Rev. Alan Taylor, Minister

Office Hours: Tuesdays 11am-1pm and 3:30-6:30pm, Wednesdays 11am - 4pm. Available to meet via Zoom on Thursdays
Contact: alan@uusg.org, 630-232-2350

Rev. Alan Taylor began serving the Unitarian Universalist Society of Geneva (UUSG) in September 2025, bringing more than 25 years of ministry experience. He is passionate about helping people and communities cultivate curiosity, courage, and compassion through worship, spiritual practice, and authentic connection.

A graduate of Pomona College and Starr King School for the Ministry, Rev. Alan believes that worship is a shared spiritual practice that inspires hope, nurtures courage, ignites imagination, and reminds us we are never alone.

As a Spiritual Director trained in Ignatian spirituality, Rev. Alan has a talent for creating spaces where people can speak honestly and listen deeply. His ministry extends beyond the congregation through multi-faith organizing, justice work, and bridge-building among diverse communities.

Before coming to Geneva, Rev. Alan served congregations in Seattle (Woodinville), the New York City area (Westport), and for 18 years as Senior Minister of Unity Temple Unitarian Universalist Congregation in Oak Park, Illinois. During his tenure, Unity Temple grew in both size and spirit, built a new community center, restored its historic Frank Lloyd Wright building, and deepened its commitments to mental health, racial justice, refugee resettlement, and immigrant rights.

A passionate advocate for multi-faith collaboration, he has organized with Black churches to address criminal justice reform and public safety, served on the staff of Live Free Illinois, and partnered with Mexican-American activists to advance humane treatment for undocumented people. He serves on the Board of The Leaders Network, a west side Chicago community empowerment group led by Missionary Baptist clergy, and continues to build bridges across faiths and movements for justice.

His spirituality has been shaped by a variety of faith traditions. He has practiced Zen Buddhism, studied in India and Nepal, prayed extensively with Missionary Baptist colleagues, and maintains a daily yoga practice. These experiences continue to inform his inclusive, interfaith approach to ministry and his conviction that grace shows up wherever people act with compassion.

He lives in Oak Park with his wife, Angelica, and their two children—and delights in racquetball, jigsaw puzzles, and taking the train to Geneva.