Jan. 4 “What Nature Can Teach Us About Life and Death” – Maureen Ash – We all die, sooner or later. In the natural world, a dead animal is a life source for everything from microbes to oak trees. It is fascinating to learn about the ways life “finds a way” (to quote from Jurassic Park) …
The Winter Solstice will be here soon (Sunday, December 21, 2025). 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 …
Join Us! Ministerium Meeting The River Falls Ministerium continues to pursue the idea of building two tiny houses for homeless individuals in our community. This month’s discussion, attended by Maureen Ash, furthered the project by inviting the man who was instrumental in starting the tiny house village in Chippewa Falls (Hope Village) to speak to …
UUSRF Children’s Spiritual EducationThis year, Unitarian Universalist Society of River Falls plans to re-launch a Spiritual Education Program. Unitarian religious education for children focuses on nurturing ethical, social development, and spiritual exploration within a supportive community. Programs in UU spiritual education emphasize building resilience, encouraging children to connect with their own sense of purpose, and fostering respect …
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 …
Hope For Earth Event – September 18, 2025 Partnering for Our Sustainable Future: A Community ConversationCurious about how we can make our community a stronger, more sustainable, and more connected place to live? Come join your neighbors for an evening of meaningful conversation, creative ideas, and community-building. Together, we’ll explore practical ways to …
Program Committee – September 3 by Zoom. Contact Alison Page at UUSRFon65@gmail.com with your ideas for speakers. Caring Circle – September 10 at 7:00. Meeting via Zoom. Administration Committee – September 14 in person after the service. UUSRF Board – September 17 at 6:30. You are welcome to attend and follow the business of UUSRF. Contact Alison Page (UUSRFon65@gmail.com) …
Program Committee – August 6 by Zoom. Contact Alison Page at UUSRFon65@gmail.com with your ideas for speakers. Caring Circle – August 13 at 7:00. Meeting via Zoom. UUSRF Board – August 20 at 6:30. You are welcome to attend and follow the business of UUSRF. Financial Report – End of Fiscal Year 2024-25 Contributions $28,895 Expenses …
Caring Circle – July 9 at 7:00. Meeting via Zoom. UUSRF Board – July 16 at 6:30 via Zoom. You are welcome to attend and follow the business of UUSRF. Contact Alison Page (alisonhpage@yahoo.com) for the link. Program Committee – August 6 by Zoom. Contact don.leake52@gmail.com with your ideas for speakers. Social Action Committee – Meeting minutes are here. Book Club – The …
The greenhouse has arrived at UUSRF. This effort was funded by Carie Statz. A grant from the Kinnickinnic River Land Trust has funded grow lights and prairie seedlings and other plants. The prairie plants will grow in the greenhouse until they are ready for planting along the Kinnickinnic River for prairie restoration. UUSRF members interested in …
