For the first time in the 144 year history of the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Woodstock, a retired minister has been elected Minister Emeritus. The honor was voted unanimously for the Rev. Dan Larsen at a congregational meeting last fall. Earlier in the year Larsen retired after serving the congregation for 19 years.
The Congregation will recognize his remarkable career and achievements at a special worship service at 4 P.M. Sunday, April 10. There will be a pre-service reception at Pirro’s Restaurante, 28 Main St, Woodstock from 1 to 3:30 P.M. Tickets can be purchased through the church at 221 S. Dean Street for a suggested $25 donation each. A separate monetary gift is welcome, as well as the purchase of additional tickets to be donated to those who may not otherwise be able to attend including many of the poor and disenfranchised of McHenry County to whom Rev. Larsen devoted so much time and care.
The reception will include Hors d ‘Oeuvres, a cash bar, and live jazz performance by Barry White & Company. Guests are asked to use Pirro’s Benton Street entrance to the ball room.
The public is welcome to both the reception and service, but reservations for the reception should be made as soon as possible. For more information call the church at 815 338-0731 or e-mail office@uucofwoodstock.org
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