The concept of “Ministry at Large” refers to ministering to people outside the immediate community of a particular church. First Church has a long tradition of Ministry at Large, going back to The Rev. Robert Collyer in 1859. Rev. Dr. David Arksey is the third person to occupy this position, after The Rev. Robert Collyer … Continue reading Rev. Dr. David Arksey, Ph.D.

This month’s topic is “Retirement Dreams: What is the Good Life when we are ‘done with work?’”nnThe Good Life Seminar with Rev. Dave is a recurring Adult Religious Education opportunity at the First Unitarian Church of Chicago. It will be a highly varied monthly series in which we engage texts, frameworks, ideas, imaginaries, problems, and … Continue reading The Good Life Seminar

The Good Life Seminar with Rev. Dave is a recurring Adult Religious Education opportunity at the First Unitarian Church of Chicago. It will be a highly varied monthly series in which we engage texts, frameworks, ideas, imaginaries, problems, and exemplars of what makes for a “good” life, individually and collectively.nnThis month’s topics is “Retirement Dreams: … Continue reading The Good Life Seminar

Sunday Sept 1 Sunday Service conducted by Linn Orear on the 20th century labor movement. Global Studies – Off site. Discussion and Annual Picnic. Wednesday Sept 4 3:00 p.m. Senior Support on Zoom Thursday Sept 5 7:00 p.m. CHOIR! Rehearsing the in Sanctuary again. Sunday Sept 8 In-Gathering with Water Communion, Madeiria’s 90th Birthday, and … Continue reading Coming Events Sept 1 – 14

We provide children, youth, young adults, and adults an opportunity to explore, reflect, and learn in a nurturing spiritual community. Unitarian Universalist religious education programs offer all ages.nnWE CAN CHANGE THIS EVERY WEEK TO SHOW WHAT IS GOING ON. PHOTO CAN ALSO BE DIFFERENT!

Music Director Adam O’Dell selects music from a variety of sources each Sunday. Offerings always tie into the monthly or Sunday theme and may include choir or instrumentalists, guest musicians, or originals compositions.nnAdd more info about what will be offerednnMusic by AdamnnGuest MusiciansnnAnthems and So On

The Women’s Group is an inclusive group that invites ALL women (cisgender, transgender, nonbinary) members and friends of 1st U to join our meetings. Contact Christen Morrow for further information.nnJoin Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87442477597nMeeting ID: 874 4247 7597nPasscode: WomennDial in: +13126266799

What can I say? It is going to be great!nn nnChoir will start practicing soon. They are ready to return.nn nnGreat new stuff coming up. Thanks to everyone who has helped to lead congregational singing in the meantime.