Being worry free is not a prerequisite to practicing joy. Philosophers and religious thinkers have been engaging this topic from ancient times to current times. If we can choose joy, can we choose non-joy? If joy is an art, can we create it? Come and find out! Worship Leader: Reverend Stacy Craig Worship Associate: … Continue reading Practice of Joy
The four elements: earth, wind, fire, and water are in religious rituals, prayers, and practices. They are the components of nature needed for life, but relationships with the elements are changing with climate catastophies. How do we reclaim our relationship with the elements that bring life and destruction? Perhaps it has to do with the … Continue reading The Four Elements
There are three Great Divides in the landscape of this country: the Lake Superior watershed, the Rocky Mountains, and talking with Republicans and Democrats. How did the U.S. become so polarized that many have estranged family members and neighbors that glare instead of wave? Using lessons from serving two very different geographic areas, Rev. Stacy … Continue reading Across the Great Divides: Building Trust and New Member Ceremony
In 2008 and 2009, Alan and Stacy Craig moved and renovated a turn of the century Finnish settler’s cabin. This is the story of the power of a dream, but even more so, as they peeled back the layers of particle board, wallpaper, and siding, it is the story of discovering the layers of relationship … Continue reading Peeling Back the Layers: Finding A Spiritual Sense of Place
The first book in the English language written by a woman is Revelations of Divine Love by Julian of Norwich. Julian was a mystic and lived as a monastic recluse during the 1300’s: times filled with anxiety and suffering. When she took ill with fever, last rights were called for, but she survived and received … Continue reading Revelations of Divine Love
In 1452, a Papal decree was issued that theologically justified the right of Christian nations to conquer and confiscate Indigenous lands on behalf of Christendom. This practice eventually became international law known as the Doctrine of Discovery. The U.S. Supreme Court adopted this as the law of these land, and cases continue to be decided … Continue reading Doctrine of Discovery
January 26th, 10:30am. Topic: “Telling Stories: How we Thrive and Survive.” Service led by Rev. Stacy Craig. It’s said humans can survive three weeks without food, three days without water, and three hours without shelter. How long would we survive without storytelling? At this service, we’ll explore the role of storytelling not only in surviving … Continue reading Telling Stories: How we Thrive and Survive
January 5th, 10:30am. Topic: “New Year, New UU: Telling our Story of Shared Values.” Service led by Rev. Stacy Craig. Worship Leader: Reverend Stacy Craig (Zoom) Worship Associate: Susan Bachlor and David Strohmeyer Music: Megan Johnson and Chris Perske Tech: Malachi Smith-Lewis and Dave Keller Watch in person or here on Zoom: Join Zoom … Continue reading New Year, New UU: Telling our Story of Shared Values
December 29th, 10:30am. Topic: “Spirit of Generosity.” Service led by Rev. Stacy Craig. Did you know that charitable giving increases by four times during the months of November and December? The spirit of generosity is a way of being that is kind and giving to others without expecting anything in return. At this service, … Continue reading Spirit of Generosity
