Recent Services
Below are recent service topics and recordings of the presentation part of the service.
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"Reading the Bible through New Eyes: Case Study; The Great Commission" by Vicar Vica-Etta Henrietta Steel
Sep 15, 2024 • 22:46
The Bible is a rich resource that does not lend itself to singular interpretations. In Vicar Vica-Etta Henrietta Steels’ study and work, she endeavors to free the messages and hope…
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"The Past, Present, and Future Labor Movement" by Aaron Liu
Sep 1, 2024 • 33:06
A brief history of the labor movement, some thoughts on where the labor movement is currently, where it is going and why it matters.
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"Christian Nationalism: What is it and how does it shape our religious and cultural landscape?" by Rev. Ralph Tyksinski
Aug 25, 2024 • 27:20
Christian nationalism is a cultural framework that conflates American identity with an exclusive form of religious identity. Based on the myth that America was founded as a Christian nation and…
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"A Young Man’s Odyssey Through Mexico" by John Gernandt
Aug 11, 2024 • 28:18
A memoir of a young man’s escape from the life and stigma of living with a rare form of epilepsy in the 60s.
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"UUA General Assembly Debrief" by Johanna Hatch and Randy Converse
Jul 21, 2024 • 41:38
The UUA’s annual General Assembly took place virtually this year from June 20-23. Two of our Prairie delegates will recap their experiences at workshops and business meetings, including the voting…
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"Thomas Jefferson: His Religious Beliefs" by Rev. Ralph Tyksinski
Jul 7, 2024 • 26:31
n this reflection on Thomas Jefferson, Rev. Ralph Tyksinski will explore the complexity of Thomas Jefferson’s religious beliefs and why, identified as a Unitarian, they have a bearing on today’s…
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"Resisting Tyranny" by Rev. Jim Foti
Jun 23, 2024 • 30:29
For most Americans, daily life goes on as usual while authoritarianism continues its creeping rise. And that’s part of the playbook, a feeling of normalcy as freedoms and democracy erode.…
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"Wisconsin Hmong 101" by Mai Zong Vue
Jun 2, 2024 • 34:13
Wisconsin Hmong 101 will give a brief overview of the Hmong in Wisconsin, why the Hmong came to Wisconsin, who are the Hmong and challenges and milestones. Our speaker cofounded…
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"Brighter Skies and Better Days" by Rob Brink
Apr 28, 2024 • 20:07
The world is messed up. What keeps you going? Let’s share some positivity in honor of green shoots, shorter nights, and warmer days. If you have a story that brings…
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"Songs Celebrating Earth Day" with Ken Lonnquist
Apr 21, 2024 • 1:04:39
We are excited to have an intergenerational service on April 21st featuring Ken Lonnquist who will serenade us with songs related to nature. Prairie had Ken Lonnquist and Friends perform…
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“If You Can’t Stand the Heat - Suffrage in the Kitchen" by Robin Proud
Apr 14, 2024 • 27:36
The fight for the women’s vote in the U.S. coincided with dramatic changes in cooking and nutrition, led by Unitarian Fannie Farmer.
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"Earth Day - Walking The Talk" by Gary Gates
Apr 7, 2024 • 29:37
Prairie member Gary Gates will talk about his recycling efforts and some of the ways he tries to go lightly on the earth.
Public audio recordings from 1984 to the present may be found on the Archive of Past Audio Recordings maintained by the Archives Committee. That committee also maintains the podcast listing page, with recordings primarily from 2012 to the present. Full-service recordings are available to members on request to archives@uuprairie.org.