News & Announcements

  • Where Did the 8th UU Principle Come From? March 9, 2021 - Paula Cole-Jones, Director of Racial and Social Justice of the Central East Regional Group of the UUA, realized in 2013 that something needs to change in our largely Euro-centric UU churches. Many of us feel good about living by our 7 UU principles, but there is a problem. In order to make real change in our society, we need to dismantle systemic racism. It is not enough to quietly disapprove of acts of racial oppression. We need to stand up and speak out against them.
  • LGBTQ Welcome Renewal March 3, 2021 - 2020. The UUA now requires annual application for this designation. We first became a Welcoming Congregation in 1999.
  • Are You UUP for the Challenge? March 1, 2021 - Your Service Auction Committee is pleased to announce that the 2021 Service AUUction, "UUp for the Challenge," will be held on the evenings of April 9 and 10, 2021. Like last year (but hopefully not next year), this auction will be held online. As we all learned in 2020, however, even an online auction can be fun and exciting. Mark your calendars so that you can be ready to bid on the great array of items we will have for you!
  • Take the Survey: Who Are Inspiring Leaders at UUCUC? February 24, 2021 - Nominating Committee is in the process of identifying and recruiting new members for our Board of Trustees and other elected positions. In an effort to widen the diversity of our pool of leaders, we need YOU to tell us who you would trust to help lead the congregation as we move forward. Whose leadership inspires … Continue reading Take the Survey: Who Are Inspiring Leaders at UUCUC?
  • Understanding and Navigating Collective Trauma in Pandemic Times February 24, 2021 - Join the Unitarian Universalist Church of Urbana Champaign (UUCUC) on March 7th from 7:00 – 9:00 PM for webinar exploring the issues surrounding collective trauma. Michele Grove, interim director of religious education will lead an education and discussion of the present and future effects of trauma to the community. Participants will have time to discern … Continue reading Understanding and Navigating Collective Trauma in Pandemic Times
  • Jubilee 3 Anti-Racism Training with Paula Cole Jones February 24, 2021 - Our church would like to have some members attend the Jubilee 3 Anti-Racism Training offered by Paula Cole Jones. We have some funds available to support such leadership training. The next 3-day workshop appears to be March 19-21 online and there is a limit of 65 people who may attend. Are you interested? We particularly … Continue reading Jubilee 3 Anti-Racism Training with Paula Cole Jones
  • The 8th UU Principle February 24, 2021 - On Sunday 2/21 we heard a conversation between Rev. Florence and Paula Cole Jones about what it means to be a beloved community. We are all familiar with the 7 UU principles, but there is now an 8th principle which has been adopted by several churches working toward building beloved community.
  • Join Us In Welcoming Our Newest Members! February 18, 2021 - We are overjoyed to welcome seven new members to the Unitarian Universalist Church of Urbana-Champaign this week! Read through our newest members' brief introductory blurbs here and if you would like to reach out to them, you may contact Zoe Valentine, Director of Congregational Administration for contact information.
  • Architecture of UU Churches – Thoughts from Member David Gross February 17, 2021 - The Third of Three Essays about other UU Churches In the New England states, UU churches are typically a wood frame structure, maybe two hundred years old, located on or near the city square. In the Midwest, UU churches are often found in stone buildings designed and constructed for the Universalist denomination, including our own … Continue reading Architecture of UU Churches – Thoughts from Member David Gross
  • Books to Prisoners Book Drive February 10, 2021 - Central Illinois Unitarian Universalists are collecting books in February! These books will go a long way in providing education and entertainment material to incarcerated persons. Thank you for your donation in advance.