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

New Beginnings / Rev. Dawn Cooley

Baby / Child Dedication

c21 Women’s Ensemble

May Theme: Path of Delight

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 Corrine Rohr and are dedicated to her family members, both alive and dead, with thanks for being part of her life.

OFFERING : Unitarian Universalist Service Committee

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 Unitarian Universalist Service Committee – advancing human rights and justice through grassroots collaboration. 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.

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.

Community Hour 

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

c21 Women's Ensemble will perform for our Sunday worship. Learn more about the ensemble here.

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.

There will be a farewell gathering for Rev. Colleen Vahey on Wednesday, June 7 from 6-8pm at 1019 South Blvd. Feel free to stop by and let Colleen know how much we treasure her and will miss her. This event is open to all Unity Temple members and families. We have created a Kudoboard space for the congregation to share messages of support and gratitude. You are invited to add a photo, video, or typed note with your message. The Kudoboard will be given to Rev. Colleen on June 7.

Celebrate Rev. Dawn

on Sunday, June 11

Rev. Dawn's last service will be June 11. We have created a Kudoboard space for the congregation to share messages of support and gratitude as she finishes her interim ministry at UTUUC. You are invited to add a photo, video, or typed note with your message. The Kudoboard will be given to Rev. Dawn on June 11. All are free to join for cake at community hour following her final service.

Summer Sunday Schedule There are so many wonderful speakers who will be gracing the pulpit with their presence and words this summer! You won't want to miss a Sunday. Check here for the great summer worship lineup. We look forward to seeing you there!

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.

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. 

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.

Sacred Wandering June 3, 2023 in Thatcher Woods from 8:30am CDT to 10:30am 

Location: Thatcher Woods, North Pavilion, 80030 Chicago Ave., Maywood, IL 60153. Follow the signs for Sacred Wandering, Free parking. We meet in all weather condition so please dress appropriately. Bring a chair and a tea cup for tea at the sharing circle as close our meeting. 

Join 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! 

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!

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.

Wear Orange in The Garden Please join members of our Gun Violence Prevention team on Saturday, June 3, 9am at the new Mercy Garden for Peace and Healing, 4910 W. Quincy St., Chicago 60644. We will join Moms Demand Action to honor victims of gun violence during their annual Wear Orange event, and plant vegetables in the new garden. When high school student Hadiya Pendleton was shot and killed in 2013, her friends turned their grief into action, and wore orange to raise awareness about gun violence prevention. This June marks the 8th year we’ll be bringing the community together to #WearOrange and take action. Don't forget to wear orange! RSVP here. You may donate materials for the garden here. Questions? Contact Aly, 

gunviolenceprevention@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 FaithinAction@unitytemple.org.

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.

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.

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