August 31–Working
On this Labor Day weekend, Worship Arts Committee member Ron Relic will lead our service. He and other church members will share their experiences of work and its deeper personal meaning. There will be also be special music.
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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.
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
Guitar Concert Friday, August 8 at 8:00 PM
Internationally-touring guitarists will be performing, blending musical styles as diverse as Beethoven symphonies, progressive rock, jazz, and unique takes on well-known covers. Opening for Bert Lams and Tom Griesgraber will be the Greater Midwest Guitar Circle, an ensemble of acoustic guitarists from throughout the Chicagoland area. Tickets are available for $18 advance/$20 at the door. … Continue reading Guitar Concert Friday, August 8 at 8:00 PM
Insights From the D.R.E.
Recently I had the privilege to attend a training for Religious Educators. The training was on Unitarian Universalism, specifically UU identity. I thought it would be nice to share some of what I learned, and share some of my own personal story. When the Unitarians and Universalists merged in 1961, the association agreed upon 6 … Continue reading Insights From the D.R.E.
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