Invitation to Chill
September 15, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. Online and in-person Rev. Joyce Palmer
In a world that often seems to run on stress and urgency, how can we find and maintain a sense of inner peace? This sermon explores the Unitarian Universalist approach to living a stress-free life. We will delve into spiritual, emotional, and practical tools to help us manage stress effectively, and discuss how embracing mindfulness, self-compassion, and intentional living can lead us to a more serene existence. Join us as we uncover ways to align our daily lives with our values and create a sanctuary of calm amidst the chaos.
We will share the plate with Community Life Center of Rockford The Community Life Center Of Rockford will directly impact and improve the quality of life through promoting community in the City of Rockford. Our vision at the Community Life Center of Rockford is to always be an environment that has an enduring commitment to promoting community.
The Community Life Center of Rockford will achieve its mission and vision by following our foundational pillars, Life. Live. Love. The foundational pillars are the cornerstones of the CLC. These three pillars will instill the value of life, promote the importance of living and impact the community of Rockford through love!
Volunteers for Sunday, September 15th
Thank you to the Caring Team for volunteering for hospitality this Sunday!
Ushers: Dick & Myrna Lake
Contact Rev. Joyce to sign up at assistminister@uurockford.org
Creative Ideas Wanted
Start Thinking Now
There may be only 56 days until the election, but there are only 52 days until the 2024 Church Auction.
Please start your creative engines. Think of creative offerings for our auction.
What kind of fun dinner party can you visualize?
Make it fancy. 5-course French dinner.
Make it simple. Do a takeout pizza comparison test.
A gathering of church people is never boring. Have fun.
Got any energizing excursions you would share with a fellow member?
Take us canoeing. Take us Christmas shopping.
Has your Holiday Baking urge started to tingle? Would you share?
Make pies. make cookies. Homemade ham?
Short Time Frame. Think now. Don’t put it off.
Let us know if you have an idea. Please email me (Steve Lewis) at lewissk@aol.com. Or Autumn at church, uurockford@gmail.com
Fill out the form by clicking the button below.
Or just describe your idea in an email, and we will fill out the form.
Please join us for the 2nd Annual Free Clothing Swap! Bring clean baby, kid, and adult clothes to Deale Hall to swap on Sunday, September 15 from 2-3:30pm. All types in wearable condition (including maternity, Halloween costumes, shoes, and swim) are welcome! Volunteers will be on hand to help you put your items in the appropriate sections. You are not required to bring clothes to participate. Choose some “new to you” items to take home; all items left at the end of the afternoon will be donated. If you have any questions or would like to help out, please reach out to Alexis Simmons or Rebecca Beneditz.
You’re Invited!
Faith in Practice: Mission and Vision workshop
Sunday, September 22
12:30pm – 3pm
We are an ever-evolving church in a Living Tradition! Now is the time to join again and articulate who we are and where we are going, through exploring new mission and vision statements. It’s been eight years since we last created a mission and vision for ourselves. Our congregation continues to build on its journey of strong lay leadership as we come back to life in the wake of the pandemic in new ways; this workshop is what we have been planning and working towards. Whether this is your first or the thousandth, you’re invited to join in putting our UU Faith in Practice through this generative and energizing workshop. Your input and creativity will be part of the process towards crafting our congregation’s new Mission and Vision!
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 |
