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Holy Doubt | Matt Meyer

Matt Meyer is an itinerant Unitarian Universalist worship leader, director of Operations for Sanctuary Boston, and and an active community organizer and educator. 

June Theme: Flourishing Together

Live stream link can be found here.

Sunday's flowers are given by the UT Eco-Justice team in honor of the Children's Garden located next to Gale house where the RE children recently planted sunflowers and zinnia seeds, along with a pollinator garden and a tea garden. To reserve flowers for the Chalice Table email flowers@unitytemple.org.

OFFERING : Trans Up Front–IL

Each week, Unity Temple splits the offering evenly. One half supports the programs and mission of our congregation. This week, the other half goes to Trans Up Front–Illinois. Trans Up Front is at the forefront of advocating for trans rights in partnership with organizations throughout the state of Illinois. Their work spans across diverse sectors, including families, schools, workplaces, organizations, and corporations, where they drive impactful conversations and implement strategies for inclusive policies and practices. Through thoughtful consultation, training, and advocacy, they help our clients navigate complex issues around gender identity and expression, creating environments where everyone - regardless of their gender identity - can thrive. More info at transupfrontil.com.

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 9am

During the summer we will have only one service at 9am which will be live-streamed. We'll resume two services on Sunday, August 31. You can access the live stream on YouTube at 9am here.

Community Hour

Join us after service at Community Hour for refreshments and fellowship in Unity House.

Community Fridge Food Drive! The next food donation collection date will be this Sunday June 14, 2026. Help us stock the fridge and support our neighbors by bringing non-perishable items to share. Our cupboards are low!!! Thank you for any assistance you can offer. Learn more about suggested and acceptable donations here.

Women's Connection Spring/Summer Brunch Brunch will take place on Sunday June 14 at 1019 South Blvd. We will gather from 12:30 till 2:30pm. Pizza, Salad, and Fruit will be supplied, please bring your beverages and dessert to share. Questions? Reach out to womensconnection@unitytemple.org.

General Assembly Worship Sunday, June 21 | 10am There will be no in-person service at Unity Temple on this day. GA service will be live streamed and can be accessed here.

Summer RE 2026 is Here! 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.

The 55orBetter Our Social for June has been canceled. The Hiking Group will meet on Sunday, June 14 at 12pm for a leisurely hike around the Trailside Museum in River Forest. You can stick around for Trailside's Summer Bluegrass Jam from 1–3pm. You can play or listen, make a simple musical instrument or bring your own. Feel free to bring a chair and make a day of it with a picnic lunch! Our Book Group will meet on Wednesday, June 24 from 10-11:30am at 1019 South Blvd. We will discuss The Dictionary of Lost Words by Pip Williams. We’d love to have you join us at any of our events!We welcome you whether you have been with us before or not! There's always room for more people!

Rainbow Connection Do you consider yourself part of the LGBTQIA+ UTUUC community? If yes, please join us on Thursday June 18 from 7–8:30pm for our monthly Rainbow Connections meeting. The topic this month is Everyone has the right to flourish with Pride. We will be meeting at Terry and Jay’s home in Forest Park. Weather permitting, we will gather on their lovely outdoor deck! For address please contact rainbow@unitytemple.org. Zoom link.

Potluck! Join us after the worship service at 9am on Sunday, June 28, for a Summer Potluck! Bring a dish to share and enjoy good food, warm conversation, and community connection. All are welcome to celebrate the season together! 

Rev. Roger announced his resignation which will take effect at the end of August. His message as well as a message from UTUUC Board president Charlie Hoch and vice president Leisa Brown Aiken can be found here. Rev. Roger will become the interim minister at the UU Church of Greater Lansing in Michigan–a place he can work and live in his nearby home.

Board members will lead listening sessions to hear congregant questions and concerns after the 9am service on June 14. A Zoom conversation is scheduled for June 14 at 7pm (Zoom link) with Board members hosting.

Unity Temple Justice Network

Passionate about Democracy? Immigration? Eco Justice? Prison Ministry? LGBTQ+ and Reproductive issues? Whatever you care about, search our Justice calendar to find what’s happening at Unity Temple that fits your interests and your schedule.

The LGBTQ+/Gender & Reproductive Justice team will be participating in the Berwyn Pride Walk on Saturday June 27. We Need 5 people to carry banners and walk as well as hand out information. For more information reach out to LGBTQGenderReproductive@unitytemple.org.

Democracy requires our participation! Help support Black voters in North Carolina by sending them personalized and eye-catching postcards through Reclaim our Vote. Let’s see how quickly Unity Temple members can write our first 1000 cards! Stop by community hour Sunday to pick up a batch of 20 cards to write on your own. OR plan a postcard writing event with your friends and family. Hosting is easy and fun, and we can provide support and detailed instructions. Contact votelove@unitytemple.org for the supplies you need or if you have any questions.

 It was a beautiful day for the Unity Temple booth at Day In Our Village on June 7. Thank you to the many volunteers who helped share our UU values with the wider community.

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 8:30am Central Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting here.

Tuesday Evening Mindful Reflection Community We meet virtually and in person at the UTUUC Community Center. Meeting opens at 7pm CT for camaraderie. The program starts promptly at 7:20pm and ends at 9pm. If the front door is locked please ring the doorbell and if it's after 7:20pm please walk around to the back door and knock. We will follow our usual format with an ingathering, 20 minutes of Mindful Reflection followed by a dharma talk and discussion.We always end by 9pm. Questions email mindful@unitytemple.org. 

Join the Zoom meeting here.

UTUUC Office Hours Staff are present at 1019 South Blvd from 9am–3pm, Tuesday through Thursday. Otherwise, staff can be reached via email and appointments made for other days/times. 

Please note, staff in-office hours do not affect congregant access for events.

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.

Joys & Sorrows Sharing If you’d like to have a joy or sorrow sharing during the worship service, email the Spiritual Care Team at spiritualcare@unitytemple.org.

Guidelines for submissions to the eBeacon newsletter can be found 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. Table Guidelines can be found here. 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

Land Acknowledgement of Unity Temple Unitarian Universalist Congregation, read here.