This month we remember the 100th anniversary of one of the worst tragedies of racial violence in the United States, the Tulsa Race Massacre; an untold story kept hidden for almost a century. Driven by a climate of extreme racial tension and set off by merely a rumor, white supremist mobs destroyed “Black Wall Street”, … Continue reading Telling Untold Stories to Promote Equity and Justice
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
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”
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
At the vernal or spring equinox, the sun is exactly above the equator. For a handful of hours, day and night are of equal length. Instead of winter slamming into summer, spring balances out the transition between the other two more extreme seasons. What are the gifts and opportunities of balance? Join us for this … Continue reading Welcoming Spring
As we approach the year anniversary of our services going virtual. Let us celebrate the creativity that has helped us through these long and difficult months. See the UUConnect for the service logon information or click on Febuary 21 in the calendar.
Near the end of his incredibly creative life, Henri Matisse lost the physical ability to paint, yet he resiliently developed a new creative outlet. See the UUConnect for the service logon information or click on Febuary 14 in the calendar.
