DuPage Unitarian Universalist Church
Naperville IL

Welcome! We would love to have you visit.

Who is welcome?

We are an inclusive community, involving all people without regard to age, race, gender, present or previous marital status, financial resources, religious background or sexual orientation. Visitors are welcome at all our services and programs.

What can you expect on a Sunday?

Mid-August through May we hold services at 9:30 and 11:15, with programs for youth and infant childcare available at those times as well. June through early August we meet only at 10:00. We gather for casual conversation following each service throughout the year.

Adults meet in the Sanctuary. We sing together, share the joys and concerns of our lives, reflect together in silence, heed the wisdom of ancient and modern words, and listen and respond to thoughts from the minister or others.

In addition, many Sundays there is a Forum topic discussed in the Learning Center at 9:30. Members or guest speakers present information on subjects relevant to our social justice projects, community outreach to youth or adults in need, the environment and science-related topics. Visitors are always welcome at Forums.

On most Sundays, the children learn and interact with their peers with age-appropriate lessons that emphasize self-reflection, kindness, acceptance and delight in the mysteries of our world. They are encouraged to create their own spiritual paths based on our seven principles (youth version) and interaction with parents and peers. We strive to include children as much as possible in every element of church life, so also celebrate special seasons and events with a variety of rites, stories and music, together with our children.

Is this a Christian church?

Most Unitarian Universalists would not identify themselves as Christians, although Christianity is an important strand of our history, and some of us find it a source of wisdom and inspiration. We draw from the teachings of all the world's great religious traditions, as well as from knowledge gained by natural and social sciences, and the profound insights of the arts and humanities. Many philosophical positions, from humanism to atheism to feminist spirituality, as well as more traditional views, are represented in our church.

 

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DuPage Unitarian Universalist Church was established in 1955. The Rev. Eugene Kreves resigned from the Congregational Church in Lisle and met with 24 former members of that church to discuss the possibility of organizing a liberal church, committed to civil rights, civil liberties and world peace. The fledgling church found itself aligned with Unitarianism and Universalism traditions that have rich histories dating from the time of the Protestant Reformation of the 16th century. Both questioned the doctrines of the Trinity; both were influenced by the Enlightenment.

On April 10, 1955, 48 people signed a charter and called Rev. Kreves as their first minister. On May 4, 1955, at their first annual meeting, a constitution and By-laws were adopted for the officially named DuPage Valley Unitarian Church.

As the church evolved, so did the two liberal traditions from which it drew its foundation. In North America, the traditions joined paths in the 1960s to create the Unitarian Universalist Association. Unitarian Universalism (UU) affirms and promotes seven core principles, grounded in the humanistic teachings of the world's religions and embraces the theological diversity of a congregation rather than a single creed. We draw on scripture, science and reason, nature and philosophy, personal experience and ancient tradition for guidance, as described in our six sources of knowledge and understanding.

Over six decades, DuPage UU Church has grown and thrived at this location. In 2013 we completed construction of a new Sanctuary, allowing us to expand programming and activities for our 300 adult members and 140 youth. The building is environmentally conscious and our grounds include native plants, a playscape integrated with the natural contours of the land and a labyrinth for spiritual renewal. We invite you to participate - inside or out - in any way that speaks to you.