Ahimsa
November 7, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. Online and In-Person
Rev. Dr. Matthew Johnson
Ahimsa, a Sanskrit word meaning “non-injury”, is a central tenant in Jainism, Buddhism, and many strands of Hinduism.  Often reduced to vegetarianism or pacifism, or both, the doctrine of Ahimsa is wider and deeper than these most obvious examples.  It is a way of living to reduce the amount of violence in your heart and actions.  We’ll explore what a life devoted to non-injury might mean in our time, when “injury” is so common. 

November 7

Volunteers for Sunday Morning November 7 R.E. K and Under: Shiraz Tata & Lauren Smith R.E. Grade 1 and Over:  Rachel Keyes & Lindsay Trank Ushers: We Need 2 Greeters: Scott & Sue Garwick Guest Table: Ann Caskey & 1 more volunteer needed Thank you to those of you who have volunteered already!  Here is the google doc where you can sign up: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1_Ch323vqDurrzCrpFpCL-E__qBszopnimyHZ00w3zzM/edit?usp=sharing Or just email me at office@uurockford.org and let me know and I’ll put you in the system for that day.   Thank you!

Daylight Savings Time Ends!
Don’t forget to set your clocks an hour back Saturday, November 6 night!

We will Share the Plate with The Family Peace Center
The Family Peace Center is a 501c3, multi-agency, multi-disciplinary co-located service center that provides services to victims of inter-personal violence. Both public and private partner agencies assign staff on a full-time or part-time basis to provide services from one location. The facility focuses on reducing the number of times survivors tell their story and the number of places survivors must go for help, as well as increases access to services and support for survivors and their children. The center is located at 315 N. Main Street in Rockford, Illinois. Click Here to Donate