The legend of the confusion of languages at the Tower of Babel is often read as divine punishment. But what if the multiplying of languages is an intentional divine blessing? SCRIPTURES: Genesis 11:1-9; and Daodejing, stanza 8 Rev. Dr. Steve Young has been Instructor of Philosophy at McHenry County College since 2001. He is an … Continue reading Leaning Into Babel
Join the Rev. Deb Matthews in an exploration into how congregations can be crucial in accompanying those with mental illness through their often difficult lives. Drawing from her own personal experience and witness, Deb will suggest simple, uncomplicated responses and approaches for providing support to ourselves and others. Please be aware that the sermon will … Continue reading The Four Friends: Mental Health in Congregations
As a people of faith, we are called to meet this time of great need. We are called to stand with and for one another. Called to embody a courageous love — grown and shared in community and extended to all life around us. Honoring this call, we are joined by the Wailin’ Mahalias, as … Continue reading Called to a Radical Compassion
How can metaphors of thread and yarn give us something to hold on to when it comes to belonging and boundaries? For this tactile and engaging service, everyone will be given a little bit of wool, cotton, or other fiber to grasp as we explore how we are not only stronger when we belong to … Continue reading Strong Threads, Stronger Belonging
In a time of hyper-individualism and extreme divisions, it is vital to create community and build belonging. How do we build bridges without losing our selves? How do we build belonging that is not based in separation and othering? This Sunday, choir members from both our Prairie Circle and Tree of Life congregations will lead … Continue reading Strong is What We Make Each Other
What are the life lessons, and lessons for our spirit and our faith, that we can learn from the waters that surround us? This Sunday we explore and celebrate our connection to one another and to the wider web of life, our one world and one interconnected body of water. Our worship service will include … Continue reading In Praise of What Connects Us: Our Annual Water Communion Ceremony
While sharing core values, Unitarians are free to assemble their own personal spirituality, within reason. So, let’s belly up to the buffet with Alan at the All-You-Can-Eat spirituality cafeteria and peruse the selections. Some restrictions apply. Carry-out available. The Rev. Dr. Alan Shear is a retired college professor currently serving on the Tree of Life … Continue reading Smorgasbord Spirituality
Love is both a noun & a verb, a phenomenon & an action, Love is also a powerful energetic force that creates active resonance and in the same way that a rousing sing along can completely change the energy of a concert hall filled with people, the energy of Love can change a world filled … Continue reading The Answer is Love
This Sunday we will celebrate the many new beginnings in our lives. We will celebrate the start of the new school year, whether we are starting school for the first time, entering a new grade, starting kindergarten, graduate school, or a new professional development program, we want to celebrate with you! We will also acknowledge … Continue reading New Paths. New Blessings. New Beginnings.
Breath is the Spirit of Life. It affects both our physical and mental health. Ron Relic will explore the latest science of breathing as covered in author/journalist James Nestor’s book Breath, and his subsequent videos. The book has been featured on NPR’s Fresh Air and many podcasts. Improving how you breathe can have a profound … Continue reading Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art
