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.

Taoism and Tai Chi: Dancing the Watercourse Way

February 11, 2024 10:30 am Rev. Denise Tracy

What might this ancient faith have to teach us? How might it make our lives more understandable? For assistance with joining the online service, click here. ID: 260 843 16#

Goodbye 2023

January 7, 2024 10:30 AM Rev. Denise Tracy

we will raise the names of famous folk as well as those known to us individually as a way of saying goodbye to 2023 and welcoming 2024. For assistance with joining the online service, click here. ID: 552 057 305#

How Pagans, Unitarians, and Universalists contributed to Celebrating Christmas

December 24, 2023 10:30 am Rev. Denise Tracy

Where did the customs we follow originate and how did they become our traditions? We will explore and have fun with holiday music, too. For assistance with joining the online service, click here. ID: 208 232 870#

Bittersweet: A Theology of Balance

November 26, 2023 10:30 am Rev. Denise Tracy

There are many sides to this life. Two of them are combined in the phrase Bittersweet. We all have both and we all have to learn to navigate them. For assistance with joining the online service, click here. ID: 139 380 644#

Who’s Church Is It Anyway

November 12, 2023 10:30 am Rev. Denise Tracy

Our Beloved UUA is going through a transition. What are the issues? What does it mean? For assistance with joining the online service, click here. ID: 622 589 348#

Reflections on the War in the Middle East

October 15, 2023 10:30 am Rev. Denise Tracy

Thoughts on current events. For assistance with joining the online service, click here. ID: 447 463 711#

Beginning Again: Starting a New Year

September 24, 2023 10:30 am Rev. Denise Tracy

It is the season of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. We are also beginning a new church year. How do we reflect upon beginnings? For assistance with joining the online service, click here.

Thoughts on AI (Artificial Intelligence)

August 20, 2023 10:30 am Rev. Denise Tracy

Long time member of the Joliet Church, Paul Brumbaugh asked me to preach on AI. I have been reading and thinking. I am curious what I am going to say. Russ and Ron will be doing special music this Sunday. For assistance with joining the online service, click here.

The Battle for the Heart of Our Faith

June 11, 2023 10:30 am Rev. Denise Tracy

Right now there is a discussion happening that will determine the future of our faith. What are the Issues? What are our choices? For assistance with joining the online service, click here. Coffee Hour- 11:30am after Sunday Service ID: 513 705 142#