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.

The Real Church

December 26, 2021 10:30 am Rev. Denise Tracy

What do we think of as church? What might it really be or become? For assistance with joining the online service, click here. Coffee Hour- 11:30am after Sunday Service ID: 385 997 651#

Reflection on the Holiday Season

December 12, 2021 10:30 am Rev. Denise Tracy

As we approach the season, what thoughts might be helpful in deepening our celebration? For assistance with joining the online service, click here.

Reform or Defund Law Enforcement?

November 28, 2021 10:30 am Rev. Denise Tracy

As a Law Enforcement Chaplain I have an inside seat to this discussion. This service is my contribution on this month’s theme of non-violence. For assistance with joining the online service, click here. Coffee Hour- 11:30am after Sunday Service ID: 119 059 614#

Thanks A Lot!

November 21, 2021 10:30 am Rev. Denise Tracy

These words can be said in many different ways. This service will be a reflection on Thanksgiving! Rumor has it some of the youth will be participating! For assistance with joining the online service, click here. Coffee Hour- 11:30am after Sunday Service ID: 374 703 763#

UU Gifts to Humanity

October 17, 2021 10:30 am Rev. Denise Tracy

What gifts have Unitarian Universalists given to the world? For assistance with joining the online service, click here. Coffee Hour- 11:30am after Sunday Service ID: 514 268 319#

Simple Gifts

October 3, 2021 10:30 am Rev. Denise Tracy

An exploration of the Shaker Community and how they see faith. For assistance with joining the online service, click here. Coffee Hour- 11:30am after Sunday Service ID: 196 753 030#

Idols and Ideals

September 26, 2021 10:30 am Rev. Denise Tracy

What do we hold sacred and what does it mean that we need to do this? For assistance with joining the online service, click here. Coffee Hour- 11:30am after Sunday Service ID: 806 374 884#

Two Alberts

September 19, 2021 10:30 am Rev. Denise Tracy

What do the most famous Alberts have to teach us about thinking and reason? For assistance with joining the online service, click here. Coffee Hour- 11:30am after Sunday Service ID: 996 137 326#

Count Your Blessings

August 22, 2021 10:30 am Rev. Denise Tracy

When times get tough, when you are having a rough day… this simple message can restore hope, put almost anything in perspective and brighten your day. Join us IN PERSON at UUCJ for this service. For assistance with joining the online service, click here.