Beverly Unitarian Church

Beverly Unitarian Church Beverly Unitarian Church BUC membership is inclusive. These principles and sources of faith are the backbone of our religious community.

Whatever your age, religious background or perspective; whatever your race, or cultural, ethnic, or sexual orientation, if you are a person of good will and earnest purpose you are welcome here. We celebrate our differences, but we are united by a common desire to think deeply, act responsibly, nurture our spirits, and help heal our world. There are seven principles which Unitarian Universalist co

ngregations affirm and promote:

* The inherent worth and dignity of every person;
* Justice, equity and compassion in human relations;
* Acceptance of one another and encouragement to spiritual growth in our congregations;
* A free and responsible search for truth and meaning;
* The right of conscience and the use of the democratic process within our congregations and in society at large;
* The goal of world community with peace, liberty, and justice for all;
* Respect for the interdependent web of all existence of which we are a part. Unitarian Universalism (UU) draws from many sources:

* Direct experience of that transcending mystery and wonder, affirmed in all cultures, which moves us to a renewal of the spirit and an openness to the forces which create and uphold life;
* Words and deeds of prophetic women and men which challenge us to confront powers and structures of evil with justice, compassion, and the transforming power of love;
* Wisdom from the world's religions which inspires us in our ethical and spiritual life;
* Jewish and Christian teachings which call us to respond to God's love by loving our neighbors as ourselves;
* Humanist teachings which counsel us to heed the guidance of reason and the results of science, and warn us against idolatries of the mind and spirit.
* Spiritual teachings of earth-centered traditions which celebrate the sacred circle of life and instruct us to live in harmony with the rhythms of nature.

SUNDAY Morning ServiceSeptember 6,2026 ~ 10:30 AMFriends in the pulpit: Mike Wolf & Allan SchwartzSermon: "Maybe the Lud...
08/30/2026

SUNDAY Morning Service
September 6,2026 ~ 10:30 AM
Friends in the pulpit: Mike Wolf & Allan Schwartz
Sermon: "Maybe the Luddites Were Right"
What happens to people driven off the land, thrown out of work, no longer needed? What will happen with AI? Why does this happen? What can we do?

Childcare is available during this service. Older children are invited to stay for the service if they wish.
The Beverly Unitarian Church welcomes people of every religious background, race, ethnicity, age, gender, and sexual and affectional orientation.

Services in our sanctuary or join livestream on Zoom:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81390479972...
Meeting ID: 813 9047 9972
Passcode: 640541

Photo by Frédéric Barriol on Unsplash

SUNDAY Morning ServiceAugust 30, 2026 ~ 10:30 AMMember in the pulpit: Jean Hardy RobinsonSermon: Our Lives Offer Choices...
08/24/2026

SUNDAY Morning Service
August 30, 2026 ~ 10:30 AM
Member in the pulpit: Jean Hardy Robinson
Sermon: Our Lives Offer Choices: How do we choose?
Our discussion will focus on two limited resources: money and time. Acknowledging that most of us in the congregation share the good fortune to have choices, we can also feel burdened by the effort to make choices consciously and responsibly. Are more choices always better than fewer choices?
Available here: https://youtu.be/xGNdNuX_xEo

Photo by Victoriano Izquierdo on Unsplash

SUNDAY Morning Service August 23, 2026 ~ 10:30 AMGuest in the pulpit: Carl WolfeSermon: "On Certainty"We think we know, ...
08/17/2026

SUNDAY Morning Service
August 23, 2026 ~ 10:30 AM
Guest in the pulpit: Carl Wolfe
Sermon: "On Certainty"
We think we know, but do we?
Available for viewing: https://youtu.be/zzgVk7fXf4E

Photo by John Moeses Bauan on Unsplash

SUNDAY Morning ServiceAugust 16, 2026 ~ 10:30 AMGuest in the pulpit: Bev FeldtSermon: "Caterpillar Creation"Available he...
08/10/2026

SUNDAY Morning Service
August 16, 2026 ~ 10:30 AM
Guest in the pulpit: Bev Feldt
Sermon: "Caterpillar Creation"
Available here:
https://youtu.be/cs2icIq6A24
Creativity is a messy, uncertain process. Why does that always surprise us? How can we let go of our fears and jump in?

SUNDAY Morning ServiceAugust 9, 2026 ~ 10:30 AMFriend in the pulpit: Kurt KalasSermon: Stories to Live ByAvailable here:...
08/03/2026

SUNDAY Morning Service
August 9, 2026 ~ 10:30 AM
Friend in the pulpit: Kurt Kalas
Sermon: Stories to Live By
Available here: https://youtu.be/8qAiF9CR_Ik
The stories that we tell can change the way that we live our lives. Today, I'll share a few stories including story about my dad in WW II that I just discovered using AI. All today's stories will focus on moving from hard times to hope.
Childcare is available during this service. Older children are invited to stay for the service if they wish.
The Beverly Unitarian Church welcomes people of every religious background, race, ethnicity, age, gender, and sexual and affectional orientation.
Services in our sanctuary or join livestream on Zoom:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81390479972...
Meeting ID: 813 9047 9972
Photo by S O C I A L . C U T on Unsplash

SUNDAY Morning ServiceAugust 2, 2026 ~ 10:30 AMMembers in the pulpit: Meghan Hoff & Maria MoserPoetry and Music ServiceA...
08/03/2026

SUNDAY Morning Service
August 2, 2026 ~ 10:30 AM
Members in the pulpit: Meghan Hoff & Maria Moser
Poetry and Music Service
Available for viewing here: https://youtu.be/QJ9NF2uybh8
This is the annual service where members and friends share their favorite poem or story (original or something that is just meaningful to them) and their musical talents. There will be solos and small group performances. Children will remain in the service this Sunday.

SUNDAY Morning ServiceJuly 26, 2026 ~ 10:30 AMSermon: "How I Find Community"Available for viewing here: https://youtu.be...
07/19/2026

SUNDAY Morning Service
July 26, 2026 ~ 10:30 AM
Sermon: "How I Find Community"
Available for viewing here: https://youtu.be/cK_2zpNvvWo
In the Pulpit: Isiah Pinzino & Blair Hofmann
Our college aged members will share their thoughts on finding community.
Childcare is available during this service. Older children are invited to stay for the service if they wish.
The Beverly Unitarian Church welcomes people of every religious background, race, ethnicity, age, gender, and sexual and affectional orientation.
Services in our sanctuary or join livestream on Zoom:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81390479972...
Meeting ID: 813 9047 9972

Photo by John Cameron on Unsplash

SUNDAY Morning ServiceJuly 19, 2026 ~ 10:30 AMFriend in the Pulpit: Michelle MascaroSermon: "The Power of Prayer"Michell...
07/18/2026

SUNDAY Morning Service
July 19, 2026 ~ 10:30 AM
Friend in the Pulpit: Michelle Mascaro
Sermon: "The Power of Prayer"
Michelle Mascaro and Marylee Donnelly will conduct the service using the “lessons and carols” format - with music, singing, short readings, and meditations. We will explore together what it means to pray, why pray, and why song is prayer’s important vehicle.

Photo by Aaron Burden on Unsplash

SUNDAY Morning ServiceJuly 12, 2026 ~ 10:30 AMRev. Allen HardenSermon: "Our Unitarian Faith Today"Available for viewing:...
07/07/2026

SUNDAY Morning Service
July 12, 2026 ~ 10:30 AM
Rev. Allen Harden
Sermon: "Our Unitarian Faith Today"
Available for viewing: https://youtu.be/nWEKz3HXaqA
Sermon: "Our Unitarian Faith Today"
This sermon is sort of an intro UU piece with hopefully no more than 5 minutes on history and 5 minutes on traditions. Mostly what I want to think about is what we really are today. Are we special? We know we are justice-seeking people, we know we like gathering in community to sing, think, and eat, but what do we need to be to serve inner needs of ourselves and others?
This sermon is sort of an intro UU piece with hopefully no more than 5 minutes on history and 5 minutes on traditions. Mostly what I want to think about is what we really are today. Are we special? We know we are justice-seeking people, we know we like gathering in community to sing, think, and eat, but what do we need to be to serve inner needs of ourselves and others?

SUNDAY Morning ServiceJune 28, 2026 ~ 10:30 AMRev. Allen HardenWhat Do We Seek in Our Church lives?This Sunday marks the...
06/23/2026

SUNDAY Morning Service
June 28, 2026 ~ 10:30 AM
Rev. Allen Harden
What Do We Seek in Our Church lives?
This Sunday marks the end of our church year and the date of our annual meeting. The meeting will attend to business: budgets, leadership, and such. Beforehand, during the regular service time, we seek congregational input on questions like “what do you value in our church life?”, “what might we change to do our work better?”, and “are we helping each other in our personal journeys towards wholeness and fulfillment?”
So, it will be a little bit like a regular service leading into discussions and brainstorming. Bring your observations, ideas, and most importantly, your spiritual needs to church with you this day, as creativity and candor are the call.

Childcare is available during this service. Older children are invited to stay for the service if they wish.
The Beverly Unitarian Church welcomes people of every religious background, race, ethnicity, age, gender, and sexual and affectional orientation.
Services in our sanctuary or join livestream on Zoom:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81390479972...
Meeting ID: 813 9047 9972

Photo by Júnior Ferreira on Unsplash

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10244 S Longwood Drive
Chicago, IL
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