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The Mt. Vernon Unitarian Universalist Fellowship is a congregation of Unitarian Universalists. We hold lay-led services every Sunday at 10 a.m. Vernon, Illinois.

at 1600 Isabella Avenue. Who are Unitarian Universalists? : https://youtu.be/-3UYWnngiEo?si=Bv4NapaOp8VANRye Welcome to the site of the Mt. Vernon Unitarian Universalist Fellowship (MVUUF). We are a lay led UU fellowship located at 1600 Isabella Avenue, in the city of Mt. Please explore our website, and if you would like additional information about us, email us at [email protected]. Unitarian Universalists claim no statement of doctrine. We believe there is no one right way to lead a religious or spiritual life. We value each individual’s spiritual journey, and believe in reason, freedom, equality, and love. Join us as we gather in community, seeking peace and justice for all persons. For more information about Unitarian Universalism, please visit www.uua.org

We have developed an extensive library at our fellowship. Books may be checked out by members and regular attendees. You may view our catalog online at:

www.librarything.com/catalog/MVUUF

Thank you for your interest in our fellowship!

10/30/2026

10 A.M., SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2026
DISCUSSION SERVICE

This Sunday, Mike DeVilbiss will lead a “Discussion Service.” He will begin the program by selecting a discussion topic at random from a "grab bag" of ethical issues or dilemmas. Then he will lead the discussion in which everyone is invited to participate. Previous discussion services have proven to be interesting, enlightening, and entertaining.

Please join us at 1600 Isabella Avenue in Mt Vernon as we gather in fellowship. Visitors fellowship. Also join us downstairs after the service for snacks, coffee, and conversation

Do you consider yourself “Spiritual But Not Religious?” If so, then you will enjoy and appreciate the Mount Vernon Unitarian Universalist Fellowship. Unitarian Universalists value each individual’s spiritual journey. We believe there is no one right way to lead a religious or spiritual life. We claim no statement of doctrine and reject religious dogma. We embrace diversity and liberal religious thought. Unitarian Universalists believe in reason, freedom, equality, and love. Everyone is welcome to this gathering of community which seeks peace and justice for all persons.

For more information about the Fellowship, please see our website at https://mtvernonuuf.org .

10/15/2026

10 A.M., SUNDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2026
OPEN READING

Glenn Moreton will lead an Open Reading. You are invited to share readings, poems, brief articles that would be of interest to our congregation. Open readings can be some of our most meaningful services, reflecting the diversity of our Fellowship.

We invite you to meet with us at 1600 Isabella Avenue in Mt Vernon as we gather in community. Visitors are welcome! Also join us downstairs after the service for snacks, coffee, and conversation.

Do you consider yourself “Spiritual but Not Religious?” If so, then you will likely enjoy and appreciate the Mount Vernon Unitarian Universalist Fellowship. Unitarian Universalism is a liberal spiritual tradition that was formed in 1961 from the consolidation of two American late 18th and early 19th Century Christian denominations: Unitarianism and Universalism. Unitarian Universalists value each individual’s spiritual journey. We believe there is no one right way to lead a spiritual life. Everyone is welcome to this gathering of community which seeks peace and justice for all persons.

For more information about the Fellowship, please see our website at https://mtvernonuuf.org .

09/17/2026

SUNDAY SERVICE, SEPTEMBER 20, 2026, 10 a.m.:
“WHERE WERE YOU ON 9’11?”

Diane Schwitz will lead an open-reading service with the theme of “Where Were You on 9/11?” ,.

Visitors are welcome. We welcome you to meet with us at 1600 Isabella Avenue in Mt Vernon as we gather in community. Also join us downstairs after the service for snacks, coffee, and conversation.

Do you consider yourself “Spiritual But Not Religious?” If so, then you will likely enjoy and appreciate the Mount Vernon Unitarian Universalist Fellowship. Unitarian Universalism is a liberal spiritual tradition that was formed in 1961 from the consolidation of two American late 18th and early 19th Century Christian denominations: Unitarianism and Universalism. Unitarian Universalists value each individual’s spiritual journey. We believe there is no one right way to lead a spiritual life. Everyone is welcome to this gathering of community which seeks peace and justice for all persons.

For more information about the Fellowship, please see our website at https://mtvernonuuf.org .

09/09/2026

SUNDAY SERVICE, SEPTEMBER 13, 2026, 10 A.M.
WATER COMMUNION SERVICE

Gail DeVilbiss and Julie Boles will lead our annual Water Communion service. This service marks the end of summer, when friends and members return from their summer travels. It includes the Mingling of the Waters ritual, also called Water Ceremony or Water Communion, a UU way to witness both to the elements and to the spiritual quality of life. Please bring water from a special place, in your travels or nearby, to symbolically join with others of our Fellowship and our previous water ceremonies. A pitcher of water will also be available to symbolically share. Visitors are welcome to the service.

We welcome you to meet with us at 1600 Isabella Avenue in Mt Vernon as we gather in community. Also join us downstairs after the service for snacks, coffee, and conversation.

Do you consider yourself “Spiritual but Not Religious?” If so, then you will likely enjoy and appreciate the Mount Vernon Unitarian Universalist Fellowship. Unitarian Universalism is a liberal spiritual tradition that was formed in 1961 from the consolidation of two American late 18th and early 19th Century Christian denominations: Unitarianism and Universalism. Unitarian Universalists value each individual’s spiritual journey. We believe there is no one right way to lead a spiritual life. Everyone is welcome to this gathering of community which seeks peace and justice for all persons.

For more information about the Fellowship, please see our website at https://mtvernonuuf.org .

09/01/2026

SUNDAY SERVICE, SEPTEMBER 6, 2026, 10 a.m.:
“WE RISE TOGETHER. WE THRIVE TOGETHER?”

Gail DeVilbiss will present a service about Labor Day. We will explore the idea that “No one is self-made.” We will honor the work of our hands, the wisdom of our hearts, and the Community that carries us all.

We welcome you to meet with us at 1600 Isabella Avenue in Mt Vernon as we gather in community. Also join us downstairs after the service for snacks, coffee, and conversation.

Do you consider yourself “Spiritual But Not Religious?” If so, then you will likely enjoy and appreciate the Mount Vernon Unitarian Universalist Fellowship. Unitarian Universalism is a liberal spiritual tradition that was formed in 1961 from the consolidation of two American late 18th and early 19th Century Christian denominations: Unitarianism and Universalism. Unitarian Universalists value each individual’s spiritual journey. We believe there is no one right way to lead a spiritual life. Everyone is welcome to this gathering of community which seeks peace and justice for all persons.

For more information about the Fellowship, please see our website at https://mtvernonuuf.org .

08/28/2026

10 A.M., SUNDAY, AUGUST 30, 2026
ZOOM OPEN READING

Susan Trotter will lead the Sunday Service on Zoom. It will be an Open Reading service. You are invited to share readings, poems, brief articles that would be of interest to our congregation. Open readings can be some of our most meaningful services, reflecting the diversity of our Fellowship.

Please join us on Zoom; visitors are welcome. To request to meet with us on Zoom, please email: [email protected]. We host Zoom services during the last Sunday of each month. A virtual social hour follows the service.

Do you consider yourself “Spiritual But Not Religious?” If so, then you will likely enjoy and appreciate the Mount Vernon Unitarian Universalist Fellowship. Unitarian Universalism is a liberal spiritual tradition that was formed in 1961 from the consolidation of two American late 18th and early 19th Century Christian denominations: Unitarianism and Universalism. Unitarian Universalists value each individual’s spiritual journey. We believe there is no one right way to lead a spiritual life. Everyone is welcome to this gathering of community which seeks peace and justice for all persons.

For more information about the Fellowship, please see our website at https://mtvernonuuf.org .

NOTE: Please silence your phones and refrain from taking photos, conducting searches, and texting during services. Thank you for your cooperation.

08/22/2026

SUNDAY SERVICE, AUGUST 23, 2026, 10 a.m.:
“AM I MY KEEPER?”

Mike DeVilbiss will lead our Sunday service. The title of his program is “Am I My Keeper?” In his presentation, Mike will consider a few aspects of our responsibilities to other people.
We welcome you to meet with us at 1600 Isabella Avenue in Mt Vernon as we gather in community. Also join us downstairs after the service for snacks, coffee, and conversation.
Do you consider yourself “Spiritual But Not Religious?” If so, then you will likely enjoy and appreciate the Mount Vernon Unitarian Universalist Fellowship. Unitarian Universalism is a liberal spiritual tradition that was formed in 1961 from the consolidation of two American late 18th and early 19th Century Christian denominations: Unitarianism and Universalism. Unitarian Universalists value each individual’s spiritual journey. We believe there is no one right way to lead a spiritual life. Everyone is welcome to this gathering of community which seeks peace and justice for all persons.
For more information about the Fellowship, please see our website at https://mtvernonuuf.org .

08/14/2026

SUNDAY SERVICE, AUGUST 16, 2026, 10 a.m.:
“DISAPPOINTMENT”

Julie Boles will lead the Sunday service. Julie will discuss “How to Get Through Disappointment.”
We welcome you to meet with us at 1600 Isabella Avenue in Mt Vernon as we gather in community. Also join us downstairs after the service for snacks, coffee, and conversation.
Do you consider yourself “Spiritual But Not Religious?” If so, then you will likely enjoy and appreciate the Mount Vernon Unitarian Universalist Fellowship. Unitarian Universalism is a liberal spiritual tradition that was formed in 1961 from the consolidation of two American late 18th and early 19th Century Christian denominations: Unitarianism and Universalism. Unitarian Universalists value each individual’s spiritual journey. We believe there is no one right way to lead a spiritual life. Everyone is welcome to this gathering of community which seeks peace and justice for all persons.
For more information about the Fellowship, please see our website at https://mtvernonuuf.org .

08/03/2026

10 A.M., SUNDAY, AUGUST 9, 2026
OPEN READING

Diane Schwitz will lead an Open Reading. You are invited to share readings, poems, brief articles that would be of interest to our congregation. Open readings can be some of our most meaningful services, reflecting the diversity of our Fellowship.

We invite you to meet with us at 1600 Isabella Avenue in Mt Vernon as we gather in community. Visitors are welcome! Also join us downstairs after the service for snacks, coffee, and conversation.

Do you consider yourself “Spiritual but Not Religious?” If so, then you will likely enjoy and appreciate the Mount Vernon Unitarian Universalist Fellowship. Unitarian Universalism is a liberal spiritual tradition that was formed in 1961 from the consolidation of two American late 18th and early 19th Century Christian denominations: Unitarianism and Universalism. Unitarian Universalists value each individual’s spiritual journey. We believe there is no one right way to lead a spiritual life. Everyone is welcome to this gathering of community which seeks peace and justice for all persons.

For more information about the Fellowship, please see our website at https://mtvernonuuf.org .

NOTE: Please silence your phones and refrain from taking photos, conducting searches, and texting during services. Thank you for your cooperation.

07/22/2026

Celebrate the life of Barbara Sehr and join others in sharing memories, stories, and condolences.

Address

1600 Isabella Avenue
Mount Vernon, IL
62864

Opening Hours

10am - 11:30am

Website

http://www.mtvernonuuf.org/

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