Appreciative Inquiry is a process of organizational development and change developed by a man named David Cooperider, a Professor at Case Western Reserve Business School in Cleveland, Ohio. The basic idea is that humans—and importantly the organizations and systems they create—respond more actively and … read more.
In a world that seems to be coming down around us, how do we maintain a disposition of forgiveness amidst age-old angers and wrongs? Maybe with forgiveness, we have to start small and work our way up. We may never learn to forgive the world … read more.
Evergreen trees and plants have to be more careful than deciduous plants about how they allocate their resources, and which edges they really want to grow, because they don’t get the same opportunity to restore through dormancy. The choices they make inform how they make … read more.
“Building Cathedrals: 185 years of Progressive Religion in Rockford.” The morning’s anthem plays with the idea “we may be informed by our past, but it doesn’t own us”! Our church’s historical timeline in Deale Hall just came down after more than a month, and using … read more.
Burn out is real! This message is for those who hold the reality and pain for others while needing this same holding. Dr. Teresa Barnes will talk about the importance of self-care for those who minister and attend to others’ needs while sharing … read more.
In challenging times that call us to live out our religious values, join Rev. Allison Farnum and Keith Talley of the Unitarian Universalist Prison Ministry of Illinois as we explore how we “get free” from the lens of Unitarian Universalist prisoner solidarity work.
Keith Talley (he/him) … read more.
Whose are we? We know something of who we are: A people who care less about what someone believes and more about how we live lovingly into our values. Beyond our individual spiritual paths, however, we often speak of the transcendent–something larger than our individual … read more.
In our month of practicing resistance, we’ll draw wisdom from the African American Portraits exhibit “Let Your Motto Be Resistant.” Through art and story, we’ll explore resistance as a spiritual discipline. Join us for a service that invites both reflection and commitment to what happens … read more.
In times of empire, the journey of Christmas isn’t over until we find our way home “by another way.” SPECIAL RITUAL: Burning Bowl
Join us as we celebrate the principles of Kwanzaa with a reflection on Ujimaa—collective work and responsibility. Together we’ll explore how we build and sustain our communities through shared purpose, care, and commitment.
