TIPS FOR TALKING TO CHILDREN ABOUT RACE AND RACISM From Beryl Aschenberg, Director of Religious Education One of the things that attracted me to Follen Church was the commitment to become an “intentionally and proactively antiracist congregation.” Years of living in Milwaukee, WI- named the most segregated city in the United States- has convinced … Continued
RE-flections by Beryl Aschenberg, Director of Religious Education We can tell our values by looking at our checkbook stubs. ~ Gloria Steinem Children realize very early in life that money has value. They understand that getting a toy means that someone (often a parent) must spend money, or that they need to save … Continued
The Artist is Present Resource: “The Artist is Present” by Marina Abramovic. Read more about Marina Abramovic’s career as an artist here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marina_Abramović. Marina Abramovic and Ulay started an intense love story in the 70s, performing art out of the van they lived in. When they felt the relationship had run its course, they decided … Continued
Our Partner Church in Szentmihaly, Romania, proudly dedicated a totally refurbished Community Center on November 18, 2018 in honor of the 450th anniversary of the founding of the Hungarian Unitiarian Church. All the work was done by members of the congregation. View the beautiful meeting room and library as well as the center itself here. Dedication … Continued
The Follen Anti-Racism Book group has been reading and discussing books on the theme of race since the fall of 2015. Their reading list is an excellent resource for anyone ready to delve into this topic. There are some films mixed in as well. If you would like to learn more, you can contact Follen … Continued
Ordinary yet extraordinary wonders What seemingly simple thing sustains your sense of reverence right now? What ordinary object or relationship reminds you of life’s preciousness? What is currently helping you not take things for granted? Hopefully, these are easy questions for you. If not, figure out why and use this month … Continued
Special Events and Services Saturday December 4, 12pm Hot Cocoa, Carols and Christmas Tree Sales! Please join us for hot chocolate and holiday cheer as we celebrate the start of our Christmas Tree season. All are welcome to join together on the front lawn of Follen to sip hot cocoa and sing your favorite carols, on Saturday, December … Continued
As Thanksgiving approaches, Unitarian Universalist families often consider blessings that might be said before a meal. Here are a few of my favorites: “For the food before us, the family (and friends) beside us, and the love that surrounds us, we are truly grateful.” –Sarah Richards “Earth, who gives to us this food, Sun, who … Continued
Did you miss the excellent Forum organized by Follen Responds to Racism? You can watch “Raising Anti-Racist Kids” on Lexmedia.org.
I’m a big fan of the NPR show “On Being” with Krista Tippett. Two years ago, singer Carrie Newcomer shared her poem “Three Gratitudes” on an episode. The poem starts with this: Every night before I go to sleep I say out loud Three things that I’m grateful for, All the significant, insignificant Extraordinary, ordinary … Continued
