What's New
meet our interim pastor, rev. alice burnette greene
Rev. Burnette Greene is a native of Maywood, Illinois, a suburb of Chicago. In 1998 she was ordained by Shiloh Baptist Church, Washington, D.C., where she served as executive minister and associate pastor as well as executive director of Shiloh’s Family Life Center. She has served as pastor of Irving Park Baptist Church, Chicago, interim pastor of Twinbrook Baptist Church, part-time pastor of Congregational Life at Wisconsin Avenue Baptist Church, and interim pastor at Covenant Baptist United Church of Christ. She received a Master of Divinity from Wesley Theological Seminary Seminary and a Doctor of Ministry from Howard University School of Divinity. She also received a law degree from Northwestern University. Prior to her call to ministry, she worked for 15 years as a tax lawyer in Washington, D.C.
Her book, "The Revolutionary Power of the Lord’s Prayer," is available from Judson Press. She has also self-published two novels, "Angels All Around" and "Angel, Unaware."
“Churches should be a vital force in their communities by faithfully sharing the Good News of Christ through both word and action,” said Rev. Burnette Greene. “My desire is to inspire believers to become the beautiful people that God always intends us to be, and to help turn the powerful force of faith into actions that will make a better world for all of God’s people.”
proposed vision and invitation statement
Our Vision
We are a beautiful mosaic of people rooted in, reflective of, and responsive to the revelation of God in Jesus Christ; committed to nurturing heart, mind, soul, and strength in love; called to a Oneness in Christ and joined with other faith communities to respond to the hurting needs of the community and all Creation.
Our Invitation
We invite you whatever your race, nationality, sexual orientation, gender identity, relationship status, differing abilities, whether immigrant or refugee, young or old, to join us. Bring your various faith backgrounds, doubts and questions, gifts and talents, and find here a place of welcome, affirmation, and appreciation of the blessings you bring as a beloved child of God.
current sermons
March 5 - Difference by Design - Rev. Dr. Tom Rodgerson - Mark 14:22-25 and 1 Corinthians 11:23-25
March 12 - Falling in Live With... - Rev. Dr. Alice Greene - 1 John 4:15-17
March 19 - Hold Out, Hold Up, and Hold On - Rev. Alice Greene - Esther 4:9-16
March 26 - Do You Remember? - Rev. Dr. Alice Greene - Psalm 77:1-12
For a full archive of sermons and musical offerings, visit our YouTube channel.
ubc online
There are a variety of ways you can connect with UBC online.
Each week we post the worship service on the “Worship” page of our website. We also post recent sermons on our “What’s New” page. Here you’ll also find announcements of upcoming events and opportunities in the life of our church.
All the worship services we have broadcast online are on our YouTube channel. You’ll find them under “Live.” If you go the “Videos” link, you’ll find individual sermons and musical selections. You’ll also find links to these on our Facebook page.
If you subscribe to our YouTube channel and follow us on Facebook, you will receive notification when we livestream or post new content on those platforms. And if you like and share what we offer on those platforms, it helps increase our visibility online.
holy grounds
Something new is brewing at UBC. On the first Sunday of each month, from 10:15 to 10: 45 a.m., we’ll be brewing free specialty coffees in the parlor including, but not limited to, lattes, cappuccinos, and chai lattes. We’ll also have freshly brewed coffee and tea. Your barista is Noah, and your server is Daniel. Come for a cup of coffee or tea before worship. Bring a friend. Save the date and join us for the grand opening of Holy Grounds, April 2.
support home mission!
We are currently receiving our annual offering to support the home mission work of our national mission partners, American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS), and the Alliance of Baptists. Give online to ABHMS by selecting America for Christ or to the Alliance of Baptists by selecting Bridges of Hope. You can also give during the offering Sunday mornings.