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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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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.
Come be a Beacon of Light!
Inspired by the Beacons of Light movement shared in Rev Eileen’s May 11th sermon, we’re joining a growing chorus of resistance, hope, and solidarity right here in Evanston.
Starting Thursday, June 5, and continuing every Thursday from 7:00-7:30 PM through at least the end of August, the interfaith clergy invite the community to gather in solidarity at one of these locations in Evanston (there will be people gathering at all 3 locations each Thursday):
- Dempster & Ridge
- Chicago & Main
- Central & Central Park
All are welcome. Bring a colorful sign with a positive message of solidarity and hope (sign inspiration here), or include The Beacon’s QR code to spread the light even further.
Bring your voice, your guitar, your ukulele—let’s sing, witness, and imagine together a world shaped by love and justice. Whether we’re three people or 100, we are part of something bigger. Come be a light!
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.
· Unitarian Universalist Advocacy Network of Illinois (UUANI) ; Sign up for their Action of the Week
· Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA) ; Get involved through their Side with Love Action Center
· Unitarian Universalists for Social Justice (UUSJ); Sign up for eNews to receive their Action Alerts
Build relationships for our future.
· Beacons of Light. Join UCE at the corner of Dempster and Ridge every Thursday, 7:00-7:30pm, June 5 – August 28, 2025, 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