Our Covid-19 protocols have been adjusted; we are now in Green. For more details visit our website.

Celebration Sunday / Rev. Dawn Cooley

Flower Communion, Volunteer Recognition & Welcome Sunday

Please bring a cut flower or two to share!

May Theme: Path of Creativity

Live Stream Worship at 10am / Recorded Viewing Available at Noon

Live stream link can be found here.

Sunday’s chalice table flowers are given by Lillian Hohmann in celebration of her daughter’s 45th birthday on May 23.

OFFERING : UTUUC Abundance Fund

Unity Temple Gives. Each week we give our Sunday collection to an organization that aligns with our values. This Sunday’s collection will benefit the UTUUC Abundance Fund – providing financial assistance to members of our congregation and the wider community who are in financial distress. Thank you for your generous support! May what you give bring you joy. 



You may donate by placing cash or check in one of the circulating baskets during the service OR:

• by sending a check to the Unity Temple office (875 Lake St., Oak Park, 60301) with org name on memo line, 
• by texting 73256 with the message UTUUC and select “Offering,” 
• by using the camera on your phone to scan the QR code on the screen during the Offertory. 
• You can also give at the UTUUC website. 

Sunday Worship Service

In-person and online options for worship are now offered. COVID Protocol: Our Covid-19 protocols have been adjusted, we are now in Green. Please visit our website here for more details.You can access the live stream on YouTube at 10am here.

Community Hour 

Following the Sunday morning service join us at Community Hour for refreshments and fellowship in Unity House.

Ex Libris Ex Libris exists to provide materials that enhance and nurture faith journeys. Children's books and gift items also support UU values. We are open this Sunday after service. We are now accepting credit cards. 

Call for Cookies 

Our cookie supply is running low. Donations are now being gratefully accepted. If you would like to donate a package or two of cookies, please drop them off in the kitchen on Sunday mornings. Note: NO NUTS. Also, gluten free cookies are much appreciated too. Thank you!

Great News! The UTUUC All Congregation Retreat will be back!! We will again be registering all via Realm–our online database and directory. Registration will be LIVE under "Events" and in the News Feed on Sunday, May 21 at 8am, and the committee will be at Community Hour with more information. 

The UTUUC All-Congregation Retreat is a great occasion for new or long-term UTUUC members of all ages, whether single, couples, or families to play, talk, relax, and be together in a country setting near the shores of Lake Michigan. Join us Friday evening to Sunday afternoon, October 13-15, at Tower Hill Camp in Sawyer MI.  

Registration includes a $70 Retreat Fee which includes light dinner on Friday (there will be a sign-up to bring extras!), three meals on Saturday, Sunday breakfast, snacks, materials for crafts and sessions, and s’mores around the campfire. On top of the per-person retreat fee, each person/family unit will also have a room fee for the weekend, with many room options available! Space fills up quickly so register to save your spot! Questions? Want to help plan the weekend? Email AnnualRetreat@unitytemple.org.

Sunday, May 14th's worship service celebrated the bridging of our graduating seniors from youth to young adulthood. The entire service was planned and executed by members of our high school youth group, along with our youth advisors and youth coordinator. We laughed and cried and were, as always, amazed by our young people. If you missed it, check it out on YouTube! 

Gale House Garden Support Are you interested in getting your hands in some soil and supporting our community? We invite you to sign up to help support the Gale House Gardens. The gardens will need to be weeded, watered, harvested and maintained throughout the summer months. If you are interested in providing care for the gardens, please schedule yourself here for a week that works best for you and your family. If you have questions or ideas to share about the gardens, send an email to Val Ridenour vridenour@unitytemple.org.

Heart-Centered Communication Workshop Have you ever wished you could reach a deeper level of authenticity in conversations with people? Have you wanted a chance to connect more meaningfully with others in the congregation but haven't been able to join a regularly scheduled group? Using the framework of Marshall Rosenberg's Nonviolent Communication, we will be practicing heart-centered dialogues that nurture authentic showing up for ourselves and each other. Emma Farrell will lead the first of a series of Workshops offered by the Spiritual Care Team. The workshop will take place after service in Gale House from 12pm – 1:30pm on May 28. For questions or to RSVP (recommended, but not required), please email spiritualcare@unitytemple.org. 

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. 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

Tuesday Evening Mindful Reflection Community 

meets virtually and in person in Unity House at Unity Temple. Meeting opens at 7pm EST for camaraderie, the program starts promptly at 7:20pm. Vaccinations are encouraged, masks are optional. 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.

Pathway to Membership 

provides an opportunity to learn about what becoming a member means. Participants will learn about our mission, programs, operations, volunteer opportunities, and more. At the first session, we get to know one another and learn about the congregation's interesting history. Guest speakers join the second session to share information about how the congregation works together to create meaningful experiences and build community. If you would like to learn more about upcoming Pathways classes, please reach out to Val Ridenour at membership@unitytemple.org

Please join our Meet&Greet 

gathering on the first Sunday of the month. It's a wonderful way for new people to get to know members of the congregation in a casual setting beyond Community Hour. This group meets in Gale House, the green building next door to Unity Temple. Hope to see you on Sunday, June 4 at 11:30 in Gale House! Contact 

hospitality@unitytemple.org for more information.

Do you like doing puzzles and sharing with our community? We invite you to participate in the Leave a Puzzle Take a Puzzle table during Community Hour. You are welcome to borrow a puzzle and leave another one to share with someone else. 

UTUUC Cares For those of us who are facing life challenges, help is available. The Caring Committee arranges for meals and other practical assistance for those in need of help due to illness and other life limitations. They can be reached at caring@unitytemple.org. And if you would like a compassionate ear when facing troubling circumstances, trained, commissioned members of the Spiritual Care Team are available to meet with you. When shadows fall on the path of life, you need not walk alone. The team can be reached at spiritualcare@unitytemple.org.

Our Immigration Justice team asks for your help to support people seeking asylum. Join us to support a new house of hospitality, Amate House, in Little Village for our new neighbors who are seeking asylum and need a temporary place to live. Shop for bedding, towels, and other urgently needed items here.

UUANI Action of the Week Each week our Unitarian Universalist Advocacy Network of IL (UUANI) offers a call to action. Sign-up to receive these simple and impactful actions direct to your in-box here.

LGBTQ+, Gender & Reproductive Justice Thanks to the 25 people who attended our April meeting with OPALGA+ and members from neighboring congregations! Join our next meeting on Monday, May 22, 7pm (in-person at the Unity Temple Community Center, 1019 South Blvd., Oak Park, or via Zoom) for a Rapid Response Training, including communications, best practices for attending rallies and marches, and introduction to safety marshal basics. Betty Alzamora will lead this training. Register for the training here. Register for the Zoom link here.  Questions? Contact: LGBTQGenderReproductive@unitytemple.org.

Faith in Action Newsletter To learn more about living our mission through our Faith in Action Network, check out the latest newsletter here. You can subscribe to our monthly newsletter here. Questions? Contact Rev. Colleen, Assistant Minister for Faith in Action FaithinAction@unitytemple.org.

The Board of Trustees is pleased to announce Rev. Roger Bertschausen as our next Senior Minister, starting in early August. His ministry with us will be developmental - meaning he will be here for a limited duration (typically four to seven years). Feel free to find Matt Bruce, Aimee Conrad, Ed McDevitt or Sandy Meyer at coffee hour, or email us at dmsearch@unitytemple.org with questions. You can learn more about Rev. Roger here.

UTUUC Office Hours The office/community center located at 1019 South Blvd is open Monday-Friday from 9am-3pm. If you are looking for access to the office outside of these hours, reach out to staff associated with your needs to make arrangements. For Administration, contact Brian Franklin at bfranklin@unitytemple.org, Director of Religious Education and Membership contact Val Ridenour at vridenour@unitytemple.org, and Music Ministry, contact Marty Swisher at mswisher@unitytemple.org. 

Chalice Table Reservations We welcome floral arrangements or other decorations such as objects from nature or spiritual symbols to be included on our Chalice Table during worship on Sunday mornings. Please refrain from political/campaign related objects as they will be removed. To reserve a date, please fill out this form. Thank you for contributing to our worship experience. For assistance contact flowers@unitytemple.org.

Guidelines for submissions to the eBeacon newsletter can be found here.

Calendar Reservations Do you need to reserve space in one of our three buildings for a meeting, activity or event? You may make a reservation request by clicking here.

Congregational Life Table Reservation Would you like to reserve a table to promote congregational happenings during Community Hour in Unity House? Hosting a table is a great way to make sure congregants know how to participate in events, activities, and service opportunities. To reserve space contact 

vridenour@unitytemple.org.

We Celebrate Our Differences :: The beloved community includes people with diverse life experiences. Here at Unity Temple we call people to live out the values of our faith: interdependence, pluralism, justice, equity, generosity and transformation. 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