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The Mt. Vernon Unitarian Universalist Fellowship is a congregation of Unitarian Universalists. We hold lay-led services every Sunday at 10 a.m. Vernon, Illinois.

at 1600 Isabella Avenue. Who are Unitarian Universalists? : https://youtu.be/-3UYWnngiEo?si=Bv4NapaOp8VANRye Welcome to the site of the Mt. Vernon Unitarian Universalist Fellowship (MVUUF). We are a lay led UU fellowship located at 1600 Isabella Avenue, in the city of Mt. Please explore our website, and if you would like additional information about us, email us at [email protected]. Uni

tarian Universalists claim no statement of doctrine. We believe there is no one right way to lead a religious or spiritual life. We value each individual’s spiritual journey, and believe in reason, freedom, equality, and love. Join us as we gather in community, seeking peace and justice for all persons. For more information about Unitarian Universalism, please visit www.uua.org

We have developed an extensive library at our fellowship. Books may be checked out by members and regular attendees. You may view our catalog online at:

www.librarything.com/catalog/MVUUF

Thank you for your interest in our fellowship!

06/02/2026

SUNDAY SERVICE, JUNE 7, 2025, 10 a.m.:
“FLOWER COMMUNION”

Julie and Jon Boles will lead the annual "Flower Communion" service. The Flower Communion is a favorite ceremony among Unitarian Universalists. and a statement of community and tradition. Attendees are invited to bring a flower to the Sunday service or to take one from the vase provided. Each person places his or her flower in a shared vase. At the end of the service, each person takes home a flower other than the one that he or she brought, signifying that, as no two flowers are alike, so no two people are alike, yet each makes a unique contribution.

We welcome you to meet with us at 1600 Isabella Avenue in Mt Vernon as we gather in community. Also join us downstairs after the service for snacks, coffee, and conversation.

Do you consider yourself “Spiritual But Not Religious?” If so, then you will likely enjoy and appreciate the Mount Vernon Unitarian Universalist Fellowship. Unitarian Universalism is a liberal spiritual tradition that was formed in 1961 from the consolidation of two American late 18th and early 19th Century Christian denominations: Unitarianism and Universalism. Unitarian Universalists value each individual’s spiritual journey. We believe there is no one right way to lead a spiritual life. Everyone is welcome to this gathering of community which seeks peace and justice for all persons.

For more information about the Fellowship, please see our website at https://mtvernonuuf.org .

NOTE: Please silence your phones and refrain from taking photos, conducting searches, and texting during services. Thank you for your cooperation.

06/01/2026

A FB Memory from 11 years ago. Paul's ordination in St Louis. A very joyful representation from the Mt Vernon U U Fellowship was present. ❤️

05/28/2026

10 A.M., SUNDAY, May 31, 2026
ZOOM SERVICE

Susan Trotter will lead the Sunday Service on Zoom. It will be an Open Reading service. You are invited to share readings, poems, brief articles that would be of interest to our congregation. Open readings can be some of our most meaningful services, reflecting the diversity of our Fellowship.

Please join us on Zoom; visitors are welcome. To request to meet with us on Zoom, please email: [email protected]. We host Zoom services during the last Sunday of each month. A virtual social hour follows the service.

Do you consider yourself “Spiritual But Not Religious?” If so, then you will likely enjoy and appreciate the Mount Vernon Unitarian Universalist Fellowship. Unitarian Universalism is a liberal spiritual tradition that was formed in 1961 from the consolidation of two American late 18th and early 19th Century Christian denominations: Unitarianism and Universalism. Unitarian Universalists value each individual’s spiritual journey. We believe there is no one right way to lead a spiritual life. Everyone is welcome to this gathering of community which seeks peace and justice for all persons.

For more information about the Fellowship, please see our website at https://mtvernonuuf.org .

NOTE: Please silence your phones and refrain from taking photos, conducting searches, and texting during services. Thank you for your cooperation.

05/26/2026

We'll have a booth there so stop by and show your support and say hello. 🙂

05/19/2026

10 A.M., SUNDAY, May 24, 2026
THE LIFE AND WORKS OF WILLIAM SLOANE COFFIN (B.1924, d 2006)

Larry Sidwell will present a Sunday Service explores the amazing life of William Sloane Coffin. Rev. Coffin was a prominent American clergyman and civil rights activist. He was known for his ability to connect faith and activism.

William Sloane Coffin was a man of varied talents and interests--- athlete, virtuoso pianist, WW II Army officer, graduate of Yale and Yale Divinity School as well as Union Theological Seminary, CIA Officer, Peace Corps instructor, Chaplain at Yale, Senior Minister at the famed Riverside Church in NYC and author of several books and articles appearing in various publications.

We invite you to meet with us at 1600 Isabella Avenue in Mt Vernon as we gather in community. Visitors are welcome! Also join us downstairs after the service for snacks, coffee, and conversation.

Do you consider yourself “Spiritual but Not Religious?” If so, then you will likely enjoy and appreciate the Mount Vernon Unitarian Universalist Fellowship. Unitarian Universalism is a liberal spiritual tradition that was formed in 1961 from the consolidation of two American late 18th and early 19th Century Christian denominations: Unitarianism and Universalism. Unitarian Universalists value each individual’s spiritual journey. We believe there is no one right way to lead a spiritual life. Everyone is welcome to this gathering of community which seeks peace and justice for all persons.

For more information about the Fellowship, please see our website at https://mtvernonuuf.org .

NOTE: Please silence your phones and refrain from taking photos, conducting searches, and texting during services. Thank you for your cooperation.

05/15/2026

Note: Immediately after our May 17 service, we will hold our annual business meeting. Anyone, including guests, may attend.

05/14/2026

This Sunday, May 17, at 10 a.m., Jon and Julie Boles will present the service at the Mt. Vernon Unitarian Universalist Fellowship. They will continue their series of “The Spirituality of Recovery.” We welcome you to meet with us at 1600 Isabella Avenue in Mt Vernon as we gather in community. Also join us downstairs after the service for snacks, coffee, and conversation.
Do you consider yourself “Spiritual But Not Religious?” If so, then you will likely enjoy and appreciate the Mount Vernon Unitarian Universalist Fellowship. Unitarian Universalism is a liberal spiritual tradition that was formed in 1961 from the consolidation of two American late 18th and early 19th Century Christian denominations: Unitarianism and Universalism. Unitarian Universalists value each individual’s spiritual journey. We believe there is no one right way to lead a spiritual life. Everyone is welcome to this gathering of community which seeks peace and justice for all persons.
For more information about the Fellowship, please see our website at https://mtvernonuuf.org .

05/05/2026

10 A.M., SUNDAY, May 10, 2026
CELEBRATING MOTHERS

Come join Nathan Blasdel as he presents a Sunday Service that celebrates mothers and Mother’s Day. For part of his program, Nathan has compiled a playlist of music that recognizes mothers.

We invite you to meet with us at 1600 Isabella Avenue in Mt Vernon as we gather in community. Visitors are welcome! Also join us downstairs after the service for snacks, coffee, and conversation.

Do you consider yourself “Spiritual but Not Religious?” If so, then you will likely enjoy and appreciate the Mount Vernon Unitarian Universalist Fellowship. Unitarian Universalism is a liberal spiritual tradition that was formed in 1961 from the consolidation of two American late 18th and early 19th Century Christian denominations: Unitarianism and Universalism. Unitarian Universalists value each individual’s spiritual journey. We believe there is no one right way to lead a spiritual life. Everyone is welcome to this gathering of community which seeks peace and justice for all persons.

For more information about the Fellowship, please see our website at https://mtvernonuuf.org .

NOTE: Please silence your phones and refrain from taking photos, conducting searches, and texting during services. Thank you for your cooperation.

04/29/2026

10 A.M., SUNDAY, May 3, 2026
CELEBRATING UNITARIAN UNIVERSALISM

Gail and Mike DeVilbiss will present a Sunday Service that celebrates Unitarian Universalism and the leadership of the Unitarian Universalist Association. The history of the UU faith is necessary to build a strong foundation to who we are. When attending our weekly services, you may not be aware of the history and function of the UUA. For 50 plus years the UUA has been allied with the United Nations in the development and implication of UN doctrines. This relationship involved instrumental support from Illinois UU’s. This relationship with the UN solidifies our commitment to our UU principles.

We invite you to meet with us at 1600 Isabella Avenue in Mt Vernon as we gather in community. Visitors are welcome! Also join us downstairs after the service for snacks, coffee, and conversation.

Do you consider yourself “Spiritual but Not Religious?” If so, then you will likely enjoy and appreciate the Mount Vernon Unitarian Universalist Fellowship. Unitarian Universalism is a liberal spiritual tradition that was formed in 1961 from the consolidation of two American late 18th and early 19th Century Christian denominations: Unitarianism and Universalism. Unitarian Universalists value each individual’s spiritual journey. We believe there is no one right way to lead a spiritual life. Everyone is welcome to this gathering of community which seeks peace and justice for all persons.

For more information about the Fellowship, please see our website at https://mtvernonuuf.org .

NOTE: Please silence your phones and refrain from taking photos, conducting searches, and texting during services. Thank you for your cooperation.

04/23/2026

10 A.M., SUNDAY, APRIL 26, 2026
ZOOM SERVICE: OPEN READING

Susan Trotter will lead the Sunday Service on Zoom. It will be an Open Reading service. You are invited to share readings, poems, brief articles that would be of interest to our congregation. Open readings can be some of our most meaningful services, reflecting the diversity of our Fellowship.

Please join us on Zoom; visitors are welcome. To request to meet with us on Zoom, please email: [email protected]. We host Zoom services during the last Sunday of each month. A virtual social hour follows the service.

Do you consider yourself “Spiritual But Not Religious?” If so, then you will likely enjoy and appreciate the Mount Vernon Unitarian Universalist Fellowship. Unitarian Universalism is a liberal spiritual tradition that was formed in 1961 from the consolidation of two American late 18th and early 19th Century Christian denominations: Unitarianism and Universalism. Unitarian Universalists value each individual’s spiritual journey. We believe there is no one right way to lead a spiritual life. Everyone is welcome to this gathering of community which seeks peace and justice for all persons.

For more information about the Fellowship, please see our website at https://mtvernonuuf.org .

NOTE: Please silence your phones and refrain from taking photos, conducting searches, and texting during services. Thank you for your cooperation.

Address

1600 Isabella Avenue
Mount Vernon, IL
62864

Opening Hours

10am - 11:30am

Website

http://www.mtvernonuuf.org/

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