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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
