Several years ago, one of our guest speakers was puzzled about why we had the word “Fellowship” in our name. This comment began a conversation about the word and whether it was gendered, exclusionary, and outdated.  The definition of “fellowship” does not denote gender – it refers to friendly relationships, or a community of shared … Continue reading What’s In A Name? Are we a “Fellowship”?

Greetings! It is that time of year again. VIUF is starting our 2023-2023 stewardship drive to raise funds for next year’s budget. Please take a moment to read the letter from Pamela, Dennis and Kirk about this year’s pledge drive.  Open it here. And this link will take you to the UUA’s Fair Share Contribution … Continue reading 2023-24 Pledge Drive

I hope everyone is interested in the outcome of our Name Change discussion and the vote for a name change at our annual meeting on May 21st. I’m not locked into a particular outcome but will be happy with whatever the majority chooses. I looked up the names of all Unitarian and Unitarian/Universalist groups in … Continue reading What’s in a Name – Location, Association, and Description

Why do I serve on the Board? Being a good steward of this church. Gaining a deeper connection with others in our community. Learning and connecting with national and regional UU resources and opportunities. The knowledge that we are doing important work, this church community matters and it’s important we all do our part to … Continue reading From Catherine Sullivan

“We are braver and wiser because they existed, those strong women and strong men. We are who we are because they were who they were. It’s wise to know who you came from, who called your name.”  –Maya Angelou Beginning with our religious forebears and continuing in UU’s today is a passion for independence of … Continue reading What’s in a Name? – Some VIUF History

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