“The Courage To Be Whole” – 10:00am
There is a courageous beauty in LGBTQ people’s struggle to live into their whole selves. Indeed this struggle to step into our own wholeness is one we all share. The Rainbow Alliance will share inspiration, stories, even a playbook for each of us to draw from.

“Faith Healing” – 10:00am
How can we be healed by our faith? Reflections on healing, faith, and the challenges we face. Charley Earp speaking. Charley Earp is a candidate for ministry, a student at Meadville Lombard, and intern minister at Third Unitarian Church of Chicago. He lives in Evanston.

“Notes from New Orleans” – 10:00am
Members of UCE who attended this year’s Unitarian Universalist Association General Assembly in New Orleans will reflect on their experiences of this important moment in our movement. Service will be led by Rev. Eileen Wiviott.

“Emerging God” – 10:00am
The universe expands and society polarizes, yet we remain interconnected at the most fundamental levels. Finding grounding and direction in the infinite and intimate sense of oneness. Rev. Eileen Wiviott speaking.

“Radical Hospitality Revisited” – 10:00am
In 2008, Rev. David Pyle and I preached a sermon together on Radical Hospitality, which has become a catch phrase as well as a spiritual practice we strive for as Unitarian Universalists. As the need for true inclusiveness becomes more urgent and as cities and schools become sanctuaries, how do we, as a religious community, move beyond hospitality toward greater inclusion and a deeper sense of belonging? Rev. Eileen Wiviott speaking.

“Courage!” – 10:00am
In this time when our nation seems going backwards and the forces of reaction growing ever stronger, courage is definitely needed. But where can we get courage, when things seem pretty hopeless? This sermon will draw upon some of the great discussions of courage in the traditions of the world, Plato, Aristotle, the Bhagavad Gita, the way of Bushido, and Thich Nhat Hanh for the insights they can give us for the courage needed for these days. Rev. Dr. Jerome Stone speaking.

June 25, 2017 – Rev. Dr. Jerome Stone

“Forward Together” – 10:00am
The ground has shifted under our feet, but our destination remains the same: Beloved Community. How do we move forward when the world seems to be going the other direction? Rev. Scott Aaseng speaking.

June 18, 2017 – Rev. Scott Aaseng

“Not the End of the Story” – 10:00am
A favorite story and some parting thoughts. A worship service for all ages. Rev. Connie Grant speaking. The service will also include recognition of religious education teachers and graduates as well as gratitude to Rev. Connie for nine years with our congregation.

“A Love Supreme” and the theology of John Coltrane – 9:15 and 11:00am
John Coltrane’s masterpiece is a fixture in the jazz canon, but also a tale of transcendence. Through the lens of “A Love Supreme” and its creation, there are lessons of healing and meaning relevant for today. Rev. Bret Lortie speaking.

June 4, 2017 – Rev. Bret Lortie

“. . .And I Thank You” – 9:15 and 11:00am
In his final day in the pulpit as the Ministerial Intern, Kevin DeBeck reflects on the lessons he’s learned in his time at UCE

May 28, 2017 – Kevin DeBeck