Events

Rising Together 2025: Lessons on Healing from the Front Lines of Activism

As we look ahead to 2025, many of us are feeling anxiety, dread, or at least trepidation about the political moment we are heading towards. But we also know that, in community, we can find a different path forward filled with possibilities, support, and hope! If you're looking for spiritual sustenance, community connections, and opportunities to deepen your skills for making change, please plan to join us here at the Fellowship for Rising Together: Lessons on Healing from the Front Lines of Activism on Saturday, January 25th from 9 am - 1 pm.

Hosted by the Fox Valley UU Fellowship, along with co-conspirators from the Green Bay Area UU Fellowship, Congregational United Church of Christ Neenah/Menasha, and ESTHER Interfaith Community Organizing, Rising Together gives local advocates, activists, justice-makers, and community-builders the opportunity to get centered on what matters most and feel grounded in a nurturing community.

More info & register here: https://fvuuf.org/rising/

An Evening of Folk Dance, Food & Justice
Move Together, Rise Together

Join ESTHER and the Folk Dancers of the Fox Valley on August 18 for a joyful evening of connection, movement, and purpose! People of all abilities are welcome. Learn or enjoy watching simple, fun folk dances from around the world—no experience needed—and enjoy a delicious spread of fresh sandwiches and sides. Also, consider participating in our 50/50 Raffle.

All proceeds support ESTHER’s community organizing for racial equity, justice system reform, and affordable housing. We will not be having a fall banquet fundraiser this year. This is one of the events that will take its place.

Ticket Price:  $25 (Kids under 12 free!) 
SORRY, REGISTRATION IS CLOSED:Register Here

Let’s dance, dine, and rise together for justice.
5 pm:  Doors Open, 5:30 pm: 
Meal, 6:15: Program, 6:30 - 7:30 pm: Dancing

Come solo, with friends, or bring the whole family—everyone’s welcome! Recharge, refresh, renew! RSVP or Questions? 920-843-8083

Folk Dancers of the Fox Valley meet each Monday from 6:30 - 8:00 pm at South Greenville Grange, W6920 County Road BB, Appleton. Come join us anytime!  We know hundreds of dances and it is so much fun!  

Take a look at these dance videos (you will need to "skip ad" to get to some of these):Gori More: Serbian dance, Miserlou: Armenian dance Pogonishte: Albanian dance (this one is a backyard party, possibly in Albania!), 't Smidje: Belgium, danced in many European countries.  Wow, you will love this setting!