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
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.
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?
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.
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?
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?
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.
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?
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.
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?
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.