Category: Personal & Spiritual Development
Social Courage in our Community
A First Church visitor walked into a church for the first time in her life last Sunday all by herself,… More >
Courage to Teach
Courage is so often claimed by bold and heroic acts, but as a young teacher it was Parker Palmer who… More >
Supporting One Another with Courage & Joy
I’m excited about Rev. Jennifer’s upcoming sabbatical. It is a sign of a congregation’s robust health to support their ministers’… More >
Courage to Defend Democracy & Grow Church Vitality
Courage is calling to us this October, as we gear up to Defend Democracy in Wisconsin, and to kick-off our… More >
Journalism, You, and the Future of Truth Seeking
As a longtime journalist, Dave Umhoefer offered tips while in the pulpit this summer for dealing with disinformation – and… More >
Invitation to Explore Your Inner Geography
Returning in October 2022, A Geography of Grace invites you to explore your inner geography, to listen for your inner… More >
Belonging Takes Living into Relationship
I lived in the Pacific Northwest for one year. Everything was so big out there: the trees were so tall,… More >
Belonging & Learning in the Sanctuary
Can you recall being in a church sanctuary as a child? I remember sitting in a fluffy pink yet scratchy… More >
What Are Theme Circles?
Theme circles are monthly small groups that deepen and support the spiritual journeys of participants in community with each other… More >
Forging Our Future & Sabbatical
We are in for an exciting and dynamic church year, dear ones! This fall, we are Forging our Future together… More >
Geography of Grace: An invitation to explore your inner geography
Geography of Grace is an adult spiritual development offering which invites you to explore your inner geography, to listen for… More >
What Can Theme Circles Do for You?
Church member Mary Gleason describes her enthusiasm: “I have now participated in four different Theme Circles, and it has been… More >
Welcome our New Pastoral Care Provider Coordinator
We are delighted to welcome church member Liz Irwin Moore into the role of Pastoral Care Provider (PCP) Coordinator! Liz… More >
Love, Our Deepest UU Value
Last month, I was privileged to attend General Assembly, the annual conference and business meeting of the Unitarian Universalist Association. … More >
Chancel Choir Starts the New Church Year
The Chancel Choir will start up again for the 2022-23 church year with Thursday evening rehearsals on August 25. New… More >
Love as our First Assumption
Sometimes a quote comes at me and rings the bell of my heart, resounding like the meditation bowl we ring… More >