Rev. Alexander’s final sermon with us as our minister before his retirement.
On this special Sunday, we will be celebrating Rev. Alexander’s retirement after his 52 years in the Unitarian Universalist ministry, and the conclusion of his 3 years with us at UCN as our minister. In the Hawaiian tradition, we will be saying “Aloha” to one another…which (in Hawaiian) means much more than goodbye. Do be with us to wish Rev. Alexander “bon voyage” into his retirement.
If you'd like, wear a Hawaiian shirt! Cake will be served in the Fellowship Hall after the service.
9:50 – Join for informal conversation (optional)
10:00 – Service begins
11:00 – Coffee hour
Join us on PRIDE Sunday and help us celebrate the LGBTQIA+ community! Pride is both a joyful celebration of the human experience and ongoing resistance against ever-mounting political and social oppression. The themes of sexual, relational, and gender freedom beyond cis-hetero normative expectations of our patriarchal society are some of the most radical forms of individuality, and to support progress in these realms are central to supporting our fundamental UU principles and values.
We encourage people to don bright colors to add to the festivity of PRIDE Sunday and to add to the warmth of inclusiveness that UCN offers.
CJ Winter (he/they/them) is a long-time UCN member and current co-chair of UCN’s Sunday Services committee. CJ is on a beautiful journey of gender discovery and congruence.
9:50 – Join for informal conversation (optional)
10:00 – Service begins
11:00 – Coffee hour
Until recently, the destructive impact of emotional trauma, particularly during childhood, was grossly underestimated. Today, we know this form of wounding is widespread and demonstrates long-term impacts on mental, physical and spiritual well-being. We will examine the nature of emotional trauma, its corrosive effects on well-being, and new, innovative treatment approaches that help heal the wounded soul.
Philip Chard is a practicing psychotherapist. He writes an award-winning weekly column titled "Out of My Mind,” that can be found on his webpage. He is author of The Healing Earth, which won the 1995 Midwest Publishers Award, and Nature’s Ways, which examines the spiritual aspects of nature interaction. Philip is a contributing writer to Chicken Soup for the Woman’s Soul, has been a guest expert on ABC Television’s 20/20, and has presented at the Brookings Institution, among many other venues.
9:50 – Join for informal conversation (optional)
10:00 – Service begins
11:00 – Coffee hour
Report from Alliance for Nuclear Accountability: Reduce the Risk of Nuclear War, Protect our Communities.
Pamela Richard held the position of Office Manager for Peace Action of Wisconsin in Milwaukee for years. She is self-taught by working on many volunteer projects in lobbying and advocacy for peace, freedom and meeting human needs. She is on the board of the United Nations Association of Milwaukee. Pam is a member of the Disarm Committee of the Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom. She is a board member of Sri-Valley Communities Against a Radioactive Environment, a watchdog group on the Lawrence Livermore Nuclear Weapons Laboratory. Pam is on the board of the national coalition-Alliance for Nuclear Accountability. She is on the Milwaukee Advocacy Team of the Friend’s Committee on National Legislation. Pam is a supporting member of Milwaukee Veterans for Peace and on the board of Welfare Warriors.
9:50 – Join for informal conversation (optional)
10:00 – Service begins
11:00 – Coffee hour
The meaning of worship is
to be shaped by
what is of worth.
We gather together in spiritual community because we need constant reminders of what matters most in life. In a world of heartbreak and dehumanization, our congregations and communities call us to our better selves. We learn to live with more wisdom, more connection, and more compassion.
Our Worship Services are weekly reflections that weave together our own thoughts and experiences with music, beauty, poetry, and words that both comfort and challenge. Our programs for all ages inspire and awaken us to our capacities to make a difference in our own lives and in the world.
