Exploring World Religions

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Over the next year, we will be offering monthly opportunities to learn about, visit, and explore various religious traditions through the lens of religious pluralism. This is a framework that treats religions as separate systems of belief that address distinct human challenges.

Each month, we will learn about one faith tradition, then visit a worship service or talk with someone who practices that tradition, and then talk together about what we have experienced. This is not only an opportunity for interfaith learning but also a chance to learn more about our UU identity and develop skills for engaging views different from ours.

Each month is an independent program, and you can sign up for just one or as many as you like.

Sign Up for Baha‘i
Sign Up for Black Church

    APRIL/MAY

    We learn about Baha’i. We will review basic information and discuss how Baha’i and Unitarian Universalism are similar and different. Then, we will visit the Baha’i Center and meet again to reflect on and discuss our visit.

    Program Dates

    • Sunday, April 28 from 12:45 pm to 2:00 p.m. (Intro with special guest)
    • Baha’i Center in Urbana to celebrate the Twelfth Day of Ridvain on Wednesday, May 1
    • Sunday, May 5 from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. (Discussion and Potluck)

    JANUARY/FEBRUARY (TO BE RESCHEDULED)

    We learn about “the Black church,” the faith and body of Protestant denominations and congregations that minister predominately to and are led by African Americans. We will mostly learn about the African Methodist Episcopal (AME) church. We will review basic information and discuss how the AME and Unitarian Universalism are similar and different. Then, we will visit Bethel AME Church in Champaign and meet again to reflect on and discuss our visit.

    Program Dates

    • Sunday, January 28 from noon to 1:30 p.m. (Intro) CANCELLED
    • Bethel AME Service on Sunday, February 11 at 11 a.m. POSTPONED
    • Sunday, February 18 from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. (Discussion and Potluck) POSTPONED