January 5, 2024 10:30am
A Communion of Fire: Release and Renewal
As we begin a new calendar year, and enter a time of uncertainty (as all times are) we gather in community to release what no longer serves us and make room for what may bloom out of the ashes. Rev. Eileen leads this service with Dr. Emma Farrell and Andy Fisher as Worship Associates. Gregory Shifrin graces us with piano music.
Today’s offering will be shared with C& W Market Foundation, whose mission is to enrich the Evanston community by providing essential grocery access to those facing food insecurity and fostering career skills in the food and culinary industry.
Upcoming Services:
January 12th – Harry and Leota, a Love Story – Rev. Eileen Wiviott
January 19th – MLK Day – Rev. Allison Farnum
January 26th – Evolution and Morality – Rev. Eileen Wiviott
February 2nd – Music in Context – Dr. Emma Farrell and Rev. Eileen Wiviott
December 29, 2024
Take Shifts for the Revolution
It can feel like there is much to do, but we can’t do it all, and we can’t do it alone. This service is an invitation to do what you can, do it in community, and take shifts for the revolution.
Led by Dr. Emma Farrell, ministerial intern, with worship associate Annette Wallace and pianist Gregory Shifrin.
This week’s offering will be shared with the Unitarian Universalist Advocacy Network of Illinois, UUANI. UUANI empowers Unitarian Universalists across Illinois to work for spiritually grounded, relationally accountable, and strategically effective action in solidarity with those most impacted by injustice. UUANI provides leadership training, builds congregational capacity, and organizes statewide advocacy efforts in loving accountability with our partners.
Upcoming Services
January 5th – Fire Communion Service – Rev. Eileen
January 12th – Harry and Leota, a Love Story – Rev. Eileen
January 19th – MLK Day – Rev. Allison Farnum
December 24, 2024 – 7pm
Making a Manger of our Hearts
Our Christmas Eve service is a beloved tradition of songs, poetry, story, and candlelight. Join us as we prepare our hearts to receive those who need shelter, and to be transformed by the humble power of love. Rev. Eileen Wiviott and Dr. Emma Farrell, Ministerial Intern, will lead this service with the UCE Choir, directed by Vickie Hellyer, and accompanied by Gregory Shifrin on piano, Marguerite DiMarco and Charles M. Anderson, vocal soloists, Dale Griffin on trombone, and Grey Wiviott on horn.
Throughout the month of December, our offering will be shared with Restore Justice Foundation, whose mission is to make Illinois a safer and more compassionate state by replacing the ineffective, extreme sentencing policies of the past with evidence-based laws that allow families and communities to heal.
Upcoming Services
December 29th – Dr. Emma Farrell, The Gift of Your Presence
January 5th – Fire Communion Service – Rev. Eileen Wiviott
January 12th – Harry and Leota, a Love Story – Rev. Eileen Wiviott
January 19th – MLK Day – Rev. Allison Farnum
December 22, 2024
Christmas Hope: Our Annual Christmas Pageant
Winter can be a discouraging time with the shortness of sunlight and cold weather, and perhaps even more so given all that is happening in the world around us. The winter solstice brings the promise of returning light and warmth, and the birth of Jesus, celebrated a few days later, brings hope and joy for better days to come. Join us in celebrating the Christmas season by retelling the story of Jesus’ birth in an interactive and music-filled worship service.
Kathy Underwood leads and Rev. Eileen will be the Worship Associate. Chester, Beck, Kiley Korey, Bruce Lorie, and Jenn Wisegarver will lead our hymns.
Throughout the month of December, our offering will be shared with Restore Justice Foundation, whose mission is to make Illinois a safer and more compassionate state by replacing the ineffective, extreme sentencing policies of the past with evidence-based laws that allow families and communities to heal.
Upcoming Services
December 24th – Christmas Eve Service, 7pm
December 29th – Dr. Emma Farrell, The Gift of Your Presence
January 5th – Fire Communion Service – Rev. Eileen Wiviott
December 15, 2024
Finding Peace Wherever We Are
Through music, poetry and prose, we celebrate various ways to experience peace during this holiday season. Join us for this much-loved and festive service led by Music Director, Vickie Hellyer, the UCE choir, Gregory Shifrin on piano, Ann Gadzikowski, viola; Kevin Barrow, clarinet; and Nadav Simon, percussion.
Throughout the month of December, our offering will be shared with Restore Justice Foundation, whose mission is to make Illinois a safer and more compassionate state by replacing the ineffective, extreme sentencing policies of the past with evidence-based laws that allow families and communities to heal.
Upcoming Services
December 22nd – Annual Christmas Pageant
December 24th – Christmas Eve Service
December 29th – Dr. Emma Farrell, The Gift of Your Presence
January 5th – Fire Communion Service – Rev. Eileen
December 8, 2024
Bodhi Day
December 8th is a day many Buddhists celebrate as Bodhi Day, the day that Prince Siddhartha Gautama reached enlightenment while sitting under a Pippala tree. One of the visions he had before attaining enlightenment was a vision that everything that exists is one thing expressed in many forms. Join us to celebrate the Buddha’s life and explore the concept of the Oneness of life and environment.
Worship is led by Rev. Susan Frances, Dr. Emma Farrell, Gregory Shifrin, and Kiley Korey.
Throughout the month of December, our offering will be shared with Restore Justice Foundation, whose mission is to make Illinois a safer and more compassionate state by replacing the ineffective, extreme sentencing policies of the past with evidence-based laws that allow families and communities to heal.
Here are the worship service topics for the next 3 weeks:
December 15th – Music Sunday: Peace Where It May Be Found – Vickie Hellyer and the UCE Choir
December 22th – Annual Christmas Pageant
December 29th – Dr. Emma Farrell, The Gift of Your Presence