It's been a good year to be an intern at UU Peoria! We will reflect on some of the themes shared along our journey together, and explore the use of imagination in religious thought.

It's been a good year to be an intern at UU Peoria! We will reflect on some of the themes shared along our journey together, and explore the use of imagination in religious thought.

On this Memorial Day weekend, we reflect on the life of Clara Barton, part of our Universalist tradition and founder of the American Red Cross. Her response to war and human summering provides us with a powerful example of the best side of human nature.

On this Memorial Day weekend, we reflect on the life of Clara Barton, part of our Universalist tradition and founder of the American Red Cross. Her response to war and human summering provides us with a powerful example of the best side of human nature.

Is humanity outgrowing religion? Will science eventually make religion unnecessary? Is there a role for religion as we move into the Star Trek Age? These are a few of the questions we might ponder as we prepare to vote on a new mission statement at our congregational meeting after church. Come to church now while there’s still time!

Is humanity outgrowing religion? Will science eventually make religion unnecessary? Is there a role for religion as we move into the Star Trek Age? These are a few of the questions we might ponder as we prepare to vote on a new mission statement at our congregational meeting after church. Come to church now while there’s still time!

Our culture tells the story of nurturing as belonging to “weaker” members of our society. That strength is inherent only in those who are willing to compete. But the truth is the values of Belonging are stronger and more inherent to our souls than competition. And when we practice Belonging, we “win” on many, many levels. We’ll share flowers during this multigenerational service in the spirit of Belonging. (Please bring a cut flower per person in your family to share!) Special Music: Peoria Recorder Consort

Our culture tells the story of nurturing as belonging to “weaker” members of our society. That strength is inherent only in those who are willing to compete. But the truth is the values of Belonging are stronger and more inherent to our souls than competition. And when we practice Belonging, we “win” on many, many levels. We’ll share flowers during this multigenerational service in the spirit of Belonging. (Please bring a cut flower per person in your family to share!) Special Music: Peoria Recorder Consort

Today is New Member Sunday when we have the pleasure of welcoming new members into our congregation. How do we balance the sometimes competing ideals of freedom, caring, tolerance, and social commitment? This question doesn’t have a simple answer, yet it is at the core of our tradition.

Today is New Member Sunday when we have the pleasure of welcoming new members into our congregation. How do we balance the sometimes competing ideals of freedom, caring, tolerance, and social commitment? This question doesn’t have a simple answer, yet it is at the core of our tradition.