Sunday Service: In-person and Online Sunday at 10:30am
“Our Selves, Our World, Our Stories” – 9:15 and 11:00am
We can keep on having half-conversations about who’s right and who’s wrong and further feed the brokenness that threatens to tear us apart. Or we can see each other as part of a larger We–a We that is broken, but a We that is in this brokenness together. Rev. Scott Aaseng speaking.
“Jefferson’s Gospel” – 9:15 and 11:00am
Throughout his adult life, Thomas Jefferson, a self-professed “Unitarian of one,” was obsessed with creating a single, cohesive narrative of Jesus’ teaching, which he eventually titled The Life and Morals of Jesus of Nazareth. With razor in hand, he literally spent decades cutting apart the gospels to reveal what he felt were the essentials of Jesus’ ministry. It’s the “Greatest Story Ever Told” as only Jefferson could. Rev. Bret Lortie speaking.
Actions you can participate in with CRS, UU Prison Ministry, and UUANI:
CRS (Community Renewal Society) – This year’s actions will focus on employment opportunities for people with records, violence prevention, implementing the Fair Cops Ordinance in Chicago, and resolving the budget impasse fairly. Join Community Renewal Society for our annual mass trip to the capitol on May 9, 2017 to advocate for these issues. Contact Dale Griffin or Doug Erickson for more information or to RSVP!
The UU Prison Ministry of Illinois is planning a teach-in on supporting legislation reducing the use of solitary confinement in Illinois, in April, date TBD. Scheduled is a workshop on “Radical Hospitality” April 22 at UCE, on welcoming returning citizens at church and partnering with them to transition into life outside of prison. RSVP Dale Griffin or Steve Serikaku.
UUANI (UU Advocacy Network of Illinois) has begun an “action of the week” in this time of rapid change due to the recent election. This week’s issue is the new executive order on immigration. To receive notifications please contact Scott Aaseng or Dale Griffin. Thank you.
UUANI will lead a workshop in conjunction with the MidAmerica Regional UUA Assembly at the Unitarian Church of Hinsdale on Friday, April 28, 1-5 p.m.
For more information on any of these please contact Dale Griffin or other participants. DaleCGriffin@comcast.net
The Pledge Drive began with great excitement and great momentum from Early Bird pledgers. By now, you have seen Reverend Bret’s video telling us what we can do together.
By now, you should have received your pledge information in the mail and a Visiting Steward has probably made contact with you. It is vitally important that you share with your Visiting Steward what is important to you about UCE and the work we do. The VS wants to understand what you love about UCE, what your goals are for our future, and what you might suggest to improve your experience. And if you haven’t heard from a VS, please take advantage of signing up for a steward meeting on Pledge Day (Sunday, March 19) itself so you can share your perspectives.
As Bret said in the video, “In time like these, our impact is needed more than ever.” Not only do we want to grow spiritually and intellectually, we also want to impact positively our lives and the lives of others, to inspire others and ourselves, and to support ourselves and our mission.
In the video, Bret concludes with these words, “For me, church is a modern miracle. It is a miracle that each year so many people pool their generosity to make UCE happen. Together We Can continue to connect to our community. Together We Can position our staff to facilitate the ministry you’ve asked for. Together We Can continue to support UCE so we can support your lives and the lives of so many in our community. Yeah…Together We Can.”
“God for Unitarian Universalists” 9:15 and 11:00am
What’s God got to do with your life? How is the concept of God useful to Unitarian Universalists, for whom the divine name may not hold imaginative power? How are we supposed to think about God in a post-modern world of inclusion and religious pluralism? Each year at our annual fundraising auction, one member wins a sermon to be preached on the topic of their choice, and this year Ellen Rieger has chosen the topic of “God for UUs.” Rev. Bret Lortie speaking.
Several hundred gathered at the Unitarian Church of Evanston on Monday, February 27 to hear Rep. Robyn Gabel, State Sen. Dan Biss, State Rep. Laura Fine and panelists from the ACLU and Planned Parenthood.
“Protecting our Civic Liberties” provided an opportunity to learn about the biggest concerns, challenges and threats to civil liberties and what citizens can do to protect rights.
The recording of the event is broken into two parts. You can listen by clicking on the files below.
“Together We Can” – 9:15 and 11:00am
In Edward Packard’s 1970s “Create Your Own Adventure” book series, at the end of each page or so the reader was offered a choice, and in the choices taken, the story would unfold. It didn’t take but a few books to realize that the more daring a choice, the more interesting a storyline. As we explore this year’s pledge theme of “together we can,” we create the adventure of our church bounded only by the risks we take and the vision we share—together. Rev. Bret Lortie speaking.
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UCE’s office hours:
Monday: CLOSED
Tuesday: 10 AM – 12:30 PM, 1:30 PM – 4 PM
Wednesday: 10 AM – 1 PM
Thursday: 10 AM – 12:30 PM, 1:30 PM – 4 PM
Friday: 10 AM – 1 PM
Saturday: CLOSED
Sunday: 10 AM – 1 PM
In-person and Virtual Sunday Service is held at 10:30 am.
Member congregations of the Unitarian Universalist Association covenant to affirm and promote the Seven Principles of Unitarian Universalism.
The Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Evanston is recognized by the Unitarian Universalist Association as a Welcoming Congregation, a Peace Advocate Congregation, and a Green Sanctuary.
