Kindness 101
What I figured I needed to do to survive the current time
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.
Soul on Fire: Dietrich Bonhoeffer
This theologian and minister lived and died during WWII Under the Nazi regime. What can we learn from his story?
Living New Englandly: The Ecstasy of Emily Dickenson
What might this poet have to teach us in living joyfully?
Women Hold Up Half the Sky
This thousand year old ancient Chinese statement is one we need to remember. In honor of International Women’s Day this service will reflect about women and girls and our role in the current world.
The WOW of Now
What do we need to respond faithfully to these days? A reflection.
Farewell Dr. Ruth, Tarzan, Quincy, Maggie & Jimmy
In this service we will lift up the famous folks who have died in 2024. We will also read the names of people congregants provide in a Calling of the Names
Christmas Kindness
A meditation about the purpose of this holiday.
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.