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Everyone is welcome to participate in these small groups. All groups meet at the Fellowship unless otherwise noted. Please contact
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, Membership Coordinator, for more information or about starting a new group.
Adult Choir
The adult choir rehearses for approximately 1 hour weekly and performs at all services one weekend per month from October through May. 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 following 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 Thursday night to sing with us and explore the possibility of joining the choir.
Thursdays 7:00-8:00 p.m. Main Hall
For information: Jay Thomas -
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or 920-731-0849 x5
Contact the Secretary at
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to join the email list.
Adult Drum Circle
Absolutely no experience needed! Being *open* to releasing your inner rhythm is all that’s required. Drum circles began in West Africa with cultural circles designed to bring the village together, but today, have evolved into a culturally unbiased mode of expression.
A great reason to get-together is that the drum circle creates social support, offers a number of proven health benefits, and is fun! Best of all, group drumming is easy to learn. It offers an enjoyable and rewarding activity for young and old alike. Group drumming offers physical exercise, intellectual stimulation, and stress release. One of few activities that engages both hemispheres of the brain, group drumming stimulates creative self expression that unites our heart, body and mind. It is the simplest thing to make music and laugh together.
Bring your own drum, rattles or shakers. Additional instruments will be on site for your use. No RSVP is required.
For dates and times see the Directions newsletter each month www.fvuuf.org
For information: Debra Morningstar - 920-915-4154 or
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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 - 920-830-1632 or
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See the Covenant Group brochure available in the lobby for more information. The brochure contains a response form to indicate your desire to join a group.
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.
First Thursday of the month 6:30-8:30 p.m.
For information: see the Directions newsletter each month www.fvuuf.org
First Wednesdays Lunch
This is a group of members, friends, and often our ministers who meet informally for a catered lunch and conversation. Anyone free during the noon hour is welcome to join us. Please sign up on the bulletin board near the staff wing. Cost of lunch is approximately $5.00, or if you prefer, bring your own.
First Wednesday of the month 12:00-1:30 p.m.
For information: contact the office 920-731-0849 or
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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 our monthly discussion!
Fourth Monday of the month 7:00-9:00 p.m.
For information: Heather Westley - 920-428-4237 or
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Goddess Group
Women of varied ages, interests and affinities meet for sharing, mutual support, and lively conversation each Monday morning. Topics vary and may 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 8:45-11:00 a.m.
For information: CyAnn Martin - 920-729-0477
Hegelian Society
Informal, loud, and energetic discussion group addressing current and past
political & religious topics. Meets for lunch; no sign-up/reservation necessary.
Tuesdays & Fridays 12:00-1:00 p.m. McDonald’s on Racine Street in Menasha
For information: Bob Nordlander - 920-725-1864 or
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Men’s Group
This group gathers for the chance to talk in a deep, meaningful, and personal way. To facilitate the goal of intimacy, the group has 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 7:00-9:30 p.m. at the Fellowship
Third Wednesday of the month 7:00-9:30 p.m. 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 - 920-734-5888 or
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Marty Arnold - 920-734-6129 or
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Smiling Dandelion Sangha
The purpose of the Smiling Dandelion Sangha is to provide a flexible structure in which to explore mindfulness, participate in meditation practices; read and discuss writings by Thich Nhat Hanh and other mindfulness authors. The group is open to all who are interested in the group's purpose with any level of meditation experience.
Sundays 6:30-8:30 p.m.
For information: Jenny Straight - 920-836-3000 or
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Margaret Alexander - 920-915-7837 or
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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 7:15-9:30 p.m.in members’ homes, but occasionally at the Fellowship
For information: Ed Hudak -
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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 8:30-10:15 a.m. check weekly calendar in foyer for room
For information: Gene Gibas -
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Jeanette Skwor - 920-866-9835
Women’s Talking Circle
With roots in Ancient Native Ceremonies, the “Talking Circle” is a safe gathering place for adult women to share personal feelings, experiences, and thoughts on any topic, without judgement. Traditional Native American cleansing rituals and a Talking Feather will be used in the Circle.
All are welcome to participate in this deeply spiritual offering!
For dates and times see the Directions newsletter each month www.fvuuf.org
For information: Debra Morningstar - 920-915-4154 or
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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 6:30 p.m. meeting place varies
For information: Ronna Swift - 920-733-8394 or
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Word for Word
A UU group for anyone interested in expressing themselves in words. Poetry, prose, and personal journals are some of the formats welcomed. We are new in 2010, starting from enthusiasm created at a writing retreat conducted by Ellen Kort. Our meetings on the second Tuesday of each month draw a dozen or more folks who care about language.
Second Tuesday of the month 7:00-8:30 p.m.
For information: Chuck Miller -
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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 be seated in the Zendo by 6:25 a.m.; arrive by 6:15 a.m. for a brief orientation and sitting instruction if needed. Sitting cushions, kneeling benches, and chairs are provided.
Saturdays 6:30-8:30 a.m.
For information: Bill Frackelton - 920-422-1243 or
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Zen Meditation Leadership: Taiso Byran Bartow, Manju Bill Frackelton, Reishin Denise Leong, Da Ji Corrina Peterson, and senior students.
Website: www.zenriver.org
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