Happy Holidays and a Peaceful Solstice to everyone!
Join us for our Christmas celebration at 10:30 (there will be no forum) on Sunday the 25th. All are welcome for delicious treats and good times!
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RE Canceled for 12/18, Wind Chill Advisory
RE (Children’s “Sunday School”) programming has been canceled for tomorrow (12/18).
Please be advised that there is a Wind Chill Advisory in effect until 12 PM this Sunday. If you aren’t able to make it in to fellowship with us in Rice Lake we understand! Stay safe.
Sunday, December 18th
9:15 Forum:
In Transcendentalism, Part 6 “Thoreau, an American Original” we will learn about Henry David Thoreau’s lasting influences on politics and culture.
10:30 Service
Pat Shifferd will lead a service of Winter Solstice stories. The winter solstice will occur at 4:44 am on December 21st.
10:30 Religious Education
Youth will be exploring the meaning and ideas behind Judaism.
11:30 Potluck
Join us for great food and enlightening conversation!
Sunday, December 11th
9:15 Forum: Israeli-Palestinian Conflict 
For the past century, the area now divided between Israel and Palestine has been in constant conflict over borders, culture, and politics. Judy Barisonzi will enlighten us to the history and current situation of this ancient land.
10:30 Service: The trilogy of prehistoric gifts compared with those about to come
What does this mean to you? As the title suggests, Ken Hood and Waldo Asp will likely inspire more questions than are answered as they put a philosophical spin on mankind’s past and future knowledge.
Sunday, December 4th
9:15 Forum:
Our Transcendentalism video lecture series continues with “Emerson’s Influence,” how Ralph Waldo Emerson’s ideas spread into the fields of education, religion, and politics.
10:30 Service:
Have you ever wondered what it’s like to raise a family with Unitarian Universalist values? Our own Valerie Rude will share her experience of “The Adventure of Growing Up UU.”
12:00 Board Meeting (all are invited to participate)
Sunday, November 27th
Sunday’s November 27th schedule:
There will be no forum this Thanksgiving weekend.
10:30 SERVICE> Judy Barisonzi will continue the Thanksgiving spirit as she leads a service on “Giving Thanks.”
Sunday, November 20th
9:15 AM Forum
Nadine and Bryan Wetzel-Curtis will be providing Our Whole Lives training, helping people of all ages make informed decisions about their sexual health.
10:30 AM Service
We will investigate fasting as a spiritual practice, led by Linda Tollefsrud.
10:30 AM Religious Education (Sunday School)
Bob Hasman offers a kid-friendly exploration of Native Americans.
11:30 AM POTLUCK
Join us for our 3rd Sunday potluck! ALL are welcome.
Sunday, November 13th
9:15 AM Forum 
We will be watching “Emerson and Transcendentalism,” Part 4 of The Great Courses video lectures, which will be followed by a group discussion.
10:30 AM Service
Join us as Linda Thompson speaks of Defying Hate, this year’s theme of the UU Service Committee. Inspired by the documentary, Defying the Nazis: The Sharps’ War, the program aims to increase awareness and support for human rights despite the hate and bigotry in our nation today.
November 2016 Calendar
Click here to download our November calendar of events (PDF).
On November 6 our guest speaker for the month will be Jane Shoup, from the Steven’s Point UU Fellowship.
October 2016 Calendar
Click here to download our October calendar of events (PDF).
Our guest speakers for this month are Dennis Peters, a member of the Menomonie UU Fellowship and Rev. Suzanne Wasilczuk, who provides spiritual guidance to several northern UU groups.