Classes & Events

There’s always something new going on at Unity!

 
 
Summer Walking Meditation
Jul
13

Summer Walking Meditation

Expand your meditation practice this summer on the beautiful lakefront with our Walking Meditation series! This group starts with a guided meditation and a centering affirmation, and then participants can continue their meditational walk along George Lane beach with stunning views of the skyline.

All are welcome, including day of drop-ins! 
We meet at 9:50am in the lobby at 5959 N Sheridan Rd before heading next door to the lakefront. We return in time for Sunday service and coffee.


Every other Sunday throughout the summer: 
June 29th
July 13th & July 27th
August 10th & August 24th
September 7th & September 21st

Questions? Email info@unitychicago.org

View Event →
Back-to-School Fundraiser
Jul
13

Back-to-School Fundraiser

Unity Chicago is helping the families of Centro Romero get ready for the upcoming school year!

 Drop off your school supplies at Unity Chicago or make a donation and we’ll deliver it directly to Centro Romero. This annual fundraiser helps over 130 children that rely on Centro Romero’s support with necessary supplies like backpacks, pencils, notebooks, and more. 

Centro Romero is a local nonprofit dedicated to serving the refugee immigrant population in the Northeast neighborhoods of Chicago, where Unity Chicago calls home.

We are accepting both monetary donations and school supplies July 6th through August 17th. Items can be dropped off on Sundays and donations can be made online by clicking the donate button on our website. Make sure your contribution is designated as Back-to-School Supplies Drive.

Items in need:

  • Backpacks

  • PAPER: Composition Notebooks, Spiral Notebooks, Loose Leaf Paper, Graph Paper, Sketchpads, Index Cards

  • WRITING: Black Pens, Colored Pencils, Crayons, Washable Markers, Dry Erase markers, Highlighters, #2 Pencils, Pencil Sharpeners, Erasers

  • ORGANIZATION: 1.5” Binders, 2-Pocket Folders, Supply Boxes

  • CLEANING: Hand Sanitizer, Kleenex, Clorox Wipes, Paper Towel

  • MISC: Glue Sticks, Liquid Glue, Safety Scissors, Rulers, Calculators, Earbuds, Refillable Water Bottle, Large Ziploc Bags (not sandwich bags)

Questions? Email: Office@unitychicago.org

View Event →
Back-to-School Fundraiser
Jul
20

Back-to-School Fundraiser

Unity Chicago is helping the families of Centro Romero get ready for the upcoming school year!

 Drop off your school supplies at Unity Chicago or make a donation and we’ll deliver it directly to Centro Romero. This annual fundraiser helps over 130 children that rely on Centro Romero’s support with necessary supplies like backpacks, pencils, notebooks, and more. 

Centro Romero is a local nonprofit dedicated to serving the refugee immigrant population in the Northeast neighborhoods of Chicago, where Unity Chicago calls home.

We are accepting both monetary donations and school supplies July 6th through August 17th. Items can be dropped off on Sundays and donations can be made online by clicking the donate button on our website. Make sure your contribution is designated as Back-to-School Supplies Drive.

Items in need:

  • Backpacks

  • PAPER: Composition Notebooks, Spiral Notebooks, Loose Leaf Paper, Graph Paper, Sketchpads, Index Cards

  • WRITING: Black Pens, Colored Pencils, Crayons, Washable Markers, Dry Erase markers, Highlighters, #2 Pencils, Pencil Sharpeners, Erasers

  • ORGANIZATION: 1.5” Binders, 2-Pocket Folders, Supply Boxes

  • CLEANING: Hand Sanitizer, Kleenex, Clorox Wipes, Paper Towel

  • MISC: Glue Sticks, Liquid Glue, Safety Scissors, Rulers, Calculators, Earbuds, Refillable Water Bottle, Large Ziploc Bags (not sandwich bags)

Questions? Email: Office@unitychicago.org

View Event →
Summer Walking Meditation
Jul
27

Summer Walking Meditation

Expand your meditation practice this summer on the beautiful lakefront with our Walking Meditation series! This group starts with a guided meditation and a centering affirmation, and then participants can continue their meditational walk along George Lane beach with stunning views of the skyline.

All are welcome, including day of drop-ins! 
We meet at 9:50am in the lobby at 5959 N Sheridan Rd before heading next door to the lakefront. We return in time for Sunday service and coffee.


Every other Sunday throughout the summer: 
June 29th
July 13th & July 27th
August 10th & August 24th
September 7th & September 21st

Questions? Email info@unitychicago.org

View Event →
Outreach Day for Back-to-School Fundraiser
Jul
27

Outreach Day for Back-to-School Fundraiser

Centro Romero is coming to Unity Chicago!

Come learn more about our friends at Centro Romero as they join us for our Sunday service. They will be available to answer any questions and talk about their wonderful organization and our Back-to-School Fundraiser in the social hall before and after our Sunday Service.

————————————————————————————

Unity Chicago is helping the families of Centro Romero get ready for the upcoming school year!

 Drop off your school supplies at Unity Chicago or make a donation and we’ll deliver it directly to Centro Romero. This annual fundraiser helps over 130 children that rely on Centro Romero’s support with necessary supplies like backpacks, pencils, notebooks, and more. 

Centro Romero is a local nonprofit dedicated to serving the refugee immigrant population in the Northeast neighborhoods of Chicago, where Unity Chicago calls home.

We are accepting both monetary donations and school supplies July 6th through August 17th. Items can be dropped off on Sundays and donations can be made online by clicking the donate button on our website. Make sure your contribution is designated as Back-to-School Supplies Drive.

Items in need:

  • Backpacks

  • PAPER: Composition Notebooks, Spiral Notebooks, Loose Leaf Paper, Graph Paper, Sketchpads, Index Cards

  • WRITING: Black Pens, Colored Pencils, Crayons, Washable Markers, Dry Erase markers, Highlighters, #2 Pencils, Pencil Sharpeners, Erasers

  • ORGANIZATION: 1.5” Binders, 2-Pocket Folders, Supply Boxes

  • CLEANING: Hand Sanitizer, Kleenex, Clorox Wipes, Paper Towel

  • MISC: Glue Sticks, Liquid Glue, Safety Scissors, Rulers, Calculators, Earbuds, Refillable Water Bottle, Large Ziploc Bags (not sandwich bags)

Questions? Email: Office@unitychicago.org

View Event →
Beach Book Club
Jul
29

Beach Book Club

Dive into The Four Agreements this summer with Unity Chicago's Beach Book Club!

Join us as we explore and discuss this classic bestseller just steps away from the beautiful Lake Michigan. This casual book club will focus on an agreement per week. And we mean casual! Please bring your own beach chair, if you can.

We'll meet under the tree at the entrance to the George Lane Beach. Books are available for purchase on Sundays. Sign up on Sundays or email info@unitychicago.org. Please note: the building will not be open for this club.

The Four Agreements By Don Miguel Ruiz

Tuesdays at 6:30-7:30pm | July 29th-August 19th | Meet at the beach next to 5959 N. Sheridan Rd.

Questions? Email info@unitychicago.org

View Event →
Back-to-School Fundraiser
Aug
3

Back-to-School Fundraiser

Unity Chicago is helping the families of Centro Romero get ready for the upcoming school year!

 Drop off your school supplies at Unity Chicago or make a donation and we’ll deliver it directly to Centro Romero. This annual fundraiser helps over 130 children that rely on Centro Romero’s support with necessary supplies like backpacks, pencils, notebooks, and more. 

Centro Romero is a local nonprofit dedicated to serving the refugee immigrant population in the Northeast neighborhoods of Chicago, where Unity Chicago calls home.

We are accepting both monetary donations and school supplies July 6th through August 17th. Items can be dropped off on Sundays and donations can be made online by clicking the donate button on our website. Make sure your contribution is designated as Back-to-School Supplies Drive.

Items in need:

  • Backpacks

  • PAPER: Composition Notebooks, Spiral Notebooks, Loose Leaf Paper, Graph Paper, Sketchpads, Index Cards

  • WRITING: Black Pens, Colored Pencils, Crayons, Washable Markers, Dry Erase markers, Highlighters, #2 Pencils, Pencil Sharpeners, Erasers

  • ORGANIZATION: 1.5” Binders, 2-Pocket Folders, Supply Boxes

  • CLEANING: Hand Sanitizer, Kleenex, Clorox Wipes, Paper Towel

  • MISC: Glue Sticks, Liquid Glue, Safety Scissors, Rulers, Calculators, Earbuds, Refillable Water Bottle, Large Ziploc Bags (not sandwich bags)

Questions? Email: Office@unitychicago.org

View Event →
Beach Book Club
Aug
5

Beach Book Club

Dive into The Four Agreements this summer with Unity Chicago's Beach Book Club!

Join us as we explore and discuss this classic bestseller just steps away from the beautiful Lake Michigan. This casual book club will focus on an agreement per week. And we mean casual! Please bring your own beach chair, if you can.

We'll meet under the tree at the entrance to the George Lane Beach. Books are available for purchase on Sundays. Sign up on Sundays or email info@unitychicago.org. Please note: the building will not be open for this club.

The Four Agreements By Don Miguel Ruiz

Tuesdays at 6:30-7:30pm | July 29th-August 19th | Meet at the beach next to 5959 N. Sheridan Rd.

Questions? Email info@unitychicago.org

View Event →
Summer Walking Meditation
Aug
10

Summer Walking Meditation

Expand your meditation practice this summer on the beautiful lakefront with our Walking Meditation series! This group starts with a guided meditation and a centering affirmation, and then participants can continue their meditational walk along George Lane beach with stunning views of the skyline.

All are welcome, including day of drop-ins! 
We meet at 9:50am in the lobby at 5959 N Sheridan Rd before heading next door to the lakefront. We return in time for Sunday service and coffee.


Every other Sunday throughout the summer: 
June 29th
July 13th & July 27th
August 10th & August 24th
September 7th & September 21st

Questions? Email info@unitychicago.org

View Event →
Back-to-School Fundraiser
Aug
10

Back-to-School Fundraiser

Unity Chicago is helping the families of Centro Romero get ready for the upcoming school year!

 Drop off your school supplies at Unity Chicago or make a donation and we’ll deliver it directly to Centro Romero. This annual fundraiser helps over 130 children that rely on Centro Romero’s support with necessary supplies like backpacks, pencils, notebooks, and more. 

Centro Romero is a local nonprofit dedicated to serving the refugee immigrant population in the Northeast neighborhoods of Chicago, where Unity Chicago calls home.

We are accepting both monetary donations and school supplies July 6th through August 17th. Items can be dropped off on Sundays and donations can be made online by clicking the donate button on our website. Make sure your contribution is designated as Back-to-School Supplies Drive.

Items in need:

  • Backpacks

  • PAPER: Composition Notebooks, Spiral Notebooks, Loose Leaf Paper, Graph Paper, Sketchpads, Index Cards

  • WRITING: Black Pens, Colored Pencils, Crayons, Washable Markers, Dry Erase markers, Highlighters, #2 Pencils, Pencil Sharpeners, Erasers

  • ORGANIZATION: 1.5” Binders, 2-Pocket Folders, Supply Boxes

  • CLEANING: Hand Sanitizer, Kleenex, Clorox Wipes, Paper Towel

  • MISC: Glue Sticks, Liquid Glue, Safety Scissors, Rulers, Calculators, Earbuds, Refillable Water Bottle, Large Ziploc Bags (not sandwich bags)

Questions? Email: Office@unitychicago.org

View Event →
Beach Book Club
Aug
12

Beach Book Club

Dive into The Four Agreements this summer with Unity Chicago's Beach Book Club!

Join us as we explore and discuss this classic bestseller just steps away from the beautiful Lake Michigan. This casual book club will focus on an agreement per week. And we mean casual! Please bring your own beach chair, if you can.

We'll meet under the tree at the entrance to the George Lane Beach. Books are available for purchase on Sundays. Sign up on Sundays or email info@unitychicago.org. Please note: the building will not be open for this club.

The Four Agreements By Don Miguel Ruiz

Tuesdays at 6:30-7:30pm | July 29th-August 19th | Meet at the beach next to 5959 N. Sheridan Rd.

Questions? Email info@unitychicago.org

View Event →
Back-to-School Fundraiser
Aug
17

Back-to-School Fundraiser

Unity Chicago is helping the families of Centro Romero get ready for the upcoming school year!

 Drop off your school supplies at Unity Chicago or make a donation and we’ll deliver it directly to Centro Romero. This annual fundraiser helps over 130 children that rely on Centro Romero’s support with necessary supplies like backpacks, pencils, notebooks, and more. 

Centro Romero is a local nonprofit dedicated to serving the refugee immigrant population in the Northeast neighborhoods of Chicago, where Unity Chicago calls home.

We are accepting both monetary donations and school supplies July 6th through August 17th. Items can be dropped off on Sundays and donations can be made online by clicking the donate button on our website. Make sure your contribution is designated as Back-to-School Supplies Drive.

Items in need:

  • Backpacks

  • PAPER: Composition Notebooks, Spiral Notebooks, Loose Leaf Paper, Graph Paper, Sketchpads, Index Cards

  • WRITING: Black Pens, Colored Pencils, Crayons, Washable Markers, Dry Erase markers, Highlighters, #2 Pencils, Pencil Sharpeners, Erasers

  • ORGANIZATION: 1.5” Binders, 2-Pocket Folders, Supply Boxes

  • CLEANING: Hand Sanitizer, Kleenex, Clorox Wipes, Paper Towel

  • MISC: Glue Sticks, Liquid Glue, Safety Scissors, Rulers, Calculators, Earbuds, Refillable Water Bottle, Large Ziploc Bags (not sandwich bags)

Questions? Email: Office@unitychicago.org

View Event →
Beach Book Club
Aug
19

Beach Book Club

Dive into The Four Agreements this summer with Unity Chicago's Beach Book Club!

Join us as we explore and discuss this classic bestseller just steps away from the beautiful Lake Michigan. This casual book club will focus on an agreement per week. And we mean casual! Please bring your own beach chair, if you can.

We'll meet under the tree at the entrance to the George Lane Beach. Books are available for purchase on Sundays. Sign up on Sundays or email info@unitychicago.org. Please note: the building will not be open for this club.

The Four Agreements By Don Miguel Ruiz

Tuesdays at 6:30-7:30pm | July 29th-August 19th | Meet at the beach next to 5959 N. Sheridan Rd.

Questions? Email info@unitychicago.org

View Event →
Summer Walking Meditation
Aug
24

Summer Walking Meditation

Expand your meditation practice this summer on the beautiful lakefront with our Walking Meditation series! This group starts with a guided meditation and a centering affirmation, and then participants can continue their meditational walk along George Lane beach with stunning views of the skyline.

All are welcome, including day of drop-ins! 
We meet at 9:50am in the lobby at 5959 N Sheridan Rd before heading next door to the lakefront. We return in time for Sunday service and coffee.


Every other Sunday throughout the summer: 
June 29th
July 13th & July 27th
August 10th & August 24th
September 7th & September 21st

Questions? Email info@unitychicago.org

View Event →
Summer Walking Meditation
Sep
7

Summer Walking Meditation

Expand your meditation practice this summer on the beautiful lakefront with our Walking Meditation series! This group starts with a guided meditation and a centering affirmation, and then participants can continue their meditational walk along George Lane beach with stunning views of the skyline.

All are welcome, including day of drop-ins! 
We meet at 9:50am in the lobby at 5959 N Sheridan Rd before heading next door to the lakefront. We return in time for Sunday service and coffee.


Every other Sunday throughout the summer: 
June 29th
July 13th & July 27th
August 10th & August 24th
September 7th & September 21st

Questions? Email info@unitychicago.org

View Event →
Summer Walking Meditation
Sep
21

Summer Walking Meditation

Expand your meditation practice this summer on the beautiful lakefront with our Walking Meditation series! This group starts with a guided meditation and a centering affirmation, and then participants can continue their meditational walk along George Lane beach with stunning views of the skyline.

All are welcome, including day of drop-ins! 
We meet at 9:50am in the lobby at 5959 N Sheridan Rd before heading next door to the lakefront. We return in time for Sunday service and coffee.


Every other Sunday throughout the summer: 
June 29th
July 13th & July 27th
August 10th & August 24th
September 7th & September 21st

Questions? Email info@unitychicago.org

View Event →

Back-to-School Fundraiser
Jul
6

Back-to-School Fundraiser

Unity Chicago is helping the families of Centro Romero get ready for the upcoming school year!

 Drop off your school supplies at Unity Chicago or make a donation and we’ll deliver it directly to Centro Romero. This annual fundraiser helps over 130 children that rely on Centro Romero’s support with necessary supplies like backpacks, pencils, notebooks, and more. 

Centro Romero is a local nonprofit dedicated to serving the refugee immigrant population in the Northeast neighborhoods of Chicago, where Unity Chicago calls home.

We are accepting both monetary donations and school supplies July 6th through August 17th. Items can be dropped off on Sundays and donations can be made online by clicking the donate button on our website. Make sure your contribution is designated as Back-to-School Supplies Drive.

Items in need:

  • Backpacks

  • 1.5” Binders, 2-Pocket Folders, Pencil Pouches or Supply Boxes

  • Composition Notebooks, Spiral Notebooks, Loose Leaf Paper, Graph Paper, Copy Paper, Sketchpads

  • Red Pens, Colored Pencils, Crayons, Washable Markers, Highlighters, #2 Pencils, Pencil Sharpeners, Erasers

  • Glue Sticks, Liquid Glue, Safety Scissors, Rulers, Calculators

  • Hand Sanitizer, Kleenex

  • Earbuds

Questions? Email: Office@unitychicago.org

View Event →
Summer Walking Meditation
Jun
29

Summer Walking Meditation

Expand your meditation practice this summer on the beautiful lakefront with our Walking Meditation series! This group starts with a guided meditation and a centering affirmation, and then participants can continue their meditational walk along George Lane beach with stunning views of the skyline.

All are welcome, including day of drop-ins! 
We meet at 9:50am in the lobby at 5959 N Sheridan Rd before heading next door to the lakefront. We return in time for Sunday service and coffee.


Every other Sunday throughout the summer: 
June 29th
July 13th & July 27th
August 10th & August 24th
September 7th & September 21st

Questions? Email info@unitychicago.org

View Event →
Father’s Day Raffle & Root Beer Floats
Jun
15

Father’s Day Raffle & Root Beer Floats

Celebrate Father’s Day with Us!
Join us on Sunday, June 15th for an inspiring message, followed by mini Root Beer Floats and a special raffle after service. Let’s honor the fathers and father figures in our lives—don’t miss it!

Enter to win a $75 gift certificate to Smoque BBQ (the best brisket in Chicago!) Learn more about them here.
Raffle tickets can be purchased on Sundays or online here (online entries must be received by end of day June 14th). Select the Father’s Day Raffle option.

$5 for 2 tickets
$10 for 5 tickets
$20 for 10 tickets

Raffle drawing will be held at 1PM!

View Event →
Sound Journey: Spirit-Filled Meditations, Music, and Inspirational Readings by Preston Klik
Jun
8

Sound Journey: Spirit-Filled Meditations, Music, and Inspirational Readings by Preston Klik

Sound Journey is a one-hour journey of sound and word, blending poetic readings with soothing crystal bowls and acoustic instruments.
Relax with six meditative chapters that inspire gratitude, imagination, and deep rejuvenation.

More details here.

Ticket pricing:
$25 in advance
$15 students with IDs
$28 at the door

Get tickets here.

View Event →
New Member Installation
May
25

New Member Installation

Join us in welcoming new members of Unity Chicago on Sunday, May 25th during Sunday Service. Our members are a vital part of this community, and we are excited to celebrate their commitment and to share in their spiritual journey!
Join us for a powerful Sunday message with Rev. James Parker followed by cake and refreshments after service. Watch on Youtube Here

View Event →
Mother’s Day & Sunday Service
May
11

Mother’s Day & Sunday Service

Join us in person, or through our livestream! Watch on Youtube Here
Join us for a special day of honoring Mothers and Motherhood! Unity Chicago’s Mother’s Day Delight celebrates all the Moms in our lives and those who have gone before us. Join us for a powerful message with Rev. James Parker followed by light fare continental breakfast Sunday, May 11th!

View Event →
Earth Day Clean-Up
Apr
26

Earth Day Clean-Up

Unity Chicago’s Community Outreach has stepped up as HOST and SITE CAPTAIN to join Friends’ of the Parks citywide 40th Annual Parks Earth Day Clean-up and Celebration.
Join us and the community on Saturday April 26th at Lane Beach, right next door, to help clean and green one of our local and beloved outdoor spaces.
Learn more about our Earth Month initiatives here.

View Event →