June 18: “We’ll meet Again” w/ Rev. Charley Earp
“We’ll Meet Again” Rev. Charley’s final Sunday with UUFD. Parting is sweet sorrow for a reason. One relationship ends and new ones are yet unformed.
Archives: Services
June 11: Decatur Public Library Strategic Priorities with Rick Meyer
Rick Meyer, City Librarian, spoke at UUFD several years ago shortly after he came to Decatur. He joins us this Sunday to share the priorities the library has today. Faith Vaught is service leader
June 4: Ask me Anything! w/ Rev. Charley Earp
ASK ME ANYTHING! In the spirit of “question box” Sundays where UU ministers answer questions submitted from the congregation, I am inviting you all to “Ask Me Anything!” Email your questions about anything by May 30th at revcharleyearp@gmail.com.
May 21: Singing for Our Lives w/ Rev. Charley Earp
We are young and old, gay and straight, a gentle and angry people and we are singing for our lives! Music and singing for a better world is a beautiful and creative way to be together and lift our hearts. A better world is possible; … read more.
May 14: Annual Meeting and brief service: Community of Creativity w/ Rev. Charley Earp
The main event will be our annual meeting, preceded by a brief service of reflection on the theme of creativity and community, to inspire our engagement with the work.
May 7th: Creativity for Transformation w/ Rev. Charley Earp
Two of the most important UU principles are the second: Justice, equity and compassion in human relations, and the sixth: The goal of world community with peace, liberty, and justice for all. In a world of injustice, inequity, indifference, warfare, and mass incarceration, how do … read more.
April 30: The Impact, Experiences and Reentry Efforts of Incarcerated Women with Shelith Hansbro
Shelith will discuss the criminogenic path of women who are incarcerated and the impact on their children and families. In addition, there are some very exciting Correctional Industries programs that create the opportunity for women leaving incarceration to make living wages in non-traditional careers.
April 2: Ukraine: The Fight to Save My Country with Liana Creamer
Liana was born and raised in Ukraine. She currently lives in Assumption after moving to the US in 2015. A citizen of both countries, Liana has been passionately involved in supporting Ukraine in various ways over the past year. She will share stories about friends … read more.
March 26: “Visionary Purpose”
We will kick off our Spring Pledge Drive. How do we become visionary and realize our dreams? Money, a tough topic, is a necessary part of how we create this community we love.
March 19: “Neighborhood’s New Life” w/ Dr. Kenneth Laundra
The east side Torrence Park neighborhood is being revitalized – from the inside out. Dr. Kenneth Laundra, sociology professor at Millikin University, will explain how the neighborhood’s residents are taking ownership of the public space there. Millikin students play an active role with their physical … read more.