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Sermons from The Unitarian Universalist Church-Rockford, Illinois.
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May 3, 2013
May 3, 2013
21 min
Schooling Against Racism
The Rev. Dr. Matthew Johnson-Doyle
We’ll be participating, once again, the YWCA’s national Stand Against Racism weekend. This year, I’ll focus on what I’ve learned about how education can be an instrument of both racism and anti-racism. I’ll share what we can do, personally and collectively, to nudge our education system more towards anti-racism.
May 3, 2013
May 3, 2013
1 min
Schooling Against Racism (Part 1)--this is a very short snippet--an intro to the full sermon
The Rev. Dr. Matthew Johnson-Doyle
We’ll be participating, once again, the YWCA’s national Stand Against Racism weekend. This year, I’ll focus on what I’ve learned about how education can be an instrument of both racism and anti-racism. I’ll share what we can do, personally and collectively, to nudge our education system more towards anti-racism.
Apr 24, 2013
Apr 24, 2013
20 min
April 21, 2013
Being Human: In the Web
The Rev. Dr. Matthew Johnson-Doyle
Our occasional series on what it means to be human continues with reflections on what it means to be part of the web of life. We’ll reflect on our creature-nature and how we can be better stewards of our home, this earth.
Apr 24, 2013
Apr 24, 2013
Mar 28, 2013
Mar 28, 2013
14 min
March 24, 2013
The Rev. Erik David Carlson
Visiting minister Erik David Carlson of the UU Church of Stockton reflects on our need as a faith and a nation to come together to help everyone, not just those who look and think like we do. Rev. Carlson will be available to answer questions about UUA and CMwD issues such as the upcoming vote at District Annual Assembly on regionalization after each service.
Mar 11, 2013
Mar 11, 2013
15 min
March 3, 2013
Dr. Seuss, Mr. Rogers and Sesame Street
The Rev. Kathryn A. Bert
What theological messages relevant for children do adults desperately need?
Mar 11, 2013
Mar 11, 2013
31 min
February 24, 2013
AWAKE! Live Boldly and Compassionately
The Rev. John T. Crestwell, Jr.
Guest minister, the Rev. John T. Crestwell, Jr. shares his vision for Unitarian Universalism as well as his new project AWAKE Ministries.
Feb 18, 2013
Feb 18, 2013
Feb 18, 2013
20 min
From Fear to Love
The Rev. Susan Frederick-Gray
“Love is the spirit of this church” is spoken at the beginning of Unitarian Universalist services all over the country. But what does this message of love have to teach us in the face of issues that make us afraid? Fear is a significant emotion in the immigration debate. How can knowledge, information and the spirit of love help to overcome fear to find a clearer path forward?