Events
Forgiving my Offender–transforming pain into purpose
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.”
Read MoreIn Decorah: “Aloka the Peace Dog” Choosing to walk with peace. With Guest Speaker Shelley Buffalo
“Aloka the Peace Dog” Choosing to walk with peace.
in Decorah this Sunday March 15, 10:00
Also:
“Rematriation and Indigenous Futurism”
Monday March 16 – 4:30
Read MoreCalled 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/
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.
Read MoreCheck 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…
Read More2025 Pride Event Calendar
18 Iowa Communities plus Omaha are hosting Pride events this year.
Read MoreYou’re soaking in it: White Supremacy Culture for White Folks–Faith Development Classes
It can be easy to ignore what we have been soaking in our entire lives. That doesn’t make it any less toxic to ourselves and others. This class is designed for white-identified UUs to explore the notion of White Supremacy Culture so that we might identify what we’ve been steeped in.
Read MoreDubuque Die in
Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Dubuque members participated in Dubuque’s 2nd Die In on September 26, 2024 at Washington Park.
Read MoreBook 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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