A transcendentalist and writer Margaret Fuller had a profound impact on the shape of Unitarian Universalism. What does Fuller have to teach us about transcendentalism and our lives? Speaker: Rev Jenn Gracen Worship Leader: Sue Kazlusky Chalice Lighter: Mary McClelland Reader: Janet Burns After the service we will have online and in person social time. … Continue reading A Woman of Words: the Life of Margaret Fuller
A Unitarian minister, theologian, social activist, editor and more Adams created the five smooth stones of religious liberalism. What does JLA’s idea of theology have to offer us now? On this Sunday we will give our offering to UU Prison Ministry of Illinois. We will also have fun crafts and activities after the service for … Continue reading The Smooth Stones: the Life of James Luther Adams
Born in Illinois, Mary Safford grew up to be one of the pioneers of the Iowa Sisterhood. How did this group of women ministers change Unitarianism in the Midwest? Speaker: Rev. Jenn Gracen Worship Leader: Jesse Bowen Music: Ken Johnson After the service we will have online and in person social time. Did you miss … Continue reading Forging a Path: the Life of Mary Safford
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
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
This country was founded on powerful ideals of freedom for all, even as slavery existed. How can we recognize the reality of our past? How do we keep working toward our highest ideals even when we have fallen short? Speaker: Rev. Jenn Gracen Worship Leader: George “Kaz” Kazlusky Special Music: TOLUUC Small Ensemble- Answering the … Continue reading Building the Welcome Table
A pageant in two acts. Based on “A Holiday Lawsuit” by Marie Houck in which Mother Earth takes Father Christmas to court for copyright infringement. Enjoy our annual pageant featuring RE students with special guest appearances! Our offering this morning will go to Jail Brakers. Our service will be online at 10:45am. Instructions for attending … Continue reading Who’s Holiday is it? A Green Debate
