Adult Choir
The adult choir rehearses for approximately 1 hour weekly and performs at all services one weekend per month.  No previous experience is necessary!  Choir members enjoy being part of a musical community; they are not required to read music or have any vocal training.  Rehearsals focus on choir music to be presented at the next month’s services; music is selected both for its musical and spiritual content.  Interested singers (adults or youth in grades 7 and above) are welcome to visit any Tuesday night to sing with us and explore the possibility of joining the choir.

Tuesday nights * 7-8PM * Main Hall (See the Order of Service for announcements regarding weeks off)
For information: Karen Bruno * This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it * 731-0849x5

Covenant Groups

A Covenant Group is a committed group of 6 to 10 persons who gather to explore spiritual topics and find fulfillment, inspiration, spiritual deepening, and connection. Groups meet for two hours once a month. They begin each session with a brief ritual, followed by check-in, topic discussion, check-out and closing ritual. The leaders keep the group on time and on topic. The groups discuss a topic such as love, loss, simplicity or whatever the group decides is timely for them. 

For information: Rosann Geiser * 830-1632 * This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

First Thursday Book Group
An ongoing book discussion group open to all members and friends of the Fellowship. Books from a variety of genre are chosen by group members for the monthly reading. A listing of selections for the year is available on the sign-up board at the Fellowship.

First Thursday of the month * 6:30-8:30PM
For information: see the directions newsletter each month www.fvuuf.org

First Wednesdays
This is a group of retirees who meet informally for lunch and conversation. Anyone free during the day for lunch is welcome, whether retired or not! A sign-up sheet to reserve your lunch is available on the sign-up board.

First Wednesday of the month * 12:00-1:30PM
For information: contact the office * 731-0849 * This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

Gathering Circle
A monthly gathering of neo-pagans from multiple paths and with varying experience, sharing their different traditions of Celtic, Wicca, Egyptian, Buddhist, or Native American practice. Whether you are newly exploring paganism or a long time follower, come join us for discussion, ritual, music, and more!

Fourth Monday of the month * 7-9PM
For information: Heather Westley * 722-2292 * This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

Hegelian Society
Informal, loud, and energetic discussion group addressing current and past political & religious topics. Meets for lunch; no sign-up/reservation necessary.

Tuesdays * 12-1PM * Taco Bell on Racine Street in Menasha
For Information: Bob Nordlander * 725-1864 * This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

Men’s Group
This group gathers in the homes of members for the chance to talk in a deep, meaningful, and personal way. To facilitate the goal of intimacy, the group was established a few ground rules: no alcohol; no talk about professional sports; no talking about men who are in the group but not present; and the confidentiality of the conversation that is shared in the group.

First Tuesday of the month * 7-9:30PM * Fellowship
Third Wednesday of the month * 7-9:30PM * in members’ homes
There is a traditional Winter Retreat and a newly-added and less-structured Summer Retreat at the end of July.
For information: Dave Gerlach * 734-5888 * This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
Marty Arnold * 734-6129 * This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

Goddess Group
Women of varied ages, interests and affinities meet for sharing, mutual support, and lively conversation each Monday morning. Topics vary and ay include a book study, watching and reflecting on a video, discussion, or a creative activity. This group is open to all women of the congregation and honors the spirit of each woman. It is not specifically a neo-pagan group.

Every Monday * 9-11AM
For information: contact CyAnn 729-0477

Tao Group
This group meets to discuss the Tao Te Ching and other topics such as Tao religion and history, creating your own interpretation of the Tao Te Ching, taoist health and longevity, meditation, Taoist persons of note, Tai Chi and Qi Gong, and Taoist books such as Tao of Pooh, Te of Piglet, and Readings from Chuang Tzu. Members may take away the choice to try to live in acccordance with the Tao.

Rev. Dottie Mathews is leading this group on the last Thursday of the month from 6:30-8:00PM. See the Directions newsletter for the verse to be discussed each month.

Tuesday Morning Playgroup
This weekly playgroup is a good opportunity for young children and their parents to get together to play during the week. The Nursery and Preschool rooms at the Fellowship provide familiar and welcoming play areas. Bring your own snack and drinks if you would like. No sign-up necessary.

Tuesdays * 9-10:30AM
For information: Marie Murton * 731-0849 * This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

UU Book Club
Monthly discussion of a fiction or non-fiction book of modest length. Books are chosen by members on a rotating basis, not with an eye to what the others’ usual interests are, but with an eye to what the selector thinks would be good for the others to read. (We avoid non-fiction books of a detailed, technical nature accessible only to specialized readers.) Members agree to
make an honest effort to completely read books selected, and usually end up saying “thanks, I never would have read that on my own.”

Third Thursday of the month * 7:15-9:30PM *
in members’ homes, but occasionally at the Fellowship
For information: Ed Hudak * This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
Jeanette Skwor * 920-866-9835

UU Freethinkers Symposium
The Freethinkers Symposium meets to discuss articles selected by members on a rotating basis with an eye to generating energetic discussion. We have been able to attract people from across the spectrum of political and religious views and work at being a group of jolly good guys and gals despite our differences.

Second Sunday of the month * check weekly calendar in foyer for room*
8:30-10:15AM
For information: Ed Hudak * This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
Jeanette Skwor * 920-866-9835

Women’s Wisdom Circle
Women of all ages and lifestyles meet at members’ homes for a potluck supper, laughter, and sharing of lives and spiritual journeys.

Monthly Friday Meeting * 6:30PM * Meeting place varies
For information: Ronna Swift * 920-733-8394 * This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

Zen Meditation Group
Give yourself the gift of quiet sitting. The session includes morning service and meditation, concluding with a Dharma talk and discussion. Consultation with a Zen teacher is available if desired. Please arrive by 6:15 a.m. Sitting cushions, kneeling benches, and chairs are provided. Website www.appletonzen.org.

Saturdays * 6:30-8:30 AM
For information: Gary Haren * 920-428-7047 * This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
Zen Meditation Leadership: Byran Bartow, Mary Connelly, Bill Frackelton, and senior students.