News and Announcements
PEACEFUL RESISTANCE
Rev. Terri was among hundreds of faith leaders and tens of thousands of citizens who have been peacefully protesting in sub-zero conditions to resist ICE and its violence against our neighbors, including immigrants, people of color and legal observers.
Rev. Terri says, “It is through truth-telling and faithful witness that we can refuse to have the lived realities of our communities erased. We grow our resistance by sharing the truth of what we see … by learning
from others how they are preparing and responding in disciplined ways … by fostering trust and relationships … by not allowing short-term wins to distract us from the sustained resistance that is needed
to stop the violence.”
The People’s March in Saint Paul
Gary Noren and Marty Harding represented SCUUF and braved frigid temperatures on January 18, 2025 at The People’s March in Saint Paul. They were among thousands who marched to the Minnesota Capitol to defend and protect human rights, freedom and justice for all.
In October 2024, Bill Doherty, co-founder of the nonpartisan nonprofit Braver Angels, spoke about uniting “red” and “blue” Americans to find common good in a divided world.
In August 2024, Charanga Tropical, a 10-piece salsa ensemble comprised of master musicians from Cuba, Brazil, Mexico and the U.S., performed sizzling Latin music at Chateau St. Croix Winery.
Croix Falls HS), Oliver Krzystofiak (St. Croix Falls HS), Morgan Gjovic (Osceola HS), Lyric Benjamin
(Unity HS) and Mara Christensen (Osceola HS)
Main Street Voices held a first-of-its-kind, inter-district event in April 2024. For the first time, the event brought together science students from multiple area school districts to discuss the earth environment and how it might affect and impact our futures. The panel featured students from Unity, St. Croix Falls and Osceola high schools, and was moderated by Brian Collins, 2024 Wisconsin State Teacher of the Year.
SCUUF launches Main Street Voices
with sold-out concerts featuring Ann Reed and Joan Griffith
Main Street Voices kicked off its new community initiative in November 2023 with acclaimed singer/songrwiter Ann Reed, accompanied by Joan Griffith.
“Jazz in the Afternoon” featured pianist & singer Larry McDonough and saxophonist & poet Richard Terrill
St. Paul jazz pianist & singer Larry McDonough and saxophonist & poet Richard Terrill performed at the Taylors Falls Community Center for a Sunday afternoon concert in February 2024.
SCUUFers attend Cultural Jambalaya event
SCUFFers recently attended Cultural Jambalaya’s annual event in Minneapolis, which provides educators with creative multimedia resources to address the critical need for global education in schools. Cultural Jam’s videos bring the world into the classroom with free content and lesson plans that improve student’s global awareness and cross-cultural understanding. www.culturaljam.org.
