Work that is Real
September 1, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. Online and in-person Rev. Dr. Matthew Johnson
On this Labor Day weekend, we’ll talk about the dignity of work – both work for pay and not. What does it mean to do our work, whatever it is, with intention and purpose? And how might we think about what kinds of work we should spend our time on?
We will share the plate with UU the Vote UU the Vote is a bold initiative created by the Unitarian Universalist Association’s Side With Love team, providing UUs a thoughtfully crafted “plug-and-play” opportunity to bring our democratic values to life in the crucial struggle to build a genuine multiracial democracy. UU the Vote engages people in voter registration, issue education, get-out-the-vote drives, voter protection, state leadership development, and more.
Now, in 2024, we have progressed to shift from just election-year organizing to year-round movement-building work toward building a truly inclusive democracy. Click Here to Donate
Volunteers for Sunday, September 1st Thank you to the Board and Finance Committee for volunteering for hospitality this Sunday!
Contact Rev. Joyce to sign up at assistminister@uurockford.org
Invitation to the Spiritual Life
Wonderful Wednesday, Sept. 4th
6 – 7 pm Library
What even is “a spiritual life” and why and how might you get one? This will be an exploration of spiritual practices, approaches, and questions you can explore in your life.
Led by Rev. Matthew
Sunday Morning Meditation
September 1, 9:15 – 9:45
Enjoy group meditation before Sunday service.
Join Mario Caputo and a small group for an energizing morning meditation on Sunday morning. Yogic meditation helps strengthen and integrate body, mind and soul.
Please join the UU Neighborhood Free Pantry Team on Saturday, September 7 from 11 am-1 pm for a mural painting party and picnic!
Our pantry mural painting is designed and led by local artist Jenny Mathews, and all who come will be able to help paint and fill in the design on the pantry structure! There will be free boxed lunches from Jason’s Deli while supplies last (or you can bring your picnic lunch if you prefer), kid’s activities provided by Spectrum Progressive School, a visit from the RPL Mobile Library, and more. Let’s make this a party! If you are interested in helping out with setup, cleanup or volunteering during the event, please reach out to Dawn Nimmo.
Past Sunday Services
Did you know you can watch past Sunday services anytime? We have them on our website under past worship services so you never have to miss a Sunday! Click here to find a service that you haven’t seen yet! You can also always go to our Facebook and YouTube pages.
The Board of Trustees:
President: Matt Menze
Clerk: Kim Lowman Vollmer
Vice-President: Wendy Bennett
Treasurer: Bob Spelman
Trustees: Clark Logemann, Rebecca Beneditz, Neita Webster
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