The Unitarian-Universalist Society of River Falls will hold a special meeting after the service on January 19, 2025 to elect a replacement for Jay Esch. An agenda for the meeting will be communicated at least 14 days prior to the meeting and will include an absentee ballot and proxy authorization for those unable to attend …
By Maureen Ash The biggest one of course was Dad, wearing one of Dad’s hats, his usual calm expression rendered in pebbles and a slightly curved twig, his weed-stalk arms spread wide. Mom next, somewhat smaller, my smile tipped on my smudged face. Two more, small and smaller, one in a pink hat, carefully arranged, …
Theme – “The World Has Need of You” – Richard Terrill and Larry McDonough Concert at UUSRF Through readings and musical interludes, essayist Richard and pianist Larry explored the ways that our dependence on each other, and with elements of the physical world, defines our experience. The presentation explored three varieties of interdependence: between two …
December’s Theme: The Practice of Presence UUSRF is following the UUA curriculum Soul Matters this year. Each month has a theme and accompanying resources. Spiritually, presence can mean two quite different things. Contemplatives talk of “being present.” Presence from this perspective is all about awareness and remembering to “live in the moment.” Theologians tend …
Maureen Ash, UUSRF member and author, has shared an essay which she wrote some years ago but which is relevant to the tenor of our country today. The essay is excerpted below. Click here to read the entire essay. Autoimmune We are traveling out west, my husband and I, driving our only-mildly-air-conditioned car and listening …
Training on UUSRF Building Opening and Closing Procedures Sunday, November 24 at 9:30 AM. Caring Circle December 11 at 7:00 PM Meeting via Zoom. UUSRF Board December 18th at 6:30 PM via Zoom. You are welcome to attend and follow the business of UUSRF. Contact Don Leake (don.leake52@gmail.com) for the link. Program December …
Dec. 1. “The World Has Need of You” – Richard Terrill and Larry McDonough Through readings and musical interludes, essayist Richard and pianist Larry will explore the ways that our dependence on each other, and with elements of the physical world, defines our experience. The presentation explores three varieties of interdependence: between two people, between …
The Winter Solstice will be here soon (December 21, 2024). Is it time to get back to one of our old traditions? “Tie Down the Sun” is an old Norwegian ritual performed on the winter solstice to call for the return of light on the longest night of the year. It is a celebration of …
IMPORTANT – PLEASE READ The Society is at a challenging crossroads. We cannot keep functioning without additional volunteers to help in leadership. If the presence of Unitarian Universalism in the St. Croix Valley is important to you, please consider lending a hand to keep it alive. Board member:Are you interested in helping the Society function? …
Links to Share On Sunday, November 3 Randy Dean gave an engaging talk on the Practice of Repair. If you missed it, it was taped for future viewing. It’s worth a listen. A charming video that connects to The Practice of Repair theme was part of Sunday’s program. Be inspired by one woman’s view. Check …
