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. When in the Central IL area, feel free to join us for services at 10:30 AM Sunday mornings. The congregation is located at 745 Woodside Rd. in Springfield, IL
In this service, Rev. Woulfe will consider the sixth Principle. Does this principle conflict with nationalism? What is a realistic goal for this generation?
In this service, we will examine the fifth Principle typically celebrated by UUs. How do we promote this ideal, as individuals and as a denomination? Does an individual?s conscience ultimately trump all other concerns?
In this service, we will explore the fourth Principle. What do we mean by a free search for Truth? What do we mean by responsible? If we assume that Truth exists, what is it?
In this service, Rev. Woulfe will consider the third Principle. Are there limits to what we should accept? Are some forms of encouragement better than others?
In this service, we will examine the second Principle typically celebrated by UUs. How do we promote these three ideals, as individuals and as a denomination?
Addictions to substances and behaviors are all around us in life. How can we as religious liberals go beyond pity or denial to a theological response based on our history and our holistic compassion for all life? Rev. Alex Holt, former Interim Minister at ALUUC, is now Interim Minister at UU Fellowship of Clemson, SC
This Independence Day weekend service will be a presentation on the Civil War period in this country through the perspective of concurrent popular music, recitations and song, with Jeffrey Bennett, MD, as presenter.
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 thislight-hearted service.
The Mediterranean pirates of Tripoli and other North African states had plundered the seabornecommerce of England, France and the U.S. for centuries prior to 1800. These pirates had demandedtribute money, seized ships, and held crews for ransom or sold them into slavery. To combat theseoutrages, the United States sent then Lieutenant Stephen Decatur in 1804 to the Mediterranean toblockade the enemy coast, bombard the Tripoli shore fortresses, and engage in close, bitterly-contestedgunboat acti...
So many questions, so little time! Have you ever wondered what UU ministers do during the summer when they?re not preaching? Or are you curious about what exactly is General Assembly? Come to this service and share a question and Rev. Woulfe will offer his responses.