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August 31, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. Online and in-person

State Representative Dave Vella
Join us on Sunday morning to hear from State Representative Dave Vella on the state of labor in our community and hear updates on our state’s legislative budget and services.


Representative Dave Vella is a lifelong resident of Rockford. He attended RPS 205 schools before graduating from Boylan Catholic High School. He has represented the 68th district since 2021. The 68th district covers parts of Cherry Valley, Loves Park, Machesney Park, Rockford, and Roscoe. Representative Vella has extensive experience as an attorney, representing people from many different backgrounds. Representative Vella lives in Rockford with his wife Michelle and their daughter Grace. Their son Ryan also lives in Rockford. 

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UUANI empowers Unitarian Universalists across Illinois to work for spiritually grounded, relationally accountable, and strategically effective action in solidarity with those most impacted by injustice. We provide leadership training, build congregational capacity and organize statewide advocacy efforts in loving accountability with our partners. Our Actions of the Week make it easy for UUs to make a difference. Together, we seek to bend the arc toward justice.
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The Sex & Gender Justice Team meets Sunday, August 31,  at 11:30, in the Youth Room


Unicantors Choir Rehearsal Begins!
Sunday, August 31 at 9:00 am
Sunday, September 7 at 9:00 am

1 in 6 people in America sing in choirs. Singing in groups has been linked to better mental and physical health, a sense of belonging, and feeling connected to others, among many other benefits.

Choir will begin evening rehearsals on Tuesdays, September 9 and 16, at 7:00 pm. 

The choir will rehearse on their regular Thursday night beginning on September 25.

You are invited to join the choir and make something beautiful happen for yourself and the congregation!

Questions, see Tim Anderson, Music Director, or any member of the choir.


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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