Friday Update October 25, 2024








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Friday Update


Leaving the Echo Chamber
October 27, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. 
Online and in-person
Rev. Dr. Matthew Johnson

Order of Service


We will Share the Plate with LIAM Foundation

To encourage, assist, heal and empower our LGBTQIA+ community through respect, advocacy, and passionate hearts to promote thriving in society.
Click Here to Donate

Volunteers for Sunday, October 27
Ushers: Pam Wilson & Barb Wilson
Greeters: Neita Webster & Martha Dunegan
Guest Table: We Need 2 Volunteers
Coffee Hosts: We Need 2 Volunteers
Contact Rev. Joyce to sign up at 
assistminister@uurockford.org


Religious Education Sunday, October 27

We have encountered a staffing/volunteer snag for this Sunday which means that we unfortunately don’t have coverage for the grade K & under classroom.  So, folks with children in that group are welcome to stay in the sanctuary for service or watch the service from Deale Hall while the children enjoy the family area at the back of the hall.  We apologize for the inconvenience this may cause.  


Office Manager Autumn Powell will be out of the office from Monday, October 28 – November 4.


4:30pm: Doors Open / Potluck, Silent Auction, 50/50 Raffle & Gift Market Begin
6pm: Silent Auction Closes / Live Auction Begins

Bring a Potluck Dish to Share!
Bring your own utensils to use for your food and be entered to win a gift basket!
Bring cash for the Gift Market and 50/50 Raffle! $1= 1 Ticket, $5 = 6 Tickets, $20 = Arm’s Length

If you donated a physical item to the auction and haven’t dropped it off yet, please bring it to the office on Sunday, October 27th. 

Check out the Auction Catalog HERE and bid online until October 30th.

We have a great catalog – please bid generously! All of the proceeds support the work of our church. 

Have other questions? 

Check out the Auction FAQ HERE.


Getting to Know UU Sessions

Join us for our welcome program designed to provide newcomers with the opportunity to learn about the congregation and how to get connected. We hope you will find this community to be a religious home.
There are 4 sessions, the first is a series of videos and the other three are in person on Sundays in the Sanctuary from 11:15 – 11:45. You can complete the sessions at any time. Sessions will repeat monthly.
 
*Watch 4 Introduction Videos Prior to In-Person Sessions*
October 27th Living Our Values-Lindsay & Gloria
November 3rd Our Story –Rev. Matthew

 
1. A History of Unitarianism: 
BaseCamp: 5 Minute History of Unitarianism
  
2. A History of Universalism: 
BaseCamp: A History of Universalism in 5 Minutes
  
3.   UU theology video by Rev. Matthew Johnson: (12 minutes): 
UU theology by Matthew Johnson
 
4. After you’ve watched Matthew’s Theology video, watch this video of “Holy Now” by Peter Mayer: 
Peter Mayer “Holy Now” (with lyrics in captions)
  
Questions, email Rev Joyce at 
revjoycepalmer@yahoo.co


The Eco Justice Team’s monthly meeting will be on Sunday, Nov. 3 after service in the library. We will be discussing Earth-friendly actions we could take here at the church including things like composting and recycling. Please join us – all are welcome!


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

The Unitarian Universalist Church, Rockford, IL  |   4848 Turner St., Rockford, IL 61107   |   815-398-6322    |   uurockford.org  |



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