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

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NEXT SERVICE

Sunday, July 26, 2026

What’s Your Story?

Storytelling has always been an important part of being human. So important, in fact, that stories are a key way for us to understand ourselves, each other, and the world around us. Today, we reflect on how we write our own stories, how we tell them, and how we can use stories to build a better future and a better world. Nellie Eastman leads the service with Sarah Vanderwicken as Worship Associate. Gregory Shifrin is our pianist.

Nellie Eastman is a transgender woman, a mother, a lover, and a fighter. She cares fiercely for her family, friends, loved ones, and community, and strives to make the lives of everyone around her just a little bit better, or at least a little more entertaining. She has two wonderful children that she is raising in partnership with her friend and Coparent. She lives in Chicago with her nesting partner, and stays out of trouble. …Most of the time.

Today’s offering will be shared with Zacharias Center,  which works to mobilize the community toward ending systemic sexual violence while amplifying the voice of survivors through trauma-informed care, advocacy, and prevention education.

Upcoming Services

8/2/2026 – Rev. Jules Taylor, Dreamers

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

8/16/2026 – Ryland Rich, Imperceptible Song

8/23/2026 – Rev. Susan Frances

 

          

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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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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