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Services: Sunday Mornings 10:15am
Religious education for children and child care for babies is also offered.

If you are looking for an open minded congregation
that allows you to seek your own spiritual truth,
while upholding the worth and dignity of every person,
we are the religious home for you.

Our fellowship is currently led by a minister and lay leaders,  with programs covering a variety of topics, from spiritual to social issues.

  • We offer Religious Education and child care during the adult service, although children are always welcome to stay with their parents.
  • Our building  is handicapped accessible and we have sign language and other assistance for visitors with sight or hearing problems.
  • Ours is a "come as you are" fellowship, whether that be jeans and a t-shirt or your "Sunday best".
  • Our fellowship organized in 1953. We have been in our present building since 1983.
  • We have approximately 50 members, with an average attendance of 35 members and friends.
  • We are a socially and politically active fellowship. In the last year, for example, we have taken on the issue of racism, hosting the breakfast series, "Combating Racism".
  • We have both men's and women's groups, and offer a variety of social activities throughout the year.
  • We have long supported Planned Parenthood and back the social service programs of Dove Inc. in the Decatur area.
  • We are affiliated with the Unitarian Universalist Association, a nationwide organization that speaks for member congregations on social issues.

UUFD us located at the intersection of N. MacArthur Rd. and W. Mound Rd. in Decatur, IL.

The exact street address is
3773 N. MacArthur Rd.
Decatur, IL 62526

A detailed map and driving directions from your home are available through Mapquest, or call 217-875-5442 for additional assistance.

What can you expect at a UUFD service?

Our services are similar to other liberal churches. While the format sometimes varies, the following activities will be seen each Sunday:

  • Music will open and close the service.
  • We will begin with a welcome from the service leader, followed by community and congregational announcements from our members and guests. Our minister, John Biedler, leads many services, while others feature speakers from the community. Please refer to our Home Page for a schedule of upcoming services.
  • The service leader will ask for Joys and Concerns from our members and guests. A candle will be lit for each, as well as one for those Joys and Concerns left unspoken, and another for everyone in this world for whom a candle is never lit.
  • We will rise from our seats and greet each other before pausing for a short meditation, moment of silence, or silent prayer.
  • If children are present in the congregation, they will enjoy a "Children's Focus" story before exiting to join their Religious Education class.
  • The speaker will begin at this point. When they have finished, we will once again enjoy a musical selection before we are dismissed.
  • But that's not all! After each service, we enjoy coffee, treats and excellent company in the foyer. On many occasions, we will then return to our seats to participate in extended open discussions of the day's topic.

We hope that you will join us soon!

Would you like additional information about Unitarian Universalists?

Please visit the UUA's About UU FAQ Page or "100 Questions that Non-Members ask about Unitarian Universalism" (provided by the UU Church of Nashua, NH).

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