Unitarian Universalist Congregation Of Rock Valley
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Our vision is about the communal aspect of spirituality. By coming together in a community in order to express and feel that which is spiritual in our lives, we recognize the desire to share spirituality as a group as well as individuals on our own separate spiritual path.
Our mission is create community,
celebrate worship, seek justice and truth
and live guided by love.
We invite you to explore our website to get acquainted with us, to find out who we are and what we stand for. As Unitarian Universalists, we honor diversity amongst our members and guests.
FIRST TIME VISITORS
We are a small congregation of people who came together to create a new Unitarian Universalist Church in the Rock Valley region of north central Illinois in 2001. With a common ground to search for meaning, and a commitment...
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
Our children's religious education program is designed by our teachers to fit the needs and abilities of our children. It emphasizes the values inherent in the seven guiding Unitarian Universalist Principals. Additionally, we will explore world religions to...
UNITARIAN UNIVERSALISM
The roots of Unitarian Universalism in North America go back to the independent and self-governing churches of colonial New England. Our heritage reaches back to religious and social reformers in England, Poland, and Transylvania, Romania. Today our church...
Sermon Sampler
Our minister and guests have provided samples of their sermons or papers. To read them, please click on a title below.
"...I worry that hope can be, and often is a distraction, an excuse
for not getting on with the work at hand..."
"...Some I fear, will try to use this victory [Barack Obama being
elected president] as an
indication that racism is over,
when we [sadly] know it to be
alive and potent..."
Perspective on Prayer
"...I was not always comfortable with the concept of prayer. I
grew up essentially unchurched, and most definitely outside of
the Christian tradition..."
OUR STAFF
| MINISTER | |
|---|---|
| Sara Goodman | |
| OFFICERS | |
| President: | Denny Broderick |
| Vice President: | Susan Busker |
| Secretary: | Paulette Lucas |
| Treasurer: | Cher Zimmerman |
| Trustees: | Wendy E |
| Trisha G | |
| Anders |
