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Sealing the Book of the Year: Honoring our Unitarian Universalist Sixth Source October 5, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. Online and in-person Rev. Bret Lortie
This past Thursday was Yom Kippur, the holiest day of the year in Judaism. Yom Kippur concludes the High Holy Days that began on September 22 with Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year. The Hebrew traditions are a piece of our Unitarian Universalist sources, and this Sunday we honor this connection by exploring the journey from forgiveness and compassion to atonement. For some, atonement is an attempt to be at one with the holy; for others, it’s an admission that like it or not, we are “at-one” with each other, despite broken promises and times of pain. As Elizabeth Strong writes, “here is where the sacred and the holy enter…. Let us rejoice and be thankful that we are together again.”
We will Share the Plate with LIAM Foundation
Which supports the Rockford area LGBTQIA+ community through advocacy, education, and legal help with name changes.
Uncaged Art: Voices From Detention “Art They Tried to Throw Away”
Art Scene at UU Church Rockford
Friday, October 3 5 – 9pm
Saturday, October 4 4-9pm
Panel Discussion Sunday, October 5 1 – 3pm
Sara Dady- immigration law and threats to it
Cristina Gloria- the immigrant experience
Diego Valdivia- services for immigrants and asylum-seekers
On the Friday evening, October 10th, I invite you to join me for a special Startup Workshop hosted by MidAmerica Region’s Rev. Sharon Dittmar. This workshop kicks off the next two years of interim work together, so you won’t want to miss it! As a congregational life consultant, Rev. Sharon will lead a discussion exploring the hopes and fears of transition as well as some pivotal moments in the congregation’s history. There is a potluck from 6PM – 6:45PM before moving into group conversation. Although it’s always fun to join in person, we will offer the main discussion via Zoom. Please email Rev. Bret, minister@uurockford.org, for the link. Youth are encouraged to participate in the main discussion, and while not geared toward young children, Rev. Sharon says she like to include them before families might need to leave for bedtimes, etc. It is fine if people come late or leave early. See you there, Rev. Bret.
Getting to Know UU Sunday, October 5 After Service
Newcomers and those interested in learning more about the congregation and membership are welcome.
Come Learn About
Our Story
Living Our Faith
How to Get Connected
Childcare provided
Sunday Morning Meditation Now Every Sunday!
9:15 a.m. in the Library
We meet to meditate together and center ourselves for the day. Please join us for Sunday Morning Meditation.
Would You Like To Help?
We will need more hands for setup/cleanup when we get closer, but if you are excited to help take the lead in any of the following roles, reach out to Rebecca Beneditz or Alexis Simmons: Bartender/Drinks, Kitchen/Food, 50/50 Raffle, Live Auctioneer, Bidding Assistance
We are making an effort to have this be a low waste event!
Please let Rebecca know if you have any of these items that we can use for the night:
rectangular cloth tablecloths (neutral/fall colors/patterns,fit a 6-8ft. table)
fall leaf window clings
compostable fall decor (corn stalks, small pumpkins/gourds, dried flowers, etc.)
folding rectangular tables (we could use just a few more)
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: 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 |
