ALUUC

About this original series

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

  • # Episodes

    78 episodes
  • Rating

    TV-G

Episodes of ALUUC

    • "NAMI Springfield- Its Mission and Services" - J...

      Jesse Gutierrez discusses 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.

      • Release date
        Apr 29, 2012
      • Runtime
        28:08
    • "Earth Day: Spirituality & Stewardship" - Rev. M...

      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?

      • Release date
        Apr 27, 2012
      • Runtime
        17:35
    • "Spirituality in Times of Calamity" - Rev. Marti...

      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.

      • Release date
        Apr 27, 2012
      • Runtime
        25:00
    • "Easter & Eostre" - Rev. Martin E. Woulfe

      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?

      • Release date
        Apr 14, 2012
      • Runtime
        23:21
    • "Aesop v. the Bible" - Rev. Martin E. Woulfe

      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?

      • Release date
        Mar 27, 2012
      • Runtime
        22:59
    • "Ethicity and Faith" - Rev. Martin E. Woulfe

      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.

      • Release date
        Mar 26, 2012
      • Runtime
        24:11
    • "A Primer On Religion and Spirituality" - Rev. M...

      Rev. Woulfe discusses the concept of Religion VS Politics. Is there a wall of separation between church and state, or is it a shifting line?

      • Release date
        Mar 11, 2012
      • Runtime
        25:38
    • "The Unbuilt Bridge" - Lynnda White

      ALUUC's Intern Minister Lynnda White delivers her first sermon to the congregation. She discusses the difficult challenge of "breaking down walls and building bridges" between diverse religious groups.

      • Release date
        Mar 4, 2012
      • Runtime
        23:14
    • "Is the Internet Killing Spirituality?" - Rev. M...

      As we move deeper into the 21st Century and have more information within easy reach of our fingertips, what has been the impact on spirituality? Has it been a hindrance or a blessing?

      • Release date
        Feb 27, 2012
      • Runtime
        21:24
    • "The Spirituality of Anger" - Rev. Martin E. Wou...

      As an "assignment" Rev. Woulfe tackles the difficult issue of anger, how it is a part of all of us, and how we might best cope with it in our daily lives.

      • Release date
        Feb 19, 2012
      • Runtime
        27:54
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