Welcome!

The Abraham Lincoln Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Springfield, IL is a religious community of individuals coming together for spiritual growth and fellowship. Whether you're looking for a church to call home or just curious about Unitarian Universalism, we invite you to get to know our congregation and the people who make it so special.

Membership Coordinator Position Opening

ALUUC is looking for a someone to be our new part-time Membership Coordinator (~ 8 hours per week). This paid position would involve welcoming visitors and new members, helping to connect them to our community, and keeping in touch with current members and friends.  For more information, please download the Job Description, which is also posted in the church foyer. Interested candidates are invited to submit a resume and cover letter by email to office@aluuc.org (preferred), or by mail to the church office.

Sunday Services

Sunday morning services are held at 10:30am. Religious education classes and child care are provided for children of all ages.

August 1 ~ Lincoln Memorial Garden Through the Seasons

As Lincoln Memorial Garden approaches its 75th anniversary, Jim Matheis, Executive Director, will give us a look at the Garden’s founding, history and current programs.

August 8 ~ Unitarian Universalist Philosophical Science & Scientific Philosophy Joseph Priestly, Hosea Ballou, and Bertrand Russell”, with Jeff Bennett and Berkley Moore as presenters.

Not a debate, but a conversation between Jeff and Berkley regarding three great pioneers of the dialogue between science and philosophy from the perspective of free religion.

August 15 ~ Edvard Grieg and Béla Bartók: What ties them together? Karen Lynn Deal, Illinois Symphony Orchestra Conductor

Karen Lynn Deal, Illinois Symphony Orchestra Conductor, will introduce us to the lives of these two (Unitarian Universalist) composers who often blended the folk tunes of their countries into their music.

August 22 ~ Our Principles and Values Bring Us Together - Carol Floyd

Unitarian Universalists can agree on seven principles more easily than on any specific belief. These principles are what bring UU’s together with liberal Christians and also with many non-religious people. Carol Floyd will provide some UU history, “Good without God” billboard stories, and bits of pop culture.

August 29 ~ What Will We Stand For … Next? Rev. Martin Woulfe

Nearly fifty years ago, the Unitarians and the Universalists merged into a new denomination. What have been some of the milestones of the last half century, and what may we infer about our future as a religious movement?

September 5 ~ A Tale of Two Women: Beatrix Potter (1866-1943) and Sophia Lyon Fahs (1876-1978) Cathy McKamey

Cathy McKamey presents how love of and respect for children and family life was at the heart of the lives of these two very different women. As they struggled to utilize their talents, their beliefs and interests led them both to defy the conventions of their time regarding the “proper place” of women and children.