Since 1836, the Universalist Unitarian Church has been a part of the spiritual life of Joliet, providing a religious home for people who believe that the best way to find truth is to keep an open mind. We are one of over 1,000 congregations of the Unitarian Universalist Association (most of which number less than 150 members) and there are approximately 200,000 UUs worldwide. Unitarian Universalism is one of the oldest religions of our nation, shared by many of our forefathers, which providing a safe haven to those who are searching for their true and personal spiritual path. Our mission at UUCJ is to be an inclusive ministry encouraging the education and spiritual growth of its members and the greater community.

We are brave, curious, and compassionate thinkers and doers. We are diverse in faith, ethnicity, history and spirituality, but aligned in our desire to make a difference for the good. We have a track record of standing on the side of love, justice, and peace.

We have radical roots and a history as self-motivated spiritual people: we think for ourselves and recognize that life experience influences our beliefs more than anything.

We need not think alike to love alike. We are people of many beliefs and backgrounds: people with a religious background, people with none, people who believe in a God, people who don’t, and people who let the mystery be.

We are Unitarian Universalist and Buddhist, Christian, Hindu, Humanist, Jewish, Muslim, Pagan, atheist and agnostic, believers in God, and more.

On the forefront of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer inclusion for more than 40 years, we are people of all sexual orientations and gender identities.

We welcome you: your whole self, with all your truths and your doubts, your worries and your hopes. Join us on this extraordinary adventure of faith. Get involved!