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

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NEXT SERVICE

Sunday, March 22, 2026

Note: Service starts at 11 am

Breathing Newness Into Life

 When we breathe in, we inspire new possibilities. When we breathe out, we aspire to new endeavors and commitments. When we breathe together, we conspire to deepen our partnerships toward building a better world. We are grateful to be in partnership with Lula B. Sherman United Methodist Church today in celebration and worship. This is part of a woman’s history month celebrating the Gospel According to Patti LaBelle. Rev. Eileen Wiviott and Rev. Aaron McLeod lead the service, with UCE Worship Associate, Annette Wallace. This will be a music-full service with the UCE Choir directed by Vickie Hellyer, Lula B. Sherman’s Music Ministry led by Jeffrey Hardy on keyboard, and instrumentalists Darryl Petty on piano, Charles Horne on drums, Vuyani Wakaba on bass guitar, and Chris Greene on saxophone.

This Sunday’s offering will be shared with UUANI (Unitarian Universalist Advocacy Network of Illinois). 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. They provide leadership training, build congregational capacity, and organize statewide advocacy efforts in loving accountability with their partners. Together, they seek to bend the arc toward justice.

Upcoming Services

March 29 – New Member Covenanting – Rev. Susan Frances

April 5 – What Might Rise (Easter Sunday) – Rev. Eileen Wiviott

April 12 – Youth & Young Adult Service – Breaking the Rules

April 19 – Music Sunday – Vickie Hellyer and the UCE Choir

          

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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RENTALS

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.

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 UCE 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 UCE’s social action teams. If you are feeling overwhelmed or need some guidance, contact Rev. Susan Frances.

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