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“Commitment to Our Earth”

What would it meant to commit to being in partnership with nature? How do we engage in relationship with our Earth? Drawing from the wisdom of Robin Wall Kimmerer, Joanna Macy and others, join Laura Solomon for a conversation about how we can commit to … read more.

“Jump Up and Live”

Spring is here! Let us find joy in the new life stirring around us, giving us encouragement after a long winter hibernation (that has lasted, perhaps, more than a single season). Together we will celebrate all the ways that the earth is calling us … read more.

“To Whom Do We Owe Respect?”

Do we have a moral obligation to be respectful toward everyone, or just to those who agree to be respectful in return?

What about those who are not only disrespectful, but who are violent, racist, and bigoted?

And what does it mean to show respect, … read more.

“On Being Human”

It can be argued that religious community is where we come to figure out what it means to be human. But what is it that truly distinguishes us from plants and other animals? Drawing on both Eastern and Western philosophy, we will explore a few … read more.

“The Fruits of Our Roots”

Did you know that since 2013, Black Lives of Unitarian Universalism has been promoting an 8th Principle to be added to our current seven? But this 8th Principle didn’t come out of nowhere. Let’s explore the history that brought us here, so we might understand … read more.

The Enduring Families Project

The Enduring Families Project is the subject of this week’s talk. This theatre project focuses on telling the stories of early African Americans who lived in the La Crosse area from the mid 19th century until the early 20th century. You will see one of … read more.

“Building the Beloved Community”

Dr. King wrote, “Our goal is to create a beloved community and this will require a qualitative change in our souls as well as a quantitative change in our lives.” He spoke frequently of Beloved Community, a dream rooted in liberation theology, mercy, and radical … read more.

“What the Buddha Taught and We Imagined”

The teachings of the historic Buddha summed up as Diagnosis and Treatment. But then what? How does the “Buddha Way” actually work day to day, moment by moment?

How is it related to what we call “psycho-therapy”?

After Buddha finished teaching, the human imagination took over transforming … read more.

“Art & Creativity for Healing and Wholeness”

On Sunday, January 24, we will explore our monthly themes of Consolation and Imagination with Melissa Fannin of Fannin Counseling in La Crosse. As a licensed art therapist and counselor, she helps clients facing challenges such as change, grief, and trauma to develop practical, everyday … read more.