You can pick up postcards at Beth’s house starting tomorrow/Thursday at 10:00. They address the importance of Black & Latinx voters getting out to vote on the Wisconsin Supreme Court. Postcards will also be available to pick up at Sunday service.
Several weeks ago, I was sitting in our office at Lewis Hall with a small group of people talking about the process for consideration of our name change. At the beginning, it seemed rather dry and dutiful but as the group warmed up, the topic and purpose expanded. We were talking about what ‘we’ are, … Continue reading What’s in a Name – Values, purpose and vision
I have served on four VIUF boards over the last several years. Each board I served on has given me a profound appreciation for those who volunteer their time and talents to assure the continued success of our Fellowship. I encourage each of you to take the opportunity to serve on the board of directors. That … Continue reading A Message From Craig Hull
We have heat but no hot water yet. Sunday services will be at Lewis Hall again, str
Hello Friends at VIUF, Hope this note finds you well. I am writing to share that Lelavision (Leah Mann) has been invited to do an art residency for youth relocated to Istanbul due to the earthquakes in southern Turkey. We will be facilitating playshops, musical instrument making from recyclables, and trauma informed somatics with school … Continue reading A note from Leah Mann
from Kirk Barker I believe it is important to participate actively within an organization of which I am a member. My participation usually starts out slowing by volunteering for positions requiring little of my time and energy. In time, as I feel more comfortable, I “up the ante” and take on bigger positions which require … Continue reading Why I volunteered to become Treasurer for our Fellowship and, subsequently, a Board member
Beth is returning from her trip to Mexico this week and plans to bring postcards on Sunday. More info below: We’re writing postcards to registered Black and Latinx voters. Why are postcarding outside of our traditional target states? Wisconsin’s Supreme Court will rule this summer on whether to uphold or overturn an 1849 state law outlawing all … Continue reading Postcards! Wisconsin Supreme Court Election
The heaters are getting fixed, but have to be inspected, which can’t happen until next week. As of now, there is no heat at Lewis Hall and there may be times without lights/electricity. So, if you are holding meetings at Lewis Hall in the next week, please check in with Dennis to make sure the … Continue reading Lewis Hall Update
VIUF was granted fellowship in the American Unitarian Association in 1956. The Unitarians and the Universalists merged five years later (1961) and formed the Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA). Also in 1956, the word “fellowship” was used to denote smaller, lay-led congregations with little professional staff. Hence, VIUF. The UUA has worked to remove gendered language … Continue reading Name Change Task Force Has Been Formed
Our land acknowledgment, read at Sunday services and prior to some committee meetings, uses the word for swift water people. This audio may help with the correct pronunciation. It was provided by the Puyallup Tribe.
