July 26 a gentle breeze welcomed friends of UniPlace to the farm where Pastors Kris Light and Ed Taylor live and garden. Some brought lawn chairs, some stayed in the cars, others found a comfortable spot on the lawn already set up. We shared communion with pre-packaged grapes and crackers,...
Today in worship we celebrate that God is always near. Rain or shine, we can find happy places and sacred spaces.
BIBLE STUDY Throughout May, our UniPlace worship series is focusing on the book of Acts. To be precise, The Acts of the Apostles. The fifth book of the New Testament, coming right after the four Gospels, Acts is the story of how the early witnesses to the resurrection of Jesus...
Thanks to generous donors who continue to support our Community Dinner, we are able to reach more neighbors in need by doubling our service to twice a week. Each Wednesday and Thursday, from 6-7 pm, to-go meals are served from the UniPlace parking lot. Thanks to our wonderful cooks, Claudia...
As you have no doubt already heard, the Stay-at-Home order for Illinois is extended through the month of May. Accordingly, our worship in the physical place UniPlace calls home will continue to be impossible for the these weeks. Meanwhile, we continue to lead and participate in worship through the digital...
Since 2012, UniPlace Christian Church has hosted a free community dinner for those in the Champaign-Urbana community. Every Wednesday during the University of Illinois academic school year, students at the university volunteer in the UniPlace Christian Church kitchen where they serve free meals to those who live in the Champaign-Urbana...
Let’s Talk: Has the polarization of political views undermined your relationships with family members and friends? Are you looking for a way to reconnect and find a glimpse of reconciliation? On Sunday, January 21 from 1:00pm – 3:00PM UniPlace will be offered a workshop led by Elaine K Olson, a Licensed Clinical...
Ideas for fall community dinner? Ideas for social service and community projects you want to try next fall? Bring your ideas and invite friends too a meetup about UniPlace’s Registered Student Organization starting next fall at the University of Illinois. Date: Tuesday, April 4th at 7:30pm Where: Panera Bread (616 Green...
Date: Saturday, April 8, 2017 Time: 7:30AM – 3:30PM Place: Meet at UniPlace Christian Church back parking lot On Saturday, April 8th form 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. UniPlace will be volunteering at the Interfaith Habitat House build in Champaign. No carpentry experience is necessary to volunteer. However, wear old...
The Meaning of Jesus – A 5 Week Lenten Bible Study Discussing The Two Visions of Jesus Every Tuesday at 6:30PM During Lent Starting March 7th UniPlace Christian Church 403. S Wright Street Champaign, IL 61820 Was Jesus born of a virgin? Did he know he was the Messiah? Was...