August 15 marks the Festival of Santa Muerte, a controversial saint who has become increasingly revered in Latin America, Mexico, and parts of the United States.  Some call her “the saint of the dispossessed.”  Join Diane Wright as we look at this evolving phenomenon, and consider what it says about the human experience of religion. … Continue reading Sunday Zoom Service: “Candle on the Corner: Considering the Festival of Santa Muerte.”

One of the few benefits to having meetings, classes, and worship services over Zoom is that we have had a few more opportunities to see each other’s pets. During this service, Jennifer Blue will lead us in a blessing of our animals (including, if you like, those whom we’ve lost). If you want a picture … Continue reading Sunday Zoom Service: Blessing of the Animals.  

Cynthia Kelley, presenter; Service Leader:  Celia Ellison

Remember the last night of summer camp? Campfire songs, storytelling, sharing summer fun! This is a time to be together sponsored by the Religious Education Committee.  Bring your own chairs.  See RE Connection in this newsletter for details (food, spacing, etc.) Note:  This is an evening event and there is no morning service.

Learn about the progress being made by the Article II Study Commission and the charge given them by the UUA. Presenters and Service Leaders: Libby Earle and Liz Woedl.

We’ll explore the work of several notable people and look at methods we can use to capture our memories and minds-eye. Artistic ability is not a prerequisite. Presenter: Liz Woedl; Service Leader: Celia Ellison

Do we need a deeper understanding of these words and how our divided citizens interpret them? Join Social Justice Committee members in exploring these “loaded” words on this 4th of July. Presenters and Service Leaders: Libby Earle and Liz Woedl, with assistance from Curt Ellison.

Join us for the largest annual gathering of UUs joining in worship! The First Universalist Church of Minneapolis will serve as worship leaders. First Universalist has been a model of shared ministry and what it means to put the work of dismantling white supremacy and building anti-racist, anti-oppressive practices at the center of their ministry. Their … Continue reading Sunday Summer Social Justice ZOOM Service: Unitarian Universalist General Assembly Worship Service

Recent proposals in the Ohio Assembly will increase pollution risks.  UU Justice Ohio is currently focusing on these risks and proposing community action.  Learn about several anti-environmental laws being pushed by some of the same interest groups that supported HB6 two years ago. Presenter and Service Leader: Peggy Branstrator.

Peggy Branstrator’s niece, Lindsey Rustad, returns to describe the creation of this interactive animation, which allows users to visualize the changes likely to occur to the water cycle as a result of climate change. Story for All Ages: Josephine Mandama and Water Walkers. Service Leader Peggy Branstrator.