We represent a liberal religious presence in Door County. We welcome and encourage a wide range of theological and secular beliefs and orientations. Besides Unitarian Universalists, there are agnostics, atheists, Buddhists, Christians, ethicists, Humanists, Jews, Native Americans and Quakers among our members and friends.

Mission statement: The mission of the UUFDC is to be a community of faith committed to the freedom of intellectual and spiritual inquiry and to the promotion of the worth and dignity of all persons, through service to its members, friends and the larger community. Everyone is welcome to attend our services. The Fellowship is accessible to the handicapped. Sunday services are held year-around at 10 AM and consist of a thought-provoking message as well as music and readings. Optional discussion related to the message follows a coffee break. The messages for the respective Sunday services may be delivered by: Unitarian Universalist clergy. Clergy from other denominations. Unitarian Universalist lay speakers, songwriters, and authors. Members and friends presenting original work on a variety of topics. Members of the community speaking on many issues and from many viewpoints. Wisconsin Humanities Council speakers. Academic professionals from various colleges and universities.

SUNDAY SERVICES: Aug. 3   Religious Humanism for Today’s World The Rev. Cynthia Johnson I’ve long considered Humanism my working religion. Its historical origins in Unitarianism and Universalism are fascinating. What are some of the issues that confront today’s humanists? Bio: Cynthia Johnson, a retired UU minister, served congregations in Texas and Oklahoma before moving to Door County in 2000. Cynthia preaches regularly at UUFDC and occasionally at other UU congregations but spends more time these days writing and painting.  She is on the Guenzel Gallery Committee at the Peninsula Art School and the Kangaroo Lake Association Board. Cynthia and Al are proud grandparents of four grandchildren. Music: Kurt Johnson, violin and Gerri Friedberg, piano Aug. 10 Loving The Unlovely Rabbi Jay Brickman It is no challenge to react positively to entities that are beautiful and gracious. The test of character for an individual group or nation is how we responding to the cruel and ugly, particularly as these threaten our well-being. Bio: Jay Brickman, Rabbi emeritus of Congregation Sinai in suburban Milwaukee, preaches several times a year and teaches a Bible class at the Fellowship during the summer. He and his wife, Rita, own a home in Door County and are a valued part of our Fellowship's extended family. Service Leader: Gerri Friedberg Music: Kate Boyd, piano Aug. 17 In Praise of Folly The Rev. Phil Sweet In the Book of Proverbs the fool is a major character; he is always the subject of disdain. But all creativity is folly, beyond the norm, the routine, the accepted. Folly means you are alive, still trying, open to the unknown, not ashamed to fail… a reflection. Bio: Rev. Sweet is a popular and frequent speaker at the UUFDC. He served as minister for two rural churches in western Minnesota and for Hope Church in Sturgeon Bay. Service Leader: Kay Smith Music: Gerri Friedberg Aug. 24   Jesus for the Non-Religious The Rev. Joan Shiels Gandhi said, “I like your Christ. I do not like your Christians. They are so unlike your Christ.” A critical look at the person and purpose of Jesus of Nazareth. Bio: Joan Shiels is a long-time friend of the fellowship. She serves Unitarian and United Church of Christ congregations all over Wisconsin. Service Leader: Sarah Naber Music: Gerri Friedberg Aug. 31 Star Wars, Quantum Physics and God The Rev. Joan Shiels An explanation of both God and Quantum Physics in 26 minutes. No kidding. Service Leader: Alan Kopischke Music: Ellen Shahbazi Copies of the Sunday Sermons are available on CD. Contact AL Wittenkeller, 839-2800 or alnjudy@dcwis.com

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