February 14, 2016 One wintry day, a postman delivers a mysterious package… to a lonely man named Mr. Hatch. “Somebody loves you,” the note says. “Somebody loves me!” Mr. Hatch sings as he dusts his living room… After some time, Mr. Hatch discovers who his secret admirer is, and in doing so, enjoys the biggest … Continue reading Somebody Loves You, Mr. Hatch
February 7, 2016 Desire is a powerful force, but one we don’t often talk about, especially in church. Is desire good? dangerous? inevitable? Come explore with us as Rev. Sean leads the service.
January 31, 2016 Art is not just about self-expression. It has always been a way of reflecting, resisting, and imagining realities. Rev. Sean will explore art as a means of resistance in this service.
January 24, 2016 Duke Ellington was a composer, musician, and consummate artist. We kick off our new “Church of _______” series with the music of this Jazz legend who once said, “What is music to you? What would you be without music? Music is everything. Nature is music (cicadas in the tropical night). The sea … Continue reading The Church of Jazz: Duke Ellington
January 17, 2016 Issue of race, racism, systemic violence and oppression are front page news. For some this raises anxiety, for others it raises hope. What does it mean for us, a largely white, upper middle class congregation in McHenry County? What does it ask of us? How can we respond? What do we need … Continue reading For Our Lives: Resisting Racism & Systemic Oppression
January 10, 2016 There is a lot of encouragement in the media and popular culture right now to say “yes!” Memes and quotations urge us to greet life with a giant “yes.” But when is “no” appropriate? Can “no” be a sacred response as well? Is there a beauty in learning to say no?
December 24, 2015 7:00pm In this traditional Christmas Eve Service, we will light the candles, sing the carols, and remember the story of a holy night that changed the world.
January 3, 2015 We’ll talk about our resistance to change, even when we say we want it. Why do we do that? How can we break the pattern? Is it even worth trying? And, maybe most importantly, where is a good place to start?
December 27, 2015 Sometimes when things don’t go as we had expected, hope can show up in the strangest of places. We’ll explore the idea of allowing hope in anyway, even when it looks battered and bruised.
December 20, 2015 The Wheel of the Year turns and we too turn with it, towards the light! Come and rejoice in the return of the Divine Light at this earth-centered Winter Solstice service. Worship will incorporate elements of ritual to celebrate the start of the solar year.
