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What We Offer Worship and MusicSummer Forums Programs for Children and Youth Adult Religious Education Community Outreach Ministry and Pastoral Care Covenant Circles Other Groups and Activities |
Summer ForumsAt our church, Sundays take on a different character during the summer months. Instead of our normal worship services, we have Summer Forums—informal presentations on topics of interest. They can range from lecture/discussions to workshops to slide shows, and are presented by members and friends of the church or guest speakers. Upcoming topics are listed on our home page during the summer.Forums are held at 10:30 on Sunday mornings. First-time visitors are welcome. There are no Sunday school classes, but child care may be provided. For more information, contact the church office. June 21 Surviving the Economic Crisis Sandy Crow brings us Lisa Wilson, managing attorney of Prairie State Legal Services, to speak on this timely subject. June 28 Once Upon a Mattress Cindy Hoey, manager of Corn Stock Theater, gives us a lively preview of an upcoming summer tent show. Get a backstage view of a presentation, plus some lively music and vignettes. July 5 ci|creative Amy Lambert, founder of ci|creative, will speak today. This newly forming local initiative works to build central Illinois as one of the best communities for our creatives of all ages to enjoy their life, work, and play. This is a must-be-there event, whether you consider yourself a creative or just appreciate those who are. Come and find out more! July 12 Inside the Gates Dick Macdonald describes the role played by his father, Lt. Col. Hugh Macdonald, MD, in the liberation of the Nazi concentration camp at Ebensee, Austria. He interviewed members of his father’s army hospital under his command, the tank commander who opened the gates, as well as camp survivors. He shares rare photos gathered from research at the National Archives and Records Administration, the Holocaust Museum, the Austrian government, Ebensee Museum, and those interviewees. July 19 Drumming Around the World Drum Sisters brings Peggy Patty of Earthbeat to share her love of drumming. There will be audience participation. What fun! July 26 Free $$$$$ Who else but our own Peg Phillips could talk about free money? Our church is eligible and participates in the free money project. Come and learn about it; there is more here than you think. August 2 Stories of Creation Henry Rakoff has been researching and teaching a class about creation stories to adults at Bradley University. His “creative” presentation will delight you. August 9 Exhibits for the New Museum Jim Richardson, president and CEO of Lakeview Museum, gives his exciting and knowledgeable presentation of what we can expect to see at the new Peoria downtown museum. August 16 Main Street Jinny Gunnar and her wonderful women’s quartet have blessed us on Sunday mornings and brought rollicking laughter at special events. They will sing for us a brand new program. More on this later … watch for updates. August 23 History of Our Church Kathy Carter, our church historian, regularly brings us new and interesting insights on the history of the Peoria UU Church. You will want to become familiar with her findings. August 30 Zen Meditation Al Quiros presents a program with Zen master Paul Lemrise. Paul is the director for the Ten Directions Zen Community in Chicago. September 6 Summer Forum Picnic On this last Summer Forum and Labor Day weekend, we enjoy a picnic potluck at the church, always an enjoyable event. Come to the feast and enjoy fellowship as only UUs can. |
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