Sunday, August 13, 10:00am

"Question Box"

They say that UU churches are great at offering "questions for your answers." On this morning, Rev. Bret Lortie will attempt to do better by addressing questions that you bring to the service. Live, in real time. 

Sunday, August 20, 10:00am

"Unconditional Love: Our Annual Pet Blessing Service"

It's bring your pet to church day! They will worship with us, sing (or bark) along, and be celebrated as the important parts of our lives they represent. At the end of the service we will bless our furred and feathered friends. Rev. Bret Lortie leading.

Sunday, August 27, 10:00am

"Tools for the Work of Our Hands"

Complex identities sometimes make it feel dangerous to move through the world authentically. But that very complexity can also prove an invaluable tool in our struggle for a more just world. Mandie McGlynn speaking.

Please sign up to help with the soup kitchen Monday, August 14. We will prepare and distribute sack lunches at Second Baptist Church (1717 Benson Street - next to the Evanston Athletic Club). We need people to donate supplies as well as to make sandwiches. Click here to sign up. If you have any questions, please contact Winnie Stevenson.

In honor of the second anniversary of Chris Isely's death, the Cancer Support Group is sponsoring a gathering to remember loved ones we have lost. Rev. Bret will lead a brief ceremony in room 2, before walking together to the rain garden. Anyone who wishes to honor the memory of a loved one is welcome to attend.

Don't wait! We're down to just five rooms! If you want to get in on this year's Fall Weekend you need to sign up as soon as possible.  We have one room left in Lakefront 8 (single Queen bed only) and four in Winston Paul (2 Queen beds.) There will be no late availability unless someone backs out. $100 deposit required when you sign up. If you've already registered, please note the balance of your registration needs to be paid no later than August 20 (firm). The charge for the whole weekend for a double room will be $320 per person and for a single room will be $405 per person, less your deposit.

Join us for a wonderful weekend with your friends in a beautiful location.  Sign up by emailing Peggy Boccard, or watch for a display in the back of the Sanctuary on Sundays.

Remember that there is a directory of members that includes photos on our website. This is a password protected document. Contact the office if you don't know the password. If you would like to add your photo to the directory, or update your photo, please send  a photo to Carli Magel, or let her know you'd like your picture taken on Sunday morning. 

Whatever team you are on, whether you've greeted, handed out hymnals, brought bagels or haven't participated in our hospitality program yet, you are welcome and encouraged to join in a fun gathering to get to know other team members, share some light refreshments and snacks and learn about how we can create an even more inclusive community. Bring your questions, your open hearts and your best practices for welcoming. Please let Rev. Eileen Wiviott know if you plan to attend - [email protected].

The next GenX Gathering will be at the home of Jenny Walsh and Glen Blicharz - 16 Martha Lane in Evanston on Saturday, August 26, 4-6pm. If you are in your 30's - 50's, with kids or without, join us for a casual gathering, with light refreshments (bring a healthy snack to share if you can) and meaningful conversation. We will have childcare on site to engage the children while the adults talk. Click here to RSVP.