Coincidently, Easter Sunday, a culmination of joy after tragic events, coincides this year with April Fools Day. We have asked Kristi Holler to bring together some musical interpretations of spring, Easter, resurrection and foolishness; a tall order perhaps!
Guest speaker, Gene Dickey, will speak about his journey of having kidney disease that led to two separate kidney transplants in less than four years. This experience not only lead to a new career as the Community Outreach Manager for the National Kidney Foundation, it brought a whole new outlook on life and other humans. … Continue reading The Gift of Life… Twice!
Our worship will begin with a Ceremony for All Ages: We’ll join family and friends in dedicating our entire congregation to the spiritual nurturance of Henry Daniel Hamik, son of Allison and Dan Hamik. Kelli Bultena, Chair of our Religious Education Committee, will join Rev. Hudson in leading the ceremony. The sermon will ask, What … Continue reading The Care of Conscience
How can depression be beneficial? What is the ancient instinct that triggers it? Who are some famous people who were depressed and what did they contribute? Scott  Kunze will address the benefits/rewards of recovery. There will be an opportunity for congregants to share.
By definition, the word compassion is a noun meaning “sympathetic pity and concern for the sufferings or misfortunes of others.” It also happens to be part of the seven principles of Unitarian Universalism. In some instances many of us my feel helpless when our desire to show compassion in a verbal sense is at its … Continue reading Making Compassion a Verb
Having traveled every continent except Antarctica, Lawrence Diggs has produced documentaries, written books and made presentations around the world. He founded The International Vinegar Museum in South Dakota, helped plan and build a Buddhist temple in San Francisco, and designed and created a national emergency medical system in Burkina Faso, which earned him that country’s Medal of … Continue reading Writing, Art, and Conversations in and around South Dakota
In February. of 1970, the Jackson 5 had a hit song with Michael singing the lead. The song lyrics tell us that learning love is as easy as ABC, 1-2-3, Do Re Me. Our UU principles are all about various expressions of love. And what about our First Principle ? Is this where theology starts, with the “inherent worth and … Continue reading ABC, 1-2-3, and Theology
This service will feature the songs of and stories about John Denver, his music, and how/why the songs were written. Join us as Dennis examines the life and legacy of one of the truly great troubadours of our time in this special service. Come prepared to laugh, to have fun, and to sing along!
Dr. O’Hara has spent the month of January with students in Guatemala . How has climate change affected the eco-system? Or has it?
Join guest speaker, Irina Goubanova, director and founder of Translators of Cultures/Minority Youth Advocacy as she speaks on the Translators of Cultures/Minority Youth Advocacy program which has been in place for ten years and has three components: (1) Translators of Cultures Youth leaders (WHS students as well as minority students who are working or attending … Continue reading Translators of Cultures-Minority Youth Advocacy
