WE BELONG TOGETHERDriving one day in the city, I sawin a library window a sign reading WE BELONG TOGETHER. A warm hand, a hand of human language, reached upto touch my heart. It was as if some split-offlost side of myself had spoken. What Eros in the story those three words tell. Imagine if we took …
VOTE in the local and state election on April 1.Earth Fest Help Needed – UUSRF is sponsoring a table at Earth Fest 2025 on April 26 from 12 – 4. If you would like to be part of planning for this event or helping out on the day of the event, contact Don Leake (don.leake52@gmail.com).New Member Sunday – …
Trust Reflection We are using resources from Soul Matters this year. The theme of March is Trust. Here is a suggested exercise. Read through the list of questions 2-3 times until one sticks out for you and captures your attention. Then reflect on that question using one or all of these questions: ● What is going on …
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 …
Submissions for the UU Musings section are welcome. Send essays, poems or other writings to annleake001@gmail.com. These can be original works or pieces by other authors that you enjoy and want to share with our community.
The Grout By Marcus Liefert The Unitarian Universalist congregation where I served as an intern made a mosaic Tree of Life the summer before I arrived. Congregants of all ages came together to craft the tree’s leaves, using bits and pieces of broken ceramics, jewelry, glass, and stone. There are many precious personal items in the tree, including …
This poem was part of the service on Trust on March 2. Out of the flames of fearWe rise with courage of our deepest convictionsto stand for justice, inclusion and peace Out of the flames of scrutinyWe rise to proclaim our faithWith hope to heal a fractured and hurting world Out of the flames of …
Card Request for Paula Lugar After many years supporting UUSRF as president, board member, speaker, forum leader, social action chair and more, Paula is stepping back due to health concerns. The Board is asking members and friends to send notes of appreciation to Paula as a small way to thank her for her service to …
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 …
School of the World By Maureen Ash Late evening the car hits ice ona curve, slides toward the chasm butthere’s gravel, the tires grab,you breathe, drive home, carrygroceries in under the moon’s thinsilver feather, sweet winter cold fresh as water on your face. You have been a disappointment, youfailed, left an essential task undone, caused harm, it is too …
