Friday Update March 15, 2024








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Friday Update

 

When Hope and History Rhyme
March 17, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. 
Online and in-person
Rev. Dr. Matthew Johnson

Order of Service


We will Share the Plate with Natural Land Institute
For 65 years, the Natural Land Institute has helped residents of northern Illinois conserve the land they cherish. We are one of the oldest private conservation groups in the Midwest.

We are a member supported, nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving land and natural diversity for future generations. Since 1958, NLI has protected, managed, and restored more than 18,000 acres throughout Illinois and southern Wisconsin. These include prairies, forests, wetlands, and river corridors.
Click Here to Donate

Volunteers for Sunday, March 17
Thank you to the Caring team for volunteering for hospitality this Sunday!
Ushers: Myrna and Dick Lake
Greeters: Wanda Hoover and Martha Dunnegan

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UUA Common Read

March 21, 6pm Session 1
(Group will decide on additional session dates)

How do we make amends when we’ve created harm?

We are reading Repentance and Repair which offers a contemporary,livley interpretation of an ancient text, inviting people of any and all faiths toward accountability practices.

Books available for purchase at church for $18.


Drumming and Spirituality:
A Rhythm Workshop for All

Sunday, March 24
12:15 – 1:45
@ UU Church Rockford
 
A chance for people of all skill levels to participate in hands-on rhythm-making. Tour instruments from around the world.

Bring your own drum if you have one for those who don’t, drums will be provided.
Let’s play some music together! Bring your own lunch.

Workshop led by Matt Meyer who has led worship for hundreds of congregations. Traveling the country sharing a message of love and justice through rhythm and song. 

Easter Egg Hunt Sunday, March 31
 

 
We hope that you will join us for our annual Easter Egg Hunt that is lovingly planned and implemented for the children and youth of the congregation.  This is a wonderful opportunity for families to enjoy each other and the beautiful church grounds.  We look forward to having you share the joy of this event!
 
You can do the following things to help ensure the success of the event:
 

  • Remember to bring a basket or bag to collect Easter Eggs.
  • Be sure that at least one adult supervises each child during the event.
  • Dress appropriately for having fun outside.

 
Please contact Lindsay Trank at (815)398-6322 ext. 5 or reuurockford@gmail.com with any questions.


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 Lowman 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  |



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