Abraham Lincoln Unitarian Universalist Congregation

March 3 Sunday Service ~ A Celebration of Music & Social Justice ~ Charlie King & Karen Brandow

CarolKn — Sun, 24 Feb 2013 18:24:31 +0000

Singer/song writers Charlie King and Karen Brandow will share their music and in-sights during this service.

Change for Change collection Sunday.

August 14 ~ Simple Elegance Supper Club and Detective Agency

DianaD — Mon, 06 Aug 2012 18:13:05 +0000

Simple Elegance Supper Club and Detective Agency will meet Tuesday, August 14 from 6-9 PM in the ALUUC kitchen. The theme for this month’s meeting is: “Healthy Fair Food.” For more information about this month’s investigation or the work of this covenant group contact Pat Goller.

RE series “Racism & Redemption in the Cinema” – Glory

CarolKn — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 22:55:52 +0000

The RE series “Racism & Redemption in the Cinema” starts tonight, October 12 at ALUUC at 6 pm.
The first film is “Glory.”

Please RSVP to Rev. Woulfe (minister@aluuc.org).

Board Meeting

CarolKn — Fri, 03 Dec 2010 04:22:36 +0000

ALUUC is a UUA “Honor Congregation”

CarolKn — Tue, 05 Oct 2010 14:18:36 +0000

The ALUUC received notice (August 31, 2010) that it has, once again, been recognized by
the Unitarian Universalist Association as an “Honor Congregation 2009-2010” for our full financial
support through contributions to the UUA Annual Program Fund. The letter-of-recognition
indicates that: “The UUA is keenly aware that the recent economic recession has posed
great challenges, and despite the challenges that your own congregation may have faced, your
congregation made the choice to contribute at the full requested level. This conveys a commitment
to fulfilling our mission of support to your convenental partners, the 1,050 member
congregations that bring our Unitarian Universalist principles and values out into the world.”

Trash & Treasures Sale – Oct 1 & 2

CarolKn — Sat, 25 Sep 2010 21:55:53 +0000

SPRINGFIELD, IL – The 14th annual Trash & Treasure Sale, sponsored by the Abraham Lincoln Unitarian Universalist Congregation, will run from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 1 and 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 2 at the church, 745 Woodside Road.

A wide variety of gently used items — including baby equipment, clothing, household goods, electronics, toys, holiday decorations and furniture — will fill the entire church building. Two rooms will be packed with books of all kinds at bargain prices. A treasure room will house special finds and one-of-a-kind items, such as jewelry and antiques.

Bargain hunters who pay a $5 fee can get in from 7 to 8 a.m. Friday for an early start. On Saturday, a half-price sale will run from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. From 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, customers can pay $4 per bag and stuff whatever they can into it. Payment is cash only.

People who would like to donate to the sale may drop off items from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sept. 27-30 at the church building, located on the north side of Woodside Road, just west of Second Street. Donations are tax deductible and a receipt will be provided upon request.

To arrange for pick-ups of large donations, or for more information about the sale, call event chair Delinda Chapman at 529-9330. To view a map with directions to the church, go to website www.aluuc.org.

September 25 ~ Facility Work Day

CarolKn — Sat, 25 Sep 2010 13:58:05 +0000

Next workday will be Saturday, September 25, 7 am to 3 pm. You can work however long you want, and there are a variety of jobs that need to be done, inside and out. If you would like to help ALUUC and get to know others, please join us for the next workday.
Contact Kent Childs, Facilities Chair

Universalists offer support for Muslims

CarolKn — Sat, 11 Sep 2010 00:13:52 +0000

Letter to the Editor of the SJ-R Friday, September 10, 2010

On behalf of the Abraham Lincoln Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Springfield, we wish to extend our full support to our neighbors and friends within the Islamic community. We further offer our best wishes to you as you celebrate the end of Ramadan.

As a religious community, we are appalled by recent events across the nation that have sought to marginalize your community and demonize your religious tradition.

We condemn any violence directed toward our Muslim brothers and sisters; we further condemn the desecration or destruction of the Quran. Finally, we support the effort currently under way to establish a new Islamic community center in New York City.

It is our great hope that unlimited acts of good faith planted by people from the many religious traditions will eventually supplant the finite seeds sown by others through ignorance and hatred.

We do not doubt that such a goal will require much effort but we are confident in our eventual shared success: to paraphrase the Rev. Theodore Parker, a 19th century Unitarian minister who toiled for social justice, “The arc of the universe is long, but it bends towards justice.” We share his faith, and we trust that by acting justly towards one another, with loving mercy, and walking together, we may all further the blessings of Creation.

Kurt DeWeese, president of the Board of Directors
Rev. Martin E. Woulfe, minister,
Abraham Lincoln Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Springfield

Welcome!

CarolKn — Thu, 19 Aug 2010 21:23:31 +0000

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.

Sunday Services

Sunday morning services are held at 10:30am. Religious education classes and child care are provided for children of all ages.
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May 4 Cinco de Mayo Fantasy Auction

Celebration of Spring and our Congregation! Silent and Live Auction, Saturday, May 4th, 6 pm
tickets $15
Download the Fantasy Auction Donation Form

ALUUC is a Welcoming Congregation

We are a congregation which celebrates the lives, the relationships, and the contributions of its lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender members and friends. We affirm and promote their full participation in the leadership, ministry, responsibilities, and blessings of our congregation’s life and in the community.

Video of a Sunday Service

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June 13 Q & A Service – Rev. Martin Woulfe

Rev. Martin Woulfe — Sun, 13 Jun 2010 07:00:14 +0000

In this service, Rev. Woulfe will welcome your questions, on matters theological and congregational. This might be a fine opportunity to learn how many angels dance on a pin – and to discover to which tune do they dance?