Friday Update August 8, 2025








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We are Heretics! Universal Salvation
August 10, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. Online and in-person
Rev. Dr. Matthew Johnson
 
This heresy, that all are saved and reconciled, gives us the second half of our name.  But what does it mean for us today to hold this? How might it shape our work for justice, and also our personal lives? How might it make us uncomfortable, and ask us to do hard things? How might it ground us in being not about politics, but about religion? 

Order of Service


We will share the plate with RAMP
RAMP is a non-profit, non-residential Center for Independent Living (CIL) that emulates the Independent Living Philosophy with a mission to build an inclusive community that encourages individuals with disabilities to reach their full potential. RAMP services enrich individual’s lives. Oftentimes we meet with individuals who have experienced a traumatic or life-changing event (i.e. child recently diagnosed with a disability, accident resulting in permanent disability, etc.). These life-changing events can leave an individual reeling, as well as their family, and not knowing where to turn or what to do. It is this grassroots effort and philosophy to “meet someone where they are at” that drives this organization.
Click Here to Donate


Board Meeting

There will be a special Board meeting this Sunday after church in the Library.

UU 20/30s Group
Join Us This Sunday at 11:30 a.m. in the Youth Room

UU2030 is a small group for adults in their 20s and 30s who are looking for spiritual and religious community, without the dogma and baggage that can come with traditional religion. We can provide that home here!
We are looking to build a faith community and possibly other social events like potlucks, holiday celebrations, and board game nights.

We hope to see you!

Co-leaders Sara and Hailey

 

JOIN US IN CELEBRATION!
After serving as Senior Minister of our church for 17 years, Rev. Dr. Matthew Johnson is concluding his tenure on August 24.  You will have several opportunities to join us in gratitude and celebration, as we wish him well on his journey. 

Friday, August 22, from 5-8, Open House Celebrations-Edgewater Events-RSVP
There will be a cash bar (cash only)

Sunday, August 24, from 8:45-9:45 for donuts and coffee at our church

Sunday, August 2,4 from 11-1, Potluck at our church after service. 
Bring your own table service and any optional gifts.


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: Wendy Bennett
Vice President: Diane Kuehl
Clerk: Scott Garwick
Treasurer: Bob Spelman
Trustees: Kendra Asbury, Clark Logemann, Neita Webster

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



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