UCE will host the overnight emergency shelter in partnership with Interfaith Action of Evanston from the evening of Sunday, December 3 until early Sunday morning December 24th. Guests will be in rooms 2 and 3 from 9pm to 7am each night during that period of time and cots will stay in place during the day so rooms 2 & 3 will not be available in December.

This is an important ministry of care and justice that UCE is grateful to be a part of. To help Connections as a volunteer while are at UCE, CLICK HERE!

Last Sunday to Buy Chairs!

Going...going... gone!

December 10th is the last day you can buy our old UCE chairs. Bring a piece of UCE history to your home.

It's just $30/chair.

We take checks or cash.

Look for us at Kinship time.

Note: Chairs are sold "as is,"

and self-selected at time of purchase.

We always have much to celebrate at UCE, and on December 10 we’ll have a double celebration! Join us after worship as we celebrate two major renovations in the lower level:

1- A toilet-paper cutting ceremony of our two renovated bathrooms that are bright, fresh, and more accessible and inclusive, funded by the Capital Campaign and transformed through the efforts of Sandra Robinson and Michael Skilton.

2 - A crepe-paper cutting ceremony of the renovated nursery, transformed into a children’s wonderland by the vision of Gillian Lawrence and through the efforts of Gillian, Robb Geiger, and Dan Lawrence. Come celebrate!

Retired (But Not Retiring!) Women

Tuesday, Dec. 12, 5-7pm, meeting and potluck

Come to Our Annual White Elephant extravaganza!

As part of this fun event, please bring a wrapped "gift" as part of an "exchange" of gifts. This could be a good beginning for the Rummage Sale by going through your closets, etc, and bringing something from home that you don't use anymore. 

If buying a gift, please pay no more than $5.00! 

The fun really begins when that unwrapped gift you chose is then Stolen!

(But don't worry, you'll get another chance to choose!) For more information, feel free to contact Margie Rogasner.

GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGISTRATION OPENS IN DECEMBER!

General Assembly is the annual gathering of Unitarian Universalists, where we conduct business of the Association, explore the theological underpinnings of our faith, and lean fully into our mission and principles. Please join us online Wednesday, June 20 through Sunday, June 23, 2024 for this 4-day immersive experience where we participate in inspirational worship services and informative workshops, reconvene with friends and colleagues, and explore our virtual exhibit hall. GA is an unforgettable experience for the thousands of UUs who participate. You’ll leave with renewed energy and innovative ideas to share with UCE and community-at-large!

Registration opens in December, just about a week away! To see all about this coming GA and access the Registration page go to:

Final Proposed Revision to Article II

The final version of the proposed revision to Article II of the UUA Bylaws is now available! The deadline for submitting an amendment is 11:59 p.m. ET on February 1, 2024.

All qualified amendments will be considered at 2024 General Assembly. Click below to learn more, and to sign up for future newsletters directly from the UUA GA.

Christmas Pageant – December 17 during worship. All ages are invited to participate in this annual tradition of re-enacting the birth of Jesus from our UU viewpoint. Costumes provided or bring your own. Plenty of parts to choose from: people and animals! There are non-speaking and speaking parts. Sign up here to claim your favorite or simply pick a costume or prop in the café area before worship!

A Unitarian Universalist Vigil for the Survival of Gaza

Sunday, December 10th, 2023

6:00 PM to 7:15 PM Eastern

Zoom provided upon RSVP

This vigil, open to all, is to honor the spiritual work toward ending the violence. We are calling for a permanent ceasefire and end to the indiscriminate bombing of Gaza, a release of all hostages/prisoners, humanitarian aid, and an accountability process that is not rooted in revenge. We deeply honor the worth and dignity of all Palestinians and all Israelis.

We aim to be present with one another and deepen our attention to the crises in Gaza as Unitarian Universalists. We are mindful of the deep and complex roots in the minds and hearts of Westerners. 

Join us as we grieve, rage, learn, and find solace together. The vigil will be held for 45 minutes, with a 30 minute facilitated breakout session for those who wish to connect more intentionally.

RSVP Required for Zoom: druumm.org/events

View our previous vigil at youtube.com/@DRUUMM



Hosted by concerned Unitarian Universalist ministers, religious professionals, lay leaders, the Church of the Larger Fellowship, DRUUMM and more. Vigil officiants include Alice Ashrawi, Rev. Mitra Rahnema, Rev. Annie Gonzalez, Rev. Joseph Santos-Lyons, Rev. Summer Albayati, Devin Dadah, Rev. Ranwa Hammamy, Rev. Sana Saeed, Rev. DL Helfer, Rev. Sarah Skochko, and more.

A Unitarian Universalist Social Justice (UUSJ) fundraising event

Tuesday, December 12, 2023

7:00 p.m. CT 

Online, via Zoom: Tickets/Registration



Many Unitarian Universalists have been very concerned with the natural and present danger to our democracy and the rise of anti-democracy movements. UUSJ proudly presents one of our denomination's most celebrated thinkers on this topic, the Rev. Cecilia Kingman. She is the author of the acclaimed 2023 Berry Street Address, titled “My Little Pony Was Right: Reflections on Fascisms Without and Within.”

Rev. Kingman has been studying authoritarian systems for most of her life and is currently doing doctoral work at the Pacific School of Religion on the responses of faith communities to fascist and totalitarian regimes. After the collapse of the communist dictatorship in Romania, she spent two decades working with the Unitarians of Transylvania to strengthen civil society and support sustainable agricultural and community development.

Join UUSJ for our major end-of-the-year fundraising event.