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Healing the Heart of Democracy
November 8, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. Online and in-person
Rev. Bret Lortie
On this Veterans Day, honoring with mere words those who honor us with their service seems insufficient. Since military service members themselves are under attack by our own government, our responses need more of us. And as we embrace more creative and engaged ways to counter the domestic forces threatening to divide us, we realize that the best way to honor our veterans is with a country worthy of their sacrifice.
Last Sunday we raised $574.64 for Sustain Rockford
We will share the plate with Nature at the Confluence Mission Statement:
Nature At The Confluence creates community connections by providing inviting spaces and engaging programs.
Strategic Goals 2023-2025:
Enhance facilities to provide more self-guided educational opportunities and accessible recreational spaces.
Engage a more diverse spectrum of our community through partnerships and programs.
Build a sustainable organizational structure and funding strategy. Click Here to Donate
Hello RE Parents!
This is a quick note to let you know that our office manager, Autumn Powell, and her mom, Krysta Wasilewski, have lovingly prepared some potion kits for the children and youth at the church as a fun addition to the season. Kits will be available for children and youth in Deale Hall. You are welcome to pick one up and take it home.
Small Group Questions:
What is most precious to you about our community and about Sunday service?
How will the new minister continue Rev. Joyce’s work of nurturing a support network within our church community?
When our new minister has been with us for a year, how will we know “Yes, this feels right—this is working” or “Something’s not working here—this feels off somehow”?
Thank you all for your participation in the search process!
– Submitted by Rebecca Beneditz, Search Committee Communications Coordinator(rebecca.beneditz@gmail.com if you have questions!)
Call for Donations
Our annual church auction is coming up on Saturday, December 12 and we need to fill the catalog!
Host a dinner, teach a class, offer a service, put together a basket, bake something delicious – we encourage you to get creative.
You can submit your donation directly on the website by clicking the link below: 2026 UU Auction Donation Form
If you are new to the church and want to know more about how the auction works or need if you need help submitting your donation, please reach out to Spitty Tata or Kendra Asbury. Thank you for your generosity!
9:30 am-2:30 pm in the Sanctuary
Doors Open at 9:00 am
Light Pastries and Coffee will be available before the workshop in Deale Hall.
We will break for lunch from 11:30 am-12:30 pm.
A variety of soups and bread/crackers will be available for lunch in Deale Hall.
Childcare is available!
This workshop is designed to help our congregation prepare for our ministerial search by examining conscious and unconscious biases around race/ethnicity, gender/gender identity, visible/invisible disabilities, health concerns, and sexual orientation. Our facilitator has asked members of our congregation to answer some questions ahead of the workshop so that he can better prepare for the needs of our specific congregation.
The questions can be found at the following link:
About our B4 Facilitator:
Rev. Eric Kaminetzky (he/him) grew up in Unitarian Universalism. He’s an experienced Lay Leader and Parish Minister, now serving as the Interim Settled Ministries Director for the Unitarian Universalist Association. Eric leads the B4 workshop for congregations in transition. Rev. Kaminetzky will also be preaching for us on Sunday in support of and as an extension of the work we will be doing together during our B4 weekend!
Choir Rehearsal Update
We have some changes to our rehearsal schedule leading up to our December Music Sunday.
Tues 10 Nov @ 7:00 pm
Thurs 19 Nov @ 7:00 pm
Tues 24 Nov @ 7:00 pm
Wed 2 Dec @ 7:00 pm
Music Sunday is Sun 6 Dec.
The Board of Trustees:
President: Diane Kuehl
Vice President: Sandi Campbell
Clerk: Scott Garwick
Treasurer: Teresa Wilmot
Trustees: Kendra Asbury, Neita Webster, Jason Peckels
The Unitarian Universalist Church, Rockford, IL | 4848 Turner St., Rockford, IL 61107 | 815-398-6322 | uurockford.org |
