our lives, it can re-store us to the natural place where we focus more on what’s right instead of wrong, opens our hearts, and creates happiness. In conjunction … Continue reading Attitudes of Gratitude
How do we maintain hope in this complicated world? How do we cultivate gratitude and joy, even when—especially when—things are difficult? It’s important to share and hear stories of hope. This talk explores stories from school, prison, and the wilderness. Stories that include difficulty and resilience; heartbreak and growth; hope and vulnerability. All the stories … Continue reading Stories of Hope
Join us for this youth-led service, when the grown-ups get a chance to learn from the next generation. How is Unitarian Universalism shaping their lives? What do the 7 Principles mean to them? What challenges do they face? What can we do to support our UU youth? And just how does Snapchat work, anyway? Just … Continue reading Youth Sunday Service
As with most previous groups of immigrants, Spanish-speaking individuals coming to Green Bay look for a safe, welcoming place to receive help and information as they adapt to a new culture. Casa ALBA Melanie is the Hispanic Resource Center of the greater Green Bay area. Its mission is to nurture the well-being and wholesome development … Continue reading Casa Alba Melanie
Henry David Thoreau wrote, “What is the value of any political freedom, but as a means to moral freedom?” Today, the word freedom is used politically to justify a myriad of ideas, from the freedom to openly carry assault rifles to the freedom to leave your child un-vaccinated. America was founded as a place for … Continue reading The Shifting Paradigm of Freedom
The United Nations (UN) was founded on October 24, 1945, directly following WWII. The UN is a global association of governments that facilitates cooperation in international law, security, economic development, and social equality. With aims to protect human rights and achieve world peace, it is a center for governments to communicate and develop strategies to … Continue reading “Women’s Rights and the UN: Signs of Progress or Growing Despair?”
Shame can often mold and shape us. It can make us believe things that are not true about ourselves. If we keep our shame hidden and in the dark it will always have power over us. But what if we dragged our shame out into the light? What if we chose not to let it … Continue reading Bringing Shame Out Into The Light
The Unitarian 4th Principle states: “A free and responsible search for truth and meaning.” In religious studies, the greatest threat to any search for understanding the Gospels of the Bible are the doctrines and dogma proclaimed by the governing institutions of most Christian denominations. The message that must be shared here is that, if anyone … Continue reading Knowledge vs. Absolute Certainty
Calling all pooches, Persian cats and pocket pets! It’s our annual pet blessing service facilitated by Laura Lotto. This annual observation is held on a Sunday close to October 4. In the Roman Catholic tradition, October 4 is the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi. St. Francis (1182-1226) was a monk who founded the contemporary … Continue reading Annual Pet Blessing
Equinox is a time of balance. A time when our daylight hours and nighttime hours are equal in length and strength. In the spring we focus on putting plans and dreams into action. In the fall we reflect on what we have produced and on how our plans worked well, where they may have fallen … Continue reading Fall Equinox: Time to Reflect on the Beauty of Balance
