MLK Sunday! On this Martin Luther King Sunday, the Rev. Jann Halloran will ask us to recommit ourselves to anti-racism, something we can do personally and as a community. This sermon will build upon the lessons learned from White Fragility, written by Robin Diangelo, which several in the congregation have read and studied. The Prairie … Continue reading Deepening Our Commitment to Anti-Racism
“Is Democracy Dying?” This question was the October cover headline of a special addition of The Atlantic magazine. The Rev. Jann Halloran will explore the status of democracy in our country this Sunday before the national election on Tuesday. November’s theme is our Unitarian Universalist 5th Principle, The Democratic Process. The Prairie Band will provide … Continue reading Is Democracy Dying?
Halloween Celebration Service Everyone is invited to come to church in costume for our annual Halloween Celebration service (no costume weapons!). Rev. Jann Halloran and Kyra Storojev will lead a service in the spirit of Día de Muertos, the Day of the Dead in Mexico and All Souls Day in the Christian tradition. Please bring items for … Continue reading Remembering Our Ancestors
The Rev. Jann Halloran will lead us in a service of appreciation for the Jewish High Holy days of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. The sacred work of this time is seeking forgiveness and granting it, when asked. Dave Lukaszewski will provide special music. Brunch Bunch Sunday for middle and high school youth groups. After the service join … Continue reading Service on Forgiveness Honoring the Jewish High Holy Days
All sermons in July will be based on “The Book of Joy,” by Dalai Lama and Archbishop Desmond Tutu. Are you ready to Dance with Joy? On July 15th, we’ll continue with the Eight Pillars of Joy and turn our attention to focusing on Acceptance and Forgiveness as well as incorporating movement into our Joy Practices.
All sermons in July will be based on “The Book of Joy,” by Dalai Lama and Archbishop Desmond Tutu. On July 8th, we’ll start exploring the Eight Pillars of Joy, specifically focusing on Perspective, Humility, and Humor this Sunday. The remaining pillars will be covered in future services. Join us!
On this Congregational Meeting Sunday, our service will focus on all the aspects of love that form our church, and we will recognize our out-going Board President, Joe Francis, along with our whole Board of Trustees. Eric Moon and the Prairie Band will provide special music. During the Congregational Meeting, immediately following the service, we … Continue reading The Growth of Love
