There is a Field April 23, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. Online and in-person
Rev. Pamela Rumancik
Farm fields, force fields, quantum fields, battlefields – there are myriad organizations of the spaces we inhabit. Bayo Akomolafe suggests that both whiteness and blackness may be energetic fields shaping our experience and perspective in life. Can we shift perspective to see the fields in which we exist? Can we explore others, or simply begin to see things previously hidden? Rumi tells us; “Beyond right doing and wrong doing, there is a field. I’ll meet you there.” What might be possible in that space?
Bio
The Rev Pamela Rumancik is poet, native plant enthusiast and lifelong seeker who recently retired from serving the Unitarian Church in Hinsdale. Her spiritual roots reach back to Catholicism, and she is an initiate into the Sufi tradition. These deep liturgical origins inform her love of the arts as a vehicle for experiencing the Holy. Pam’s deepest commitments are to remembering the divine in each being and finding ways to open conversation with folks who see the world differently. Originally from Lorain, Ohio and she is the mother of three grown children and the wife of Rev Karen Mooney. Pam and Karen live in Bull Valley, Il share their home with two goldendoodles named Parker & Ruthie and spend a lot of time out in the garden.
We will share the plate with Get Connected 815 Our mission is to help (High-Risk) Re-entry individuals impacted by incarceration ENTER into the community successfully and self-sustainably. Here at Get Connected, we respond to various needs within the High-Risk Re-entry population. Risks are assessed utilizing a Risk, Needs, & Responsivity Assessment Model. The latter model is utilized in evidence based practices and programming. Reducing Violence & creating awareness of resources to eliminate real-life barriers due to former incarceration is an important Get Connected Vision. Click Here to Donate
Volunteers for Sunday, April 23
Greeters: We Need 2 Volunteers
Guest Table: We Need 2 Volunteers
Ushers: Barb Wilson & Pam Wilson
Coffee Hosts: We Need 2 Volunteers
Please note that if you volunteer for coffee host you will need to clean up afterward and run the cups through the sanitizer. Spitty and others are happy to help you become familiar with how to handle this easy job. Sign Up Here
Church Family News
Shari Smallwood had surgery and is recovering at Wesley Willows Rehab Center and would love visits and calls from all of you.
A special invite from Shiraz Tata who will be there most of the day this Saturday to engage with children who may like a different activity while adults enjoy the music and many eco-friendly artists and creations at Inscape Collective! Children may very well enjoy the family friendly music there too!!
Thank you to all of you who have already turned in your commitments to support the church in the coming fiscal year. We’re off to a great start! If you haven’t done so yet, please fill it out today: https://uurockford.breezechms.com/form/20b2b47025.
Woodsong is looking to hire a substitute teacher who loves working with young children and being outdoors! Anyone experienced in working with 2-3 year olds will be considered (regardless of education/certification). Candidates must have consistent availability at least some weekday mornings from 8 to noon. Competitive pay offered. If interested, send your resume todirector@woodsongschool.com. If you know of someone who would be a good fit for this position, please pass this information along to them!
AUCTION TIME: SEPTEMBER 23, 2023 OKTOBERFEST
The Auction is back and scheduled for September 23, 2023. Katie Kerr and Alexis Simmons are looking for help.
Anyone that is interested in (1) Helping plan/set up for the auction or (2) Donating items should reach out to Katie or Alexis.
We will need help with Setting up/Tearing down, Decorating, Working the Event, and Help with Food prep. We are also looking for any Oktoberfest themed decorations people might have stored away and are willing to loan us.
For those interested in helping, we plan to hold a short meeting May 21 after the service.
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: Judy Gustafson
Clerk: Bob Spelman
Vice-President: Spitty Tata
Treasurer: Steve Blomgren
Trustees: Sarah Greer, Jami Edmonds, Rebecca Beneditz
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