Join us for a special Father's Day service on Sunday, June 17 at 10:30AM. We will honor the universal fathering principle within each of us, as well as our own experience of Dad. Just like our Mother's Day service, we will have a short sermon complemented by congregational sharing of Father experiences.

Jesus illustrated spiritual truths through story and parable. Our modern day equivalent is the cinema. This summer we began a new group which gathers monthly to watch and discuss a spiritually themed movie together. It's a fun way to stay connected in spiritual conversation over the summer. Last month we showed the infamous Groundhog Day where we witnessed the multiple levels of consciousness evolution on our way to our authentic Christ nature. This month we will show The Truman Show, a story depicting the utter force of will required to awaken to our Truth and live it.

Our vision is to have a lively, current, in-house band to lead us in song and create a relevant and uplifting spiritual sound. We know our band will unfold in the perfect time and perfect way. In the meantime, special care is taken to select our music repertoire, which is energetic, affirming and designed to stick with you throughout the week.  

Since we get a lot of inquiries about the songs we use in our services, we are now providing monthly playlists. In June, our pre-service music included Gymodepie #1 by Eric Satie/Reinbert Leeuw and songs from "Marigolds" by Chris Stewart.  The playlists by week were: 

At our next Chicago Botanic Garden stroll we will see what summer has in store for us. Join us after service on Sunday, June 24 for lunch at the Chicago Botanic Gardens, 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe, IL. After lunch we will stroll the gardens and take in the beauty and wonder of the plant world. Parking is free for members [annual membership is $70]. 

How do we grow our church? Everything happens in consciousness, and prayer is what builds our consciousness. As an outgrowth of the monthly Prayer Consciousness Circle, a set of twelve affirmations emerged. These affirmations energetically support the growth of our community and communicate who we are, present and future. Each participant in the prayer circle has taken one of these affirmations and is holding it in prayer during his/her personal prayer time. In addition, during each Sunday service, our congregation affirms together the affirmation assigned to the current month.

We are excited about being of one mind as we set our intention for Abundant Life Unity to experience unlimited growth while supporting the spiritual life of all who make it their home.

The twelve affirmations are:

To the Abundant Life Unity community [and anyone else who is reading],

I wanted to check in and let you know what is going on with me. I just had an incredible few days at Mount Saint Alphonsis retreat center in New York State. It is indescribably lovely here. I am in the midst of God’s creation – the all of it - overlooking the Hudson River, walking among and smelling the fragrance of towering pines, and listening to the sweet melody of birds along with highway noise off in the distance. It’s all God. Its all Good. Just being here makes me feel blessed.

Last night my One Spirit Interfaith Seminary class was ordained. The power of the ceremony was beyond words. I’ve never experienced anything like it.