COVID Protocol: Our Covid-19 protocols have been adjusted, we are now in Green. Masking is recommended. Please visit our website here for more details.

Christmas Services

Dear Members and Friends,

Join us tomorrow for live stream and in-person services. Our live stream Worship Service can be accessed here. Please note the nursery and all levels of religious education for children and youth will not meet for services beginning December 24 thru January 1.

Christmas Eve

3pm Christmas Pageant & Worship for All Ages / Order of Service can be found here.

6pm Choir & Candlelight Service / Order of Service can be found here.

Christmas Day

10am Blue Christmas / Order of Service can be found here.

The beautiful poinsettia display for the Holidays is brought to you by the generous contributions of 18 members and friends of UTUUC.

Community Hour Please join us for community hour following worship for refreshments and fellowship in Unity House.

OFFERING : Housing Forward

Unity Temple Gives. Each week we give our Sunday collection to an organization that aligns with our values. This Sunday’s collection will benefit Housing Forward – transforming the lives of nearly 15,000 people since 1992, by meeting immediate housing and crisis needs, addressing health and income needs, and supporting housing stability. Learn more here.



You may donate by placing cash or check in one of the circulating baskets during the service, sending a check to the Unity Temple office (875 Lake St., Oak Park, 60301) with (name of organization) on the memo line, by texting 73256 with the message UTUUC $____ (dollar sign followed by your donation amount) and select “Offering,” by using the camera on your phone to scan the QR code on the screen during the Offertory or you can give at the UTUUC website. Whatever modality you choose, may what you give bring you joy.

New Year's Eve Sangha Join our annual NYE sangha which will be held on Saturday, December 31 from 5–7pm. Still plenty of time to attend other parties! Both in person at Unity House in Unity Temple, 875 Lake St, Oak Park, IL 60301 and on Zoom. Zoom room opens at 5pm. We start at 5:20pm and end the program at 7pm. Join Terry as he shares the dharma talk "Road Map To Living a Skillful and Flourishing Life". Please join us for this wonderful way to start the NewYear! Contact 

mindful@unitytemple.org.

Meals Needed 

Meals are needed for Housing Forward's Interim Housing program. Learn more here and sign-up to provide an individually-wrapped meal. Thank you for your generous support! Questions?

housingforward@unitytemple.org.

Clemency, Take action today! 

Several of our prison ministry pen pals have applied for clemency. Your calls to Governor Pritzker can make a significant impact! Please read more and take action here. 

Pretrial Fairness Act Protected Many thanks to all who helped organize, write letters, make calls, and advocate with our partners the past few years to uplift our values and support Pretrial Fairness! Learn more here. To get involved with upcoming actions contact restorativejustice@unitytemple.org.

Faith in Action Newsletter

To learn more about living our mission and values through our Faith in Action Network, sign-up for our monthly newsletter here and watch our impact statement here. Questions? 

Contact Rev. Colleen, Assistant Minister for Faith in Action cvahey@unitytemple.org.

Winter Pathway to Membership Schedule

Our membership classes will resume in January. Participants learn about the congregation’s history and how we work today. It is a wonderful way to get to know a small group of people and decide how you can become part of our collective future. Groups meet at our community center located at 1019 South Blvd on Sundays from 1:30-3:30pm. Childcare is available upon request. In addition, on-line accommodations can be made. The winter schedule is January 15 & 22, February 12 & 19, and March 12 & 19. To register contact tlewis@unitytemple.org. 

Men's Retreat 2023

Mark your calendars for the weekend of January 27th–29th, 2023 at the Cabrini Center. Our theme this year will be "Turning Points of Our Lives". Contact mensretreat@unitytemple.org.

Save the Date! The 2023 Annual Womens Retreat will take place from February 17–19, 2023 at the Carmelite Spiritual Center. This year's theme is Emerging Together. Our keynote speaker will be, our very own Rev. Dawn Cooley. This will be a very spiritual and uplifting weekend with break out sessions, music, dance, crafts and food.  

Registration is open and can be found here. You can also log onto Realm and go to Events and will see the event listed as the Featured Event.

Congregational Life Table Reservation As the weather changes and we move our Community Hour back indoors, tables may now be requested to promote congregational happenings. 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 tlewis@unitytemple.org.

Sacred Wanderings 

Saturday, January 7, 2022 8:30am–10:30am CDT, Thatcher Woods, north pavilion. Free parking is available - 8030 Chicago Ave, Maywood 60153. Follow the signs. Wear comfortable clothes and bring a lawn chair and a tea cup for tea during the sharing circle at the end. Tea will be provided. We will meet in any weather condition.

Masks are optional.

Join Kevin, Jay and Terry as we intentionally practice connecting with nature and surrounding ourselves with the energy of the natural world. Forest bathing is not taking a leisurely walk in the woods to enjoy the scenery. There's a specific intention in the practice to connect with the natural world and to gain benefit and energy from it. In other words, you are bathing in the energy of the trees, leaves, sky, and earth. Meditation and mindfulness assists in securing this intention. There will be silence and discussion.

Those with physical challenges are easily accommodated. If you have any questions please email mindful@unitytemple.org. We look forward to seeing you! 

The Mindful Reflection 

community meets every TUESDAY evening virtually and in person in Unity House at Unity Temple. Meeting opens at 6:45pm for camaraderie, the program starts promptly at 7:20pm. Vaccinations are encouraged, masks are mandatory. 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.

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

What’s More Fun Than Bidding? Giving!! The 2023 Auction is still accepting donations. Have a vacation home that you could offer for a long weekend? Want to host a backyard BBQ? Or maybe give knitting lessons?

Need ideas of what to donate? Just talk to one of the Auction Team at coffee hour who will be happy to help you decide what to donate. And this week there will be a special guest at the coffee hour who will help inspire you!

Auction bidding begins February 12, 2023. We hope to have something for everyone! Stay tune for more information & updates! Scan this QR code to sign up or see one of our auction team members during coffee hour!

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