Nov. 2 “Gritty Gratitude” – Heidi Metro – Gratitude is not about ignoring the hard stuff or pretending everything is a blessing. It is a practice that lets us hold beauty and heartbreak at the same time, noticing what is good without denying what is real. Heidi Metro, the founder and CEO of When You …
Oct. 5 “Practicing Compassion” – Rev. Ted Tollefson – Does compassion come naturally? or is it learned? How can we encourage compassion in our selves and in our networks of family, friends and neighbors? Rev. Ted will offer five helpful hints to refine our natural skills. Rev. Ted will lead an additional one hour workshop on …
Sep. 7 In-Gathering and Water Communion – Alison Page: We will start our year with a Water Ceremony, a UU tradition started in the 1980s by two women who wanted to create a UU ritual “that spoke to our connectedness to one another, to the totality of life, and to our place on this …
August 3 Community Readings – This is an informal gathering. Attendees are encouraged to bring a favorite reading, poem, song or other writing to share. Optional activities for children will be available. Poetry Club will meet after the service. August 10 “Climate Action and Resiliency Initiative” – Mark Klapatch-Mathias – Mark will present Hope for Earth’s Climate …
Our Sunday Summer Programs – During June, July and August there will be services on the second and fourth Sundays. The building will be open on the first and third Sundays for informal meetings, gardeners, impromptu forum discussions and poetry club. July 6 Community Readings – This is an informal gathering. Attendees are encouraged to …
During June, July and August there will be services on the second and fourth Sundays. The building will be open on the first and third Sundays for informal meetings, gardeners, impromptu forum discussions and poetry club. June 1 Community Readings – This is an informal gathering. Attendees are encouraged to bring a favorite reading, poem, …
May 4 “On the Edge of Eternity” – Rev. Jay Ludwig Sometimes God gives us the honor of accompanying someone as they approach that sacred moment when they pass from this life to the next. What might be helpful to keep in mind in order to be fully present with our loved one on their journey to eternity? …
Sunday, May 18, 2025 Annual Meeting Year in review, budget information, elections, passing of the presidential pussy willows, potluck and celebration of this successful rebuilding year! Board Elections At the Annual Meeting on May 18 we will be electing three board members. The Nominating Committee of Kate Jones, Kate Ihus and Michelle Foster are …
Apr. 6 “Planting the Seeds of Joy” – Reverend Ted Tollefson – Joy cannot be willed but it can be invited. Rev. Ted will give hands-on tips and stories for gardeners of soul and community. Poetry Group meets after the service. Apr. 13 “Tribal Climate Action” – Kelly Cain – Dr. Kelly Cain, professor emeritus UWRF …
Compelling programming is a top priority in UUSRF’s strategic plan. We aspire to be a vibrant and inclusive spiritual and social organization that is a cornerstone of our communities. If you can speak or know of someone else who can speak on a topic that will help us achieve our vision please contact Don Leake (don.leake52@gmail.com) or …
