This I Believe was a radio program hosted by Edward R. Murrow that ran from 1951 to 1955. Famous people and everyday folk wrote and read short essays revealing their personal mantras and beliefs. Since then, the concept has been revived several times, including a four-year run on NPR a decade ago. The This I … Continue reading This I Believe
While growing up him the Catholic church, UU folksingers Joseph and John DeMasi were introduced to a very narrow definition of God. We know that our spirituality can be found everywhere and anywhere. Join the DeMasi Bros. in their return engagement as they share the spirituality they find in their music. Joseph and John DeMasi, the … Continue reading Spirituality and Music
We struggle and can sometimes feel torn down by what we perceive as problems. They can feel insurmountable and like a weight that drags us under. But there are simple solutions you can apply to most any ‘problem’. Phillip Lotto will take you on a journey into how he has managed to tackle problems. Part … Continue reading What To Do With A Problem
Ideas flow through us on a near constant basis, sometimes overwhelming us. What do we do with them all? How do we sort them? How do we turn them into a productive, tangible concept that we can then create into reality? Idea generator Laura Lee Lotto will wall you through her experiences of manifesting ideas … Continue reading What To Do With An Idea
As Unitarian Universalists, many of us shy away from using the word “God.” We’ll examine moving beyond semantics into a deeper discussion about our faith.
Rachel Carter shares her experiences with a life altering identity change and how Unitarian Universalism has influenced her journey towards healing and ministry. Rachel Carter is finishing up her second year of seminary at Iliff School of Theology in Denver, CO. She is pursuing an M.Div. with a concentration in social justice. She is a … Continue reading Disabilities: Inclusion, Accessibility and Identity
This service focuses on the basics of a healthy relationship vs. domestic violence. What are the red flags and how can we break the cycle of abuse? Our speaker, Milly Gonzales, is the Domestic Violence Coordinator of Help of Door County, a Sturgeon Bay-based non-profit providing services and programs throughout the Door County Peninsula to … Continue reading Healthy Relationships and Advocacy Work
Our 1st Principle calls on us to honor the inherent worth and dignity of every person. This often means looking beyond behavior and giving the benefit of the doubt. As individuals, we have to decide when to say, “Oh, that’s okay!” and when to say, “Hey, that’s not right.” Longtime member Claudia Moder will lead … Continue reading The Benefit of the Doubt
This Sunday we will explore the cultural and sacred significance of nature, plants and gardening structure/ceremony to indigenous native peoples living in harmony with the world around them. Our speaker, Diana Peterson, is Menominee enrolled with descendent of the Oneida and Ho-chunk. She has an MS in Science and is currently completing her PhD in … Continue reading Cultural Significance of Nature/Gardening to Indigenous Tribal Peoples
Please join us for our Pride Sunday service in recognition of Pride month. GBAUUF is a Welcoming Congregation, meaning that we actively affirm and accept the dignity and participation of those who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or queer. This year’s speaker is Francis Beaumier. Francis will share his journey as a Bridge Person. Being LGBT … Continue reading Pride Sunday
