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.

Is Hope Evil?

"...I worry that hope can be, and often is a distraction, an excuse
for not getting on with the work at hand..."

“The End Of Racism”

"...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..."

A Unitarian Universalist
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..."

MINISTER
	Sara Goodman
OFFICERS
President:	Denny Broderick
Vice President:	Susan Busker
Secretary:	Paulette Lucas
Treasurer:	Cher Zimmerman
Trustees:	Wendy E
	Trisha G
	Anders

UPCOMING EVENTS

Oct 22

"Environmental Science and Religion" Brian Wagner, Guest Speaker

Oct 22 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am
Unitarian Universalist Congregation Of Rock Valley, 329 School St, Rockton, IL 61072, USA

Brian Wagner, RVC Philosophy Assistant Professor, will explore the theological arguments for and against religious objections to the science of climate change and the need to care for others. Wagner teaches philosophy, religion and environmental ethics at Rock Valley College and is active in the interdenominational group, Unity in Diversity.

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"Our Trans Family" photo exhibit

Oct 22 @ 11:30 am - 2:00 pm
Unitarian Universalist Congregation Of Rock Valley, 329 School St, Rockton, IL 61072, USA

Photo exhibit open to public.

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WHO WE ARE

We are a small congregation of women and men 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 to our spiritual journey, our membership includes people of diverse thought and action. This path strengthens our resolve to seek answers to difficult questions and teaches us how to work together while honoring the worth and dignity of every member. In every gathering we are exposed to new ideas and religious diversity from a variety of authors, teachers, and prophets. "Our vision is about…

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	October 2017
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1 "Turquoise: A Misunderstanding" Misha Sanders, Guest Speaker "Turquoise: A Misunderstanding" Misha Sanders, Guest Speaker October 1, 2017 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am Misha will speak about welcoming LGBTQ people as a prelude to "Our Trans Family" photo exhibit See more details •	2	3	4	5	6 Pat Bryan Birthday Pat Bryan Birthday October 6, 2017 See more details Glenn Wallace Birthday Glenn Wallace Birthday October 6, 2017 See more details Our Trans Family Photo Exhibit Our Trans Family Photo Exhibit October 6, 2017 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Unitarian Universalist Congregation Of Rock Valley, 329 School St, Rockton, IL 61072, USA This project started in Milwaukee WI and fosters greater understanding about people who identify as transgender. The photos include a broad range of people who identify as “gender fluid” and do not identify with a binary definition of their gender. In an effort to show people in the transgender community as they express themselves and with the support of their natural or chosen families of support, “For Good” Photography interviewed and photographed between twenty and thirty people and their families in the transgender community. “For Good” Photography is a collaborative effort by three experienced documentary photographers, Jeff Pearcy, Meredith Watts, and Rikki Thompson. http://www.forgoodphotography.com/. Photo Exhibit opens Friday, 6 October 2017, 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm central. The exhibit will be open Fridays and Sundays during October and by appointment. To hear more about the project and how Jeff’s photography journey includes Unitarian Universalism, join us 10:30 am central for our Sunday service, 8 October 2017. Join us again for our Gallery Talk and Reception, Friday, 13 October 2017, 5:00-7:00 pm. See more details • • •	7 Small Congregations Meeting Small Congregations Meeting October 7, 2017 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Unitarian Universalist Church, 319 N Broad St, Elkhorn, WI 53121, USA Elkhorn & Janesville, Wi, Rockton, IL UU Congregations meet to discuss & share ideas for aiding and supporting each other. UUCRV attendees will meet to carpool. See more details •
8 Worship Committee Meeting Worship Committee Meeting October 8, 2017 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am UUCRV Library Worship Committee Meeting See more details “Our Principles Through a Lens: Inspiring Action with Photography.” Jeff Pearcy, Guest Speaker “Our Principles Through a Lens: Inspiring Action with Photography.” Jeff Pearcy, Guest Speaker October 8, 2017 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am UUCRV Jeff "...will trace the inspiration for my photography from the principles of Unitarian Universalism. Our principles must not be static; they must become the inspiration to action in our daily lives. That inspiration has taken me around the world in work with people who have been marginalized. Our challenge is to constantly renew our commitment to these principles. Without a dogmatic creed it is our spiritual responsibility to define how our we act on our principles..." Jeff Pearcy is one of the organizing photographers of For Good" Photography, Inc. It is a nonprofit organization that works with other nonprofits to tell their story in photographs and videos. He is the owner of Jeff Pearcy Photography, LLC in Milwaukee, WI. He has over thirty years of experience as a photojournalist. He has experience working both internationally as well as within the United States. Pearcy has previously worked as the Chief Photographer of a daily newspaper and is a member of the National Press Photographers Association. He has been the Executive Director of two non-profit organizations and is a retired Certified Association Executive, CAE. Jeff and his wife Jeri have been members of First Unitarian Society of Milwaukee for twenty fie years. The current art show is the work of Jeff and his business partner, Meredith Watts. See more details "Our Trans Family" Photo Exhibit "Our Trans Family" Photo Exhibit October 8, 2017 @ 11:30 am - 2:00 pm UUCRV See more details RE Meeting RE Meeting October 8, 2017 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Church Office See more details • • • •	9	10	11	12 TouchStones TouchStones October 12, 2017 @ 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm UU Congregation of Rock Valley, 329 School St, Rockton, IL 61072, United States See more details •	13 Wendy Edgington Birthday Wendy Edgington Birthday October 13, 2017 See more details Our Trans Family Photo Exhibit Our Trans Family Photo Exhibit October 13, 2017 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Unitarian Universalist Congregation Of Rock Valley, 329 School St, Rockton, IL 61072, USA This project started in Milwaukee WI and fosters greater understanding about people who identify as transgender. The photos include a broad range of people who identify as “gender fluid” and do not identify with a binary definition of their gender. In an effort to show people in the transgender community as they express themselves and with the support of their natural or chosen families of support, “For Good” Photography interviewed and photographed between twenty and thirty people and their families in the transgender community. “For Good” Photography is a collaborative effort by three experienced documentary photographers, Jeff Pearcy, Meredith Watts, and Rikki Thompson. http://www.forgoodphotography.com/. Photo Exhibit opens Friday, 6 October 2017, 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm central. The exhibit will be open Fridays and Sundays during October and by appointment. To hear more about the project and how Jeff’s photography journey includes Unitarian Universalism, join us 10:30 am central for our Sunday service, 8 October 2017. Join us again for our Gallery Talk and Reception, Friday, 13 October 2017, 5:00-7:00 pm. See more details • •	14
15 Cindy Childs, guest speaker from Caritas Community Resource Center Cindy Childs, guest speaker from Caritas Community Resource Center October 15, 2017 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am UUCRV, Rockton, IL Caritas Community Resource Center - Beloit, WI Caritas has been providing food and clothing to our neighbors in need for more than forty years. Caritas is committed to supporting the health of our guests by prioritizing the distribution of recommended USDA’s MyPlate foods and nutrients. Caritas Services include: Food Pantry Diaper Bank Community Garden Birthday Bags See more details "Our Trans Family" photo exhibit "Our Trans Family" photo exhibit October 15, 2017 @ 11:30 am - 2:00 pm Unitarian Universalist Congregation Of Rock Valley, 329 School St, Rockton, IL 61072, USA Photo Exhibit open to Public. This project started in Milwaukee WI and fosters greater understanding about people who identify as transgender. The photos include a broad range of people who identify as “gender fluid” and do not identify with a binary definition of their gender. In an effort to show people in the transgender community as they express themselves and with the support of their natural or chosen families of support, “For Good” Photography interviewed and photographed between twenty and thirty people and their families in the transgender community. “For Good” Photography is a collaborative effort by three experienced documentary photographers, Jeff Pearcy, Meredith Watts, and Rikki Thompson. http://www.forgoodphotography.com/. See more details Board Meeting Board Meeting October 15, 2017 @ 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm Church Library Monthly church business meeting See more details • • •	16	17	18 Jerry Paulson Birthday Jerry Paulson Birthday October 18, 2017 See more details Lynda Johnson Birthday Lynda Johnson Birthday October 18, 2017 See more details • •	19	20 Send notice for newsletter articles Send notice for newsletter articles October 20, 2017 Send out call for newsletter articles See more details Our Trans Family Photo Exhibit Our Trans Family Photo Exhibit October 20, 2017 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Unitarian Universalist Congregation Of Rock Valley, 329 School St, Rockton, IL 61072, USA This project started in Milwaukee WI and fosters greater understanding about people who identify as transgender. The photos include a broad range of people who identify as “gender fluid” and do not identify with a binary definition of their gender. In an effort to show people in the transgender community as they express themselves and with the support of their natural or chosen families of support, “For Good” Photography interviewed and photographed between twenty and thirty people and their families in the transgender community. “For Good” Photography is a collaborative effort by three experienced documentary photographers, Jeff Pearcy, Meredith Watts, and Rikki Thompson. http://www.forgoodphotography.com/. Photo Exhibit opens Friday, 6 October 2017, 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm central. The exhibit will be open Fridays and Sundays during October and by appointment. To hear more about the project and how Jeff’s photography journey includes Unitarian Universalism, join us 10:30 am central for our Sunday service, 8 October 2017. Join us again for our Gallery Talk and Reception, Friday, 13 October 2017, 5:00-7:00 pm. See more details • •	21
22 "Environmental Science and Religion" Brian Wagner, Guest Speaker "Environmental Science and Religion" Brian Wagner, Guest Speaker October 22, 2017 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am Unitarian Universalist Congregation Of Rock Valley, 329 School St, Rockton, IL 61072, USA Brian Wagner, RVC Philosophy Assistant Professor, will explore the theological arguments for and against religious objections to the science of climate change and the need to care for others. Wagner teaches philosophy, religion and environmental ethics at Rock Valley College and is active in the interdenominational group, Unity in Diversity. See more details "Our Trans Family" photo exhibit "Our Trans Family" photo exhibit October 22, 2017 @ 11:30 am - 2:00 pm Unitarian Universalist Congregation Of Rock Valley, 329 School St, Rockton, IL 61072, USA Photo exhibit open to public. See more details • •	23	24	25	26	27 "Trans Family Photo Exhibit" "Trans Family Photo Exhibit" October 27, 2017 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Unitarian Universalist Congregation Of Rock Valley, 329 School St, Rockton, IL 61072, USA Photo exhibit open to public See more details •	28
29 Event October 29, 2017 @ 11:30 am - 2:00 pm Unitarian Universalist Congregation Of Rock Valley, 329 School St, Rockton, IL 61072, USA Photo exhibit open to public. See more details •	30	31

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