https://www.tomcapo.com/url daily 0.75 2024-03-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc78fea7fdcb8992a1ffce2/cc275d3a-4fb0-433f-a7ea-a10255ebf93a/book+with+ritual+in+it.jpg Sermons and Links - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc78fea7fdcb8992a1ffce2/0d88c192-1f74-4a80-a825-87d9389c9b19/IMG_0532.JPG Sermons and Links Addressing the Miami Dade School Board September 2022 regarding vote on LGBTQ History Month https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc78fea7fdcb8992a1ffce2/2593b7d1-1272-41f5-b294-9604342059de/washington+post+me.jpg Sermons and Links - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc78fea7fdcb8992a1ffce2/1543356283257-Y2FWWZGJD45MVOEY0RDN/preaching+at+midamerica.jpg Sermons and Links Preaching at MidAmerica Regional Assembly 2015 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc78fea7fdcb8992a1ffce2/1539819182389-M8WOI9FT43CVFVGT450M/preaching+at+midamerica.jpg Sermons and Links https://www.tomcapo.com/my-life-in-unitarian-universalist-ministry daily 1.0 2022-10-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc78fea7fdcb8992a1ffce2/1545076762997-M08JE8I7504S2DAXCEBX/interfaith+picture.jpg My Ministry - Interfaith Dialogue on Gratitude in Joliet IL https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc78fea7fdcb8992a1ffce2/1545076837446-HN1BWJY9BNDYC5TV4R5G/sihk+picture+3.jpg My Ministry - Solidarity Vigil after an assault upon a Sikh citizen https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc78fea7fdcb8992a1ffce2/1545077070234-W2115J7KZ98SAYR0H7E3/interfaith+service+2.jpg My Ministry - Annual Interfaith Thanksgiving Service, Chicago 2018 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc78fea7fdcb8992a1ffce2/1545079658827-PUOG7RTDUWV5Q5ESBV6D/unity+walk+2017.png My Ministry - Offering the blessing for the Interfaith Walk, Naperville 2018 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc78fea7fdcb8992a1ffce2/1666473754762-2UFP36LZIO7O0N8P5CTE/IMG_0093.jpg My Ministry - Blessing Lummi Nation Totem Pole https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc78fea7fdcb8992a1ffce2/1666475050656-8NQJLEC2ZBL8D2AQ8VQ5/IMG_0517.jpg My Ministry - Interfaith Unity March in Miami 2022 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc78fea7fdcb8992a1ffce2/1539826687549-5S5R1YLWE8UTE4H7KS2N/woman%27s+march.JPG My Ministry - 2017 Women's March in Chicago https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc78fea7fdcb8992a1ffce2/1544912701958-R23P01PUWWDVU67OLBU6/lobbying.jpg My Ministry - Lobbying in Springfield for Clean Jobs Bill Members of DuPage UU Church with UUANI (our UU state advocacy network) and Faith in Place went to the Illinois state capital to meet with legislators regarding a bill to promote green jobs. I was proud to be among them and to speak with many legislators. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc78fea7fdcb8992a1ffce2/1544919383937-LQ0YQSWRX9P8NGNXNILE/ptman+image+2.jpg My Ministry - Recognized for my work with PTMAN https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc78fea7fdcb8992a1ffce2/1545087237455-OA81EEVYHMHNOR74KFBI/immigrant+justice+march.JPG My Ministry - Marching for Immigrant Rights in Illinois https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc78fea7fdcb8992a1ffce2/1666473934004-ZRHGF0CF1C69BI8HLV98/IMG_0305.jpg My Ministry - Float in Pride Parade Miami Beach https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc78fea7fdcb8992a1ffce2/1704488169236-BXRN5IUK8UE5BJ4JENVO/no+hate+2023.jpg My Ministry https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc78fea7fdcb8992a1ffce2/66376574-de1d-451c-9fc8-fe68f4b2be4d/planned%2Bparenthood.jpg My Ministry Supporting Planned Parenthood https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc78fea7fdcb8992a1ffce2/1545078645145-Z5WN099X6ZW1ISTVLAJ4/conservatory+picture.JPG My Ministry - Celebrating DUUC's recognition from the Nature Conservatory https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc78fea7fdcb8992a1ffce2/1545078708709-9UAGN7QWBAQ36WCKNDR0/auction+party.jpg My Ministry - Hosting Mardi Gras Auction Party https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc78fea7fdcb8992a1ffce2/1545080734909-WYH52361X9RQ4J5F7NEG/ga+picture+3.png My Ministry - Supporting Church Youth at GA 2017 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc78fea7fdcb8992a1ffce2/1545497492490-H85FB8YRW6R7TEK3VUFX/elder+ritual.jpg My Ministry - Eldering Ritual https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc78fea7fdcb8992a1ffce2/1666473016679-CH66Z807LRXHZLXWBZ9B/tom+at+gudruara.JPG My Ministry - Joining Congregants at Gurdwara https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc78fea7fdcb8992a1ffce2/1666475123086-JOQJYG7ZHC2MPOMA96UX/IMG_0701.JPG My Ministry - Rallying at Miami Seaquarium with Congregants https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc78fea7fdcb8992a1ffce2/1541195605033-TTMURZ7GA6YZ0ZMJGP6Q/DSCF0615.JPG My Ministry - Reverend Tom Capo Hello, I am Reverend Tom Capo. My passion for parish ministry has led me to serve various congregations in the Unitarian Universalist Association for the past 15 years. When called to a Unitarian Universalist church my first priority is building authentic relationships with the people of the congregation, then learning from them what they need from their minister. I attend church functions to develop these connections and to model healthy, compassionate relationships. I also like to laugh and have fun with congregants whether we are fundraising, feeding the homeless, or worshiping. I believe that community-building is one of the most crucial roles of a called minister. I meet monthly with a Spiritual Director who encourages and supports me in my own ever-expanding quest for truth and meaning. I’ve also received training and am certified to create Spiritual Direction groups in the congregations I serve. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc78fea7fdcb8992a1ffce2/1544910819015-WQFVLZJ16DFPE85P7ISH/midamerica.jpg My Ministry - Preparing to preach at Regional Assembly ssss https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc78fea7fdcb8992a1ffce2/1544913835105-KWRGXKJCBXYOCJHII6EF/child+dedication.jpg My Ministry - Child Dedication Ceremony https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc78fea7fdcb8992a1ffce2/1539812877966-FM5SMOJS2Z1RQ6PNV3US/wedding.jpg My Ministry - Officiating my friends' Same-Sex Wedding https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc78fea7fdcb8992a1ffce2/1539812957011-5RK29WF3H2KYDW8ELJWK/ghosts+of+uu.jpg My Ministry - Ready for Christmas Pageant https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc78fea7fdcb8992a1ffce2/1544914218173-3V695KYGCMLUQG3LVW1T/singng+bowl.jpg My Ministry - Singing Bowl Meditation https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc78fea7fdcb8992a1ffce2/1666472144276-GYNF3ZUIW5I2XQDFQYTP/tom%2Bat%2Bsynagogue.jpg My Ministry - Leading prayer at Synagogue https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc78fea7fdcb8992a1ffce2/1539813119214-OA6IUOT5PGSN5RQMYQZO/charge+to+new+minister.jpg My Ministry - Charge to Minister at friend's Installation https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc78fea7fdcb8992a1ffce2/1666473341807-LRDDNVRO40UYFM716YJB/tom+martha+solstace.JPG My Ministry - Preparing for the Solstice Service https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc78fea7fdcb8992a1ffce2/1544912014667-0I3J0GG2RVSTITZGKNP1/gemma+and+I.jpg My Ministry - With my Intern after Service about Play https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc78fea7fdcb8992a1ffce2/1539807835370-VC4BHH3GIZAWIO9S3WX4/Rev+Tom+w+CongregationDUUC_edited-2.jpg My Ministry https://www.tomcapo.com/read-me daily 0.75 2015-02-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5310cef7e4b08602cbfa36bf/1412689652885-P9TPK298WCTZU748L0SG/Lifestyle03.jpg Read Me https://www.tomcapo.com/assorted-other-things daily 0.75 2018-10-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc78fea7fdcb8992a1ffce2/1539810865154-12PLRAKX5L6P32P8O8EW/preaching+after+woman%27s+march.jpg home page copy https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc78fea7fdcb8992a1ffce2/1544911187865-HGTEQGFUPKPJHWDLVSTI/unity+partnership+event.jpg home page copy https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc78fea7fdcb8992a1ffce2/1539811968616-XEAVAAGP8O43D0H9YZCG/2012-08-14+16.58.03.jpg home page copy https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc78fea7fdcb8992a1ffce2/1539812427438-Q1ED030SZES39B54WQBV/2013-06-19+19.41.51+HDR.jpg home page copy https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc78fea7fdcb8992a1ffce2/1544910819015-WQFVLZJ16DFPE85P7ISH/midamerica.jpg home page copy https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc78fea7fdcb8992a1ffce2/1539812877966-FM5SMOJS2Z1RQ6PNV3US/wedding.jpg home page copy https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc78fea7fdcb8992a1ffce2/1539812957011-5RK29WF3H2KYDW8ELJWK/ghosts+of+uu.jpg home page copy https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc78fea7fdcb8992a1ffce2/1539813119214-OA6IUOT5PGSN5RQMYQZO/charge+to+new+minister.jpg home page copy https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc78fea7fdcb8992a1ffce2/1539812735723-JEGIOO3EJH3J00V093LX/lobbying.jpg home page copy - Lobbying in Springfield, IL https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc78fea7fdcb8992a1ffce2/1539811426976-SU4KB156E0FB3P6IXEOL/ptman+image+2.jpg home page copy - Being Recognized by Proviso Township Ministerial Alliance https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc78fea7fdcb8992a1ffce2/1539809781494-MR7SZBNRGR2OYSSEYMUE/planned+parenthood.jpg home page copy - Supporting Planned Parenthood Center https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc78fea7fdcb8992a1ffce2/1539810171055-NUDYBGK3UUPFZ6I441NS/image-asset.jpeg home page copy - Child Dedication https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc78fea7fdcb8992a1ffce2/1539807835370-VC4BHH3GIZAWIO9S3WX4/Rev+Tom+w+CongregationDUUC_edited-2.jpg home page copy https://www.tomcapo.com/new-page-1 daily 0.75 2018-10-18 https://www.tomcapo.com/references daily 0.75 2019-01-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc78fea7fdcb8992a1ffce2/1544909292435-D9ZXNUP00BUOE2A317YB/sue+gately.png Testimonials - Sue Gately, Co-Chair of the DuPage UU Church Pastoral Ministry Associates “Reverend Tom’s counseling background enabled him to assist many people through short-term counseling…Also he used his talents assisting our Pastoral Minister Associates…it has been a delight working with Rev. Tom…when there was a death in our community, Rev. Tom took time to support those closest to that person and help them find a way to memorialize that person appropriately…I work with Rev. Tom helping in our community’s homeless overnight care. Monthly Rev. Tom became part of our kitchen group, cooking breakfast to feed the hungry adults and families.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc78fea7fdcb8992a1ffce2/1544908247067-I61CFVBHCUT6IME9VZIN/cheryl+clayton.png Testimonials https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc78fea7fdcb8992a1ffce2/1544908656018-CS23802H3PMV5353P6FL/bev+becker.png Testimonials - Bev Becker, Board Member of Dupage UU Church for three years during my ministry “Tom has broadened the reach of this church to the smaller and larger community in the Chicago area. He has integrated himself into the greater UU minister’s community, into the Muslim and Black communities and into the law enforcement community…Tom has become a known leader among the clergy in our area. In an Interfaith service at Congregation Beth Shalom after the killing of Jews in the synagogue in Pennsylvania, Tom was one of about ten clergy sitting up on the Bima in front and he was one of those who spoke to the assembly of around 1,000 people…Tom walks his talk. He is open to every sort of person and inclusive of all. He gives of his time and energy to people in need and those who are suffering…I worked on the development of 3 Sunday Services and 1 memorial service with Tom. In all of these, he has been available and present to work with those of us involved. He has helped us with both format and content and has provided suggestions and critiques that we always found helpful.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc78fea7fdcb8992a1ffce2/1546362475880-JR1Q6D0Z683PJD4MBEP9/bishop+saffo.jpg Testimonials - Bishop Dr. Reginald J. Saffo, Chairman Proviso Township Ministerial Alliance “[Reverend Tom Capo’s] work with our Safe Summer Initiative has been very effective. Under his leadership, he has inspired his membership to become incarnated partners and supporters of this effort to provide safe summers for the less fortunate youth of their community. Furthermore, we believe that men like Rev. Tom Capo are a necessary human quality in our society to ensure that fair play and social equity is actualized in all communities. We have witnessed his leadership and participation in the Social Justice movement in the Chicagoland area.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc78fea7fdcb8992a1ffce2/1545083264763-7B68K0H8BHJ3DT0OAJAP/regina+brent.png Testimonials - Regina Brent, Community Organizer and Director of Unity Partnership “While there were many clergy who delayed in answering the call of social justice, [Rev. Tom was] the first respondent to arrive and address whatever situation was at hand. Needless to say, [his] input was very crucial to the community and government because [he has] and will always be held in highest respect for [his] integrity. I’ve witnessed many to call on [him] for prayer…[He] reached across Chicagoland to help with unemployment, jail reduced bonds and less sentencing for those in the urban cities. [He] assisted with building organizations that would serve the community in order to keep us living in safe places.” https://www.tomcapo.com/liturgies daily 0.75 2024-01-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc78fea7fdcb8992a1ffce2/1544927277627-6E4GY8PF42N76YON290X/image-asset.jpeg Orders of Service and Adult Education The No Rehearsal Pageant https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc78fea7fdcb8992a1ffce2/1544928175904-BU8Q5HIRIDAQZLNT2BTD/buddhist+class.jpg Orders of Service and Adult Education Buddhist Adult Education Class https://www.tomcapo.com/new-page-2 daily 0.75 2024-03-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc78fea7fdcb8992a1ffce2/e5d32e22-2e52-4bf3-97ed-b9d35f8a1714/PXL_20210501_210636179.PORTRAIT_Original.jpg My Family - Make it stand out Here I am on a windy day in Illinois with Martha, and my sons, Jacob and Aaron. (2021) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc78fea7fdcb8992a1ffce2/564b0e49-481e-4d99-96e4-0ca8eedc7032/imagejpeg_0.jpg My Family - Make it stand out Aaron and his fiance, Sarah (with Moose the cat) (2022) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc78fea7fdcb8992a1ffce2/db8436f9-cc92-413d-9234-1d605444652e/IMG_1850.jpg My Family - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc78fea7fdcb8992a1ffce2/0c6435c1-c6f2-4a86-9415-571ce5f3068c/IMG_0471.JPG My Family Extended family at my youngest brother’s wedding. (2021) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc78fea7fdcb8992a1ffce2/1545082061219-6BTL0FIUFD5M17FRH8EU/emerson+1.jpg My Family - Make it stand out Emerson (as in Ralph Waldo) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc78fea7fdcb8992a1ffce2/1545081606709-Z7IXIYZ224ZWW27FPEYH/martha+and+i.jpg My Family Celebrating marital equality in Iowa with my wife, Martha (2009) https://www.tomcapo.com/flatiron-forum-hayden daily 0.75 2025-05-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5310cef7e4b08602cbfa36bf/1396021428608-6JU6D274MTAO1CD7XBDS/image-asset.jpeg Pacific Tavern https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5310cef7e4b08602cbfa36bf/1396021516070-YJWDCYOHO5YN84HT1ERS/image-asset.jpeg Pacific Tavern https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5310cef7e4b08602cbfa36bf/1396021527161-27O5LEX1WTEQWA0SFK5W/image-asset.jpeg Pacific Tavern https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5310cef7e4b08602cbfa36bf/1396021400551-UXB34VN6BNMJ9RCM9YQE/image-asset.jpeg Pacific Tavern - Transient https://www.tomcapo.com/820-park-hayden daily 0.75 2025-05-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5310cef7e4b08602cbfa36bf/1395954793588-0G4A16ZCFXP7ZZA04IPM/image-asset.jpeg 820 Park https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5310cef7e4b08602cbfa36bf/1395955139816-60RN875EQAST2YXW7707/image-asset.jpeg 820 Park https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5310cef7e4b08602cbfa36bf/1395954779528-PNXJZ055HQ4K8RASNRMG/image-asset.jpeg 820 Park https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5310cef7e4b08602cbfa36bf/1395955319104-EEUSIYRDF4DM8GB16ZKO/image-asset.jpeg 820 Park - Transient https://www.tomcapo.com/moreau-hayden daily 0.75 2025-05-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5310cef7e4b08602cbfa36bf/1395955444921-ZCSKBERFZUU15D3PXXYI/image-asset.jpeg Moreau https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5310cef7e4b08602cbfa36bf/1395955459651-FWS5D2GG5OD4R06Z30LN/image-asset.jpeg Moreau https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5310cef7e4b08602cbfa36bf/1395955434731-LVEZVMZQN910WQRPIL68/image-asset.jpeg Moreau https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5310cef7e4b08602cbfa36bf/1395955205458-ZLXK1IA8UW02PSI1IT20/image-asset.jpeg Moreau - Transient