Speaker: Carol Alfus

The Wisdom of Trees

Trees figure widely in the myths and spirituality of civilizations the world over, and they have lessons to teach us, if we will listen.

Letting Go

Shakespeare wrote, “Things are neither good nor bad, but thinking makes them so.” How can we use these wise words to help ourselves let go of the anger, shame, and judgements that hold us back? Today’s service will be offered two times. The first service is at 9:00am Sunday, August 15, 2021 and will be … Continue reading Letting Go

The Road Not Taken

We all have regrets about things we have chosen NOT to do in our lives. In her sermon, Rev. Julie Stoneberg invites us to view our regrets through a different lens. Read by Carol Alfus Speaker: Carol Alfus Worship Leader: George “Kaz” Kazlusky Chalice Lighter: Sue McCowin Reading: Jesse Bowen Music: Ken Johnson & Billy … Continue reading The Road Not Taken

Ritual’s Profound Purpose

In our fiercely independent denomination, what is the role that ritual plays in binding our beloved community to each other, and to other UU’s beyond our congregation? Speaker: Carol Alfus Worship Leader: Sue Kazlusky Chalice Lighter: Brenda Clark-Cox Music: Billy Seger Story for All Ages: Joyful Journey’s Candle Lighting Ceremony After the service we will … Continue reading Ritual’s Profound Purpose

The Shared World

Carol Alfus, lay guest speaker As we navigate a world changed by COVID-19, what is our part in making this shared world a better place? Our offering today will be taken for Youth & Family Services (formerly Garden Quarter Center). Youth and Family Center of McHenry County envisions a collaborative community that provides equal opportunities, … Continue reading The Shared World