Join us this Sunday as we learn about the Black Lives of Unitarian Universalism’s Housing Initiative. Lena K. Gardner, of Minneapolis, MN, is the Executive Director and Co-Founder of the Black Lives of Unitarian Universalism (BLUU). Gardner has her Master of Arts in Justice and Peace studies from United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities. … Continue reading Housing the Homeless: BLUU Housing Initiative
April Fairfield will discuss how a renewed focus on engagement, democracy, and justice can help us be more resilient in these turbulent times. Fairfield grew up on her grandparents’ farm outside of Jamestown ND where they raised spring wheat and Hereford cattle and where her grandfather taught her to love, respect, and protect the land. … Continue reading Democracy, Electoral Justice and Resilience
Allen Blaich and Elicia Faul Lying within each of us are the seeds of inspiration that supply the support for our most creative activities in life. This Sunday Music and Meditation invites the congregation to share those moments of inspiration with others. Please bring your inspiring moments to our service in whatever form they may take: … Continue reading Music & Meditation: Inspiration Sunday
Marcia is a retired schoolteacher who has taught English to newly arrived immigrants. Bill is a retired Economic Developer who understands the need to grow North Dakota’s rural population. Bill and Marcia are active in two groups, North Dakotans 4 Ukraine and CATCH (Communities Acting Together for Change and Hope). These groups work to bring … Continue reading Welcoming Displaced People
Christine Kujawa fills in for Steve Andrist, who was unable to attend. Steve Andrist, Co-Chair of the North Dakota News Cooperative, is a third generation newspaper owner who retired in 2020 after seven years as executive director of the North Dakota Newspaper Association (NDNA). Steve owned The Journal at Crosby and the Tioga Tribune. In … Continue reading Information Needs No Prefix
Executive Director, Badlands Conservation Alliance Shannon Straight is a lifelong hiker and backpacker of the North Dakota badlands and wild places around the world who grew up selling cotton candy and corndogs at fairgrounds and rodeo arenas as part of his family’s mobile concession business. In his role as Executive Director of the Badlands Conservation Alliance, he … Continue reading Corn Dogs, Conservation & You
Lynn has over 20 years’ experience working with LGBTQIA+ youths and people living with HIV/AIDS. Lynn served as a board member for the International Foundation for Gender Education and The New Seminary for Interfaith Studies in NYC. She was a founding board member of the Ali Forney Center for homeless and street-identified LGBTQ youths. She … Continue reading The Imperative of Belonging
Elicia Faul serves as our music director. Through story and poetry she will share her understanding of Universalism – that all are loved, no exception and explore how we as a community find love and light through shadow work and the grieving process.
Values and Concepts of Interdependence Ubantu is a Xhosa word from southern Africa roughly translated as “I am because we are.” Sunday’s speaker Dave Pearce will focus on the value and concept of interdependence. Dave is widely known around the Bismarck area as “Papa” at Papa’s Pumpkin Patch. Pulling from his education and experiences, he … Continue reading Ubantu: I Am Because We Are
Elicia Faul and Allen Blaich Join us for a mid-winter service of relaxation through meditation and enjoyment with Taize style music.
