Join Lake Fellowship member Marnie Karger for a program that explores this month's theme: The Practice of Presence. We'll dig into what it means to be present, why it's important to do so, and what can happen when we're not present. In preparation for this program, Marnie invites you to consider the following prompt:
On this day we celebrate gratitude with our annual Thanksgiving potluck.
Lake Fellowship is happy to welcome back author and guest speaker, Andy Fletcher. His talk this day will be about American Christian Nationalism, based on his book, "One Nation Over God: The Americanization of Christianity."
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Lake Fellowship warmly welcomes Guest Speaker, Natalie Webster for a program titled, "Life After a Cult."
Join Lake Fellowship member Marnie Karger for a program that explores this month's theme: The Practice of Repair. Some repairs are easy and even a little fun, while some repairs seem downright impossible and are easier avoided than faced. Marnie will lead an interactive program to explore how we can use what we already know and do well in terms of repair, to become better equipped and more willing to tackle tougher challenges.
If you want a head start on the discussion, Marnie invites you to consider the following questions:
What can we learn from listening to political views that differ from our own? How can the Unitarian Universalist value of Pluralism help to guide our approach? Join us to explore multiple perspectives and potential solutions to contentious issues.
The mission of Braver Angels is to "bring Americans together to bridge the partisan divide and strengthen our democratic republic."
Join Lake Fellowship member Marnie Karger for a program that explores this month's theme: The Practice of Deep Listening. For this program, Marnie will share some lessons learned about deep listening from her reading of two novellas by Becky Chambers, called the "Monk and Robot" series.
Lake Fellowship welcomes Mary McCallum to introduce us to the act of Forest Bathing.
Slow down and connect with nature through the practice of forest bathing.
Compassionate listening is a practice that can help relieve the suffering of another person. It integrates mindfulness and other techniques to foster deeper connections, reduce stress, and build resilience. This program, led by Lake Fellowship member Matthew Tift, explores practical tools like loving-kindness meditation, reflecting on strengths, and mindful listening — all backed by scientific research. Join us to learn how to listen with empathy, regulate your emotions, and enhance your well-being in personal and professional relationships.
Dan Larson will lead a discussion around Unitarian Universalism and spirituality, where we'll explore the following questions: How do you define spirituality? What does spiritual growth mean to you? Should there be more of a focus on spiritually at LFUU (programming) and/or exploration options (adult RE)? Come prepared to talk through these questions and more, and have an open dialogue on this topic.