Going to the Well of Living Waters
based on the Gospel of John 4:1-26

Rev. Nancy McDonald Ladd, Meadville Lombard Service
June Theme: Play
Live stream link will be sent in the Welcome to Worship email tomorrow
OFFERTORY :: Meadville Lombard Theological School
Unity Temple Gives. Each week we give our Sunday collection to an organization that aligns with our values. This Sunday’s collection will benefit Meadville Lombard Theological School in Chicago – equipping students for liberal religious ministry grounded in justice, equity, and compassion. Learn more here.  

To contribute to Unity Temple’s Sunday collection, please text 73256 with the message UTUUC $____ (dollar sign followed by your donation amount), and select “Offering”. You may also give at the UTUUC website, by using the camera on your phone to scan the QR code on the screen during the Offertory or by sending a check, payable to Unity Temple, noting Meadville on the memo line, to 875 Lake St., Oak Park, 60301, and we will send a collective check on your behalf. Thank you for your generous support!
Worship Service :: will be at 10am on YouTube Live. You can access it here. 

Coffee Hour :: Immediately following the service (around 10:45am) the Virtual Coffee Hour will be on Zoom. Go to Zoom Password: 875875 Or access directly here.
Coffee Hour Courtesies :: Coffee Hour is a time for old and new friendships to be enjoyed. In the spirit of community, and in honor of our 1st Principle that upholds the inherent worth and dignity of every person, we ask everyone to be mindful of the brief time we have together during breakout sessions.

Please remember these courtesies to ensure everyone a meaningful and fun experience.
Connect | Reconnect :: 2021 UT Auction Coming!!! Connect/Reconnect is our theme. We want to create 100 dinners, 25 events and 12 Get-a-Ways as part of our 2021 Auction. Bidding will take place between July 11–July 25. The Auction Committee needs donors for these events. Learn more here. Sign up for your dinner, event, or get-a-way ideas here. Donation deadline is June 30. You can reach out to auction@unitytemple.org with questions, suggestions and more.
The Board of Trustees is pleased to announce
Reverend Dawn S. Cooley will be joining UTUUC as our Interim Minister on August 1, 2021. We expect Rev. Cooley to be with us for two years. Learn more about Rev. Cooley here.

Welcome, Rev. Dawn Cooley!!
The Community Transformation Team (CTT) is currently working on a comprehensive phased opening policy taking into account the guidelines and rules presented by the Center for Disease Control, the Illinois Department of Public Health and the Village of Oak Park. Here is where we are now. The CTT will continue to keep everyone updated in regards to the decisions made and the guidelines that we as a congregation will need to follow within our unique building settings. Website link can be found here. Questions and comments can be directed to: ctt@unitytemple.org

Unity Temple Faith In Action Network
Spiritually Grounded / Deeply Relational / Strategically Effective
Unity Temple Gives. Each week we give our Sunday collection to an organization that aligns with our values. This Sunday’s collection will benefit Meadville Lombard Theological School in Chicago – equipping students for liberal religious ministry grounded in justice, equity, and compassion. Learn more here.  
Please Join Us for Our Plastic Bag Recycling Kick Off and Training this Saturday, June 19, 9am at Gale House. Bring your bags and get ready to learn! All ages welcome! Please bring a mask. Questions? Contact ecojustice@unitytemple.org

Did you know "stretchy" plastic like plastic shopping bags, dry-cleaning bags, bread bags, ziploc and produce bags aren't usually recyclable in your bins at home? We're collecting these items that would usually go to a landfill (or to Jewel) to be turned into a recycled plastic bench! The bench will be donated to the Mayfield Community Gardens at Third Unitarian Church in Austin.

Watch this short video, and see what can be recycled here. Please place all plastics into (preferably) one or more plastic bags and drop-off in the bin on the front porch of Gale House (124 N. Kenilworth) behind Unity Temple. We are looking for a few volunteers to sort and transport the plastic to the Jewel in River Forest (7525 Lake St.). If interested please review these directions and sign-up here. 
UUPMI Join the Unitarian Universalist Prison Ministry of Illinois in reading Mariame Kaba's newest book We Do This 'Til We Free Us. We will meet two Sunday afternoons per month (next meeting June 20) for community-building, facilitated reflection, and actions. We will work our way through the book, two chapters at a time, and center inside voices with participating prison pen pals. 

Register here for Zoom links. Due to the extended nature of this praxis, we understand that committing to all sessions may not be accessible. We do hope to build relationships with this learning group, so please join us as often as you're able. Questions? Contact: uupmi.info@gmail.com

UU Prison Ministry Pen Pals We encourage you to consider being a pen pal with someone living in prison. There are 3 steps to help you prepare. Visit the UU Prison Ministry of IL website to watch the 40-minute introductory video; read the resources provided; and then submit the request to be matched with a pen pal. Someone from UUPMI will follow-up with you via phone to check-in and confirm your match. To learn much more about how pen pals are supported, please read the great quarterly pen pal newsletter here. Questions? Contact penpals@unitytemple.org
Juneteenth Film & Discussion Join CRS and the San Antonio Black International Film Festival in a virtual screening and panel discussion of Crawford:The Man the South Forgot on Saturday, June 19, 12pm-3pm. Learn more and register here. 
Treaty People Gathering Last weekend, near the headwaters of the Mississippi River in northern Minnesota, more than 2,000 people joined the Treaty People Gathering to #StopLine3, the disastrous Enbridge oil pipeline that is being built through Anishinaabe treaty lands. The gathering was powerful, creative, and joyful-honoring the leadership of Anishinaabe Water Protectors, and bringing together supporters in solidarity from around the globe.
 
Nearly 200 Unitarian Universalists joined the Treaty People Faith Delegation, participating in shared prayer, training, and direct action. Several UUs were among those who put their bodies on the line and were among the 300 Water Protectors who were arrested in the course of the actions.
 
Here’s how to take action today:
  1. Make your donation to the Treaty People Gathering fund, which will be used to pay off the fines incurred by arrestees as a result of the #StopLine3 direct actions.
  2. Fill out this form to help us track Unitarian Universalist contributions.
  3. Learn more about the movement to stop Line 3 and calls to action here.
Unitarian Universalist Advocacy Network of Illinois (UUANI) Powers the Social Justice Work of Congregations. UUANI provides Unitarian Universalists across Illinois with advocacy and legislative leadership to effectively build community and power to promote justice and a healthy planet. We bring social justice into the heart of spiritual life of congregations and develop ways for church communities to live the UU principles. We help bridge communities and congregations and align spirituality with tangible actions to affect change. You can find the latest newsletter here.

The MidAmerica Region of the Unitarian Universalist Association (of which we are a part) will be holding its annual business meeting virtually on Saturday, June 26th at 10am CST. All are welcome to participate, and if you are a member and would like to serve as a voting delegate at this meeting, please contact Rev. Emily Gage egage@unitytemple.org. Zoom information for the meeting can be found here or go to http://zoom.ur/join and enter Meeting ID 992 9209 7204 Passcode 469298 More information can be found here.
Farewell Events for Rev. Taylor Connect with our building, reflect on your journey, and wish Rev. Alan Taylor well as he departs UTUUC. This time will be used to reconnect with Unity Temple along with a small group of people, reflect on the meaning of participation and have a meaningful goodbye with Rev. Taylor. NOTE: Only people who have signed up using this link will be admitted. Please do not share this invitation with outside parties. Sign up to participate here.

Additional planned farewell events will continue thru the end of June. These allow for more opportunities to connect with Rev. Taylor and your fellow congregants in person. Learn more here.
Farewell Volunteers Needed We are hosting a final farewell event for Rev. Alan Taylor on Sunday, June 27 and need event volunteer support from 8-Noon. To learn more about how you can help, contact tlewis@unitytemple.org.
Explore the Big Unitarian Universalist world at home! General Assembly, the annual continental gathering of Unitarian Universalists, will be taking place entirely online this year from June 23-27. It's a great way to explore and participate in the big UU world without leaving the comfort of your own home. Registration is $200 for an incredible number of events. For more details check out uua.org/ga and watch this video from the Unitarian Universalist Association president, the Rev. Susan Frederick-Gray. Our congregation will be participating with congregations around the country in shared Sunday morning worship on June 27. (Open to all, not just General Assembly registrants.) Thursday evening (June 24th at 6pm.) Service of the Living Tradition is also available for all to stream. If you have any questions about GA, please contact Rev. Emily Gage egage@unitytemple.org. 
Gale House Garden Flowers! 
Let’s work together to fill and beautify the Gale House Gardens this season! We invite you to bring some flowers to plant in the Gale House Gardens. Please plant only flowers of the annual variety (impatiens, petunias, marigolds, begonias, etc.).If you have questions, or would like to support the Gale House Gardens in another way, email Val Ridenour vridenour@unitytemple.org. 
Invitation To Get Involved
We are so glad you have found us and invite you to begin a process of getting to know one another with hopes that you will be inspired to become part of our vibrant community. Contact tlewis@unitytemple.org for Zoom access to the following sessions. View video invitation here.

Unity Temple Summer RE Goes Virtual With the Theme of "Grow Together" We offer online programming to fuel our fine young people's spiritual growth and to serve as an opportunity to connect and practice our principles together. We hope you will join Activities for All Ages via zoom every Sunday at 9:30am. If you have any questions or thoughts to share, please contact summer_re@unitytemple.org
Mindful Reflection Online Community Tuesday Evenings Zoom meeting room opens at 6:45pm, program starts at 7:10pm. You Are Welcome Here! We will follow our usual format with 20 minutes of Mindful Reflection followed by a dharma talk and discussion. Questions email mindful@unitytemple.org.
Join Zoom Meeting here.
ID: 373 008 242  / Passcode: 4IFrYx  
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Daily Mindful Reflection Community 30 minute meeting, 7 days a week! Starts at 8:25am and ends at 9am every day, seven days a week. This will be different from our regular Tuesday night meeting. The daily meditation will include opening words, 20 minutes of mindful reflection, and closing words. 
All are welcome! You are welcome to attend regularly or sporadically. 
Time: Every Day (including weekends) at 08:30am Central Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting here. ID: 373 008 242  / Passcode: 4IFrYx  
One tap mobile: +13126266799,,373008242#,,,,*940220#1 312 626 6799 Meeting ID: 373 008 242 / Passcode: 940220


Unity Temple Choir Will Break for the Summer Beginning June 16, the choir will break for the summer. Contact music director, Marty Swisher to learn more. mswisher@unitytemple.org
Our shared mission is a powerful gift, especially during these times of uncertainty and unrest. As we breathe life into it, our mission takes on the shape and color of a world we only dared to dream about five years ago.
It inspires us to embrace values of connection, transformation, justice and acceptance that underpin our response to the urgent needs of humanity and the earth.
It energizes us to transform ourselves, our congregation and our world by welcoming all, inspiring compassion, nurturing wonder and serving community.
It comforts us to know we are joined together in spirit on this journey toward a future we promised to build.
A future in which we…create a culture of radical hospitality and relationships with people across boundaries of race, class and other identities that divide us…cultivate caring communities, bear witness to love and pain and respond, individually and collectively, with acts of compassion…nurture and celebrate a sense of wonder and create opportunities for spiritual deepening, questioning and growth…act in partnership for justice and live our faith in service.
 
Even virtually - especially virtually - our shared mission brings and keeps us together. It is the greater whole.
Through Our Differences, We Are One :: The beloved community includes people of all political parties. Here at Unity Temple we call people to live out our faith but this does not mean we share the same political or partisan perspective. May we remind one another to honor our own life experience in the development of our unique perspective while honoring that of others. The core of being a religious liberal is remaining open to and respectful of a pluralism of theological positions and political stances. As Unitarian Universalists, we affirm the right of conscience and the use of the democratic process within our congregations and in society at large while also knowing that endorsements or support of particular candidates cannot be part of our congregational process. 
Planned Giving offers a variety of meaningful ways to support our congregation through charitable gifts and can be made by anybody – young and old, working or retired. These gifts are made today, but they support the future needs of your congregation and Unitarian Universalism. You can obtain more information about planned gifts by contacting the Planned Giving Team at plannedgiving@unitytemple.org

Support Our Work : As we continue to find new ways to join together in virtual community we have launched additional portals to financially support UTUUC. Details can be found here. If you have questions please reach out to office@unitytemple.org. Thank you!