Reading from “Selma’s Challenge” in the UU World by Mark Morrison-Reed People converged on Selma: clergy and laity, men and women, blacks and whites, Catholics, Orthodox Christians, Protestants, Jews, Unitarian Universalists, and atheists. They came from across the United States and Canada. The events of March 1965 in that county seat in Alabama’s Black Belt … Continue reading Still Something Sings
According to Psychology Today: Resilience is that ineffable quality that allows some people to be knocked down by life and come back stronger than ever. Rather than letting failure overcome them and drain their resolve, they find a way to rise from the ashes. Psychologists have identified some of the factors that make someone resilient, among … Continue reading Minister’s Mind: Resilience
Jana Chwalisz the pastor of St. Paul United Church of Christ in Barrington, IL invites us to an event they are having with philosopher/theologian Peter Rollins on March 20-21. Rollins is a well known and highly respected leader in the field of radical theology. His works are provocative and challenging, and he offers a breath … Continue reading Peter Rollins Presentation
Sunday March 22, 2015 10:45am All-Ages Service with Sam Jones, DRE and Rev. Sean Parker Dennison Based on the award-winning book by Vera Williams we will learn together about resilience. After their home is destroyed by a fire, Rosa, her mother, and grandmother save their coins to buy a really comfortable chair for all to … Continue reading A Chair for My Mother
Sunday, March 15, 2015 Everyone hits bad times, but some people bounce back faster and stronger. Join author, life coach, and drummer Kevin Donka as he explores some skills that can help make anyone more resilient. Dr. Kevin Donka is known internationally in the fields of health, wellness, self-development and the connection between spirituality and … Continue reading You Are the One You’ve Been Waiting For
Sunday March 8, 2015 Rev. Sean Parker Dennison The number one predictor of resilience is hope. Join Rev. Sean as he lifts up Unitarian Universalist sources of hope.
Sunday March 1, 2015 10:45am Rev. Sean Parker Dennison Conflict, loss, grief–these are some of the storms of life. Sometimes we hope to avoid them, but perhaps we need these storms to truly understand the fullness of life. Rev. Sean, inspired by the spiritual of the same name, explores how we develop resilience by weathering … Continue reading The Storm is Passing Over
Office Administrator We are a medium size, welcoming, liberal church located in McHenry, IL. We are looking for an Office Administrator to work with our minister, staff, and volunteers to ensure our congregation functions smoothly and efficiently. Part time Monday – Friday 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Paid holidays and vacation Key responsibilities: Maintain administrative … Continue reading Office Administrator Job Opening
“Faith” is one of those words that sometimes give Unitarian Universalists trouble. For those who were told again and again to accept things “on faith” or told that their questions were a sign that they did not have enough faith, the word itself may bring back painful memories, especially in a religious or spiritual context. … Continue reading Minister’s Mind: Faith
