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

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NEXT SERVICE

August 2, 2026

Dreamers

 “Their heads were always in the stars.” This could be said of Joseph from the Biblical book of Genesis and Luke Skywalker of Star Wars. Their hero journeys have much to teach us about where we come from and why we might be here. Rev. Jules Taylor is our Worship Leader with Mary Dudek as Worship Associate. Gregory Shifrin is our pianist.

 

Rev. Jules Taylor is a Unitarian Universalist community minister specializing in critical incident response, community crisis, and pastoral care. Jules is the Senior Director of Contextual Ministry and an affiliate professor at Meadville Lombard Theological School. In addition, Jules serves as a chaplain (Major) in the New York Air National Guard, responder with the UU Trauma Response Ministry, and is a certified divorce coach.

Today’s offering will be shared with Mother and Child Alliance, whose mission is to strengthen the safety net for pregnant persons before and after delivery, to prevent HIV transmission and other serious infections in newborns, and to address the disparate prenatal and postpartum systems of care in Illinois and across the U.S.

Upcoming Services

8/9/2026 – Dr. Elizabeth Mace, Sounds of Silence

8/16/2026 – Ryland Rich, Imperceptible Song

8/23/2026 – Rev. Susan Frances, Slackline Thoughts

8/30/2026 – Rev. Allison Farnum, Activating Transformation

 

          

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, UUCE 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.

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 UUCE 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 UUCE’s social action teams. If you are feeling overwhelmed or need some guidance, contact Rev. Susan Frances.

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