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Thank you to all our First U members who were present in person and on zoom on Sunday, June 12, to conduct some of the most essential business of the congregation. Stay tuned—more information will be forthcoming on the work of these groups listed here and ways you can participate. FY 23 Board of Trustees and … Continue reading 2022 Annual Meeting
Happy Spring, Everyone! I made the most of our beautiful, Chicago winter and COVID-19-related shutdowns by purchasing crampons and snowshoes and hitting the trails in the Cook County Forest Preserves. That investment in my fitness, recreation and mental well-being was one of my best moves ever. But I don’t mind saying that I am thrilled … Continue reading Letter from the President – Spring at 1st U
We’re highlighting members of the First Unitarian Board of Trustees so you can get to know them better! Your Board of Trustees includes Margie Gonwa, Amos Biggers, Tim Arehart, Richard Pardo, Cheryl Wegner, Ezrina Bradley, Evelyn Johnson, and Mary Clare Bietila (alternate Trustee). Born and raised in the Chicagoland area, Ezrina Bradley has a Bachelors in General and Integrative Studies with concentrations in … Continue reading Get to know your 2021 – 2022 First Unitarian Board of Trustees: Ezrina Bradley
In June 2023, we will vote on the candidate we select to become our new permanent Minister. But many actions and activities must occur before we reach that point, and soon we’ll post an overview of the process so you know what will be happening and when and what your role is. Our first activity will be … Continue reading Search 2023—Your Participation Is Needed!
We’re highlighting members of the First Unitarian Board of Trustees so you can get to know them better! Your Board of Trustees includes Margie Gonwa, Amos Biggers, Tim Arehart, Richard Pardo, Cheryl Wegner, Ezrina Bradley, Evelyn Johnson, and Mary Clare Bietila (alternate Trustee). Cheryl Wegner, Trustee Years ago, Cheryl took an online test entitled “What is Your Religion?” … Continue reading Get to Know Your 2021 – 2022 First Unitarian Board of Trustees: Cheryl Wegner and Mary-Clare Bietila
We’re highlighting members of the First Unitarian Board of Trustees so you can get to know them better! Your Board of Trustees includes Margie Gonwa, Amos Biggers, Tim Arehart, Richard Pardo, Cheryl Wegner, Ezrina Bradley, Evelyn Johnson, and Mary Clare Bietila (alternate Trustee). Evelyn Johnson, Trustee (completing the final year of the term of Grace … Continue reading Get to Know Your 2021 – 2022 First Unitarian Board of Trustees: Evelyn Johnson and Richard Pardo
Greetings Members and Friends, Perhaps you have already heard of the tragic passing of a homeless man, who recently had been staying in the alley doorway behind First Unitarian. We are all deeply saddened by this loss of human life. Samuel Harvard had been a familiar face in the Hyde Park neighborhood for years, and … Continue reading Statement regarding Samuel Harvard
We’re highlighting members of the First Unitarian Board of Trustees so you can get to know them better! Your Board of Trustees includes Margie Gonwa, Amos Biggers, Tim Arehart, Richard Pardo, Cheryl Wegner, Ezrina Bradley, Evelyn Johnson, and Mary Clare Bietila (alternate Trustee). Margaret Gonwa, President and Trustee Margaret Gonwa, President of the Board of Trustees. Margie is an … Continue reading Get to Know Your 2021 – 2022 First Unitarian Board of Trustees: Margaret Gonwa and Amos Biggers
Greetings, Members and Friends, Margie Gonwa here—your current Board President. I want to start by wishing everyone happy, healthy and safe holidays, understanding that we are experiencing another holiday season constrained in our movements and forced to consider whether and how to gather with family and friends in person. Keep in touch–reach out to your … Continue reading A Letter from the President of the First Unitarian Board of Trustees
