I joined the UU Church, Rockford, in 1982 after the birth of my daughter, Erin. My first visit was prompted by learning that I was 20 weeks pregnant, and facing raising my child as a single mother.
Our Stories
Brian and I were looking for a new church after having been on the church councils of two churches. We brainstormed our needs and wants in a new congregation…
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Time was closing in on my husband Roger and I. Rog’s parents, my folks, and many other family and friends were arriving for the baptism of our baby, Quinn.
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