Join us for an informative presentation on recycling in Ramsey County! We’ll cover what items are recyclable, how to properly sort and recycle them, and give insight on where recyclables go after they’re collected. We are hearing that plastic recycling is not worth the effort. We seek to learn the real facts from our presenter … Continue reading Ramsey County Recycling 101
The Shared Values of United Church of Christ and Unitarian Universalism – The UUA has asked local congregations to find out about United Church of Christ and where we might work together on social issues. We are two groups with shared values. They proclaim to be – “an open and affirming organization open to all … Continue reading United Church of Christ
What does it mean to be “human”? This is a topic that has intrigued scholars, mystics, and theologians across continents and cultures ever since our species was able to differentiate itself from other animals. As a thought experiment, it is certainly a curiosity. But the longer I sit with this question, the more I wonder … Continue reading On Being Human – Rev Leslie Mills
Alexandra House addresses abuse victims with a safe place to stay and emotional assistance. Amanda Fulk is Community Engagement Coordinator. Pilgrim House has been a long time contributor to Alexandra House. The big fundraiser for Alexandra House is HopeFest which was held September 28th leading into October, which is Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
Caren Stelson, author of Stars Of The Night: The Courageous Children of the Czech Kindertransport, will present her book. The Nicholas Winton story may be one of the few hopeful stories emerging from the Holocaust, but it does speak to that dark period. Children nine, ten or older as well as adults will know and … Continue reading Stars of the Night – the Nicholas Winton Story
A little concert and a little reading with Doug Wood and Steve Borgstrom.
Ramsey County Commissioner Victoria Reinhardt was first elected to the District 7 seat in 1996. After 28 years of consequential service, particularly to her Pilgrim House constituents, she has chosen to retire. In addition to being Chairperson of the Board of Commissioners and its Budget Committee, she serves on multiple local, state and national boards … Continue reading Minnesota County Commissioner of the Year Victoria Reinhardt
MUUSJA, the Minnesota UU Social Justice Alliance, connects our 27 UU congregations, with state and national partners, as a trusted guide for statewide social justice and environmental action. Today’s service highlights Minnesota UU’s work in 2024 to preserve the razor-thin progressive majority in our state legislature in order to protect reproductive rights and gender-affirming healthcare … Continue reading Beyond Just One Election: MUUSJA and UU the Vote in Minnesota
Join us for this Welcome Back from summer break. Youth participation encouraged! Bring some water from a place that you visited during the summer and/or talk about that place. Talk about how water is important to you. Pilgrim House member and former legislator Paul Gardner will bring us water updates from his current position at Minnesota’s Clean Water Council. … Continue reading Water Communion
Race Fisher, Development Associate, will give a presentation about the past, present, and future of Norway House. Norway House, located on East Franklin Avenue in Minneapolis, is a cultural center dedicated to connecting the United States and contemporary Norway through arts, business, and culture. Come and learn more about this growing organization and its wide … Continue reading Norway House
