n the Wizard of OZ each of the characters comes to the wizard with a need, something they are lacking in their lives. What does this story have to offer us about our own lives? Come monsters, witches, superheroes, and pumpkins; come nurses, teachers, trees, and onions, come one, come all: wear your costumes to … Continue reading The Courage Medal
It takes courage to challenge the status quo. It takes courage to have a different opinion than your friends. What are the challenges and benefits of being, or listening to, the dissenting opinion? Speaker: Rev Jenn Gracen Worship Leader: M.E. Tanabe Chalice Lighter: Steve Lyons After the service we will have social time online and … Continue reading The Dissenting Opinion
Much of life around us is in need of a courageous response. Do we feel called to that need or overwhelmed by it? What’s available to strengthen us to act with clarity and courage? Speaker: M.E. Tanabe Worship Leader: Carol Alfus Chalice Lighter: Theresa Castino Music: The Choir After the service we will have social … Continue reading Courage: What’s Love Got to do With It?
National Coming Out Day is this week. The decision to come out is a courageous one that transforms a person’s life. What does it take to encourage one another? What are some of the challenges and lessons on this path? We will also take an offering for Chalice House Refugee Sanctuary. Speaker: Rev Jenn Gracen … Continue reading To Encourage
It is hard to step outside of your comfort zone. It isn’t easy to risk being wrong, or admitting you do not know. Today we will explore the courage that comes from doing something together, reaching outside of your comfort zone and making a difference. Next year our Coming of Age youth and some of … Continue reading Contagious Courage
This Sunday we gather in the Universalist spirit and are reminded that no one is outside the circle of love. Joining with guest speaker, the Rev. Allison Farnum, we are invited to feel the power of belonging through the lens of the Unitarian Universalist Prison Ministry of Illinois. Speaker: Rev Allison Farnum Worship Leader: M.E. … Continue reading The Circle of Love
The path of belonging to a community can be a long and winding journey. What does it mean to belong to a community? Join us for this exploration and our new member ceremony! Speaker: Rev Jenn Gracen Worship Leader: Ron Relic Chalice Lighter: Ray Beth After the service we will have online and in person … Continue reading To Nurture a Community
Water Communion is one of the few rituals that can be found in most Unitarian Universalist Congregations. It is frequently known as the homecoming service, with the idea that the waters that have scattered across the land are returning to one shared point. Water Communion is an important touch stone, a reminder, that no matter … Continue reading The Water Bearer
Unitarian Universalism is a life giving, life saving, religious tradition. Have we built invisible barriers that prevent people from being a part of our communities? Speaker: Rev Jenn Gracen Worship Leader: Jesse Bowen Chalice Lighter: Carol Alfus After the service we will have online and in person social time. Did you miss this service? You … Continue reading Invisible Barriers
Life is a journey that one makes without necessarily leaving home. We will explore how to assess where that journey is taking you next. Speaker: Rabbi Maralee Gordon Worship Leader: Ron Relic Chalice Lighter: Laurie Cichon Music: Ron Relic and Rebecca Heisler Rabbi Maralee Gordon is the Rabbi Emerita of McHenry County Jewish Congregation where … Continue reading Life’s Journey- Where Are You Headed Next?
