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May Music Sunday
Awakening Curiosity about Our Place in This World: Sacred Place by Alex Berko
May 17, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. Online and in-person
The Unicantors and Guest Musicians
As composer Alex Berko explains, Sacred Space “connects the old with the new, the sacred with the secular, and the individual with their community.” Using elements from Jewish liturgy combined with “the writings of several American environmentalists and poets who have spoken about their relationship with the earth,” Sacred Place aims to create “a sonic space” exploring “themes of community, nature, compassion, and healing.”
To learn more about Sacred Place, you can listen to Alex Berko’s conversation with Diane Orlofsky of Troy Public Radio’s InChoir: Conversations about Choral Music, the Arts, and Life at the composer’s website: https://www.alexberko.com/sacred-place.
Thank you to Robin Gausebeck for providing support for the presentation of Sacred Place.
We will Share the Plate with the Forest City Rainbow Chorus
Established in 2025, the Forest City Rainbow Chorus uplifts and unites the LGBTQIA+ community—and all humanity—through the transformative power of music. Rooted in Rockford, they welcome all individuals (queer and ally) to be part of a growing, diverse community. Click Here to Donate
The Sermon Discussion group will meet this Sunday after the service in the library!
20/30s Group Meeting this Sunday!
Young adults in their 20s and 30s are invited to gather after worship this Sunday, May 17, in the Youth Room for conversation and connection. The theme is Your Attention is Your Power.
The Sex & Gender Justice Team presents “Disclosure” Part 1: a documentary about Hollywood’s impact on the Trans community and culture. May 20th 6-7:30 pm in the Library. There will be light refreshments and time for questions and discussion.
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 YouTube page.
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 |
