The Humanist Group is taking a summer break and will NOT meet on Tuesday, July 22. The NEXT meeting will be on Tuesday, August 12th. We decided that at the August 12th meeting, we will discuss the first six essays (pages 3 through 52) of the book, “Humanist Voices in Unitarian Universalism,” which is a compendium of 23 … Continued
Our summer read is Democracy Awakening: Notes on the State of America by Heather Cox Richardson. All are welcome, whether you have read the assignment or not! From the forward: America is at a crossroads. A country that once stood as the global symbol of democracy has been teetering on the brink of authoritarianism. How … Continued
The Good Life Seminar is a recurring Adult Religious Education opportunity at the First Unitarian Church of Chicago. In this highly-varied monthly series, we engage texts, frameworks, ideas, imaginaries, problems, and exemplars of what makes for a “good” life, individually and collectively. Register here!
The Saturday “Engagement Workshop” is being rescheduled, as the time did not work for our newcomers. If you are interested in being part of the summer membership group (i.e., in joining the church now), drop Rev. Dave a note to dhmessner@gmail.com or send a text to 917-664-4027.
6:30 p.m. at Jimmie’s We get together the last Wednesday of the month in a casual easy way and meet a few people. We have a drink (leaded or unleaded), eat some tater tots, share a story, and enjoy a summerish evening together. If you have not come before, give it a try now, if we have … Continued
With both a Bachelor and Master’s degree from Indiana University, Jeffery comes to 1st U with a wide range of experience having worked in project management, information technology, financial management, organizational development as well as facility maintenance.Jeffery truly believes that good stewardship is important. From a young age he was taught the importance of proper stewardship … Continued
3:00 p.m. via ZoomWhether or not we can come to church to be together physically, we can meet virtually. And like the Beatles song, we’ll “get by with a little help from our friends.” Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85030744948Meeting ID: 850 3074 4948Passcode: FriendsDial in: 312-626-6799
Please join us in congratulating Jon Rice, a long time member of our team, on his promotion to First U Building Manager! (About Jon, in his words) I am a semi-retired instructor in American History at the college level and high school chemistry teacher. I have a Ph.D in History with focus on Indigenous People and African … Continued
Our next community dinner is Wednesday, July 3! A community meal with words and music once a month on a continuing basis – usually the first Wednesday. WHAT IS WEDNESDAY DINNER CHURCH AT FIRST UNITARIAN? A chance to be together and invite others! We gather up at 6:00 p.m. for welcoming words, maybe a piece of … Continued
The Social Justice Council of the First Unitarian Church of Chicago invited members and friends to participate in a three-hour retreat and workshop to consider how to restructure itself. Seventeen people attended in person, and two took part by phone. All attendees participated in a series of exercises to recommend social justice areas for action … Continued
