Countryside Church Unitarian Universalist

Countryside Church Unitarian Universalist Come Experience Our Spirit! We are a community covenanted to support and celebrate liberal religion Unitarian Universalism is a non-credal religion.

Here you will find Christians, Jews, atheists, agnostics, pagans, Buddhists and other believers worshipping together, discussing their beliefs and learning from each other. We think that diversity enriches us all as we talk about a reality that none of us can possibly know completely. Unitarian Universalism affirms that inspiration and meaning may be found in many sources, including experience, hi

story, and religious tradition. The Unitarian Universalist faith draws from six 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. For more information please visit Are My Beliefs Welcome?

What we do
The purpose of the Church is to promote liberal religion, ensure individual freedom of conscience and restrict no one in his/her belief with creedal or doctrinal confessions. Our purpose is as complex as it is simple:
We unite to strengthen the bonds of kinship among all persons, to promote human dignity and increase reverence for life's creating, sustaining and transforming power through worship, study and service. ~the Countryside Covenant
For more information please visit Worship.

What we believe
Our church is unique in that we do not have one set of beliefs that everyone must share in order to join. Rather, we believe in pluralistic religious ideas and the freedom of their expression. We believe that individual reason and conscience are the arbiters of religious truth. And we believe that seeking that truth is a never-ending journey. We affirm and promote . . . . The inherent worth and dignity of every person
Justice, equality and compassion in human relations
Acceptance of one another and encouragement of spiritual growth
A free and responsible search for truth and meaning
The right of conscience and the use of the democratic process with our congregation and our 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
For more information please visit Beliefs and Principles in Unitarian Universalism

Countryside Church Unitarian Universalist will once again participate in the Buffalo Grove Family-friendly Pride parade ...
06/01/2026

Countryside Church Unitarian Universalist will once again participate in the Buffalo Grove Family-friendly Pride parade on Sunday, June 7, 2026.
Last year over 50 members marched.
Arrive at our assigned spot #85 by 10:30 am.
Click the QR code for more information.
Pride is a powerful affirmation of identity, resilience, and community solidarity. It serves as both a celebration of progress and a reminder of the ongoing struggle for global equality, safety, and civil rights.

05/30/2026
On this Memorial Day, may we use our imaginations to pull our members of the military and their families into our hearts...
05/26/2026

On this Memorial Day, may we use our imaginations to pull our members of the military and their families into our hearts.

Our “Sunday Questions” invite you into a space of deep listening.So, in addition to answering the question, spend some t...
05/25/2026

Our “Sunday Questions” invite you into a space of deep listening.
So, in addition to answering the question, spend some time asking how your inner wisdom might be trying to speak to you through the question. Often it helps to ask yourself: “How might Life or my inner voice be using this question to reconnect me with an important memory or offer me a message of comfort or challenge?"

May 24, 2026Rev. Dr. C. Scot GilesSermon: Blessed Are You10amCharlie Vernon, guest musician
05/23/2026

May 24, 2026
Rev. Dr. C. Scot Giles
Sermon: Blessed Are You
10am
Charlie Vernon, guest musician

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1025 N Smith Street
Palatine, IL
60067

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