Star Wars: The Hero’s Journey, Heroic Failure, and How to Fight Fascism July 23, 2023, at 10:00 a.m.Onlineand in-person Rev. Dr. Matthew Johnson
Thus begins a two-sermon summer series – Star Wars this week and Star Trek next week. We’ll use Star Wars to explore some of the central themes of that universe, including what it means to be a hero, empire, and rebellion, and the journey of finding our purpose. You do not need to ever see a single Star Wars show to follow along (and if you’ve watched every episode of Clone Wars and Rebels, you’ll be welcome too).
We will Share the Plate with Womanspace
Womanspace offers programs for women, men and children to enhance body, mind and spirit, with a focus in the creative arts, holistic health, interfaith exploration, and environmental stewardship. Click Here to Donate
Volunteers for Sunday, July 23
Greeters: Sue Molyneaux & We Need 1 More Volunteer
Guest table: We Need 2 Volunteers
Ushers: Linda Johnson & Martha Dunegan
Coffee Hosts: Lia Gima & Adam Taylor
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
Office Manager Autumn Powell will be out of the office from July 22nd – July 31st. If you need anything during this time please contact Rev. Joyce or Rev. Matthew.
Please keep the family and friends of Gene Gustafson in your thoughts and prayers. Gene Gustafson died on July 7th. A memorial service will be held at the church on July 22nd at 1 p.m.
Rare Earth Food Collectiveis an online farmers’ market featuring local food and products. We help producers work together to meet the growing demand for local, sustainable food in Winnebago, Boone, and McHenry Counties. Instead of you driving all over the countryside to buy from different farms, we collaborate to bring the food to you. You can choose home delivery or a nearby pickup location. We deliver orders every Tuesday, year-round. There is no minimum order, and no requirement to order every week. Ordering from REFC helps to build and support our local food community, preserve our agricultural land for future use, and reduce our carbon footprint. It also provides you with fresh food that tastes delicious and is good for you.
For members who already attend UU regularly, we will be there on Tuesday’s in Deale Hall to pack our orders for distribution – meaning you could place an order for Tuesday pick up right at the Church!
Next pick up will be on July 25th, 2:30 – 3:00. This time period may be adjusted in the first couple weeks.
The buying window on the website will go live with products (for shopping) from Saturday (the 15th) at Noon, until Noon on Monday the (17th), but you can sign up as a customer at any time!
We look forward to serving you!
Mistakes and Miracles
Join us for a conversation on how to continue the learning from the stories in Mistakes and Miracles. We are meeting via Zoom at 4pm on Tuesday, July 25. If you would like to join us, use the link below. Questions? Contact Rev Joyce atrevjoycepalmer@yahoo.com
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: Spitty Tata
Clerk: Kim Vollmer
Vice-President: Matt Menze
Treasurer: Steve Blomgren
Trustees: Clark Logemann, Sarah Greer, & Rebecca Beneditz
The Unitarian Universalist Church, Rockford, IL | 4848 Turner St., Rockford, IL 61107 | 815-398-6322 | uurockford.org |
