Archives: Services

“Estimating Your Carbon Footprint”

Estimating your carbon footprint is not difficult, and it can be your roadmap for moving forward. In this service, Rob Tyser will continue the vital conversation started in November about steps we can all take to reduce our carbon footprint. This service is one … read more.

“Carbon Footprinting: Why Do It?”

Sure, most of us know that burning fossil fuels contributes to climate change. But how can organizations and households prioritize actions that reduce their use of fossil fuels? This is the question that Rob Tyser will address in his first of two presentations for … read more.

“The Measure of All Things”

As Unitarian Universalists, we draw upon many sources for inspiration, including “humanist teachings which counsel us to heed the guidance of reason and the results of science, and warn us against idolatries of the mind and spirit.”  Depending on who conducts the survey and … read more.

Service of Remembrance

Please join us in our annual Service of Remembrance on November 5th. You are invited to bring a memento, photo, or symbolic object representing a loved one (including animals) who has died. These will be used to create a memorial altar during the service. This … read more.

“The United Nations, Reparations, and Repentance”

Very recently the United Nations General Assembly accepted a report calling for nations who had profited from the African slave trade to consider reparations for the slaves’ descendants. In this presentation for UN Sunday, Eric Kraemer discusses the case for reparations in the United States … read more.

“Befriending the Bible”

Can the bible be redeemed for use by contemporary Unitarian Universalists? Believe it or not, the Bible is central to our Unitarian Universalist theological Heritage. Throughout our history and continuing into the twenty-first century, Unitarian and Universalist scholars have made many critical, creative, and practical … read more.

“An Atheist Prophet?”

The Enlightenment is part of the intellectual heritage of Unitarian Universalism. Denis Diderot (1713-1784) was a philosopher of the French Enlightenment chiefly known as the main editor of the multi-volume Encyclopedia which has been called “the Bible of the French Enlightenment.” Jailed early in life … read more.

“Choosing Joy in Service”

Building on the 2023-24 UU La Crosse Fellowship theme, Joy in Service, we will explore how serving each other in our community can transform us and bring us joy.

Amanda Strosahl has been a member of the UU Fellowship for over 15 years. She is enjoying … read more.