Dec. 7 “Hope in Pieces” – Chad Snyder – Hope is never constant. It is shaped from the pieces of our lives and of our shared interdependent existence. And sometimes it is shattered, and we reshape those pieces into something new. Chad is a member and the Commissioned Lay Minister at Michael Servetus Unitarian Society in Fridley. …
Program Committee – November 5 by Zoom. Contact Alison Page at UUSRFon65@gmail.com with your ideas for speakers. Administration Committee – The minutes of the Oct. 5 meeting are here. The next meeting is November 9 after the service. New members are always welcome. There is much to do to keep our building and grounds in shape. Caring Circle – November 12 …
Nov. 2 “Gritty Gratitude” – Heidi Metro – Gratitude is not about ignoring the hard stuff or pretending everything is a blessing. It is a practice that lets us hold beauty and heartbreak at the same time, noticing what is good without denying what is real. Heidi Metro, the founder and CEO of When You …
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 …
Let us take a moment to honor the ancestors of this church- the people who first came together to create a home for liberal religion here in the St. Croix Valley. Who worked to raise money for this building. Who sat in committee meetings and created bylaws, Who chopped and marinated and baked for potlucks, …
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 …
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) …
A Note From Our President, Alison Page – The future belongs to our childrenFor those of you who have been a part of UUSRF in the past, you may remember a time when UUSRF had a vibrant religious education program for children. Due to many factors, we have not had a program in recent years. …
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 …
