Hello friends, Tonight’s dinner is canceled because a UniPlace Staff Person may have been exposed to Covid-19. They are promptly being tested, however with extreme caution we have decided to cancel the dinner. We will still be handing out our “next night” meals as well as produce and sack lunches...
- Oct2020
Community Dinner Canceled
October 14, 2020
Fratelli Tutti, a conversation with Professor Eric Freyfogle
October 13, 2020
On October 18, you are invited to join us for a conversation on Pope Francis’ newest encyclical, Fratelli Tutti, hosted by Professor Eric Freyfogle. Freyfogle is a lay leader at UniPlace and long-time faculty member and Swanlund Chair holder at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. There are two ways...
- Sep2020
Outdoor Worship!
September 22, 2020
This past Sunday we had an outdoor service, with an incredible message from Pastor Kris. We loved seeing our friends again and hope we can see you this coming Sunday at 9:30am! If you missed the service you can find it at uniplace.org/sermons, along with all our previous services!
Virtual Book Club for Parents with Young Children
September 22, 2020
A virtual book club for parents of young children is starting on October 6th. The group will meet from 8:30 pm – 9:15 pm on Tuesday nights and walk through the major themes of the book Parenting Forward: How to Raise Children with Justice, Mercy, and Kindness by Cindy Wang Brandt....
Reflections from Sunday
September 16, 2020
This past Sunday morning we gathered outside of UniPlace for a worship service. We were delighted to see Samir playing the organ loud enough for us to hear outside, and able to wheel the piano towards the Sanctuary doors. It may have been a short service, but the fellowship with...
Lectio Divina Prayer Time
September 9, 2020
Lectio Divina is the practice of prayerfully reflecting on the words of scripture for personal growth, rather than academic study of the passage. Weekly, individuals are invited to join in the parlor at UniPlace from 11:00-11:45 am on Wednesdays. We listen together to a passage, sit in silence to listen...
Community Dinner Cancelled 09/02
September 2, 2020
Hi Friends, We’re writing to let you know that tonight’s community dinner has been cancelled. We have an unexpected absence of a staff member and we are working on backup scenarios for moments like these. We are diligently planning to ensure our Community Dinner ministry continues next Wednesday, September 9....
- Aug2020
Kitchen Progress!
August 20, 2020
Community Dinner Update It’s crunch time around here getting this sacred space ready for the Community Dinners! We are so glad to have Chef Claudia Bautista in the kitchen and blessed to partner with such a talented chef and entrepreneur! Posted by: Jess Dager University Place Christian Church...
Psalms Study Begins Tonight — Tuesdays at 5:15 on Zoom
August 11, 2020
This lovely journal allows us to doodle, draw, and write reflections as we read our way through the Psalms over the next 8 weeks. If you would like one of the journals, stop by the church office to pick one up. They are only $8. Or use your own bible...
Warm Welcomes and Mask Donations
August 5, 2020
Dear Uniplace Family, Thank you for the warm welcome I’ve received as I begin my role as your Community Connector. I am training this week with Jessi Delost, learning the ropes and getting my creative juices flowing. We’ve spent a lot of time talking about the Community Dinner...