Tao: The Watercourse Way
Taoism, the nature-religion of China, provides ways to reconnect body, mind, spirit, Nature. Speaker Rev. Tollefson has been serving UU congregations in Minnesota and Wisconsin since 1980.
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How would you approach life when time is short?
Rev. Laura Hoffman, a chaplain at the Avera Dougherty Hospice and in training to become a certified educator in Clinical Pastoral Education, Â will address the topic “How would you approach life when time is short?
Journey
A North Dakota farm boy leaves the farm. He becomes a teacher and then a preacher. Rev Geiszler will look at how past crisis times in his life shaped him into the person he is today. Walt served as the founding pastor of New Joy Community Church (United Church of Christ) from 2005 until his … Continue reading Journey
Lakota, Dakota, Nakota: Past. Present, Future : Reflections
This service honors Native American Day and invites us to consider the land-people relations of our past, present and future.
Courageous Conversations
All are invited to participate in an expanded discussion during the worship service on October 1. Each of us will be invited to have the courage to speak to one another with loving, respectful words that invite dialogue rather than using words designed to hurt, hinder and stop dialogue. Sundae Sunday to follow.
Tao: The Watercourse Way
Taoism, the nature-religion of China, provides ways to reconnect body, mind, spirit, Nature. Rev. Tollefson has been serving UU congregations in Minnesota and Wisconsin since 1980. He taught World Religions at United Theological Seminary for 20 years and now teaches Psychology at Metro State University in St. Paul, MN. Currently, he’s helping to plant a … Continue reading Tao: The Watercourse Way
Water Communion and Music by Vellamo
Water Communion Sunday: Bring water from your summer travels to add with water from others. Vellamo, folk band from Finland, will entertain us once again.  “Vellamo combines the rich tradition of Finnish folksong with an appealing “retro” sensibility (recalling the likes of Judy Collins or Richard and Mimi Farina), creating a magical acoustic experience.
Patience is a virtue … for whom?
Guest Speaker: Diane Burkholder In light of our current sociopolitical climate, many of us are asking “What is my role in the fight for social justice?” Some feel overwhelmed; many spring into action, while others have been paralyzed by fear. When we hear messages about patience and “tolerance,” we must ask ourselves, “by whose definition?” … Continue reading Patience is a virtue … for whom?
The Concept of Vocation
Aaron Matson will discuss his life’s faith journey and the concept of vocation. How we each can serve God through whatever roles or jobs we have in life, by performing those roles ethically, and by loving our neighbors and treating them with dignity and respect.
Yoga, Potluck, Camaraderie
Relax on Labor Day Weekend at All Souls – Sunday, September 3rd Share some social time with your All Souls’ friends. Peter Holland will gather participants with a Chalice Lighting (10am), Yoga instructor Jeff Nelson will lead participants in gentle movement and meditation (until 10:45), with a potluck following the Yoga session.