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
Members of the Tree of Life Poetry Group share original poems that express their core beliefs. Speakers: Poetry Group members Worship Leader: Carol Alfus Chalice Lighter: Gale Harris After the service we will have online and in person social time. Did you miss this service? You can watch it here.
This service put together by the Unitarian Universalist Association explores how we come together in covenant and community.? Speaker: Rev. Jenn Gracen Worship Leader: George “Kaz” Kazlusky After the service we will have online and in person social time. We will also have Sunday Fun Day outdoors sponsored by the Religious Education Committee. Bring sun … Continue reading Woven in a Single Garment of Destiny
Memorial Day is a complicated holiday for many of us. How do we honor those who serve without glorifying war? This morning we will hear perspectives on military service and war from a variety of UU voices–ministers, servicemen, and UU chaplains. Speakers: Worship Arts Committee Worship Leader: M.E. Tanabe After the service we will have … Continue reading UU Voices on Memorial Day
Our faith values questions more than certainty. What does that look like in our congregation? What questions do YOU bring to our life together? What have you wanted to ask Rev. Jenn? Do you want to know the difference between a Unitarian and a Universalist? What do UUs believe about sin? Why is the sky … Continue reading An Inquiring Faith
The Unitarian Universalist Association and its member congregations are undergoing a process to consider revising the seven principles and six sources of Unitarian Universalism. What does it mean to reconsider the principles? What is our responsibility? Speaker: Rev. Jenn Gracen Worship Leader: Jesse Bowen Chalice Lighter: George Kazlusky Reader: Elizabeth Young After the service we … Continue reading The Principles of Change
We will witness a worship service by the Side with Love folks from the Unitarian Universalist Association featuring stirring music, deep-hearted reflection, and moving testimonies from a range of UU leaders. We will also take our Second Sunday collection for Home of the Sparrow. They provide Hope, Opportunity, and Support that empowers women and children … Continue reading Side with Love Sunday; What if I Only Had 30 Days to Love?
What is congregational polity? How does it impact our relationship to other Unitarian Universalists and the Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA)? Speaker: Rev. Jenn Gracen Worship Leader: Carol Alfus Story for All Ages: “The Almond Tree” by Faye Mogensen Music: “One Voice” with Cassandra Vohs-Demann, Carrie MacDonald, & Lynn Schauble Hymn: “We Would be One” with … Continue reading Independence and Interdependence
