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Trusting the Questions
March 9, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. Online and in-person
Rev. Allison Farnum
This Sunday, we explore the role of discernment and doubt as we navigate the changing social and political landscape of these days.
Volunteers for Sunday, March 9 Thank you to our Racial and Economic Justice Team for volunteering for hospitality this Sunday!
Mission / Vision / Ends Workshop Sunday, March 9th
Join us Sunday, March 9 following worship to complete our work around our Mission / Vision / Ends. We will meet in the Sanctuary around 11:15 to fine tune our statement of the vision for our church over the next three or so years. Once our work is complete, Rev. Matthew and the staff will develop the strategies to achieve those outcomes.
Notice of Special Meeting of the Society March 23, 2025
It’s time to care for the building we love so much!
Please plan to attend a special congregational meeting immediately following our worship service on March 23, 2025. The last two editions of Kairos have included articles about the deteriorating siding on our church building and what will be involved and the cost of replacing it. Before the Board can authorize such an expense, it must be approved by a vote of the Society.
Please review the Summary by clicking the button below. We also have printed copies of Part 2 of the project summary available at church.
Questions? See Dave Schubert, Clark Logemann, Steve Lewis, Bob Spelman or Matt Menze.
UU Who’s Who?
featuring Kim Lowman Vollmer (current Board Clerk)
Question 1: What do you enjoy about being a member of the Board? Answer: It has been a pleasure to get to know folks better, their skills, struggles, and humor. I have enjoyed building this sense of community. I have also learned a great deal more about our church and the UU world nationally, which enriches my faith.
Question 2: How did you get your position? Answer: Two years ago, I was asked to be on the board as the Clerk. I wasn’t sure what that meant or entailed, but I figured it was being a member and one way of supporting my church, so I blindly said yes. The clerk is a secretary and it involves attending monthly meetings, taking minutes and sending thank-you notes. I have also taken on the responsibility of reminding board members about meetings, Service Sunday and other items. Assisting with Google Drive and documents, and loading and sorting documents, has also become a skill. To support our church and mission the board decided to do Service Sunday the first Sunday of the month – coffee hour, treats, collection, greeting and all that the Sunday duties require. It is fun to work together with our team and know that folks are enjoying time together during coffee hour.
Question 3: What was the first position you volunteered for at the church? Answer:When I was a child, I attended this church on Auburn Street and then when it was first built in this location. Over the last 20 years, I have been on several committees: Religious Education, Nominating, Auction, Building and Grounds, and maybe others. I have also been volunteering for RE for 15 years. I think it is important to support our church and mission, but also to be involved, and not just show up for service on Sunday. All these groups have taught me more about the church mission and helped me to build community.
Please nominate someone to help serve the church at: nominating@uurockford.org We’re accepting nominees until March 31st!
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: Matt Menze
Clerk: Kim Lowman Vollmer
Vice-President: Wendy Bennett
Treasurer: Bob Spelman
Trustees: Clark Logemann, Rebecca Beneditz, Neita Webster
The Unitarian Universalist Church, Rockford, IL | 4848 Turner St., Rockford, IL 61107 | 815-398-6322 | uurockford.org |
