Friday Update October 18, 2024








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Discerning the Call
October 20, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. 
Online and in-person
Rev. Allison Farnum
This Sunday, take time to discern where Life is calling you and how our movements together create strength that serves the community.

Order of Service

We will Share the Plate with Family Peace Center
VISION: The family peace center envisions a thriving community where all people have hope and are safe and free from violence.

MISSION: Led by the voices of survivors, we will build a safe, thriving community for all by creating pathways to self-empowerment to adult and child survivors of domestic and sexual violence through integrated, long term services provided with kindness, dignity and inclusivity, while driving transformation through education and community collaboration.
Click Here to Donate

Volunteers for Sunday, October 20
Thank you to the Caring Team for volunteering for hospitality this Sunday!
Contact Rev. Joyce to sign up at assistminister@uurockford.org

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

Look for the table in Deale Hall Sunday 
  • Volunteer to make this party a success
  • Set-up Crew
  • Clean up crew
  • Proxy Bidders
  • Auction desk, keyboard help
  • Potluck Dish to Pass
 
Can’t make it Nov. 2?  Want someone to act as your “Proxy Bidder”?
 
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.


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


Calling all Kid Artists!!!
Fall Art Show for Kids and Teens

The Caring Team is calling on all kid and teen artists to submit artwork to hang in our church gallery. We are celebrating the season and the contributions of our children.

We request one two-dimensional piece of artwork for each child/youth. Please include the name and age of each artist. 

Submission deadline is Sunday, October 20th.

Service Reflection and Discussion

Sunday, October 20, 2024, 11:30AM, in the Library
The topic on Sunday is: “Discerning The Call”
All are welcome to attend!


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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