October 1, 2023

The Beliefs We Inherit

Speaker - Karen Gustafson

Coordinator - Maggie Carlson

All of us come to Unitarian Universalism with a previous relationship/history of beliefs bequeathed to us by our families of origin, our cultural, educational, religious backgrounds, that we have integrated or metabolized, rejected or reframed or retired. We come for many reasons into what we hope will be a space large enough to hold our doubts and our dreams, our longing to connect our beliefs with our actions, to be held in a community of acceptance and integrity. We keep showing up because, more often than not we find enough of that space. And from time to time, we are met with language and assumptions carried by the the beliefs we thought we had left behind. What to do?  

Karen Gustafson is recently retired after 39 years of active Unitarian Universalist ministry. She served the Duluth congregation from 1986 to 2007 and the First Unitarian Society of Madison WI from 2007-13. Since then she has three interim ministries and is REALLY retired now except for offering individual Life Review retreats at her home in Knife River, MN on the North Shore of Lake Superior. She lives with her husband . She has been visiting the HUUF fellowship since about 1988 and is always delighted to be invited to speak.

October 8, 2023

Am I my ancestor’s wildest nightmare or a dream?

speaker - Terry Anderson

coordinator - Barb Houg

As Austin Kleon explains: We are a collage—a remix—of our ancestors. We have spiritual DNA, as well as physical, and our lot in life is to answer the questions posed by the people who came before us. 

At this service we will explore how a connection to our ancestors may help us understand who we are today. What do I carry on my DNA that comes from the experiences of my ancestors? What are my ancestors’ hopes for me?

Will I become my ancestor’s wildest nightmare or a dream? 

We warmly welcome former HUUF member, Terry Anderson, to share her thoughts with us in her uniquely authentic and inspirational approach.

And, another special treat for this Sunday's service...

Shylan Rose will be joining us virtually from Washington to sing a couple of songs today!

October 15, 2023

More info to come...

coordinator - Paul Kivi

October 22, 2023

Working together to preserve our heritage on the Chippewa National Forest

Speaker and Coordinator - Sean Dunham

October 29, 2023

Details of Rev. Skochko's service will be included later in the month....

Speaker - Rev. Sarah Skochko

Coordinator - Maggie Carlson

Sarah Skochko is a Unitarian Universalist writer, minister, and chaplain. She is a good speaker, expressive, very determined to point out how UU churches have a unique challenge. Liberal organizations can be prey to individuals or small groups that have major agendas. We have a challenge of not taking on all sides of a topic. She argues that it is important to not let our liberal stance mean that we have to hear all sides of an argument especially that of racism or anti LGBQ beliefs. Her specific talk for HUUF will be detailed in the service reminder for this week.