Friday Update October 11, 2024








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Friday Update


Reflections on Listening
October 13, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. 
Online and in-person
Rev. Linda Lawrence & Congregation Members

Order of Service


We will Share the Plate with Midwest Reproductive Health
Midwest Reproductive Health is an independent abortion clinic opening up in Rockford, IL. As our name suggests, we aim to provide care not only to the Rockford community, but everyone in the Midwest (and further) seeking reproductive healthcare. Strategically chosen in an accessible area, this clinic will offer abortion care, STI/STD testing, and birth control. We aim to be a resource center for the community and have partnered with many local organization to ensure a whole patient approach. Rockford Family Planning Foundation is a 501(c)(3) not for profit organization that provides support for Midwest Reproductive Health, PLLC.
Click Here to Donate

Volunteers for Sunday, October 13
Thank you to the Racial & Economic Justice Team for volunteering for hospitality this Sunday!
Coffee Hosts: Phil Hjemboe 
Contact Rev. Joyce to sign up at assistminister@uurockford.org


Oct 17, 2024 5:30–8 pm
Bring your children to church for snacks, playing, and fun while you have some time for yourself.

Click Here to Sign Up

Joy in 2024 Party, Potluck, Auction
Save the Date – Nov. 2 at 4:30

Rebecca will be at the table in Deale Hall Sunday

Volunteer to make this party a success
Set-up Crew

  • Clean up crew
  • Auction desk, keyboard help
  • Potluck Dish to Pass
     

Last Week to make a donation

Take a look at the On-Line Catalog Web-site.

·The link is  https://auctria.events/Joyin2024

You may need to register yourself to gain access.
When you register, you will get an Access code. You will need this to actively use the web-site on a phone, or tablet.

 

Auction Donation Form 2024


Getting to Know UU Sessions

Join us for our welcome program designed to provide newcomers with the opportunity to learn about the congregation and how to get connected. We hope you will find this community to be a religious home.
There are 4 sessions, the first is a series of videos and the other three are in person on Sundays in the Sanctuary from 11:15 – 11:45. You can complete the sessions at any time. Sessions will repeat monthly.
 
*Watch 4 Introduction Videos Prior to In-Person Sessions*
October 20th Getting Connected-Rev. Joyce
October 27th Living Our Values-Lindsay & Gloria
November 3rd Our Story –Rev. Matthew

 
1. A History of Unitarianism: 
BaseCamp: 5 Minute History of Unitarianism
  
2. A History of Universalism: 
BaseCamp: A History of Universalism in 5 Minutes
  
3.   UU theology video by Rev. Matthew Johnson: (12 minutes): 
UU theology by Matthew Johnson
 
4. After you’ve watched Matthew’s Theology video, watch this video of “Holy Now” by Peter Mayer: 
Peter Mayer “Holy Now” (with lyrics in captions)
  
Questions, email Rev Joyce at 
revjoycepalmer@yahoo.co


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  |



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