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“A Songwriter and His Truth”

JohnSmith will sing songs and tell stories of his journey of creating and singing songs in response to his own truth.

Wisconsin songwriter Johnsmith has won several awards including the Kerrville TX New Folk and Great Lakes Songwriting Contests. He teaches songwriting at festivals, song camps, … read more.

Strength and Joy in the New Year

UU have a proud history of social justice. As we reflect on what has been done, we make our own commitments to clarity. The work is done best when we care for ourselves. We will explore some meditation techniques to help ourselves find peace.

Ann Beechler … read more.

Christmas Eve Service

We will tell stories for young and old and sing or listen to our favorite Christmas carols. Be prepared to light candles with family members as we close the service by singing Silent Night.

Point your web browser to: zoom.us/join

Meeting ID:  952 5136 9096  … read more.

Bringing the Light

Here in the Northern Hemisphere, we are balanced on the cusp of the Winter Solstice — sometimes called the Longest Night. It is the deepest darkness of the year, a time when we are being cooked in the “cauldron of life,” in the Celtic tradition, … read more.

Elevating Kindness

“Kindness” sounds like “Wisconsin nice,” but it’s more. Genuine kindness makes us real in the giving and in the receiving.

Pastor Jim Arends has served as bishop of the La Crosse Area Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America for twelve years and will retire … read more.

The Book of Kindness

Many of us struggle at this time of year, when the days grow shorter and the cold sets in, but this year has particular challenges. We will be looking at the struggles we are facing and holding space for the extra pressure that puts on … read more.

Gather ‘Round the Welcome Table

As a faith tradition, Unitarian Universalists often pride ourselves on being inclusive, and there are many historical examples where that has been the case. However, there are also places in our history where we’ve fallen far short of that aspiration. What does it mean to … read more.