Newsletter for: Thursday, April 16, 2026

"Psychology Affects Biology"

Sunday Service, April 19th

Rev. Gaylon McDowell

Remember our “homework” from last week’s sermon?

Pray about one thing that is giving you some challenges

and take one prayerfully inspired action to rectify it this week.

Can't make it?

Join us at 11:30AM CT on our YouTube livestream

Transforming Hearts~Changing Lives~Beyond Ordinary

Check out last Sunday's Message:

"Wake Up and Get Up"
with Guest Speaker, Rev. Roderick Norton

Sunday, April 12th, 2026

 💗Your support keeps us strong💗

Volunteer Appreciation

This Sunday we're celebrating our volunteers

Whether you've joined a Volunteer Day or serve on a committee, 
this is for you! Please join us this Sunday as we share our gratitude and special treats.

And if you haven't volunteered yet this year, see our upcoming volunteer opportunity for this Saturday below: Earth Day Beach Clean Up
Great for teens and families to do good for their community together!

Prayer Chaplain Training

Interested in becoming a Prayer Chaplain? 
Speak with Linda T. on Sundays OR email info@unitychicago.org

Unity Chicago members only

Earth Month Initiatives

 For the month of April, we're keeping plastic out of the landfills


You can drop off your plastic, reusable bags and pre-wrapped take-out utensils at Unity Chicago on Sundays. 
Bags must be CLEAN and utensils must be UNOPENED


Please also consider bringing in your own reusable mug for coffee hour.
For every time you use your mug on a Sunday, 
you'll be entered into our Earth Month Raffle! With two Sundays left, that's two chances to win 🎟️🎟️
Just show us your mug at the Info Table in the social hall.

T-Shirt Sale

Get ready for spring early with Unity Chicago T-Shirts


Our T-Shirts are NOW $20 - on sale from $28!
Available while they last at the Info Table on Sundays

Beach Clean-Up

💚 Consider giving back this Earth Day 💚

Join Unity Chicago with Alderwoman Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth 
as we clean up and green up the beach next door!
Metropolis Coffee on Granville is donating free cold brews for volunteers to enjoy while making a difference.
Great for teens and families to do good for their community together!


Saturday, April 18th

10am-12pm
Lane Beach
Gloves and bags will be provided

Looking to step up and live out your Unity values?
If you are interested in volunteering, please contact info@unitychicago.org.



The Wealth Spark book by

Unity Chicago's Senior Minister,

Rev. James Parker is now available!

In his book The Wealth Spark, Reverend James offers transformative exercises, profound insight and tools to help you unleash the power from within.

AVAILABLE at the Unity Table on Sundays or ORDER online at: www.TheWealthSparkBook.com

MONDAY MEDITATION



A one hour guided meditation meeting on Zoom with Eva Jackson.



6:30-7:30pm CT Meeting ID: 783 0719 7679

Passcode: IAMONE

PRAYER

CIRCLE



Get grounded and set affirmations before hearing our Sunday message.

Sunday 11:15am in social hall



PRAYER

REQUEST



If you feel the need for prayer support, click the button below.



Prayer Requests are kept confidential



In-person every Sunday 11:30 am CT during service

Join Unity Chicago youth to learn, grow, and, most importantly, have fun!

Creating a safe, loving, empowering environment for children and teens

(ages 4 - 18) to learn, apply, and celebrate Unity principles.

For questions or more information, email us here.

Leo

Leo is looking for a new home! Shy, but very loving little guy. Housebroken. Good with little dogs. Afraid of cats! Vetted. Neutered.

If interested or for general information on pet foster / adoption, contact Carol Stegall from the Pet Ministry: 773-484-3514 or stegallcarol@gmail.com

Check out our calendar and stay updated on upcoming events!

Unity Chicago's Ministry Team

Reverend James C. Parker, Senior Minister of Unity Chicago,

is a seasoned, ordained, and licensed Unity Minister.

He is an elected Board Member of Unity World Headquarters

and published author of The Wealth Spark.

Learn more about Reverend Parker and the entire Unity Chicago team here.

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to support and grow this ministry and community.

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