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I and Us
September 1, 2024 | 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Today’s Topic:
America is a nation formed around the idea that the best government is that which gives the individual liberty to govern themselves. As lofty as that sounds on paper, in reality it is difficult to implement. On this Labor Day weekend, we will explore the relationship between the individual and the group. We’ll offer some examples of how the “right of conscience” might supersede “group norms.” And we’ll consider how UU values help us to discern a way to find the balance.
Rev. Mark Richards serves Door County as a hospice chaplain. Mark first came to Unitarian Universalism in 1990 and quickly became involved in programs addressing racial justice and prison ministry. Mark was ordained by the First Parish in Concord, MA in 2018. Prior to ministry, Mark worked in fast food, manufacturing, and information technology. As President of the Wisconsin UU State Action Network, Mark has traveled extensively across the state of Wisconsin. Mark and Christina live in Egg Harbor and they have been in love for 50 years.
Worship Team:
Rev. Mark RIchards, President of Wis. UU State Action Network, Pulpit Guest
Teresa Drews, Collaborative Pianist
Trudy Watt, Worship Associate
Livestream at 10:00 am:
Join us for the complete service live on our YouTube site at 10:00 am. Find a recording of the service at our YouTube site anytime after 10:00 am.
Social Hour: Join us for coffee or tea in the Leenhouts Common Room after service to meet friends, old and new.
We offer religious education for children of all ages on Sundays. To learn more, please see our Religious Education Web Pages and sign up to receive our RE Weekly Update.
Parking: Our church has no parking lot. 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. Kingshead lot: On Sundays we can also use the gated parking lot on the corner of Van Buren and Knapp Streets. After you park, get a token from an usher in order to exit the lot. 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!
