May 6 – The Rev. Joan Shiels

RICH PEOPLE A meditation on wealth. With a first career in investments and finance and a second career in ministry, Joan has known rich people from many walks of life. Music: Gerri Friedberg Service Leader: Toby Mason

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May 13 – Dr. Linda Steiner

SYNCHRONICITY IN OUR DAILY LIVES: DO THINGS REALLY HAPPEN FOR A REASON? We have all experienced events that appear to have miraculously coincided at meaningful times in our lives. While many attribute these experiences to random chance or mere coincidence, it has been argued that synchronized occurrences may be forms of divine intervention – designed …

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May 20 – The Rev. Karen Hering

REVERENCE FOR LIFE Twentieth century humanitarian, medical doctor and minister Albert Schweitzer described the cornerstone of his ethical system with the phrase, “Reverence for Life,” which he said calls us into spiritual relationship with the universe. What might “Reverence for Life” mean today and how can we awaken it and accept its invitation into more …

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May 27 – The Rev. Paul Beckel

WHAT IF CITIZENSHIP WERE VOLUNTARY? A thought experiment/fantasy: no taxes, no services. There is still a government of the people, by the people and for those people who opt-in. What will be the role of religious and charitable organizations? Will self-reliance and human decency prevail? Rev. Paul Beckel has served the First Universalist Unitarian Church …

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May 6 – The Rev. Joan ShielsMay 13 – Dr. Linda SteinerMay 20 – The Rev. Karen HeringMay 27 – The Rev. Paul Beckel

DeSalvo at the Steinway

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Emerson Series

April 29, 2012

April 29, 2012

Jodie DeSalvo

Award-winning pianist and conductor Jodie DeSalvo will pair up with mezzo-soprano Cynthia Stiehl for an evening of spectacular music May 18 at the UU Fellowship, Ephraim.

DeSalvo of Naples, Florida is a perennial favorite during the summer Birch Creek Performance Series. She has toured extensively in the U.S. and Europe as a piano soloist. She has produced 10 CDs of solo piano literature, chamber and choral music. She serves as a director of choirs and artistic director of concerts for two schools, as well as director of the Seacrest Performing Arts Academy, all in Naples, Florida. She will perform works of Mussorgsky, Liszt, Chopin and skits of Victor Borge. Read the rest of this entry »

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“Hand Woven Textiles of the Living Maya” by Karon Winzenz

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Art Gallery

April 29, 2012

April 29, 2012

Karon Winzenz

By Jane Delcarson

An exhibition of Maya textiles titled “Hand Woven Textiles of the Living Maya” will be on display at the UU Fellowship Gallery May 6- 30.

The garments featured are from the collection of UU Member Karon Winzenz, an art historian and  Maya scholar, publishing and teaching in the field.  She earned an M.F.A. at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and has taught traditional textile art including that of the Mayas.

Prof. Winzenz stated, her collection is of “garments that were woven on back-strap looms by Maya women living in the mountainous area of Guatemala and Chiapas, Mexico. Read the rest of this entry »

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May 24 – Women’s Luncheon

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Announcements, Other Events

April 29, 2012

April 29, 2012

There will be a Women’s Luncheon held at Scandia Village on Thursday, May 24. Plan to gather in the Meadows dining room at 11:30 am to socialize! Lunch will be served at about noon and the menu includes chicken salad on a croissant, four bean salad, fruit garnish, lemon bars and coffee, tea or ice tea. The cost is $8 dollars and must be paid in cash or check made out to Pam Goode. Sorry no credit cards!  Reservations must be made May 17 through Dottie Gerrits or Pam Goode. So far, 31 women have already commited to being there! Read the rest of this entry »

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Religious Language and Images for People Who Speak God Language

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UU Events

April 29, 2012

April 29, 2012

MONDAY, MAY 14, 3:00 – 5:00 PM

A one-session discussion for Members and Friends, facilitated by the Rev. Cynthia Johnson.

This is for YOU if you find your life enhanced/deepened through images and language that refer to God, when your individual spiritual journey connects you with an ultimacy that you name God. We’ll talk about that, about spiritual practices, and individual journeys that have brought us to this place.

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Religious Language and Images for Humanists

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UU Events

April 29, 2012

April 29, 2012

THURSDAY, MAY 10, 3:00 – 5:00 PM

A one-session discussion for Members and Friends, facilitated by the Rev. Cynthia Johnson.

This is for YOU if your individual religious journey has led you to speak the language of humanism, which may be characterized by understanding the most important relationships are between/among humans and you are fluent in the language of science and everyday practicality.  We’ll talk about your individual religious journey and identify words and images that most deeply express your beliefs.  We may talk about the language of awe and what you think about religious stories/myths.

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Movies That Matter Presents: The Listening Project

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Movies That Matter

April 29, 2012

April 29, 2012

“We’re number one! We’re number one!”

“War stands for We Are Right.”

Chants like these are heard across America at sporting events, religious activities and in schools.

Named Best Documentary at the Santa Cruz Film Festival in 2008, The Listening Project attempts to uncover answers to the question, “What does the world think of the United States of America?” To find out, filmmakers Dominic Howes and Joel Weber traveled to fourteen countries around the globe, listening to people. Individuals from all walks of life and myriad cultures freely express their stark opinions — both complimentary and condemning — of a nation that may not be loved by all, but leaves few lives untouched. One man said there are many good aspects of the US but it is like complimenting the delicious food served in the restaurant of a sinking ship.

You will not want to miss this film on Tuesday, May 15 at 4:30 pm.

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Dickinson Poetry Series Features Larry Eriksson

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Dickinson Poetry Series

April 29, 2012

April 29, 2012

Larry Eriksson

Larry J. Eriksson will read his works…exploring life’s mysteries through poetry… at the May 9th Dickinson Poetry Series, 7 pm.

Eriksson is a Wisconsin writer and poet living in Madison and Ellison Bay with his wife, Karen. He has shared his poetry at the UU Fellowship of Door County and the Wisconsin Fellowship of Poets. His poems preserve memories, clarify thoughts, explore feelings, or simply have fun with language. They have appeared in The Capitol Times, the Peninsula Pulse, the 2011, 2012, and 2013 Poets’ Calendars of the Wisconsin Fellowship of Poets, the chapbook No Breath is Lost published by the Dickinson Poetry Series, Verse Wisconsin, and Equinox, He has written the chapbooks Moonlight, Moments, Mysteries, Music, MindGames, and Marching that are available at www.quartersectionpress.com. Read the rest of this entry »

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Bi-Annual “Above Average” Rummage Sale

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Announcements

April 29, 2012

April 29, 2012

WE NEED YOUR DONATIONS

Two years ago, our UU sale earned nearly $4000. Members and friends donated an unbelievable array of their unused, but usable, once wanted but no longer needed, items ranging from kitchen utensils and dishes, china, silver serving pieces, crystal glasses, silver tableware, furniture, books, travel souvenirs, wedding presents, toys, and much more. The money earned was used to build and maintain our Memorial Garden.

Please help again! Read the rest of this entry »

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