[ July 25, 2010; 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. ] Sunday, July 25—4th Sunday Annual Summer Meeting of the Unitarian Universalist Congregations of the Better Part of Wisconsin with our friends from the Prairie Unitarian Universalist Society, James Reeb UnitarianUniversalist Congregation and the First Unitarian Society.  The theme will be: “Exploring a UU Meaning for Faith, If Any?” Service begins at 10 a.m. with a [...]

[ July 18, 2010; 10:00 am to 11:15 am. 10:00 am to 11:15 am. ] New Congregation Administrator, Susan Larkin, will talk about her background and her new duties at the Free Congregation. Newly elected President, Ed Riccardo, and Vice-President Briana Burns will also provide some personal information. The congregation will then be invited to ask questions, and also to give any suggestions about programs they would like to see.

[ July 11, 2010; 10:00 am to 11:15 am. ] Forgiveness

Join us this UU Sunday with Christ Lutheran Church (Spring Green) Pastor, Douglas Larson-Sell, who will offer a Reflection on “Forgiveness.”  Douglas has made a guest appearance each summer for the past few years, and we welcome his return to Park Hall this summer!

[ June 27, 2010; 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. ] 158th Annual Fruhlingsfest Celebration and Potluck
Hooray!  It’s summer, it’s time for Fruhlingsfest!  Join us at the beautiful old cemetery on Slotty Road for food and fellowship and relaxation.   Directions will be posted here, in the newsletter, or you can contact free_congregation@verizon.net.
‘Fruhlingsfest’ translates as ‘spring festival,’ and originally marked the time when the old German [...]

[ June 6, 2010; 10:00 am to 11:00 am. ] Sunday, June 6, 10:00am – 1st Sunday Spiritual Reflection Hour – “Responsibility”

Bill Williamson will lead the roundtable discussion.

First Sunday Spiritual Reflection Hours banish the podium and allow everyone to participate in a roundtable sharing and discussion. Or feel free to just listen in. Morning beverages provided. Bring an a.m. treat to share, if you like.

Feel [...]

[ May 16, 2010; 10:00 am to 11:15 am. ] Should We Be Garlic Mustard Warriors?

Twenty years ago you would have had to search hard to find Garlic Mustard in Sauk County. Now, as one of our harbingers of spring, the challenge is finding a place without it. Should we all feel guilty about sitting in Park Hall this morning when there are so many [...]

[ May 2, 2010; 10:00 am to 11:15 am. ] “Love Is Letting Go of Fear”

In this roundtable discussion, Reece Donihi will read excerpts from the book by Dr. Gerald G. Jampolsky, M.D., then invite everyone to share thoughts and experiences related to “letting go of fear.”  Just listening in is fine, too.

First Sunday Spiritual Reflection Hours banish the podium and allow everyone to [...]

[ April 25, 2010; 10:00 am to 11:20 am. ] “Who Is the Goddess?”

This Sunday’s program will comprise readings, songs, a reflection by Hannah Lee, and a congregational dialogue – all about “The Goddess”: who is she? who do you think she is? Amos Roe will be our pianist.

[ April 18, 2010; 10:00 am to 11:15 am. ] Do We Know Anything?  Musings in Physics and Theology with Feynman and Tillich

Join us with annual guest speaker Alan Green as he reflects on connections between the great 20th century physicist Richard Feynman and the great 20th century theologian Paul Tillich.  Alan tells us,

“Several months ago, I came across a quote from Richard Feynman, Nobel [...]

[ April 4, 2010; 10:00 am to 11:15 am. ] Don’t Believe Everything You Think!

This Sunday’s roundtable discussion topic is “Don’t Believe Everything You Think!”  Join Reece Donihi and Lin Kalson as we explore how questioning the stories we tell ourselves may, or may not, be of value.

Everyone is welcome to share thoughts, a brief reflection, or personal story.  As always, just listenin’ is fine, [...]