August 24–Growing Deep by the River of Life
We will center our time together around our annual Water Communion Ceremony. You are invited to bring water from your summer adventures (internal or external) to share.
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Minister’s Mind: Growth
This month we launch a new partnership with several nearby congregations. Just like the past two years, we will have monthly themes to help guide us in worship and congregational life. But this year, we will be using the same themes as congregations in Rockford, Rockton, Elgin, and DeKalb (as well as others in Chicago … Continue reading Minister’s Mind: Growth
July 27–Religious Tolerance
At times we discount other religions but we must be tolerant of them. Just as it takes a village to raise a child, it takes a myriad of religions and religious beliefs to create Unitarian Universalism, which is interdependent on all religions
July 20–The Interdependent Web of All Existence Including a Boxelder Bug
We are all connected. From the lowliest of the species to the highest form. The people, the trees, the whole of the earth is connected in some way. We, my friends, are even connected to the lowly Boxelder bug. Come explore with me how this strange little bug plays a role in our lives. (Ja … Continue reading July 20–The Interdependent Web of All Existence Including a Boxelder Bug
July 13–TBD
Come be surprised! Our topic this month is “Interdependence.”
July 6–Declaration of Interdependence
Interdependence is a fact of life, and our challenge is learning how to live well and meaningfully within this fact. As the country celebrates independence, join us to declare our Interdependence!
From the Board: Results of Our Congregational Meeting
On June 1st, 2014 we held our annual congregational meeting. It was well-attended and lively. The congregation voted to elect our 2014 – 2015 Officers and Board members: President: Carol Alfus(returning) Vice President: Judy Stettner (newly elected) Treasurer: Sandra Lott (returning) Secretary: Scott Brix (returning) Greg Dionne (newly elected) Gale Harris (returning) George (“Kaz”) Kazlusky … Continue reading From the Board: Results of Our Congregational Meeting
Minister’s Mind: Cabaret Church
About a year and a half ago, several things came together that started me thinking about what “church” might look like in the future. I was seeing article after article and study after study asking the same question: Is the church, as we know it, dying? It’s a tough but important question based on the … Continue reading Minister’s Mind: Cabaret Church
June 22–A Playful Life
Studies show that the old saying, “All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy,” is more true than we may have thought. Join us to explore the importance of play to our spiritual, physical, and emotional lives.
June 15th–The Grasp of Your Hand
Sometimes we need an encouraging word, a hand to hold, or someone to tell us, “you can do it!” We will honor fathers and those who have been like fathers to us.