Topic: Blessing

Reflections on the Blessing of Emancipation on Juneteenth

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

Choose To Bless

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

Bless Your Heart

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