Christmas Kindness
A meditation about the purpose of this holiday. ID # : 670 839 743#
Speaker: Rev. Denise Tracy
The Rev Ms Denise D Tracy was ordained in 1974, she was the 8th woman the UU ministry at that time. She attended Andover Newton Theological School where she graduated with honors. She has had ministries on campus (74-76 Hartford, Ct), in the Parish (76-84 Greater Lansing, Mi), Denominational UUA Staff (Central Midwest 84-92), Consultant (92-06 Alban Institute), Interim (07-12 South Bend, In, Cincinnati Oh, San Mateo, Ca). She retired in 2014. Retired is not a word that describes her life, however. She is a Police Chaplain in Kane County, where she lives. She also serves on the Operating Board of the Alignment Collaborative for Education for School District U-46, which is a movement to harness resources insuring that all students have access to a productive and bright future. She lives in Elgin with her husband of 35 years, Bill Decker. She has three children and three grandchildren.
Two Sides of Love
Love is a continuum. We all need to deal, respond and live with both sides.
The Memories of Trees
Research now tells us that trees communicate and care for each other. What might we learn from our forest friends?
Dreams of Transylvania
In 1568, for the first time on earth, religious freedom was granted by the first Unitarian Royalty. Bill and I will just have returned from two weeks in Transylvania. I will preach on what I learned. For assistance with joining the online service, click here.
Sacred Prayer for the Earth
Join us online or in person at 3401 W. Jefferson St. In times of stress, I center by connecting with the earth. I feel our current political and world situation is rather stressful. So, connecting to the great blue marble that we all live on, will be our worship. For assistance with joining the online … Continue reading Sacred Prayer for the Earth
What I have learned in 50 Years of Ministry
Join us in person at 3401 W. Jefferson St, Joliet or online by using the buttons below This June is the 50th anniversary of my ordination into the UU Ministry. I want to reflect on what I have learned. We will have ice cream sundae’s as a celebration during coffee hour. For assistance with joining … Continue reading What I have learned in 50 Years of Ministry
Birth Stories
Join us in person at 3401 W. Jefferson St, Joliet or online by using the buttons below How do we come into this world?What other birth stories might we have… For assistance with joining the online service, click here. Coffee Hour- 11:30am after Sunday Service ID: 839 132 714#
We Need Not Think Alike
Join us in person at 3401 W. Jefferson St, Joliet or online by using the buttons below Those words were spoken by Hungarian Unitarian Cleric, Francis David, 455 years ago. This service will explore the radical notion of religious freedom. For assistance with joining the online service, click here. Coffee Hour- 11:30am after Sunday Service … Continue reading We Need Not Think Alike
An Easter Blessing: From the Mother
How did the ancient Goddess religion transform its allegiance from Mother to Son? An Easter story For assistance with joining the online service, click here. Coffee Hour- 11:30am after Sunday Service ID: 639 650 201#
Changing the World: One Woman at a Time
International Women’s Day is celebrated in March. We will explore The International Convocation of U U Women’s work on empowering women. For assistance with joining the online service, click here. Coffee Hour- 11:30am after Sunday Service ID: 834 946 366#