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Why Are We Here? by Rachel Long
Rachel Long, Prairie’s current president, will share reflections on what we get out of being Unitarian Universalists, and what we are asking from ourselves and from each other as members…
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Bayard Rustin: Troublemaker for Justice by Jacqueline Houtman
Bayard Rustin was a gay African American activist. From his Quaker upbringing to his role as a mentor to Dr. King and organizer of the 1963 March on Washington, he…
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Who Saved the Electric Car by John Wunderlin
Listen to past, present, future and real-world experiences from a Tesla owner. John Wunderlin is a musician, software engineer, amateur astronomer and occasional science educator. He has been a Prairie…
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The Gospel According to…Me by Erin Bosch
Erin will share her favorite Bible stories, specifically from gospels by Luke and Matthew, and will invite others to comment and/or share one of their favorites. Come prepared for a…
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The Yahara 2070 Project by Dr. Steve Carpenter
The primary goal of the Yahara 2070 project is to understand a range of potential future conditions for the region’s ecosystem services, or the natural benefits people depend on, such…
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The Jewish and UU Roots of Social Justice by Rabbi Bonnie Margulis
The Jewish and UUA communities are both known for their involvement in issues of social justice. This presentation explores the different roots and pathways each faith community has taken to…
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Grief and Self-Care by Deanna Rymaszewski
When a friend or loved one dies, grief can leave you feeling overwhelmed. It affects both your work and home life. You may find yourself needing to support another person…
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Through the Looking Glass: Affirming and Living Our Values in a Dominance-Obsessed World by Jennifer Parker
This talk highlights the beliefs and attitudes that enable all forms of violence in our culture in spite of religious and humanistic beliefs we say we hold. Jennifer adapted work…
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Pine Ridge Reservation: Destigmatizing American Indians by Aidan Small
Aidan Small discusses historical political perceptions of Native Americans and the impact of European settlement on the Lakota tribes and his experiences during a week of cultural immersion and service…