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When Congregations Speak as One

What happens when 30+ congregations speak with one moral voice? We are delighted to welcome Natasha Walker, our new leader at the UU Advocacy Network of Illinois (UUANI), to the pulpit. Natasha brings a unique perspective to our movement, combining two decades of strategic work … read more.

You Are Loved!

Members of the Reproductive Justice Team will reflect on their work and the impact on people they serve.

The Journey into the Unknown

Father Joseph A. Brown, SJ; PhD, Director, School of Africana and Multicultural Studies; Coordinator, Africana Studies Program, SIUC, will speak on “The Journey into the Unknown: How do we rely on the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen”. Music by … read more.

Our Gifts = Possibilities

Miriam Link-Mullison, Generosity Team Chair, will share the meaning of this year’s theme, Our Gifts = Possibilities. Those present will share their ideas on past achievements and the possibilities for next year. She will also share how she determines what to pledge and how giving … read more.

Bouncing, not Breaking

Ann Levin will provide remarks about how faith and community help build resilience. Music by Tim Hoke.

Commitment and Resilience

Over the past 25 years, Minister Emeritus Bill Sasso has developed a sense that, as a congregation, when our Fellowship community commits itself, we can accomplish significant and unexpected results. Whether adapting in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, building a new facility, or navigating transitions … read more.

Lessons in Resilience from our friends, the trees

We will discuss the poem, “Be Like A Tree” by Joanne Raptis. Charles Ruffner will provide insight relating to each line of the poem. Music by Elana Floyd-Kennett.

Practicing Resistance (ZOOM ONLY)

[DUE TO WEATHER, SERVICE WILL BE VIA ZOOM ONLY. ] Resistance is never futile:  Eric Terrell will share on drawing on our fandom to continue the work of spreading the good news and building community with unwavering love. Steve Pittman will be the facilitator and music … read more.

The Main Thing

Rev. Ed Hoke will be presenting on the singular role of love as the main thing. Music by Glenn McLernon.

Calibri for the Resistance

Committing tiny acts of resistance is essential for survival and community in a time of cruelty and nonsense.