Topic: Unitarian Universalism

Inventing Christmas: How Unitarian Universalists Shaped the American Holiday

Believe it or not, Christmas Day did not become a federal holiday in the United States until 1870. Prior to then, the celebration of Christmas was discouraged. This Sunday we will revisit the role that early Unitarians and Universalists had in shaping the history of the Christmas holiday in America. An exploration of UU history, … Continue reading Inventing Christmas: How Unitarian Universalists Shaped the American Holiday

In Praise of What Connects Us: Our Annual Water Communion Ceremony

What are the life lessons, and lessons for our spirit and our faith, that we can learn from the waters that surround us? This Sunday we explore and celebrate our connection to one another and to the wider web of life, our one world and one interconnected body of water. Our worship service will include … Continue reading In Praise of What Connects Us: Our Annual Water Communion Ceremony

Smorgasbord Spirituality

While sharing core values, Unitarians are free to assemble their own personal spirituality, within reason. So, let’s belly up to the buffet with Alan at the All-You-Can-Eat spirituality cafeteria and peruse the selections. Some restrictions apply. Carry-out available. The Rev. Dr. Alan Shear is a retired college professor currently serving on the Tree of Life … Continue reading Smorgasbord Spirituality

Inspired Gifts: A Celebration of Flower Communion and of our Community

Our Sunday worship service will include our annual celebration of Flower Communion, a practice in Unitarian Universalist Churches throughout the world, to embrace the beauty in our diversity and uniqueness. As part of the ceremony, each person is invited to bring a flower with them, whether it is a wildflower from a field, a flower … Continue reading Inspired Gifts: A Celebration of Flower Communion and of our Community

Refusing to Abandon

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Join Rev Allison Farnum and Keith Talley of UUPMI (Unitarian Universalist Prison Ministry of Illinois) as they invite us to organize ourselves to be a presence to those in IL jails and prisons, remembering our power as a humanizing, caring presence. Keith Talley (he/him/his) is the Prisoner Solidarity Specialist at the Unitarian Universalist Prison Ministry … Continue reading Refusing to Abandon

Why Church, Why Liberal?

Does it matter where you spend your time? Are we impacted by the ways we engage with ourselves and our world? Taking care of the earth, our church community, and one another is one of the joys and responsibilities of living. How we wrestle to ensure our beliefs are lived out in our deep connection … Continue reading Why Church, Why Liberal?

Weaving Our Lives

Join us virtually for the largest annual gathering of UUs in worship. Community viewing will be hosted by Chaplain Dave and held in-person at Tree of Life from Noon- 1:30pm, followed by informal fellowship. Feel free to bring a snack to share.

On-line viewing is available from the UUA website beginning Sunday June 23 at Noon or anytime afterwards: GA Sunday Worship. Please note there will be no multi-platform service at 10:45am on this day.

In Full Bloom

Love and peace are in full bloom as we honor Julia Ward Howe’s Peace Day Proclamation and celebrate the century long UU ritual of the Flower Communion. Join us as we celebrate! 

Article II

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Join us as we explore proposed changes to Article 2 and consider 6 values that spring from the spiritual practice of Love.