Gray Area Thinking, a workshop on “inclusion” facilitated by Ellie Krug

Gray Area Thinking, a workshop on “inclusion” facilitated by Ellie Krug

When: Saturday, April 25, 2026 from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Where: Unity Center of Cedar Rapids

3791 Blairs Ferry Rd NE

Cedar Rapids, IA  52402

Who: Free and open to the public.

To reserve your spot, RSVP at https://forms.gle/3BmrarzxrYrM8Q6m9  

In 2009, at the age of fifty-two, Ellie Krug transitioned from male to female while living in Cedar Rapids. Since then, she has worked to make the world fairer and more inclusive for all humans, particularly those considered “Other.”

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Called To Climate Action 2026

Please join me for the “Called to Climate Action” conference of the Iowa Faith and Climate Network on Saturday, March 21, from 9 am to 5 pm, at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, 1340 3rd Ave. SE, in Cedar Rapids.

As the board chair for this nonprofit organization, I am excited to welcome neighbors and visitors to Cedar Rapids for this event. Please share with others who might be interested.

We do want people to register for this event (basic cost is $35, but scholarships are available) at this link:
https://iowafaithandclimate.org/ctca-registration/

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Translives Festival moved to Saturday, June 6, 2026

Calling all transgender, gender queer, and nonbinary church members and friends. If you would like to participate in this year’s festival (Saturday, June 6, 2026) as a fine art or craft exhibitor, author, performer, or food/beverage vendor, please visit our website for more information on how to apply. Applications may be submitted beginning March 1. Questions? Email translivesfestival@ucdsm.org with any questions.

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Check out Progressive Voices Season 15

Progressive Voices Concert Series Presents THE SEASON 15 LINE-UP! We’re celebrating our 15th season bringing you the Progressive Voices Concert Series with another great lineup of world class singer-songwriters with diverse musical styles drawn from underneath the broad singer-songwriter umbrella. We hope you’ll join us for this landmark 15th season and enjoy music that will engage the mind, touch…

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Dubuque Die in

Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Dubuque members participated in Dubuque’s 2nd Die In on September 26, 2024 at Washington Park.

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Book talks w/ Austin Frerick

Join CCI member Austin Frerick for a talk and Q & A based on his new book “Barons: Money, Power, and the Corruption of America’s Food Industry”

Austin’s book is a deep dive into seven barons in the food industry, their rise to power, and the consequences for farmers, workers, eaters, and democracy itself. It prominently features Iowa and the stories of CCI members fighting in the trenches against Big Ag.

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