Election day is November 5th. Absentee ballots are already out. What an opportunity to practice deep listening as you make your decisions on how to vote. Who do you listen to when you are seeking information? There is one Referendum on my Spring Valley ballot. It is the “eligibility to vote” referendum seeking to amend our state …
October: Practice of Deep Listening October 6th, 1st Sunday “Deep Listening” Rev Ted Tollefson speaking. In a culture that puts emphasis on speaking and has classes in many schools on “public speaking”, maybe it’s time to turn our attention to the importance of listening. How can we learn to listen at a deeper level to enhance private …
Groups Meeting in September 2024 Book: Next meeting September 22, at noon (after the service). Want to join the fun? Grab the book: Thomas R Smith’s book Poetry on the Side of Nature, An Essay with Poems and read at least through Page 12. So far the group includes 7 people: Bob & Mary E, …
Billy Joel didn’t want to write new songs. He was “finished” with that. Yet, a young song writerwas able to engage him in writing a new song. That story is part of the video link. Bottom line,he had regrets. He didn’t want to put himself through the grist mill any more. The young songwriter talked …
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Jay’s memorial was held at the Unitarian Universalist Society of River Falls on July 20, 2024. Visitation was from 12 – 3:30 pm with the service at 4:00 followed by a meal, then an informal gathering at Rush River Brewing in River Falls. Many people we haven’t seen at UUSRF in a long time came …
August Services: The planned board retreat on August 7th to frame the conversation about the future of UUSRF may be rescheduled. We will keep you informed. We invite all of you to services on August 11th and 25th. It’s summer and the livin’ is easy. More to come on the focus of August services soon. …
Jay Esch’s memorial will be held at the Unitarian Universalist Society of River Falls (UUSRF, N8010 US Highway 65, River Falls, Wisconsin 54022) on July 20, 2024. Visitation is from Noon to 3:30 pm with a service and meal to follow at 4 pm. Memories, pictures, and videos of Jay can be shared (emailed) …
In the past, UUSRF presented a service for Dementia Friendly Sunday. Anybody interested in learning more? We could create a service this year. Bob Emberger is willing to share his experience with the Prescott Memory Cafe and Among Friends. We have Pierce County memory cafes in Spring Valley and Prescott. They create safe spaces for …
June 2024 Calendar of Events The Theme for June is Renewal. Our June schedule will be more relaxed. Rather than full services, we will have topical gatherings and activities. Watch for more info in the Dragonfly. As we complete the current fiscal year and our lease with Heartland Montessori, it is a time to explore …
Letter to UUSRF Members from the UUSRF Board of Directors: Dear UUSRF Member, Below is the agenda of the Annual Meeting scheduled for May 19, 2024 at 10:30 a.m. CDT at the Society House. Please make every effort to attend this important meeting. If you cannot, it would be appreciated if you fill out the …
