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“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.

“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.