In the late 1800s, a new legend was born from the pen of a doctor named Arthur Conan Doyle that literally inspired both real and fictional detectives for the century that followed. What do those stories and their staying power tell us about ourselves and the history behind them? Brad Keefauver, UUCP member, explores the legend and the realities that gave us Sherlock Holmes.

What does the best friend of this German UU minister grandfather have to do with the 4th of July, and how can this help us to love this country even better? Come find out at church on Sunday! This service was recorded before Reverend Rica moved back to her native Germany.

Ours is a living faith. What does it mean to be the UUs we say we are? If we were to follow our deepest passions, what might we become? Reverend Leela Sinha joins us via Zoom from California.

I am going to talk about my spiritual journey, in particular some unwelcome events that have, I hope, led to a more meaningful life. This journey will always be a work in progress, but there are some lessons I have learned along the way.

Join us at the Herm Farm for our annual picnic and celebration of the past year. The picnic begins at 9:30am. The service at the farm begins around 10:45am. A recorded service will be available online at 10:30am for those who are unable to attend the picnic in person.

Join us for a celebration of story and the abundance of life as we honor our ritual of the Flower Communion. For this multi-age service, all are invited to bring flowers as we create our common bouquet. Please stay for a light pizza lunch and the congregational meeting after the service.

Join us for Religious Education Teacher Appreciation and marking the transitions in our lives. Amy Popp will offer the message in her next-to-last in person Sunday before she finishes 20 years as our professional religious educator.

How has beauty transformed your life? Reverend Jennifer shares reflections from many sources, including the words and images of members of the congregation. Note: This service is in lieu of the previously scheduled Music Sunday. Music Sunday will be on May 29.

The past few years have revealed major shifts in how and where we work. What is our religious response to how we value labor? Our special music comes from the Peoria Recorder Consort.

As we begin the monthly theme of Nurturing Beauty, what do we create together? Join us as we celebrate the official end of our Annual Campaign. Share memories during Social Hour as we honor our Founders, too.