Music Together
Linda Brasaemle is a veteran master teacher and workshop leader with Music Together Worldwide. She will lead research-backed music and movement activities that inspire joy and connection.
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Love, Gratitude, and Reciprocity: On the Value of Gift Economies
Macey Forsyth is the Director of Lifespan Faith Formation at Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Mankato. She will explain how, amid today’s environmental challenges, we can reimagine what is worth striving for and how we can authentically cultivate gratitude as we grow and move forward together.
Ho-Chunk First Nations History – Jeffrey B. Ryan
When the whites arrived in the area, there were three tribes of indigenous peoples, the Dakotas, the Ojibwa and the Ho-Chunk. The Ho-Chunk were the smallest of the three and we know very little about them, but they are a major tribe in Wisconsin.
Songs of War
Songs of War in its first configuration was presented at Pilgrim House in 2005. By 2012 five other Minnesota UU congregations had modified presentations of this program: three by Mel Aanerud and two by their congregation members. For this year, all the stories have a Minnesota connection and many of the stories have been changed … Continue reading Songs of War
Connecting to Your Ancestors
Reverend Leslie Mills – The lives of our ancestors shaped who we are today. Does feeling a connection to your ancestors make you feel more grounded? Or is it not important to our modern lives? Please bring an object, photo, story or piece of writing that helps you connect to your ancestors. We will create … Continue reading Connecting to Your Ancestors
UU the Vote with MUUSJA
Rev. Terri Burnor, of the Minnesota Unitarian Universalist Social Justice Alliance, will inform us of their efforts in this year’s elections, what we should be aware of and what can be done in the future.
Thanksgiving Program
Our program will feature various Pilgrim House speakers, readers, musicians, dancers and others around the theme of thankfulness, geared for all ages. Contact Mel Aanerud if you would like to be part of the morning’s sharing. The Pilgrim House Chorale will also be presenting two or three musical selections. Contact Bill Rohde for the Chorale (see … Continue reading Thanksgiving Program
The Boundary Waters Canoe Area
The Boundary Waters Canoe Area is near and dear to most Minnesotans. Pilgrim House member Carol Cook has long been an environmental advocate and outdoors person, enjoying fishing, canoeing, and related activities in the area and beyond. Join Carol on Sunday as she highlights the unique attractions of the Boundary Water’s approximately 1.1 million acres … Continue reading The Boundary Waters Canoe Area
Indigenous Peoples Day
In concert with Indigenous Peoples Day on Monday the 12th, we’re pleased to welcome the Project Manager of Interfaith Action’s Department of Indian Work, which supports culturally grounded services with an emphasis on American Indian Youth Enrichment (AIYE) and the Economic Mobility Hub. The title of our speaker, Tony McGerr’s, talk will be “From Relocation … Continue reading Indigenous Peoples Day
The Revolutionary War with Doug Ohman
Doug Ohman, historian, photographer, and author, has been a frequent speaker at Pilgrim House over the years. On October 4, he will present a new program on the American Revolution, “America’s Beginnings”. In celebration of the 250th anniversary of the United States, he will highlight events and people that made this nation possible.