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Nevertheless She Persisted

In A Feminist Ethic of Risk, UU theologian Sharon Welch proposes a theology of resistance and hope. We’ll explore some of the lessons of this text through the lens of roller derby.

Graduation Sunday/Exploring Transition

CUF and CUF members have had an amazing year, full of change! But we are entering a new cycle. In August, we welcome a new minister. It is the end of a school year and we are welcoming our children into young adulthood. And … read more.

Mental Health Matters: Making “More Good Days, Together”

May is Mental Health Awareness Month and Mental Health America’s (MHA) slogan is “More Good Days, Together” What does a good day look like for you? How might that day be different for someone neurodiverse and struggling with mental health  or who is disabled? … read more.

Radio God: Talking to the Universe

Led by Jen Salamone, we invite you to join us for a service devoted to exploring the ways we use to communicate with little and capital G-god/the Universe. Using personal spiritual experiences as a guide, Jen might share a few tricks for you to … read more.

A New Hope

In the spirit of May the 4th, we are going to talk about looking outside our own experience and embracing the unknown as we go out into the world to do the most good. Our spirit must me one of “Try not. Do, or … read more.

Signs of the Times

We get little signals from our environment a lot. Buds and clouds, smells and sights, and the color of the sky all give us hints to what is happening around us – if we’re paying attention. What are we paying attention to and what … read more.

Keeping the Sabbath

In today’s busy and all-too-connected world, keeping the sabbath may seem like an outdated concept, but it may also be a powerful technique that helps us “pay attention.” How can we stay connected in today’s world and attempt to keep the sabbath? Join Bill Sasso … read more.

Rewind. Refresh. Rejoice!!

An exploration of one of our many Unitarian Universalist Super Powers.  Our Faith has the tools to open many pathways to connect with and reconnect to our inner selves, our chosen faith community, and our larger community… if we will use them.  What ways … read more.

Mallory’s Musings

Thoughts on Embracing Possibility – Mallory’s musings on embracing possibility and what it can look like in our daily lives.

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 … read more.