June 28, 2020 sermon. How do we get through traumatic issues that scar us? Trying to make sense of them can create new levels of scars. Confronting them can also lead us to discoveries of self struggle and survival. Julia Lohrman Audlehelm, a UUS member since 1977, shares her story of childhood sexual assault and growing beyond the scars.
June 14, 2020 sermon. UUS member Kirk Witzberger explores the current racial justice protests and movements that merit attention, and reflects on his own process for becoming a more effective antiracist.
How we think about “Trust and Hope” sets the stage for the possibility of acting on behalf of a livable future. In this time of uncertainty, that can hold us back or move us forward—together. Miriam Kashia is a proud 50-year UU, a retired psychotherapist, a “Climate Action Warrior” who walked across the country with the Great March for Climate Action six years ago, and has been arrested four times for non-violent-direct-action on the front lines fighting for a livable future.
On May 3, UUS elected Rev. Diana Smith to become its next settled minister. Learn more about Rev. Diana and the search process.
The Ministerial Search Committee has developed a schedule for Candidating Week, which includes numerous meetings between Rev. Diana Smith and various UUS groups and individuals. Several public events are also scheduled, including Sunday services on April 26 and May 3. Click the announcement heading to download the printable schedule.
The Ministerial Search Committee has announced Rev. Diana Smith as their recommended candidate to become the congregation’s next settled minister. Rev. Diana will virtually engage with the UUS community in a variety of ways during a ten-day Candidating Week beginning on Wednesday, April 22, including leading Sunday services on April 26 and May 3.
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A video recording of Rev. Diane’s second annual “State of the Society” presentation and forum is available on the UUS YouTube channel at bit.ly/uus-sos
The Unitarian Universalist Society’s green building project was recognized with a 2019 Best Development Award from 1000 Friends of Iowa. Several members of the congregation were on hand to receive the award in the “new civic” category on January 22.