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

Lost and Found / Rev. Emily Gage

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 Rich Whitney in remembrance of all members of the United States Military that lost their lives in service to our country.

OFFERING : Institute for Nonviolence Chicago

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 Institute for Nonviolence Chicago – building the Beloved Community through outreach and conflict mediation; individualized case management; victim services; nonviolence training; and community organizing. Learn more here. 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.

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!

Community Hour 

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

Summer Sunday Schedule You won't want to miss our summer worship line up. Learn more here.

Great News! The UTUUC All Congregation Retreat will be back!! We will again be registering all via Realm–our online database and directory. Registration is now LIVE under "Events" and in the News Feed in Realm. 

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/group unit will also have a room fee for the weekend, with many room options still available! Space fills up quickly, register to save your spot! Note: there is a waitlist for single rooms at this time, let us know if you are willing to double or triple up! Questions? Want to help plan the weekend? Email AnnualRetreat@unitytemple.org.

Celebration Sunday was chock-full celebration! The choir performed, we honored the 100 year anniversary of the UU tradition; The Flower Communion, we thanked and celebrated ALL our amazing volunteers and we welcomed 14 new members to our congregation! 

Join The Flower Committee Do you have a knack for floral design, a love for flowers and an interest in beautifying our spaces at Unity Temple? We are hoping to grow (get it?) our flower committee and would love to hear from you. To learn more and volunteer, please send an email to flowers@unitytemple.org. 

Day in Our Village June 4 Do you like spending time outdoors on a Sunday afternoon with like-minded, mission and values driven congregants who represent a variety of program areas in our faith community? Then you will want to sign up to help support our efforts in the community at our booth for Day In Our Village. You are welcome to use the signup genius here to find a time to support our efforts. If you have questions, email Val Ridenour vridenour@unitytemple.org.

Dance Party! All women are invited to a Women’s Connection dance party, 1019 South Boulevard on Friday, June 16, at 6pm. Dance the night away to our tunes, or move in your chairs, any which way is perfect. Please bring a dish to share and beverage, we will eat and chit chat followed by music and dance. Questions 

women’s womensconnection@unitytemple.org.

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. 

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.

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

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.

Summer RE 2023 is the Place to Be! Experience the joy of coming together as a community, forging meaningful friendships, and supporting our community on this transformative voyage. Our Summer RE programming is supported solely by volunteers. If you are interested in volunteering, email Val Ridenour 

vridenour@unitytemple.org or Rev. Emily Gage egage@unitytemple.org. 

Check out what's happening here!

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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 FaithinAction@unitytemple.org.

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