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
Among Unitarian Universalists, there are a number of words that some of us have trouble with. Rev. Sean explores some of these words to see if we should avoid them or claim their power.
(The Surprising Story of a Girl Who Floated) by Florence Parry Heide In this All-ages service, we will hear the story of Princess Hyacinth. The princess has a problem: she floats. And so the king and queen have pebbles sewn into the tops of her socks, and force her to wear a crown encrusted with … Continue reading Princess Hyacinth
