Who We Are...
Unitarian Universalists of River Falls have met informally for
political discussions and to listen to speakers since the 1950's.
Easter Sunday of 1988 marked the first official service of the
Unitarian Universalist Society of River Falls. The Society was
chartered on April 2, 1989 with thirty members and affiliated with the
Unitarian Universalist Association in 1990. The Society utilized rental
space until 1993 when the purchase and renovation of the special blue
building took place. The blue building was our home until the
summer of 2005 when we acquired a spacious building South of River
Falls on Highway 65.
We are a personal community where everyone knows and cares for each
other. Our members come from throughout the St. Croix Valley and are a
varied and creative group. We seek to be an open, caring community
family that welcomes all who can attend and participate.
Programming...
Sunday services are held at 10:30 every Sunday from Labor Day to
Memorial Day. Between Memorial Day and Labor Day we meet every other
Sunday at 10:30. Our minister or member-led programs, guest
lectures, and intergenerational services comprise a wide range of
topics concerning moral, ethical, political, and social issues;
personal beliefs; and holiday celebrations. Music, poetry, and
inspirational readings are included in most Sunday services.
Religious Education...
Children and youth meet at the same time as the adult service. We seek
to nurture an inquiring mind, a tolerant spirit, and a loving and
concerned heart rather than teaching a particular set of beliefs. We
regard all the world's religions as resources in this effort. Special
adult discussion groups and educaton classes are offered at times. We
maintain a small but growing library in our meeting house for member
use.
Social Activities...
Refreshments are served after each service with an occasional pot luck.
Dinner parties and get-togethers, including picnics, are held at
various times throughout the year.
Community Living...
We collect food for local food shelves, maintain a stretch of County
Road F, and are involved in the homeless task force that is creating
Our Neighbor's Place in River Falls.
Our Mission...
Our Symbol
The carving of the dragonfly was made by William Paterek Jr. a natural
scientist. Entitled Metamorphosis, it represents the growth of a
dragonfly from an egg and then a grub, crawling in the mud, to a
beautiful, soaring insect. The carving serves as a symbol of the upward
aspirations of a human life. [
History of the UUSRF Dragonfly]
This page was updated 28 Oct 2009