This is a performance by the Unity Temple Choir of Tarik O'Regan's "Triptych" directed by Marty Swisher, Music Director, and accompanied by orchestra and Peter Storms on piano on May 13, 2012. Introductory comments are delivered by Marty Swisher and readings presented by Burton Anderson. Senior Minister Rev. Alan Taylor offers a reflection following the choir's performance.
This service from May 6, 2012, was presented by the High School Youth Group. Readings were presented by Zoe Ryan and sermonettes given by Jake Skubish, Levi Todd, Gabe Matesanz and Liam Sheridan. Emily Gage, Minister of Faith Development, offers some thoughts about our UT youth. Seniors Briana Craig, Nick Matesanz and Laura Miller offered reflections on growing up in the Unity Temple Unitarian Universalist Congregation and on life after high school. The introductory song was performed by Tom Faron, James Kay, Laura Miller, Nik Maniotis and Matt Parks.
Sermon delivered by Senior Minister Rev. Alan Taylor on April 29, 2012.
Sermon delivered by Rev. Dr. Clare Butterfield on Earth Day, April 22, 2012. Rev. Dr. Butterfield is the Director of Faith in Place, an interfaith environmental ministry in Chicago that gives religious people the tools to become better stewards of Creation. Faith in Place congregations work together to support renewable energy, conserve energy, build markets for local sustainable agriculture and fair trade products, and train the next generation of stewards of the earth through urban agriculture with youth. Rev. Dr. Butterfield is an ordained Unitarian Universalist community minister. She has a D. Min. from Chicago Theological Seminary (2008) with a focus on faith and the environment, an M. Div. from Meadville Lombard Theological School (2000), a J.D. (University of Illinois College of Law, 1983), and a B.A in History (University of Illinois, 1980). Clare can be reached at Clare@faithinplace.org.
Reflection delivered by Rev. Emily Gage, Minister of Faith Development, on April 15, 2012, in this service for all ages.
Sermon delivered by Senior Minister Rev. Alan Taylor on April 8, 2012.
Sermon delivered by Rev. Calvin S. Morris on April 1, 2012. Rev. Morris is in his 15th year as the Executive Director of the Community Renewal Society, a metropolitan Chicago, faith-based organization that concretely improves the lives of individuals affected by racism and poverty. He received his Doctor of Philosophy and Master of Arts degrees in history from Boston University, Bachelor of Sacred Theology degree from Boston University School of Theology, and Bachelor of Arts degree in History from Lincoln University. Rev. Morris is ordained in the United Methodist Church and has Dual Standing in the United Church of Christ. You can learn more about Rev. Calvin Morris by clicking here.
Sermon delivered by Senior Minister Rev. Alan Taylor on March 25, 2012.
Sermon delivered by Rev. Scott Aaseng, Intern Minister, on March 18, 2012.
This service from March 11, 2012 begins with the 3rd and 4th grade Chalice Ceremony. Rev. Emily Gage, Minister of Faith Development, delivers the sermon.