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X-WR-CALNAME:CalDiscovery - milwaukee-wi BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Beginnings: We Labor in Love DTSTART:20260906T150000Z DTEND:20260906T160000Z DTSTAMP:20260903T131749Z UID:10005336-1788688800-1788692400@uumilwaukee.org CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Today’s Topic:\n\nAs summer is fast approaching its end\, an d our Soul Matters theme for the month of September is “Beginnings”\, how might we honor Labor Day 2026 as we uplift a few of our Unitarian Univ ersalist values namely “Interdependence”\, “Generosity” and our un wavering commitment to center love as we welcome fall in a few short weeks . \nSpecifically\, with our current labor market seeing even more dramatic shifts with possible layoffs as AI continues to unfold in uncertain ways\ , where it seems many people may lose or have already lost their jobs with the ongoing attacks on diversity and inclusion professionals\, how might we explore what “Beginnings” can mean to and for us as Unitarian Unive rsalists as we continue to ‘labor in love’? \n\nWorship Team:\nRev. Ch ris Long\nTeresa Drews\, Collaborative Pianist\nKatie Kegel\, Worship Asso ciate \n\n\nLivestream at 10:00 am:\nJoin us for the complete service live on our YouTube site at 10:00 am. Find a recording of the service at our YouTube site anytime after 10:00 am. \n\nSocial Hour:  Join us for coffee or tea in the Leenhouts Common Room after service to meet friends\, old a nd new. \nWe offer faith formation for children of all ages on Sundays. To learn more\, please see our Faith Formation Web Pages and sign up to receive our FF Weekly Update. \nParking: Our church has no parking lot.  Lincoln School for the Arts lot:  The entrance is located 1 short bloc k west of First Church\, on Marshall\, just south of Ogden.  Jewish Fami ly Services lot: JFS welcomes us to use their parking lot on Sundays. It is located 3 blocks west of the church\, on Van Buren near Knapp St. We al so rely on street parking in our neighborhood. Here is a map with detail s. \nFirst Unitarian Society of Milwaukee is a progressive church for spi ritual community\, social justice\, and intellectual freedom. Visitors to First Church are always welcome! LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T131749Z LOCATION:Big Questions with Little People URL:https://uumilwaukee.org/event/24247/ X-SOURCE-NAME:First Unitarian Society of Milwaukee X-SOURCE-URL:https://uumilwaukee.org/milwaukee-area-farmers-markets END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Poetry Contemplation DTSTART:20260909T140000Z DTEND:20260909T160000Z DTSTAMP:20260729T180806Z UID:10002809-1788944400-1788944400@uumilwaukee.org CATEGORIES:literary DESCRIPTION:Join us on Wednesday mornings. \nListen\, respond and rest wit h the words of selected poets and in the company of others in our communit y. \nBased on the Monastic practice of Lectio Divina\, the focus of this p ractice is our individual responses to the words. \nCome listen for what r esonates and illuminates. Members\, guests and visitors are welcome to joi n this open\, weekly\, drop-in practice. \nJoin Us on Zoom. \n  \nFirst U nitarian Society of Milwaukee is a progressive church for spiritual commun ity\, social justice\, and intellectual freedom.\nVisitors to First Church are always welcome! LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T180806Z LOCATION:Online Only\, WI URL:https://uumilwaukee.org/event/virtual-poetry-contemplation-2-2/2026-09 -09/ X-SOURCE-NAME:First Unitarian Society of Milwaukee X-SOURCE-URL:https://uumilwaukee.org/milwaukee-area-farmers-markets END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Buddhist Study Group DTSTART:20260909T233000Z DTEND:20260910T010000Z DTSTAMP:20260903T131749Z UID:10003993-1788978600-1788984000@uumilwaukee.org CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:Gathering Waters Sangha\nFirst and third Wednesdays of the mon th\,  6:30-8:00 p.m. \nMeet with us at church or via Zoom to share our th oughts and interpretations of Buddhist teachings and ideas from the curren t book. This is followed by a 10-minute group meditation\, announcements\, and fellowship. \nPlease don’t feel that you need to have read the mate rial to join us. \nAll are welcome! \nYou may click here to receive the se cure Zoom link. \nFor more information\, contact Mark Miller at gatheringw aterssangha@gmail.com. LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T131749Z LOCATION:Big Questions with Little People URL:https://uumilwaukee.org/event/buddhist-study-group-4-2-2-2-2/2026-09-0 9/ X-SOURCE-NAME:First Unitarian Society of Milwaukee X-SOURCE-URL:https://uumilwaukee.org/milwaukee-area-farmers-markets END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Chancel Choir DTSTART:20260911T000000Z DTEND:20260911T013000Z DTSTAMP:20260903T131749Z UID:10004320-1789066800-1789072200@uumilwaukee.org CATEGORIES:music DESCRIPTION:Join us on most Thursdays in singing as we prepare to perform at Sunday services. The choir sings about once a month for services from S eptember to June. \nOpen to all singers high school age and up. Previous k nowledge/experience with music is helpful but not necessary. No audition r equired. \nBut you must contact Choral Director Tristan Strelitzer for mor e information about rehearsal schedule\, expectations\, or to join. LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T131749Z LOCATION:Big Questions with Little People URL:https://uumilwaukee.org/event/chancel-choir-3-3-2-2-2/2026-09-10/ X-SOURCE-NAME:First Unitarian Society of Milwaukee X-SOURCE-URL:https://uumilwaukee.org/milwaukee-area-farmers-markets END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:We Begin Again In Love DTSTART:20260913T140000Z DTEND:20260913T160000Z DTSTAMP:20260903T131749Z UID:10005337-1789290000-1789290000@uumilwaukee.org CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Today’s Topic:\n\nINGATHERING  \nOur cyclical beginnings  offer us the chance to begin again. On Rosh Hashanah\, the Jewish New Ye ar\, Jewish people will listen to the spiritual call to reflect on the ir lives and relationships. As you reflect on the beginning of this churc h year\, where are you living your values? Where have you fallen short? W hat would allow you to begin again in love? Join us for this Ingatheri ng worship service where we gather in with our community to practice liv ing our values\, forgive ourselves and each other\, envision our future together\, and choose to begin again in love.  \n\nWorship Team:\nRev. Jennifer Nordstrom\, Senior Minister Tristan Strelitzer\, Choral Directo r\, and the Chancel Choir Rev. Kimberlee Tomczak Carlson\, Minister of F aith Formation Alecia Altstaetter\, Worship Associate \n\n\nLivestream at 9:00 am:\nJoin us for the complete service live on our YouTube site at 9 :00 a.m. or find a recording of the service at our YouTube site afterwords . \n\nSocial Hour:  Join us for coffee or tea in the Leenhouts Common Roo m after service to meet friends\, old and new. \nWe offer faith formation  for children of all ages on Sundays. To learn more\, please see our Fai th Formation Web Pages and sign up to receive our FF Weekly Update. \nPa rking: Our church has no parking lot. Lincoln School for the Arts lot:   The entrance is located 1 short block west of First Church\, on Marshall \, just south of Ogden.  Jewish Family Services lot: JFS welcomes us to use their parking lot on Sundays. It is located 3 blocks west of the chur ch\, on Van Buren near Knapp St. We also rely on street parking in our nei ghborhood. Here is a map with details. \nFirst Unitarian Society of Milw aukee is a progressive church for spiritual community\, social justice\, and intellectual freedom. Visitors to First Church are always welcome! LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T131749Z LOCATION:Big Questions with Little People URL:https://uumilwaukee.org/event/we-begin-again-in-love/ X-SOURCE-NAME:First Unitarian Society of Milwaukee X-SOURCE-URL:https://uumilwaukee.org/milwaukee-area-farmers-markets END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Hyperscale Data Centers DTSTART:20260913T150000Z DTEND:20260913T160000Z DTSTAMP:20260903T131749Z UID:10005340-1789293600-1789297200@uumilwaukee.org CATEGORIES:civic DESCRIPTION:Chris Larson\, State Senator and First Unitarian member \nHow moneyed interests are currently winning the fight and what we can do abou t it.  \nHyperscale data centers are the physical manifestation of many b ad decisions. Come hear about the neighbor-led movements to push back and organize for common sense. The development of hyperscale data centers to meet the needs of AI computing has become a political lightning rod in Wi sconsin and throughout the nation. Senator Larson has introduced the stron gest legislation so far to address the many concerns communities have. He ’ll discuss the problems with hyperscale data centers that need to be ad dressed and legislative and regulatory approaches to protecting rate payer s\, our air and water quality and our climate. \n\nIn-Person or Online\nIn -Person: In Max Otto Hall. \nOnline: Also available on our YouTube channel . \n\n\n\n\n\n \nFor over 50 years\, the Sunday Forum lecture series has s howcased provocative\, sometimes controversial\, speakers discussing topic al issues of the day: politics\, the environment\, health issues\, the art s\, education\, and more. The Sunday Forum is held at 10:00 a.m. September through May. Speakers give a 45-minute presentation\, followed by questio ns and brief comments from the audience. The content of Forum lectures doe s not necessarily express the viewpoint of First Unitarian Society of Milw aukee\, but are meant to offer thoughtful topics which our members often p ursue further on their own. LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T131749Z LOCATION:Big Questions with Little People URL:https://uumilwaukee.org/event/hyperscale-data-centers/ X-SOURCE-NAME:First Unitarian Society of Milwaukee X-SOURCE-URL:https://uumilwaukee.org/milwaukee-area-farmers-markets END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Poetry Contemplation DTSTART:20260916T140000Z DTEND:20260916T160000Z DTSTAMP:20260729T180806Z UID:10002810-1789549200-1789549200@uumilwaukee.org CATEGORIES:literary DESCRIPTION:Join us on Wednesday mornings. \nListen\, respond and rest wit h the words of selected poets and in the company of others in our communit y. \nBased on the Monastic practice of Lectio Divina\, the focus of this p ractice is our individual responses to the words. \nCome listen for what r esonates and illuminates. Members\, guests and visitors are welcome to joi n this open\, weekly\, drop-in practice. \nJoin Us on Zoom. \n  \nFirst U nitarian Society of Milwaukee is a progressive church for spiritual commun ity\, social justice\, and intellectual freedom.\nVisitors to First Church are always welcome! LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T180806Z LOCATION:Online Only\, WI URL:https://uumilwaukee.org/event/virtual-poetry-contemplation-2-2/2026-09 -16/ X-SOURCE-NAME:First Unitarian Society of Milwaukee X-SOURCE-URL:https://uumilwaukee.org/milwaukee-area-farmers-markets END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Chancel Choir DTSTART:20260918T000000Z DTEND:20260918T013000Z DTSTAMP:20260903T131749Z UID:10004321-1789671600-1789677000@uumilwaukee.org CATEGORIES:music DESCRIPTION:Join us on most Thursdays in singing as we prepare to perform at Sunday services. The choir sings about once a month for services from S eptember to June. \nOpen to all singers high school age and up. Previous k nowledge/experience with music is helpful but not necessary. No audition r equired. \nBut you must contact Choral Director Tristan Strelitzer for mor e information about rehearsal schedule\, expectations\, or to join. LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T131749Z LOCATION:Big Questions with Little People URL:https://uumilwaukee.org/event/chancel-choir-3-3-2-2-2/2026-09-17/ X-SOURCE-NAME:First Unitarian Society of Milwaukee X-SOURCE-URL:https://uumilwaukee.org/milwaukee-area-farmers-markets END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Wade in the Water: Water Is Life DTSTART:20260920T140000Z DTEND:20260920T160000Z DTSTAMP:20260903T131749Z UID:10005338-1789894800-1789894800@uumilwaukee.org CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Today’s Topic:\n\nWATER CEREMONY \nWater connects us all. It flows through our rivers\, soil\, and living bodies\, carrying the essent ial elements of life through a sacred cycle of renewal. In this service\, we will explore water as a source of sustenance\, healing\, and spiritual connection\, reminding us that we are part of the same living web.  \nPle ase bring a small amount of water from home or another place that is meani ngful to you. Together\, we will pour our waters into a common vessel\, ce lebrating our belonging to one another and to the Earth at the First Uni tarian Society of Milwaukee. \n\nWorship Team:\nRev. Kimberlee Tomczak Car lson\, Minister of Faith Formation Rev. Chris Long\, Acting Assistant Mi nister Alissa Rhode\, Lead Music Director Nick Rummler\, Worship Associ ate \n\n\nLivestream at 9:00 am:\nJoin us for the complete service live on our YouTube site at 9:00 a.m. or find a recording of the service at our YouTube site afterwords. \n\nSocial Hour:  Join us for coffee or tea in t he Leenhouts Common Room after service to meet friends\, old and new. \nWe offer faith formation for children of all ages on Sundays. To learn mor e\, please see our Faith Formation Web Pages and sign up to receive our  FF Weekly Update. \nParking: Our church has no parking lot. Lincoln Sc hool for the Arts lot:  The entrance is located 1 short block west of Fi rst Church\, on Marshall\, just south of Ogden.  Jewish Family Services lot: JFS welcomes us to use their parking lot on Sundays. It is located 3 blocks west of the church\, on Van Buren near Knapp St. We also rely on s treet parking in our neighborhood. Here is a map with details. \nFirst U nitarian Society of Milwaukee is a progressive church for spiritual commu nity\, social justice\, and intellectual freedom. Visitors to First Church are always welcome! LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T131749Z LOCATION:Big Questions with Little People URL:https://uumilwaukee.org/event/wade-in-the-water-water-is-life/ X-SOURCE-NAME:First Unitarian Society of Milwaukee X-SOURCE-URL:https://uumilwaukee.org/milwaukee-area-farmers-markets END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Three Constitutional Amendment Ballot Questions in November! DTSTART:20260920T150000Z DTEND:20260920T160000Z DTSTAMP:20260903T131749Z UID:10005342-1789898400-1789902000@uumilwaukee.org CATEGORIES:civic DESCRIPTION:Margo Kirchner\, Executive Director of Wisconsin Justice Initi ative \nWisconsin’s Legislature keeps sending constitutional amendment q uestions to voters. The ballot questions can be vague\, confusing\, or eve n misleading\, and the Wisconsin Supreme Court has said that’s OK. As a result\, voters need to prepare in advance to understand the proposed chan ges.This November\, voters will find three constitutional amendment questi ons on the ballot. One concerns religious gatherings during health emergen cies\, one concerns the governor’s partial veto power\, and one concerns government’s ability to address inequity. You’ll leave this talk with some guidelines for considering amendment ballot questions generally and with information regarding these three proposed amendments specifically. \ n\nIn-Person or Online\nIn-Person: In Max Otto Hall. \nOnline: Also availa ble on our YouTube channel. \n\n\n\n\n\n \nFor over 50 years\, the Sunday Forum lecture series has showcased provocative\, sometimes controversial\, speakers discussing topical issues of the day: politics\, the environment \, health issues\, the arts\, education\, and more. The Sunday Forum is he ld at 10:00 a.m. September through May. Speakers give a 45-minute presenta tion\, followed by questions and brief comments from the audience. The con tent of Forum lectures does not necessarily express the viewpoint of First Unitarian Society of Milwaukee\, but are meant to offer thoughtful topics which our members often pursue further on their own. LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T131749Z LOCATION:Big Questions with Little People URL:https://uumilwaukee.org/event/three-constitutional-amendment-ballot-qu estions-in-november/ X-SOURCE-NAME:First Unitarian Society of Milwaukee X-SOURCE-URL:https://uumilwaukee.org/milwaukee-area-farmers-markets END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Poetry Contemplation DTSTART:20260923T140000Z DTEND:20260923T160000Z DTSTAMP:20260729T180806Z UID:10002811-1790154000-1790154000@uumilwaukee.org CATEGORIES:literary DESCRIPTION:Join us on Wednesday mornings. \nListen\, respond and rest wit h the words of selected poets and in the company of others in our communit y. \nBased on the Monastic practice of Lectio Divina\, the focus of this p ractice is our individual responses to the words. \nCome listen for what r esonates and illuminates. Members\, guests and visitors are welcome to joi n this open\, weekly\, drop-in practice. \nJoin Us on Zoom. \n  \nFirst U nitarian Society of Milwaukee is a progressive church for spiritual commun ity\, social justice\, and intellectual freedom.\nVisitors to First Church are always welcome! LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T180806Z LOCATION:Online Only\, WI URL:https://uumilwaukee.org/event/virtual-poetry-contemplation-2-2/2026-09 -23/ X-SOURCE-NAME:First Unitarian Society of Milwaukee X-SOURCE-URL:https://uumilwaukee.org/milwaukee-area-farmers-markets END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Buddhist Study Group DTSTART:20260923T233000Z DTEND:20260924T010000Z DTSTAMP:20260903T131749Z UID:10005522-1790188200-1790193600@uumilwaukee.org CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:Gathering Waters Sangha\nFirst and third Wednesdays of the mon th\,  6:30-8:00 p.m. \nMeet with us at church or via Zoom to share our th oughts and interpretations of Buddhist teachings and ideas from the curren t book. This is followed by a 10-minute group meditation\, announcements\, and fellowship. \nPlease don’t feel that you need to have read the mate rial to join us. \nAll are welcome! \nYou may click here to receive the se cure Zoom link. \nFor more information\, contact Mark Miller at gatheringw aterssangha@gmail.com. LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T131749Z LOCATION:Big Questions with Little People URL:https://uumilwaukee.org/event/buddhist-study-group/2026-09-23/ X-SOURCE-NAME:First Unitarian Society of Milwaukee X-SOURCE-URL:https://uumilwaukee.org/milwaukee-area-farmers-markets END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Chancel Choir DTSTART:20260925T000000Z DTEND:20260925T013000Z DTSTAMP:20260903T131749Z UID:10004322-1790276400-1790281800@uumilwaukee.org CATEGORIES:music DESCRIPTION:Join us on most Thursdays in singing as we prepare to perform at Sunday services. The choir sings about once a month for services from S eptember to June. \nOpen to all singers high school age and up. Previous k nowledge/experience with music is helpful but not necessary. No audition r equired. \nBut you must contact Choral Director Tristan Strelitzer for mor e information about rehearsal schedule\, expectations\, or to join. LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T131749Z LOCATION:Big Questions with Little People URL:https://uumilwaukee.org/event/chancel-choir-3-3-2-2-2/2026-09-24/ X-SOURCE-NAME:First Unitarian Society of Milwaukee X-SOURCE-URL:https://uumilwaukee.org/milwaukee-area-farmers-markets END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:I Am\, You Anxious One DTSTART:20260927T140000Z DTEND:20260927T160000Z DTSTAMP:20260903T131749Z UID:10005339-1790499600-1790499600@uumilwaukee.org CATEGORIES:music DESCRIPTION:Today’s Topic:\n\nIn chaos\, there is opportunity. When th ere is strife and struggle\, there is also an opening to shift relatio nships and ways of being together. Many of us are grieving the pain of thi s moment in our history\, as we should. We can also recognize the opportu nity to create a new beginning grounded in love\, pluralism\, equity\, an d justice. Join us for this worship service where we put our hands to the turning wheel and imagine the beauty of a world that runs on love and mut ual thriving.   \n\nWorship Team:\nRev. Jennifer Nordstrom\, Senior Mini ster Alissa Rhode\, Lead Music Director\, with Claudia Russell Rev. Kim berlee Tomczak Carlson\, Minister of Faith Formation Austin Baldwin\, Wo rship Associate  \n\n\nLivestream at 9:00 am:\nJoin us for the complete s ervice live on our YouTube site at 9:00 a.m. or find a recording of the s ervice at our YouTube site afterwords. \n\nSocial Hour:  Join us for coff ee or tea in the Leenhouts Common Room after service to meet friends\, old and new. \nWe offer faith formation for children of all ages on Sundays . To learn more\, please see our Faith Formation Web Pages and sign up t o receive our FF Weekly Update. \nParking: Our church has no parking lot . Lincoln School for the Arts lot:  The entrance is located 1 short blo ck west of First Church\, on Marshall\, just south of Ogden.  Jewish Fam ily Services lot: JFS welcomes us to use their parking lot on Sundays. It is located 3 blocks west of the church\, on Van Buren near Knapp St. We a lso rely on street parking in our neighborhood. Here is a map with detai ls. \nFirst Unitarian Society of Milwaukee is a progressive church for sp iritual community\, social justice\, and intellectual freedom. Visitors to First Church are always welcome! LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T131749Z LOCATION:Big Questions with Little People URL:https://uumilwaukee.org/event/i-am-you-anxious-one/ X-SOURCE-NAME:First Unitarian Society of Milwaukee X-SOURCE-URL:https://uumilwaukee.org/milwaukee-area-farmers-markets END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:League of Women Voters Unite & Rise 8.5 DTSTART:20260927T150000Z DTEND:20260927T160000Z DTSTAMP:20260903T131749Z UID:10005343-1790503200-1790506800@uumilwaukee.org CATEGORIES:civic DESCRIPTION:Sinceree Dixon\, LWVWI Communications Manager \nUnite & Rise 8 .5 aims to build a movement of 8.5 million individuals to unite and rise u p against the anti-democratic actions of this administration. Launching in May 2025 and running until the 2026 midterm elections\, this initiative i s part of our Women Defend Democracy campaign. This presentation will disc uss the pillars of democracy that we aim to protect\, actions you can take to get involved\, and how to stay engaged in the movement. \n\nIn-Person or Online\nIn-Person: In Max Otto Hall. \nOnline: Also available on our Yo uTube channel. \n\n\n\n\n\n \nFor over 50 years\, the Sunday Forum lecture series has showcased provocative\, sometimes controversial\, speakers dis cussing topical issues of the day: politics\, the environment\, health iss ues\, the arts\, education\, and more. The Sunday Forum is held at 10:00 a .m. September through May. Speakers give a 45-minute presentation\, follow ed by questions and brief comments from the audience. The content of Forum lectures does not necessarily express the viewpoint of First Unitarian So ciety of Milwaukee\, but are meant to offer thoughtful topics which our me mbers often pursue further on their own. LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T131749Z LOCATION:Big Questions with Little People URL:https://uumilwaukee.org/event/league-of-women-voters-unite-rise-8-5/ X-SOURCE-NAME:First Unitarian Society of Milwaukee X-SOURCE-URL:https://uumilwaukee.org/milwaukee-area-farmers-markets END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Poetry Contemplation DTSTART:20260930T140000Z DTEND:20260930T160000Z DTSTAMP:20260729T180806Z UID:10002812-1790758800-1790758800@uumilwaukee.org CATEGORIES:literary DESCRIPTION:Join us on Wednesday mornings. \nListen\, respond and rest wit h the words of selected poets and in the company of others in our communit y. \nBased on the Monastic practice of Lectio Divina\, the focus of this p ractice is our individual responses to the words. \nCome listen for what r esonates and illuminates. Members\, guests and visitors are welcome to joi n this open\, weekly\, drop-in practice. \nJoin Us on Zoom. \n  \nFirst U nitarian Society of Milwaukee is a progressive church for spiritual commun ity\, social justice\, and intellectual freedom.\nVisitors to First Church are always welcome! LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T180806Z LOCATION:Online Only\, WI URL:https://uumilwaukee.org/event/virtual-poetry-contemplation-2-2/2026-09 -30/ X-SOURCE-NAME:First Unitarian Society of Milwaukee X-SOURCE-URL:https://uumilwaukee.org/milwaukee-area-farmers-markets END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Chancel Choir DTSTART:20261002T000000Z DTEND:20261002T013000Z DTSTAMP:20260903T131749Z UID:10004323-1790881200-1790886600@uumilwaukee.org CATEGORIES:music DESCRIPTION:Join us on most Thursdays in singing as we prepare to perform at Sunday services. The choir sings about once a month for services from S eptember to June. \nOpen to all singers high school age and up. Previous k nowledge/experience with music is helpful but not necessary. No audition r equired. \nBut you must contact Choral Director Tristan Strelitzer for mor e information about rehearsal schedule\, expectations\, or to join. LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T131749Z LOCATION:Big Questions with Little People URL:https://uumilwaukee.org/event/chancel-choir-3-3-2-2-2/2026-10-01/ X-SOURCE-NAME:First Unitarian Society of Milwaukee X-SOURCE-URL:https://uumilwaukee.org/milwaukee-area-farmers-markets END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Poetry Contemplation DTSTART:20261007T140000Z DTEND:20261007T160000Z DTSTAMP:20260729T180806Z UID:10002813-1791363600-1791363600@uumilwaukee.org CATEGORIES:literary DESCRIPTION:Join us on Wednesday mornings. \nListen\, respond and rest wit h the words of selected poets and in the company of others in our communit y. \nBased on the Monastic practice of Lectio Divina\, the focus of this p ractice is our individual responses to the words. \nCome listen for what r esonates and illuminates. Members\, guests and visitors are welcome to joi n this open\, weekly\, drop-in practice. \nJoin Us on Zoom. \n  \nFirst U nitarian Society of Milwaukee is a progressive church for spiritual commun ity\, social justice\, and intellectual freedom.\nVisitors to First Church are always welcome! LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T180806Z LOCATION:Online Only\, WI URL:https://uumilwaukee.org/event/virtual-poetry-contemplation-2-2/2026-10 -07/ X-SOURCE-NAME:First Unitarian Society of Milwaukee X-SOURCE-URL:https://uumilwaukee.org/milwaukee-area-farmers-markets END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Big Questions with Little People DTSTART:20261007T230000Z DTEND:20261008T013000Z DTSTAMP:20260903T131749Z UID:10005582-1791396000-1791405000@uumilwaukee.org CATEGORIES:food,literary DESCRIPTION:Join Rev. Dr. Molly Housh Gordon for a reading of her new pict ure book Dance Together\, Spin Apart\, followed by a conversation with par ents and caregivers. When we do the work to develop our own beautiful imag ery and imaginings\, we can talk with children about mortality and other e xistential issues both honestly and beautifully\, giving them a sense of m ystery and comfort alike. \nAt 6 pm pizza will be served before the event which starts at 6:30 pm at church. LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T131749Z LOCATION:Big Questions with Little People URL:https://uumilwaukee.org/event/big-questions-with-little-people/ X-SOURCE-NAME:First Unitarian Society of Milwaukee X-SOURCE-URL:https://uumilwaukee.org/milwaukee-area-farmers-markets END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Chancel Choir DTSTART:20261009T000000Z DTEND:20261009T013000Z DTSTAMP:20260903T131749Z UID:10004324-1791486000-1791491400@uumilwaukee.org CATEGORIES:music DESCRIPTION:Join us on most Thursdays in singing as we prepare to perform at Sunday services. The choir sings about once a month for services from S eptember to June. \nOpen to all singers high school age and up. Previous k nowledge/experience with music is helpful but not necessary. No audition r equired. \nBut you must contact Choral Director Tristan Strelitzer for mor e information about rehearsal schedule\, expectations\, or to join. LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T131749Z LOCATION:Big Questions with Little People URL:https://uumilwaukee.org/event/chancel-choir-3-3-2-2-2/2026-10-08/ X-SOURCE-NAME:First Unitarian Society of Milwaukee X-SOURCE-URL:https://uumilwaukee.org/milwaukee-area-farmers-markets END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Poetry Contemplation DTSTART:20261014T140000Z DTEND:20261014T160000Z DTSTAMP:20260729T180806Z UID:10002814-1791968400-1791968400@uumilwaukee.org CATEGORIES:literary DESCRIPTION:Join us on Wednesday mornings. \nListen\, respond and rest wit h the words of selected poets and in the company of others in our communit y. \nBased on the Monastic practice of Lectio Divina\, the focus of this p ractice is our individual responses to the words. \nCome listen for what r esonates and illuminates. Members\, guests and visitors are welcome to joi n this open\, weekly\, drop-in practice. \nJoin Us on Zoom. \n  \nFirst U nitarian Society of Milwaukee is a progressive church for spiritual commun ity\, social justice\, and intellectual freedom.\nVisitors to First Church are always welcome! LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T180806Z LOCATION:Online Only\, WI URL:https://uumilwaukee.org/event/virtual-poetry-contemplation-2-2/2026-10 -14/ X-SOURCE-NAME:First Unitarian Society of Milwaukee X-SOURCE-URL:https://uumilwaukee.org/milwaukee-area-farmers-markets END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Buddhist Study Group DTSTART:20261014T233000Z DTEND:20261015T010000Z DTSTAMP:20260903T131749Z UID:10005344-1792002600-1792008000@uumilwaukee.org CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:Gathering Waters Sangha\nFirst and third Wednesdays of the mon th\,  6:30-8:00 p.m. \nMeet with us at church or via Zoom to share our th oughts and interpretations of Buddhist teachings and ideas from the curren t book. This is followed by a 10-minute group meditation\, announcements\, and fellowship. \nPlease don’t feel that you need to have read the mate rial to join us. \nAll are welcome! \nYou may click here to receive the se cure Zoom link. \nFor more information\, contact Mark Miller at gatheringw aterssangha@gmail.com. LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T131749Z LOCATION:Big Questions with Little People URL:https://uumilwaukee.org/event/buddhist-study-group-4-2-2-2-2/2026-10-1 4/ X-SOURCE-NAME:First Unitarian Society of Milwaukee X-SOURCE-URL:https://uumilwaukee.org/milwaukee-area-farmers-markets END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Chancel Choir DTSTART:20261016T000000Z DTEND:20261016T013000Z DTSTAMP:20260903T131749Z UID:10004325-1792090800-1792096200@uumilwaukee.org CATEGORIES:music DESCRIPTION:Join us on most Thursdays in singing as we prepare to perform at Sunday services. The choir sings about once a month for services from S eptember to June. \nOpen to all singers high school age and up. Previous k nowledge/experience with music is helpful but not necessary. No audition r equired. \nBut you must contact Choral Director Tristan Strelitzer for mor e information about rehearsal schedule\, expectations\, or to join. LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T131749Z LOCATION:Big Questions with Little People URL:https://uumilwaukee.org/event/chancel-choir-3-3-2-2-2/2026-10-15/ X-SOURCE-NAME:First Unitarian Society of Milwaukee X-SOURCE-URL:https://uumilwaukee.org/milwaukee-area-farmers-markets END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Poetry Contemplation DTSTART:20261021T140000Z DTEND:20261021T160000Z DTSTAMP:20260731T062713Z UID:10002815-1792573200-1792573200@uumilwaukee.org CATEGORIES:literary DESCRIPTION:Join us on Wednesday mornings. \nListen\, respond and rest wit h the words of selected poets and in the company of others in our communit y. \nBased on the Monastic practice of Lectio Divina\, the focus of this p ractice is our individual responses to the words. \nCome listen for what r esonates and illuminates. Members\, guests and visitors are welcome to joi n this open\, weekly\, drop-in practice. \nJoin Us on Zoom. \n  \nFirst U nitarian Society of Milwaukee is a progressive church for spiritual commun ity\, social justice\, and intellectual freedom.\nVisitors to First Church are always welcome! LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T062713Z LOCATION:Online Only\, WI URL:https://uumilwaukee.org/event/virtual-poetry-contemplation-2-2/2026-10 -21/ X-SOURCE-NAME:First Unitarian Society of Milwaukee X-SOURCE-URL:https://uumilwaukee.org/milwaukee-area-farmers-markets END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Chancel Choir DTSTART:20261023T000000Z DTEND:20261023T013000Z DTSTAMP:20260903T131749Z UID:10004326-1792695600-1792701000@uumilwaukee.org CATEGORIES:music DESCRIPTION:Join us on most Thursdays in singing as we prepare to perform at Sunday services. The choir sings about once a month for services from S eptember to June. \nOpen to all singers high school age and up. Previous k nowledge/experience with music is helpful but not necessary. No audition r equired. \nBut you must contact Choral Director Tristan Strelitzer for mor e information about rehearsal schedule\, expectations\, or to join. LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T131749Z LOCATION:Big Questions with Little People URL:https://uumilwaukee.org/event/chancel-choir-3-3-2-2-2/2026-10-22/ X-SOURCE-NAME:First Unitarian Society of Milwaukee X-SOURCE-URL:https://uumilwaukee.org/milwaukee-area-farmers-markets END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Poetry Contemplation DTSTART:20261028T140000Z DTEND:20261028T160000Z DTSTAMP:20260807T062902Z UID:10002816-1793178000-1793178000@uumilwaukee.org CATEGORIES:literary DESCRIPTION:Join us on Wednesday mornings. \nListen\, respond and rest wit h the words of selected poets and in the company of others in our communit y. \nBased on the Monastic practice of Lectio Divina\, the focus of this p ractice is our individual responses to the words. \nCome listen for what r esonates and illuminates. Members\, guests and visitors are welcome to joi n this open\, weekly\, drop-in practice. \nJoin Us on Zoom. \n  \nFirst U nitarian Society of Milwaukee is a progressive church for spiritual commun ity\, social justice\, and intellectual freedom.\nVisitors to First Church are always welcome! LAST-MODIFIED:20260807T062902Z LOCATION:Online Only\, WI URL:https://uumilwaukee.org/event/virtual-poetry-contemplation-2-2/2026-10 -28/ X-SOURCE-NAME:First Unitarian Society of Milwaukee X-SOURCE-URL:https://uumilwaukee.org/milwaukee-area-farmers-markets END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Buddhist Study Group DTSTART:20261028T233000Z DTEND:20261029T010000Z DTSTAMP:20260903T131749Z UID:10005523-1793212200-1793217600@uumilwaukee.org CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:Gathering Waters Sangha\nFirst and third Wednesdays of the mon th\,  6:30-8:00 p.m. \nMeet with us at church or via Zoom to share our th oughts and interpretations of Buddhist teachings and ideas from the curren t book. This is followed by a 10-minute group meditation\, announcements\, and fellowship. \nPlease don’t feel that you need to have read the mate rial to join us. \nAll are welcome! \nYou may click here to receive the se cure Zoom link. \nFor more information\, contact Mark Miller at gatheringw aterssangha@gmail.com. LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T131749Z LOCATION:Big Questions with Little People URL:https://uumilwaukee.org/event/buddhist-study-group/2026-10-28/ X-SOURCE-NAME:First Unitarian Society of Milwaukee X-SOURCE-URL:https://uumilwaukee.org/milwaukee-area-farmers-markets END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Chancel Choir DTSTART:20261030T000000Z DTEND:20261030T013000Z DTSTAMP:20260903T131749Z UID:10004327-1793300400-1793305800@uumilwaukee.org CATEGORIES:music DESCRIPTION:Join us on most Thursdays in singing as we prepare to perform at Sunday services. The choir sings about once a month for services from S eptember to June. \nOpen to all singers high school age and up. Previous k nowledge/experience with music is helpful but not necessary. No audition r equired. \nBut you must contact Choral Director Tristan Strelitzer for mor e information about rehearsal schedule\, expectations\, or to join. LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T131749Z LOCATION:Big Questions with Little People URL:https://uumilwaukee.org/event/chancel-choir-3-3-2-2-2/2026-10-29/ X-SOURCE-NAME:First Unitarian Society of Milwaukee X-SOURCE-URL:https://uumilwaukee.org/milwaukee-area-farmers-markets END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Poetry Contemplation DTSTART:20261104T150000Z DTEND:20261104T170000Z DTSTAMP:20260830T191617Z UID:10002817-1793782800-1793782800@uumilwaukee.org CATEGORIES:literary DESCRIPTION:Join us on Wednesday mornings. \nListen\, respond and rest wit h the words of selected poets and in the company of others in our communit y. \nBased on the Monastic practice of Lectio Divina\, the focus of this p ractice is our individual responses to the words. \nCome listen for what r esonates and illuminates. Members\, guests and visitors are welcome to joi n this open\, weekly\, drop-in practice. \nJoin Us on Zoom. \n  \nFirst U nitarian Society of Milwaukee is a progressive church for spiritual commun ity\, social justice\, and intellectual freedom.\nVisitors to First Church are always welcome! LAST-MODIFIED:20260830T191617Z LOCATION:Online Only\, WI URL:https://uumilwaukee.org/event/virtual-poetry-contemplation-2-2/2026-11 -04/ X-SOURCE-NAME:First Unitarian Society of Milwaukee X-SOURCE-URL:https://uumilwaukee.org/milwaukee-area-farmers-markets END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Chancel Choir DTSTART:20261106T010000Z DTEND:20261106T023000Z DTSTAMP:20260904T071739Z UID:10004328-1793905200-1793910600@uumilwaukee.org CATEGORIES:music DESCRIPTION:Join us on most Thursdays in singing as we prepare to perform at Sunday services. The choir sings about once a month for services from S eptember to June. \nOpen to all singers high school age and up. Previous k nowledge/experience with music is helpful but not necessary. No audition r equired. \nBut you must contact Choral Director Tristan Strelitzer for mor e information about rehearsal schedule\, expectations\, or to join. LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T071739Z LOCATION:Big Questions with Little People URL:https://uumilwaukee.org/event/chancel-choir-3-3-2-2-2/2026-11-05/ X-SOURCE-NAME:First Unitarian Society of Milwaukee X-SOURCE-URL:https://uumilwaukee.org/milwaukee-area-farmers-markets END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR