You’ve Got a Friend July 16, 2023, at 10:00 a.m.Onlineand in-person Rev. Allison Farnum
Join Rev. Allison Farnum from the UU Prison Ministry of Illinois as this UU-Affiliated statewide organization invites opportunities for prisoner solidarity in their Ending Death by Incarceration campaign.
We will Share the Plate with UUPMI We equip UU’s in Illinois to transform institutions and support people harmed by the prison industrial complex. For more informationclick here. Click Here to Donate
Volunteers for Sunday, July 16
Greeters: We Need 2 Volunteers
Guest table: Neita Webster & We Need 1 More
Ushers: We Need 2 Volunteers The Racial and Economic Justice Team volunteered for Coffee Hour set up
Phil and Spitty are on for Coffee Hour Clean up Please note that if you volunteer for coffee host you will need to clean up afterward and run the cups through the sanitizer. Spitty and others are happy to help you become familiar with how to handle this easy job. Sign Up Here
Please keep the family and friends of Gus Gustafson in your thoughts and prayers. Gus Gustafson died on July 7th. A memorial service will be held at the church on July 22nd at 1 p.m.
Hi friends!
I’m absolutely THRILLEDthat we will be hosting the legendary Holly Near in concert, with her trio of musicians, on Thursday, July 20th, at 7 pm. Holly Near is a prolific singer/songwriter and peace and justice activist. You know her song, “We Are a Gentle Angry People.” This is a real treat to have her here. Please come and be part of this special event.
Please spread the word and invite your friends to come as well!
In faith,
Matthew
Welcoming Ministries Orientation
Saturday, August 12
9am – 10:30am
Join us for an orientation and conversation on providing hospitality at UU Church Rockford. We are looking to grow our welcome and our team. We have set a goal to increase our outreach and Welcoming is an important part of that goal. Current and First-time Greeters, Ushers, Guest Table Hosts and Coffee Hospitality volunteers are welcome to attend. Snacks an Coffee will be available.
Join us for a conversation on how to continue the learning from the stories in Mistakes and Miracles. We are meeting via Zoom at 4pm on Tuesday, July 25. If you would like to join us, use the link below. Questions? Contact Rev Joyce at revjoycepalmer@yahoo.com
I’m looking for 1-2 more folks to join our worship associate crew. You will serve as a worship associate about once every eight weeks — leading a few parts of the service and offering your testimony on that day’s topic. Worship associates love the experience and the invitation to think deeply and share with the congregation. If you are interested, send an email to uurockrev@gmail.com. There is training included and coaching on testimonies. It is a two-year term, running from Sept. 2023 to Sept. 2025.
In faith,
Matthew
Rare Earth Food Collectiveis an online farmers’ market featuring local food and products. We help producers work together to meet the growing demand for local, sustainable food in Winnebago, Boone, and McHenry Counties. Instead of you driving all over the countryside to buy from different farms, we collaborate to bring the food to you. You can choose home delivery or a nearby pickup location. We deliver orders every Tuesday, year-round. There is no minimum order, and no requirement to order every week. Ordering from REFC helps to build and support our local food community, preserve our agricultural land for future use, and reduce our carbon footprint. It also provides you with fresh food that tastes delicious and is good for you.
For members who already attend UU regularly, we will be there on Tuesday’s in Deale Hall to pack our orders for distribution – meaning you could place an order for Tuesday pick up right at the Church!
The first pick up will be on July 18th, 2:30 – 3:00. This time period may be adjusted in the first couple weeks.
The buying window on the website will go live with products (for shopping) from Saturday (the 15th) at Noon, until Noon on Monday the (17th), but you can sign up as a customer at any time!
We look forward to serving you!
Rockford UU Lunch Group
After coffee hour/meetings on Sundays, a group gathers for lunch at various locations. It’s usually Bob Babcock and Doug Rix, often with Sue and Scott Garwick. It’s a time to get to know each other deeper and form a better community. Tap any of us any Sunday and see what we’re doing if you’d like to join us. PLAN ON IT!!! Or Call Bob at 630.417.0042
Social Justice
Eliminate Racism 813
Film Discussion
Friday July 14, 2023 6:00 p.m.
We will watch Resolving Trauma and How We Can Be the Healingby Dr. Joy DeGruy – Spirit of Humanity Forum.
Join us at the Baha’i Center 1650 N Alpine: Lower level in Highcrest Shopping Center.
We will show the film at The Baha’i Center in person with a facilitated discussion after the showing of the film.
The film discussions are presented in partnership with The Baha’i Community of the Rockford Area and Rockford Public Library.
WINNEBAGO COUNTY RESOURCES
List of resources that may be helpful to you or someone you know.
VICTIM/SURVIVOR SERVICES
Family Peace Center – 1-779-348-7600
Remedies Renewing Lives – 24-hour Domestic Violence Hotline – 1-815-962-6102
OLDER ADULT SERVICES
Catholic Charities Long Term Care Ombudsman Program – 1-815-316-0040 or 1-800-369-0895
Mercyhealth at Home/Older Adult Services – 1-815-971-3502
Lifescape Community Services – 1-815-963-1609 or 1-800-779-1189
SERVICES/ADVOCACY FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES
Center for Sight and Hearing – 1-815-332-6800 P
RAMP – 1-815-968-7467
The ARC – 1-815-965-3455
Drag Q+A Krystal Ball
FRIDAY, JULY 14, 2023 AT 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM This is now a virtual event
Join us in welcoming drag artist, Krystal Ball, who will be stopping in to show off makeup and costuming skills and to answer questions about the art of drag. This program is LGBTQ+ friendly and anyone interested can attend.
The Board of Trustees:
President: Spitty Tata
Clerk: Kim Vollmer
Vice-President: Matt Menze
Treasurer: Steve Blomgren
Trustees: Clark Logemann, Sarah Greer, & Rebecca Beneditz
The Unitarian Universalist Church, Rockford, IL | 4848 Turner St., Rockford, IL 61107 | 815-398-6322 | uurockford.org |
