Interest Groups

Book Club

Our book club meets on the 4th Sunday of the month after the service at about 12:15 p.m. Leadership rotates among the members to choose a book and lead the discussion. All are invited to attend even if you have not read the book. For more information contact: Jim Delaplain 715-425-2559 or james.l.delaplain@uwrf.edu

The Live Poets' Society

On the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays, The Live Poets' Society meets from 4:00 to 5:00 pm during the winter months. In the summer months the time is 5:00-6:00pm We gather in the minister's office to read and recite the poems that we love. We find through poetry a way to reconnect heart & mind, imagination & senses. We also share tea and healthy treats. "Poetry is food for the soul!" All who love poetry are welcome. Contact: Rev. Ted Tollefson at 612-423-0641 or revted9@earthlink.net

UUSRF Men's Group

Men from our community gather on the 1st Monday at 7:00pm to reflect together on a selected question or topic, tell stories, share news of our life's journey, and swap jokes. Between May and September, we usually host a work party to improve our grounds and building. Come prepared to listen, speak, have fun and discover deeper connections to your heart and other men. Open to all men of good will. Contact Brad Moore at 715-425-6393 or unhbrad@hotmail.com or Scott Jacobs at 715-778-7320 or jjacobs@svtel.net

Sit ‘N Knit

On the second Thursday of each month UUSRF women gather at the West Wind on Main Street in River Falls. Some arrive at 10:30 with their knitting supplies, to “sit ‘n knit,” chatting over tea and coffee, till 11:30, when others arrive for luncheon. Our table is saved at the West Wind, and everyone orders from the menu. News and ideas are shared, along with patterns for knitted products, which are often given to charities. Contact Lou Nelson at 715-426-3213 or linelson54022@yahoo.com

The UUSRF Choir

We welcome all singers of every ability to join us on Sundays at 9:30 a.m. for choir rehearses. Under the direction of Rachel Knipfer, the choir generally performs twice a month at Sunday services. Singers of any age, gender and ability are encouraged to join us as we express our spirituality through music. For more information about the choir, please visit our music page.

Adult Children’s Group

This 12-step meeting is adapted from the Adult Children of Alcoholics program, following the steps and using workbooks from ACA (www.adultchildren.org). This group is not limited to persons whose parent(s) were alcoholic, but rather is intended for anyone with adult characteristics rooted in dysfunctional aspects of their families of origin. We seek to understand ourselves better, develop healthy habits to replace behaviors that have caused us frustration or pain, and “reframe” troubling childhood experience. As in any 12-step group, we share our experience and learn from each other. This group is moderated by adult child Rev. Nancy Holden, Community Minister of UUSRF and Recovery Network. The evening ACA meets on Tuesday from 6:30 p.m. till 8:00, and the morning ACA meets on Saturday from 9:30 a.m. till 11:00. Both groups are open to all. It is not necessary to call before coming to ACA, but questions will be answered by Nancy through email, d.n.holden@comcast.net or 715-426-6664.

Zen Meditation

Steadfastly exploring the experience of balancing and settling body and mind through awareness practices of sitting and walking. This practice/experience is its own teacher. This new group begins meeting July 14, 2011 (Thursdays) at 6:30pm and is led by Ben Gavin. Contact Ben at bgavinfire@gmail.com or 715-425-5649

Caring Circle

Drawing upon the resources within our community is the best form of social security. The caring circle is dedicated to making it easier to match needs to resources within our community. If you want to develop a new skill, share a gift or talent, or find help,the caring circle is here for you. Together we can build a stronger community and empower ourselves to improve the world. Ted Tollefson, Kristen Eide Tollefson, Nancy Miller, Anna Brown, Colleen Gray, Paula Lugar, Mari Waters