Gratitude as a theme of the traditional Easter story often reflects feelings that a risen Christ has relieved us of the burden of our sins. However, this is not a common Unitarian Universalist understanding. We will explore the nature of gratitude and find some meaning as it relates to the Easter story that has passed … Continue reading Gratitude: A Sermon for the Earth on Easter
Our annual celebration of National Poetry month will once again include a service of sharing our favorite poetry. Whether you have authored a poem or wish to share another author’s, please let Claudia Moder know if you would like to participate.
Andy Waterman and Christine Seidl share their 30-day, 30-night pilgrimage on Camino del Norte. The ancient path leads many people to Santiago de Compostela in search of a spiritual experience. They will give a brief telling of what they found in their daily lives as pilgrims during their journey in 2018.
Need a break from 24 hour news, 24 hour convenience stores, 24 hour online streaming, 24 hour casinos, 24 hour (fill in the blank)…? Explore how the development of an appreciation and use of silence can nourish our bodies and souls. Steve is a Norbertine brother who has lived in De Pere most of his … Continue reading What’s So Great About Silence, Anyway?
Yukwatsistay^ is made up of a core group of dedicated grassroots Oneida community volunteers committed to supporting those who need help fighting the battle of addiction. As our March 24th Sunday Service presenter, certified Recovery Coach/Yukwatsistay^ Board Treasurer Debra Valentino will help us better understand how the Oneida community, through the work of Yukwatsistay^, is … Continue reading Yukwatsistay^: Our Fire, Our Spirit, Within Each One of Us
Brian Terrell will share his timely message that explores peacemaking as a vocation in a time of military and economic warfare, racism and environmental devastation. Brian has been a part of the Catholic Worker movement for more than 40 years. A Green Bay native, Brian attended St Norbert College for a year before he joined the … Continue reading Peacemaking: Being Human in a Time of Permanent War.
Singer-songwriter writer Peter Mayer leads our morning reflection with a message about the universe that science describes and how UUism can help us develop a spiritual relationship with that story. Peter began playing the guitar and writing songs when he was in high school. In college he studied theology and music, and then spent two years … Continue reading Church of What We Know
Unitarian Universalists have long been on the forefront of comprehensive sexuality education (first with About Your Sexuality and now with our OWLS-Our Whole Lives Sexuality curriculum), as well as being early advocates for LGBTQ rights and the full inclusion and welcome of LGBTQ folks and families into UU faith communities. We are comfortable talking about … Continue reading Sex and Money
What is Grace? How do we discover it? Is Grace a free gift of love for us? Join Sally Terrell as she discovers answers for these another questions regarding Grace and gives her opinion on what the free gift of grace is for us.
Families are formed in many different ways. It’s not uncommon to see families formed via adoption, inter-racial families, families with same-sex partners, and countless other wonderful combinations. As Elizabeth Gilbert once said, “We must take care of our families wherever we find them.” On Sunday, February 17, the Brumm-Chandler family will be discussing how their … Continue reading Unity and Diversity: How A Family Is Made
