James Reeb UU Congregation

American labor unions, a major force in the American economy for several decades after World War II, today represent only about the same percentage of workers as they did in the 1920s.  This talk will try to explain how/why this decline has occurred and its impact.

Before his retirement in early 2012, for 25 years Jim Cavanaugh was president of the South Central Federation of Labor, an umbrella organization for all labor unions in a dozen counties in the greater Madison area.  Prior to that he earned a masters degree in history from the University of Wisconsin and worked for a dozen years at the Wisconsin Historical Society.  Since retiring he has co-produced a six part history of the American labor movement available to everyone on YouTube; links can be found on the Wisconsin Labor History Society website.  Currently he remains a delegate to the South Central Federation of Labor, a board member of the Madison Community Foundation, and vice president of Worker Justice Wisconsin.

On this weekend that our city celebrates Pride, we’ll explore the risks and possibilities of simply being ourselves.

Asylum Seekers are in the news these days, but much of that “news” is divisive and seeks partisan advantage.  Today’s speaker gives us straight talk from a faith/interfaith perspective about the background of asylum seeking, current developments on the southern border and in Dane County, and what concerned individuals might do to help.

What does it mean to be a multi-generational community? With help from JRUUC youth, we’ll explore ideas, stories, and sources of inspiration about shaping worship, religious education and faith formation experiences that include and celebrate all ages and stages.

Each and every one of us – regardless of color, shape, identity – holds beauty. This morning we’ll explore the power of the affirmation of our own beauty.

Our annual flower communion is a time to reflect on what we give to and receive from our community. This morning, we’ll remember the context in which Norbert Capek created his flower ceremony and the importance of beauty in dangerous times.

The adage says that curiosity killed the cat. Katie Berardo writes that “what really got him in trouble was his inability to deal with the new situation he was in.” This morning, we’ll explore the role of curiosity in adaptability.

How can we reshape the meaning of masculinity – for ourselves, for our children, and for our world – so that we can have more peace, joy, and meaning?

How can we reshape the meaning of masculinity – for ourselves, for our children, and for our world – so that we can have more peace, joy, and meaning?