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Radical Hospitality

Theologian Matthew Fox calls the kind of hospitality that leaves us vulnerable and even uncomfortable “cosmic hospitality,” building on the term “radical hospitality” made popular by Father Daniel Homan. It’s found in the Christian parable of the Good Samaritan, in Buddhist lovingkindness meditations, and, when … read more.

Church Calendar

  • Spectrum September 16, 2026  11:00 am - 12:45 pm Deale Hall See more details
  • Zazen Meditation September 19, 2026  8:00 am - 9:30 am Library See more details
  • Memorial Service for David Arnold September 19, 2026  10:00 am - 1:00 pm Sanctuary/Deale Hall See more details
  • Sunday Morning Meditation September 20, 2026  9:15 am - 10:15 am Library See more details
  • Sunday Service September 20, 2026  10:00 am - 11:00 am Sanctuary See more details
  • Coffee Hour September 20, 2026  11:00 am - 11:30 am Deale Hall See more details
  • Sermon Discussion Group September 20, 2026  11:00 am - 12:45 pm Library See more details
  • Getting to Know UU September 20, 2026  11:30 am - 1:00 pm Sanctuary See more details
  • UU 20/30's Group September 20, 2026  11:30 am - 12:45 pm Youth Room See more details
  • AA Meeting September 20, 2026  5:00 pm - 6:45 pm Library See more details
  • Yoga Group (Closed Group) September 21, 2026  9:00 am - 10:30 am Library See more details
  • Spectrum September 22, 2026  11:00 am - 12:45 pm Deale Hall See more details
  • Staff Meeting September 22, 2026  12:30 pm - 1:45 pm Office See more details
  • Widows Support Group September 22, 2026  1:15 pm - 3:30 pm library See more details

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I joined the UU Church, Rockford, in 1982 after the birth of my daughter, Erin. My first visit was prompted by learning that I was 20 weeks pregnant, and facing raising my child as a single mother.

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