Balancing Action and Presence
Indigenous Peoples Day 2025
Today’s Topic:
Cultivating Compassion, especially during the times we find ourselves in, can be difficult for ourselves in some of our long-treasured relationships, not to mention those who are learning into fascist tendencies today. As we honor Indigenous Peoples Day 2025, how might we uplift some of our First Nations Communities here in Wisconsin and beyond, who continue show deep compassion towards others in light of this country’s history with and among the many First Nations Communities that still live, and thrive among and around us?
Wade Fernandez / Wicīwen Apīs-Mahwaew
Soaring around the world with Menominee Indian Reservation roots, Wade Fernandez / Wicīwen Apīs-Mahwaew (Walks With The Black Wolf) is a “deeply authentic” multi-award winning international touring artist and educator from the Menominee Nation. Winning numerous awards in multiple musical genres, Fernandez’s musical and educational style know no bounds. Beginning his solo music career joining Jackson Browne & the Indigo Girls onstage has led to a long career with over 70 international tours rocking and soothing stages from Woodstock 94 to the Kennedy Center. His music and his message are firmly grounded in his Menominee Reservation roots and love for the land, animals, and people. A passion to educate, share music, serve community, share culture and honor Grandmother Earth is reflected in Wade’s global presentations, speaking events, work with schools (k-college), workshops, serving the elderly, the mentally disabled, the incarcerated, and the youth.
Learn more and connect with Wade: http://wadefernandezmusic.com
See this Wade Fernandez interview on YouTube.
Worship Team:
Rev. Chris Long, Acting Assistant Minister
Rev. Kimberlee Tomczak Carlson, Minister of Lifespan Faith Formation
Alissa Rhode, Lead Music Director with Wade Fernandez
Jessie Diliberti, Worship Associate
Livestream at 9:00 am:
Join us for the complete service live on our YouTube site at 9:00 am. Find a recording of the service at our YouTube site anytime after 9:00 am.
Social Hour: Join us for coffee or tea in the Leenhouts Common Room after service to meet friends, old and new.
We offer faith formation for children of all ages on Sundays. To learn more, please see our Faith Formation Web Pages and sign up to receive our FF Weekly Update.
Parking: Our church has no parking lot. Lincoln School for the Arts lot: The entrance is located 1 short block west of First Church, on Marshall, just south of Ogden. Jewish Family Services lot: JFS welcomes us to use their parking lot on Sundays. It is located 3 blocks west of the church, on Van Buren near Knapp St. We also rely on street parking in our neighborhood. Here is a map with details.
First Unitarian Society of Milwaukee is a progressive church for spiritual community, social justice, and intellectual freedom. Visitors to First Church are always welcome!
