Unexpected, transformative, transcendent. Timeless… and yet, terribly, wonderfully brief. Moments of Bliss. Unique and personal – and yet wonderfully worth sharing. Rev. Craig Schwalenberg is an ordained Unitarian Universalist minister raised in the Midwest, transplanted to New York (near the source of the Susquehanna.) After 15+ years serving as a parish minister and interim minister, … Continue reading Moments of Bliss
How does the idea of what is acceptable thought change? As we look into the past, both recent and long term, we see that what was once thought to be radical can become mainstream. Speaker: Rev. Jenn Gracen Worship Leader: Carol Alfus After the service we will have online and in person social time. Did … Continue reading Acceptable Ideas
This service put together by the Unitarian Universalist Association explores how we come together in covenant and community.? Speaker: Rev. Jenn Gracen Worship Leader: George “Kaz” Kazlusky After the service we will have online and in person social time. We will also have Sunday Fun Day outdoors sponsored by the Religious Education Committee. Bring sun … Continue reading Woven in a Single Garment of Destiny
We welcome Rabbi Maralee Gordon back to our pulpit on this Juneteenth Sunday. Juneteenth celebrates the day the last of those held in bondage in the United States were informed of their emancipation on June 19, 1865. Speaker: Rabbi Maralee Gordon Worship Leader: M.E. Tanabe Chalice Lighter: Beth Hoover Maralee in her sermon shared about … Continue reading Reflections on the Blessing of Emancipation on Juneteenth
On this Second Sunday when we give part of our offering away we explore what it means to choose to bless the world. As this is the second Sunday of the month, we will share our offering with Youth and Family Services of McHenry County Speaker: Rev Jenn Gracen Worship Leaders: Sue Kazlusky and Lora … Continue reading Choose To Bless
What does it mean to offer a blessing or a curse? What is the history of blessings and curses? How can we bless when we want to curse? Speaker: Rev. Jenn Gracen Worship Leaders: Ron Relic and Lora Cantele Chalice Lighter: Sandy Eckert We are encouraging members to attend this service online for easier participation … Continue reading Bless Your Heart
Memorial Day is a complicated holiday for many of us. How do we honor those who serve without glorifying war? This morning we will hear perspectives on military service and war from a variety of UU voices–ministers, servicemen, and UU chaplains. Speakers: Worship Arts Committee Worship Leader: M.E. Tanabe After the service we will have … Continue reading UU Voices on Memorial Day
What is beautiful about Tree of Life? How does our community reflect that beauty? This will be a shortened service to allow for a congregational discussion of our budget. Speaker: Rev Jenn Gracen Worship Leader: Kaz Kazlusky After the service we will have a short break before reconvening for the budget discussion, online or in … Continue reading The Beauty of Us
Where do we find beauty in a world that is so divided, wounded, and suffering? How do we let it speak to us of goodness, joy, wholeness, and strength? Do you keep with you a moment or an experience of beauty? Speaker: M.E. Tanabe Worship Leader: Ron Relic Chalice Lighter: Irene Raven Reader: Sue Kazlusky … Continue reading Seeing the Invisible
How are we called to step into mothering? When can we embrace these unexpected moments? Our offering this morning will go to CASA of McHenry County which advocates for children in the judicial system. Speaker: Rev. Jenn Gracen Worship Leader: Carol Alfus Chalice Lighter: Patrick Murfin Reader: Beth Hoover After the service we will have … Continue reading Unexpected Beauty
