11:30 a.m. in Hull Chapel Learn about the effects of reducing dairy and meat consumption on the environment and meat alternatives for a sustainable diet. After the brief presentation, STAY FOR LUNCH with delicious meatless dishes, including soup, chili, sloppy joes and more. We’re seeking more meatless dishes and recipes. Please contact Margie at Margie.gonwa@gmail.com to contribute and for … Continued
SUNDAY 4/14: FIRST FORUM ON GLOBAL WARMING Roger Blomquist, Principle Nuclear Engineer (ret.), Argonne National Lab. “Nuclear Power and Climate Change” – How does nuclear power fit into the fight to reduce CO2 emission and thusly global warming? Hear about the characteristics of nuclear energy that make it valuable in climate change. Learn how nuclear energy … Continued
Our next community dinner is Wednesday, May 1! 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
7:00 p.m. via Zoom We’ll discuss through Chapter 4 of Natalie Y. Moore’s book The South Side: A Portrait of Chicago and American Segregation. To sign up to receive notifications from the Humanist Group, email Hank Henriques at mrgonwa@hotmail.com. Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88033734950 Meeting ID: 880 3373 4950 | Passcode: Humanist | Dial-in: 312-626-6799 To sign up to receive notifications from the Humanist Group, email Hank Henriques … 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
Starting this April! Wednesday, April 24from 12:30 – 2:00 p.m. on ZoomRegister Here Journey Groups at the First Unitarian Church of Chicago are one great way to connect in a personal way here at Church. They provide intentional space for sharing and reflection together and the chance to deepen our self-understanding and relationships. Each group generally includes 8-12 … Continued
June 20-23, 2024 – Online Only! First U needs two delegates to represent the church at this year’s General Assembly. General Assembly (GA) is the annual meeting of congregations in the Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA). It is an unforgettable experience for the thousands of UUs who attend each June as they worship, witness, learn, connect, … Continued
Next meeting – Thursday, April 18 sitting guided meditation • walking meditation dharma talk • mindful tea drinking 5:00 – 7:00 p.m3rd Thursday of each monthYouth Room All levels of experience and interest are welcome! The group will be facilitated by Linda Cherney, who has been meditating for over 20 years. She has recently returned … 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 me in thanking Michael Knowles, our Director of Operations, for his diligent care and service at First Unitarian as he moves to the next chapter. I feel personal gratitude especially that he stayed to be a part of the leadership team through the transition years and the start of our time together. We … Continued
