Sunday, 12/2, 10am – "The Universe is My Teacher" – Ron Malzer
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Sunday, 12/9, 10am
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"Waging Peace"
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Rev. Krista Taves
Tuesday, 12/11, 6:30pm
– Uncapped Conversations at
Java Vino
Sunday, 12/16, 6pm
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"Holidays, Holy Days and Peaceful Ways"
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Rev. Krista Taves & Delena Leon
Sunday, 12/23
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o Service
Monday, 12/24
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Christmas Eve Service
Sunday, 12/30
– N
o Service
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Ron Malzer writes: "In June, I had an unusual experience of peace while on top of Grandad Bluff. I look forward to sharing it, and to hear what that provokes in others."
Retired psychologist and family medicine educator, Ron has been a UU for more than 30 years, 25 years at this Fellowship. He is currently Chair of our Social Justice Team.
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In the event that Sunday services may be canceled due to bad weather (e.g., snowstorm, heavy rain), please check our web site,
www.uulacrosse.org
, for any such notification after 8:00AM on Sunday morning. A notification email also may go out, so watch your email inbox. Regardless of any official decision, please consider your local weather conditions and use common sense if you venture out in bad weather.
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In December, in addition to gathering gifts for families residing at New Horizons, we will also support the organization with our Special Collection.
New Horizons Shelter and Outreach Centers was organized in 1978 through the cooperative efforts of an informal group of citizens in the La Crosse area. The Shelter is staffed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year to provide emergency shelter and food to victims of domestic violence, and their children.
Often, when victims come into shelter, they are forced to flee their homes quickly and under great stress, leaving most of their belongings. Through community donations, New Horizons is able to provide families with clothing and personal care items. Other services they provide include: 24 Hour Crisis Line; Outreach Centers; Support Groups; Resource and Legal Advocacy to Youth and Families; Trauma Counseling; Diversity Advocacy; Anti-Human Trafficking; and Community Education & Awareness. Thanks to outside support, New Horizons provided 264 women, children and men with 10,840 nights of shelter.
New Horizons is a 501 c(3) organization. Please place cash in the specially-marked envelopes, or write a check made out to “New Horizons”.
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Past sermons are available for listening online via our SoundCloud page.
Visit the link below to catch up on Sunday Services from the UUF of La Crosse
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Holiday Tree Decorating at UU
Saturday, December 1, 11am
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Any and all are welcome to come to the Fellowship this Saturday at 11 am to help decorate the Christmas tree in the fellowship.
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UU Movie Night: Pray the Devil Back to Hell
Saturday, December 1, 4pm
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Our theme for December is peace; and we are showing a powerful movie of brave and visionary women who demanded peace for Liberia, a nation torn to shreds by decades old civil war. Desmond Tutu, said this film “eloquently captures the power each of us innately has within our souls to make this work a far better, safer, and more peaceful place.” The film reconstructs the way the tragedy of war and thousands or dead or displaced people, galvanized a coalition of Christian and Muslim women to rise up and, through nonviolent tactics, put pressure on their government to pursue peace talks. Join us on Saturday December 1, 4 pm for a great film, fantastic company, popcorn and your choice of seats.
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Intergenerational Choir Performance December 9th
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On Sunday, Dec. 9, the choir will perform an intergenerational selection that fits with our monthly theme, "Peace." Children in elementary grades or older are invited to sing parts of this choral work with the UU Choir. The main rehearsal for this is at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 5, with a brief rehearsal also on the morning of Dec. 9. Please contact Rita at
choir@uulacrosse.org
to participate or ask questions. Thank you.
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UU Guilt-Free Craft Group
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Rev. Taves December Visit: December 9 – December 16.
Rev. Taves has office hours by appointment. If you would like to see her she would love to hear from you. You can reach her at 417-343-8657 or at
revkristataves@gmail.com.
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Uncapped Conversations: Real Talk in Real Time
Tuesday, December 11, 6:30pm Java Vino
Join us for an open covenant group where we share a meal and talk about the things in life that matter. Our topic this month is Peace through Imperfection. Space can be limited, so please RSVP Rev. Krista Taves at
revkristataves@gmail.com.
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Young Adult Unitarian Universalist Group Starting
We are starting a Young Adult Unitarian Universalist small group, with the goal of meeting for the first time in February on the UWL campus. If you are a young adult (18-35 or thereabouts!) and would like to be part of making this happen, or would like to be on the contact list, please email
youngadult@uulacrosse.org. We will be meeting monthly at various coffee shops around the university in November, December and January.
December’s meeting is on Thursday the 13th at 12 noon at Greengrass Cafe.
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Sunday, December 9
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"Waging Peace"
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Rev. Krista Taves
Peace is not a destination. It is a way of engaging every minute of every day. And yet, to expect ourselves to live this purely is a set up for failure. Join us for an exploration of how we live peacefully and imperfectly.
Sunday, December 16, 6pm
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Holidays, Holy Days and Peaceful Ways"
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Rev. Krista Taves and Delena Leon
We will celebrate Solstice and welcome some very special Hanukkah and Christmas guests to our holiday evening service.
12/23 No Service
Monday, December 24
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Christmas Eve Service
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More information to come
12/30 No Service
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Caregiver is Here to Help!
The caregiver can offer support to those in need by sending a card, making an announcement during Joys and Concerns, and/or publicizing your status and needs via the weekly emails. Let us know the level of care you desire.
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Notes from the Office
Office Hours:
Tuesdays from 2pm - 5pm & Sunday mornings
Deadlines for Newsletters & Announcements:
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Our Mission (2011)
Invite
into community!
Involve
through service!
Inspire
hearts and minds!
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Our Covenant (2014)
We are a caring community that inspires, nurtures and empowers one another. With trust, respect and compassion, we strive to listen deeply, communicate clearly and act with love toward one another, our community and the world.
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STAY CONNECTED
Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of La Crosse
401 West Avenue South, La Crosse, WI 54601
608-796-9993
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