Author: Cate Calac

We are Unitarian Universalist and Buddhist, Christian, Hindu, Humanist, Jewish, Muslim, Pagan, atheist and agnostic, believers in God, and more. We seek to help people reconnect — to help us find meaning in our lives. Our mission is to… Build Community. Seek Inspiration. Promote Justice. Find Peace.

Little Free Pantry in Urbana

A couple of opportunities for you to help out— our own Julie Laut has set up a “Little Free Pantry” in front of her house at 505 W. Main, Urbana. She welcomes your donations of food & personal care products, in particular: pasta sauce, canned soup, tuna & beans.

Thank you, Blake Preston!

Since August, 2019, Blake Preston worked in the religious education office organizing program materials and networking with religious education leaders.

Transforming Hearts: Transgender Inclusion

A 6-week online course for UUCUC members and friends. It is important that we learn more about what it means to be fully inclusive of our transgender, gender fluid and non-binary members, friends and neighbors.

End-of-Life Planning Resources

During this time of COVID-19, many people are thinking about their own end-of-life plans. Some may be thinking about decisions they may need to make should they become sick, others may be realizing that they haven’t thought about–or communicated to loved ones–what types of interventions they might like to have (or not have) at the end of life.

elizaBeth Simpson, Graduate Leadership Award Essay

At 16, I began organizing concerts to raise money for the local food pantry. Much later in 2017, I found myself starting to receive calls from U-C residents who were seeking advice on local community matters because they saw me as a mentor.