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? …
Nov. 3 “The Practice of Repair”, Randy Dean (Reminder: Reset your clocks. Daylight Savings Ends! ) As a church pastor for 50 years Randy has devoted himself to people he “affectionately calls, ‘spiritual refugees’; those who have left the normal confines of churches and other religious organizations.” Randy has worked extensively in the areas of mental …
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 …
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 …
Committee: Caring Circle November 13th at 7:00 Meeting via Zoom. Committee: UUSRF Board November 20th at 6:30 via Zoom. You are welcome to attend and follow the business of UUSRF. Contact Don Leake (don.leake52@gmail.com) for the Zoom link. Commitee: Program November 20th at 6:30 via Zoom. Input in this important committee is needed. …
Giving Campaign for Our Neighbors’ Place Day Center Holiday Giving Campaign in support of Our Neighbors’ Place Day Center Items needed: towels and washcloths (new or gently used) laundry detergent body wash non perishable microwave food items like soup, pasta and ramen cups jerky sticks fruit cups, nutrition bars, other non-perishables that don’t need a can …
Welcome to the Practice of Repair When the cracks come, who doesn’t desire – even demand – to restore what once was? Nothing is more human. We all long to reverse the damage. We all hold tight to the Humpty Dumpty hope that everything can be put back together again. But, as our faith teaches …
National and Regional UU Information: The climate crisis does not wait for elections, and neither can we. Commit to action today, no matter who leads! U.S. election campaigns will dominate the news cycle for the next month — and yes, your vote matters! It’s important to vote for representatives who will advance bold climate solutions. And …
Book Club Book Club meets each month on the 2nd and 4th Sunday, after the service. Want to join the fun? Grab the book: Thomas R Smith’s Poetry on the Side of Nature, An Essay with Poems. Live Poets: The regular schedule will be the 1st and 3rd Sundays of the month after the service. New group opportunity: …
Social Action Committee The committee is working in three areas right now. Help out with these action steps: Support fair and peaceful elections. 1. Sign up to be an observer for the vote certification at the county clerk’s office. This generally happens one week after the election. Email UUSRFon65@gmail.com and put Social Action in the subject heading …
Welcome to the Practice of Repair When the cracks come, who doesn’t desire – even demand – to restore what once was? Nothing is more human. We all long to reverse the damage. We all hold tight to the Humpty Dumpty hope that everything can be put back together again. But, as our faith teaches …
Introduction to the Practice of Repair from Soul Matters Read More »
