First U Events
SEPTEMBER 2024
9/1, Sunday
10:00 am Worship led by Linn Orear, honoring the labor movement. Plus a folk-music sing-along
9/8, Sunday
10:00 am Worship Rev. Dave preaching, Ingathering, and Water Communion
11:30 am First Forum: ‘Democracy in Debt: Sri Lanka Beyond the Headlines. Hull Chapel
4:00 pm Children/Youth Parents Start of Year Zoom (alt. 9/10, Tues 6:30)
9/10, Tuesday
5:30 pm Social Justice Council. Plate-Offering Partners. Email Sandra Rigsbee to join.
9/11, Wednesday
6:00 pm – 7:30 pm Monthly Community Meal – Dinner Church at Chris Moore Parlor. All are welcome at no cost
9/12, Thursday
5:00 pm – 7:00 pm Prayer on the Corner First U Hosts the Interfaith Group of the Second Police District Supporting Healthy Communities. 57th and Woodlawn
9/13, Friday
8:00 pm – 10:00 pm First U Concert Series presents – Zedashe, a remarkable Polyphonic Choir from Caucasus Georgia.
9/14, Saturday
10:00 am – 1:00 pm First U Team Volunteering at La Tiendita, the Free Clothing Coop La Tiendita@Coppin, 5627 S. Michigan Ave. Contact RevDave@firstUChicago.org to sign up.
9/15, Sunday
10:00 am Worship with Rev. Dave preaching
11:00 am ACTIVITY FAIR. Learn about ministry opportunities and sign up in Hull Chapel.
1:00 pm First U Field Trip to the White Sox (Email Joe Harrington to Reserve)
9/18, Wednesday
6:00 pm The Good Life Seminar: with Rev. Dave. Retirement Dreams: What is the good life when we are “done with work?” Chris Moore Parlor
9/19, Thursday
5:30 pm 7:00 pm Engaged Buddhism Group, Linda Cherney leading this monthly practice and learning group. Chris Moore Parlor
9/22, Sunday
10:00 am Worship: Liz McCreless preaching in her debut – “In the Balance”
9/25, Wednesday
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm All Ages Game Night Board games, party games, card games, and more! Hull, VOV, Chris Moore Parlor, All are welcome, no cost
9/27, Friday
5:00 pm to 7:00 pm Thirsty Theologians at Turner Haus Brewery (78 E 47th St)
7:00 pm First U Cabaret First U artists present musical theatre, jazz, and pop
9/29, Sunday
10:00 am Worship: Rev. Dave preaching
11:00 am Open Spark Youth Bagel Breakfast in the Clubhouse (aka Youth Room)
11:15 am UU101 with Rev. Dave in VOV. A one-hour primer for newcomers