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About Our ServicesServices are on Sunday at 10am |
We are a 'Theme-Based Ministry'. Each month, September through June, we try to coordinate the services and other activities around a chosen theme. Our Summer Services (if we have them) may vary.
Services are Sundays at 10am
(unless otherwise specified)
Services are Sundays at 10am
(unless otherwise specified)
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January Theme: Hearing Jan 5 – Service – Do You Hear What I Hear? Speaker: Claire James In this service, let’s explore what it means to hear. Jan 12 – Service – Small Numbers, Infinite Possibilities – Session 1 Webinar Viewing This is the first in a series of four webinars focused on small congregations. During this webinar we will be hearing from four different congregations. One has a bold new relationship with a neighboring big church. One was bold in their outreach to the homeless. One was bold in support of local immigrants. The fourth has been bold in creating model safety policy as well as outreach to new people. Join us to learn how our congregation can be bold. Jan 19 – Service –Guess The Famous UU Presented by: Sunday Services Committee The UUCL will be turned into a “Jeopardy” style game show this Sunday morning, as we give hints for attendees to guess the entertainers, scientists, activists, authors, etc…who are all famous Unitarian Universalists. The person with the most correct guesses will win a prize. Jan 26 – Service – Hearing vs. Listening Speaker: Jody Pogorzelski Hearing is simply the act of perceiving sound by the ear. Listening, however, is something you consciously choose to do. In this service, we will explore the difference between these two concepts. |
February Theme: Heart Feb 2 – Service – The Mystic Heart of the Baha’i Faith Guest Speakers: Claire and Stewart Mathison What is a “Mystic Heart”? How does that translate to the Baha’i Faith? Baha’u’llah (pronounced Baha u la), the founder prophet of the Baha’i Faith, wrote The Hidden Words, a slim volume of mystical writings that inspires deep meditative reading and study, and makes a wonderful starting point for spiritual search to the heart and soul of the mystic. During this talk we will introduce you to the Baha’i Faith, explore The Hidden Words, share some quotes about the heart from other religions, and engage in a short heart meditation. Feb 9 – Service – Small Numbers, Infinite Possibilities – Session 2 Webinar Viewing Right-Sizing Your Congregation's Operations. Small congregations that try to be full-service churches burn out their leaders and volunteers. We will look at how you can structure your board, programs and ministries to keep your congregation nimble and effective. Feb 16 – Service – Forgiveness, a Gateway Virtue Guest Speaker: Robert Crown, International Author Is there more to forgiveness then forgiving? Going beyond forgiveness can lead us through a gateway of deeper understanding about our circumstances, ourselves, and give us a proper mindset to overcome challenges in life. Feb 23 – Service – Finding the Heart Speaker: Mary Burpee Are there days where you prefer the company of animals over humans? Are there days where you wonder what the heck is happening to us as a society? Are there days where you question your ability to follow UU Principles? If you say yes to any of these, join the club. Maybe together we can find the HEART to find the benefit in our collective struggles these days. |
March Theme: Helping
Mar 1 – Service – I Thought About Helping: My Journey with Asking, Receiving, and Giving
Speaker: Peighton Carter, Intern Minister at UUC Eau Claire
Join visiting ministerial candidate, Peighton Carter as she discusses her journey from being able-bodied to a person with disabilities and her relationship with asking, receiving, and offering help.
Mar 8 – Service – TBA
Speaker: Mary Burpee
Topic of helping
Mar 15 – Webinar – Small Numbers, Infinite Possibilities – Session 2, Second Half
Webinar Viewing
Right-Sizing Your Congregation's Operations. Small congregations that try to be full-service churches burn out their leaders and volunteers. We will look at how you can structure your board, programs and ministries to keep your congregation nimble and effective.
Mar 22 – Service – Behind Every Great Man: The Peabody Sisters
Guest Speaker: Robin Proud
Elizabeth, Mary and Sophia Peabody are unknown but their influence was widespread. Mary married Horace Mann and sparked his interest in education. Sophia married Nathaniel Hawthorne and ignited his career. Elizabeth never married but was secretary to both William Ellery Channing and Theodore Parker, and her ideas often appeared in those men’s sermons. Without money, family or formal education, these women fostered some of the most important ideas of the 19th century.
Mar 29 – Service – TBA
Speaker: Jody Pogorzelski
Topic of helping
Mar 1 – Service – I Thought About Helping: My Journey with Asking, Receiving, and Giving
Speaker: Peighton Carter, Intern Minister at UUC Eau Claire
Join visiting ministerial candidate, Peighton Carter as she discusses her journey from being able-bodied to a person with disabilities and her relationship with asking, receiving, and offering help.
Mar 8 – Service – TBA
Speaker: Mary Burpee
Topic of helping
Mar 15 – Webinar – Small Numbers, Infinite Possibilities – Session 2, Second Half
Webinar Viewing
Right-Sizing Your Congregation's Operations. Small congregations that try to be full-service churches burn out their leaders and volunteers. We will look at how you can structure your board, programs and ministries to keep your congregation nimble and effective.
Mar 22 – Service – Behind Every Great Man: The Peabody Sisters
Guest Speaker: Robin Proud
Elizabeth, Mary and Sophia Peabody are unknown but their influence was widespread. Mary married Horace Mann and sparked his interest in education. Sophia married Nathaniel Hawthorne and ignited his career. Elizabeth never married but was secretary to both William Ellery Channing and Theodore Parker, and her ideas often appeared in those men’s sermons. Without money, family or formal education, these women fostered some of the most important ideas of the 19th century.
Mar 29 – Service – TBA
Speaker: Jody Pogorzelski
Topic of helping
Get Out The Vote card writing campaign
June Rainbow Pride Service
Our special look at the Muslim Faith
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"Guest at the Table" service
Blessing of the Animals
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Our Candlelight Holiday Music Service
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Saying goodbye to Scott Prinster
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