Sunday Service: In-person and Online Sunday at 10:30am

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NEXT SERVICE

Sunday, May 10, 2026

The Fierce Love of Mothering

Mother’s Day can carry gratitude, grief, tenderness, and complexity. In this service, we will honor fierce love in all its forms, whether it comes from mothers or not — love that protects, nurtures, and helps life grow. Together, we will reflect on what it might mean to turn that love toward one another for our collective liberation.

Dr. Emma Farrell, ministerial intern, leads this service with Ellie Feddersen as worship associate. The UCE Choir and  Children’s Choir, along with soloist Jenn Wisegarver and pianist Gregory Shifrin provide the music.

Today’s offering will be shared with The Children’s Best Interest Project, whose mission is to assist parents with dismissal or reduction of charges in minor criminal cases and to educate Illinois families, organizations, and lawyers about the Children’s Best Interest Act, which requires Illinois courts to consider children’s needs when making sentencing decisions about their parents. 

Upcoming Services

May 17 – A Home By Any Other Name – Rev. Eileen Wiviott

May 24 – Rev. Allison Farnum and Monica Cosby

May 31 – The Courage to Be Curious – Rev. Eileen Wiviott

          

Please join us for in-person & virtual worship services on Sundays at 10:30 am. 

We Are So Glad You Are Here

We are a community of people of all genders, ages, races, ethnicities, abilities, identities, backgrounds, and sexual orientations, practicing Beloved Community.

All are welcome! Our mission is to nurture the human spirit for a world made whole. Together we create a community of joy and hope, cultivate minds, sustain spirits, and work toward a more just and peaceful world.

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RENTALS

If you are looking for space to hold a wedding, memorial, special event or meeting, UCE has lovely spaces to accommodate your needs. We have a new kitchen, state of the art technology for multiplatform events and meetings, parking, lobby staff during your stay, accessible entry, and a t-coil hearing loop among other amenities to make your time here comfortable and convenient.  Click the photo or OUR SPACES button, to explore what’s available, testimonials and more information about our available space.

Our annual Rummage Sale helps us deepen our community relationships while serving as a vital source of funding in support of our mission to nurture the human spirit for a world made whole.

This popular sale offers something for everyone:

  • Artwork
  • Boutique Collection
  • Clothing
  • Children’s Department
  • Jewelry
  • Bakery Cafe
  • Housewares
  • Small/Medium Furniture
  • Treasures & Collectibles

Nurturing the Human Spirit…

For more events, check your Wednesday emails and Friday Newsletters. If you have a virtual meeting that you would like to add to the calendar, contact the office at admin@ucevanston.org.

… For a World Made Whole

Keep our UU values at the core of our work to preserve our democracy.

Build relationships for our future.

  • Beacons of Light. Join UCE at the corner of Dempster and Ridge every Thursday, 6:00-6:30pm, as a beacon of light for our country’s future. Bring a sign with a positive message that reflects what you’re feeling about this week’s events and your vision for the days ahead.
  • American Civil Liberties Union of Illinois (ACLU-IL), Rev. Susan Frances serves on their Board – Join their Community Activator Network
  • Interfaith Action of Evanston (IAE); Rev. Eileen Wiviott serves on their Board – Volunteer throughout Evanston

Recognize your spending power as an act of justice. Shop local or online from Fair Trade, ecologically sustainable, or BIPOC-owned businesses, like these online shops.

Cultivate an action plan. Get involved with one of UCE’s social action teams. If you are feeling overwhelmed or need some guidance, contact Rev. Susan Frances.

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