Religious Liberals tend to question what we know, how we know, and everything in between; this is your opportunity to ask Rev Woulfe your questions about religion, theology and liturgical matters. This is a Change for Change Sunday.

Linda Thompson will discuss NAMI, (National Alliance on Mental Illness) Springfield, a non-profit membership organization created to improve the lives of individuals and their families challenged by mental illness. ALUUC Announcements April 29,2012

On Earth Day, we will consider different notions of stewardship and how they have evolved. What lessons have we learned—and which have we yet to learn? * This service will feature two senior high youth sharing their Credo Statements

On the 100th anniversary of the Titanic disaster (and the 147th anniversary of Lincoln’s death) we will reflect on the different ways people cope with calamity and what these coping strategies suggest about their spirituality. * This service will feature a New Member Welcoming Ritual. Download Sunday Service Announcement for April 15...

What is the relationship between the Christian celebration of Easter and the pagan celebration of Ēostre? How are they related and what are their historical differences? What remains relevant in either of them today? ALUUC Announcements April 8, 2012

Both the Bible and Aesop are ancient in origin; both include tales and wisdom.  How are they alike; how different?  What can we learn from each? ALUUC Announcements March 25, 2012

To what extent does ethnicity determine one’s religious beliefs?  How closely tied is that ethnic faith to one locale?  How well does one’s faith flourish in a new location? “Religion in Life” medals will be presented to those youth who have completed the course. Download the ALUUC Announcements for March 18, 2012...

The relationship between religion & politics remains a prominent theme in our times.  How has the landscape changed over the years?  What are the perils – and the benefits -- when these two realms mix? * the beginning of this service will be in accord with Daylight Savings Time ALUUC Announcements March 11, 2012

During the 20th century, Religious Humanism became one of the major strands of American Unitarianism. During the past few decades, its role has changed; what is its current message, and what does the future portend? View the ALUUC Service Announcement for Jan 29, 2012 here.

During his lifetime, Nelson Mandela has emerged as not only a dominant political leader but a spiritual one as well. What are the spiritual lessons that he embraced and modeled?

~ Minister Emeritus Berkley Moore We will discuss the practice of true religion based on the adage "Religion is not a way of looking at certain things, but a certain way of looking at all things". ALUUC Announcements January 8, 2012

This will be a casual morning with no structured program. The Fellowship Committee is start out the New Year with our traditional First Breakfast on Jan 1st from 9 am until 11:00 am. It is a wonderful and delectable way to start the New Year. This will be accompanied by participants who are invited to bring readings, resolutions and poetry discussing new beginnings,...

Every year the RE Committee, along with all the children, work together to create a wonderful pageant. Please join us and enjoy this fun event! Holiday Cookie Exchange Instead of a potluck there will be a Holiday Cookie Exchange on Sunday December 18th after the service and RE Pageant. The concept is simple; bring a dozen cookies take home a dozen; bring two dozen take...

Various religious traditions celebrate the idea that becoming a pilgrim and making a special journey is important to deepening one’s spirituality. To where might a UU pilgrim travel, and what might we learn both from the journey itself and the destination? Will include a “Change for Change Collection.” ALUUC Announcements Decebmer 4, 2011

Rev. Burdett will share his insights into the various masques that one may wear, e.g. certainty, fear, virtue and doubt. Through all of these masques, there has been and remains at least one constant: a loving community, sometimes large and sometimes incredibly tiny, that has served to both pave the way and point out the path. ALUUC Announcements November 27, 2011

In this service, we will reflect upon the gifts that we have received as well as the gifts that we offer. This service will include a Litany of Thanksgiving, composed by the members and friends in attendance and a presentation on Guest at Your Table. ALUUC Announcements November 20, 2011

As our movement seeks to become more multicultural, we are encouraging the use of songs in different languages, especially Spanish. One song that has achieved popularity is ―De Colores,‖ which is rendered in both English and Spanish in our hymnal. How are our lyrics different from the original, and what might we learn from both? ALUUC Announcements November 13, 2011

In the late 1800's a great number of women overcame incredible obstacles to become UU ministers in a denomination that later decided it had no use for them. Cathy McKamey, ALUUC congregant, will present. Sunday Service Announcements for July 17, 2011...

Is it because we can laugh at ourselves that there are so many jokes about Unitarian Universalists? Since it’s healthy to laugh, let’s have a few good ones on us. Penny Wollan-Kriel will coordinate this light-hearted service. ALUUC Announcements June 26, 2011

Potluck is themed: “Pot Luck of the Irish” in honor of St. Patty’s Day. Think: colcannon, corned beef and cabbage, Irish stew, Shepherd’s Pie and all the vegetarian alternatives. Are you in a quandary about what to bring? We hope to continue a trend of healthy potlucks with plenty of spring green salads too. One indulgence for the potluck will be cake and ice cream as...