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"Breaking Barriers and Building Bridges: Profiling Black Women's Ministries in Unitarian Universalism" with Guest Speaker: Rev. Qiyamah Rahman

Lake Fellowship welcomes Rev. Dr. Qiyamah Rahman, who will be joining us via Zoom for this program. 

“If the surviving lions don’t tell the stories, the hunters will get all the credit.” - African Proverb

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The Gift of Transformation

Join Lake Fellowship member Marnie Karger for a program exploring March's theme of The Gift of Transformation. We'll share stories of transformations in our lives, big and small, unwelcome and long-awaited, one-time and on-going, and focus on how, through change, acceptance, and reflection, we continue to grow as works in progress. 

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"Stress and Political Burnout," with Guest Speaker Jennifer Labadie

Lake Fellowship warmly welcomes Jennifer Labadie, Shorewood City Mayor. Jennifer's presentation will be about stress and emotional burnout relating to the political scene of the United States and the upcoming 2024 election. She will talk about how people can alleviate stress and frustration that will surely be felt by all as the November 2024 election draws closer. 

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Cultural Destinations - A Strategy of Economic and Social Transformation focused on Joy, with Guest Speaker Dr. Bruce Corrie

Dr. Bruce Corrie is an accomplished economist with contributions in several areas - higher education, community research, economic development, policy advocacy and as a trusted community leader. He will share his experience addressing racial justice and economic inequality and offer a strategy of economic and social transformation reflected in Cultural Destinations - spaces where one can enjoy cultures and at the same time grow the local ALANA (African Latino Asian and Native American) economies.

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Augsburg's Young Adult Book Project, with Guest Speaker: Kristina Frugé

Augsburg University’s Christensen Center for Vocation (CCV) stewards initiatives that are committed to “place-based vocational discernment in the public square for the common good.” One of their current projects is the creation of a book, written by young adults for congregational communities and leaders. Its chapters take on a variety of themes that weigh heavy on the hearts of this generation.

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The Gift of Justice & Equity

Lake Fellowship member Marnie Karger will lead a program exploring February's theme of The Gift of Justice & Equity. This program will attempt to define and explore these terms in the context of America's ever-widening wealth gap. Marnie promises a spirited and interactive activity, with plenty of time for reflection and discussion. Participants will be invited to place their egos and judgements of one another aside, as dissent and disagreement will be engaged!

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