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Radical Welcome to Heal our World July 19, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. Online and in-person
Rev. Dr. Emma Farrell The work of sustained cultural change – the change needed to heal our world and put love back at the center – is done through relationships. In this age of rising authoritarianism, individualism, and an epidemic of loneliness, what does it look like to broaden our horizons and make room for the authentic relationships needed to cultivate this healing change?
We will share the plate with Zion Lutheran Church
The Ron Simmons Good Trouble Education Scholarship was established in 2024. The mission of the scholarship is to provide financial assistance to Winnebago County high school graduates seeking to pursue higher education through accredited undergraduate, community college, trade, or vocational schools. Click Here to Donate
Please keep former member Jean Babb’s family in your thoughts and prayers. Jean died on July 1, 2026. Obituary
Pride Parade wrap-up
The Sex & Gender Justice Team wishes to thank Bill Schuyler and Rich McKnight for their generous donation that enabled the church to have a new parade banner printed, as well as bracelets to hand out at the Rockford Area Pride Parade.
Remember: Send your best photos from the parade to the church office. Not only will they become a part of our history, but they will also help create a snapshot of who we are, as we begin our search for a new minister.
The UU Fourth Sunday Book Discussion Group meets at noon on the fourth Sunday of every month (Suprise!) in the church library.
The next meeting will be July 26th at noon.
This month, we will be reading “Basic Teachings of the Buddha” by Glenn Wallis
Admission if Free
Membership is Free No strings are attached
Sunday Morning Meditation 9:15 am
We meet on Sunday morning to meditate and center ourselves for the day. You are welcome to join us each Sunday morning.
Community Events
ER815 Book Discussion
Thursday, July 16, 2026, 6:00-7:30 p.m.
Montague Branch Library, 1238 S. Winnebago St.
Join us for a discussion of Original Sins by Eve L. Ewing: The (mis)education of Black and Native children and the construction of racism. An eye-opening look at how American schools have helped build an infrastructure of racial inequality. NY Times Bestseller. Please read the book on your own, and we will discuss it.
Book discussions are presented in partnership with Rockford Public Library.
Looking for a copy of one of the books? The Rockford Public Library is pleased to offer the books for our discussion series in multiple formats. In addition to in print, RPL has many ebooks and audiobooks available with the Libby app which may be accessed with your RPL card. Titles are available in audio and e-book formats.
The UU Church of Stockton is hosting several more concerts this year as part of our “Music on Pearl” project. You are cordially invited to attend, and we would appreciate it if you would share the attached information with your membership.
The first concert is Yazmin and Beat Zero on Friday, August 7, from 6-8 p.m. Their music is a blend of Afro-Cuban, Latin-Jazz,
funk, and fold/rock, guaranteed to make you want to dance! Tickets are $20 for adults and $10 for students and are available online at
uuchurchofstockton.org or at the door. Light refreshments will be available. There is plenty of parking, and we are handicapped accessible.
The 2nd concert will be Saturday, September 12, from 2-4 p.m. with Ernie Hendrickson and Friends doing a tribute to the Grateful Dead. The last concert is versatile solo guitarist Ruth Wyand on Saturday, November 14, from 2-4 p.m. Concerts are held in the sanctuary, which has wonderful acoustics. All proceeds from the concerts go to support bringing more live music to the Stockton area.
Vision:
A loving, spiritual congregation that lives our values through belonging, reason, and action.
Mission:
Like the nature that surrounds us, we evolve as a habitat for spiritual development.
Our deep roots connect us to a wealth of resources that nourish our growth as a beacon for justice, inclusion, and liberation, especially anti-racism and gender and sexuality justice.
Our listening cultivates diverse and multicultural relationships that bridge divisions, strengthen our communities, heal hearts, and foster safety for all.
Our awareness of our interdependence inspires us to protect the shared environment and natural world in which we live.
The Board of Trustees:
President: Diane Kuehl
Vice President: Sandi Campbell
Clerk: Scott Garwick
Treasurer: Teresa Wilmot
Trustees: Kendra Asbury, Neita Webster, Jason Peckels
The Unitarian Universalist Church, Rockford, IL | 4848 Turner St., Rockford, IL 61107 | 815-398-6322 | uurockford.org |
