Category: News

Welcome to 1st U Administrator Jeffery Moseley!

 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 … Continue reading Welcome to 1st U Administrator Jeffery Moseley!

Congratulations to Jon Rice

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 … Continue reading Congratulations to Jon Rice

Report of the Social Justice Group’s January 15, 2024 Workshop and Retreat

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 … Continue reading Report of the Social Justice Group’s January 15, 2024 Workshop and Retreat

First U Chicago Journey Groups

Register 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 people who meet on an ongoing monthly basis. The group is … Continue reading First U Chicago Journey Groups

Thank You to Mike Knowles

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 … Continue reading Thank You to Mike Knowles

Good Life Seminars

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.  Next Session: Wednesday, January 10, 20246:00 – … Continue reading Good Life Seminars

The Multi UU Church Environmental Book Club Every 3rd Monday evening

7:00 p.m. via Zoom The book club has existed for about two years, meeting monthly via Zoom. Members of Beverly Unitarian Church, the UU Community Church in Park Forest, and First Unitarian Church of Chicago are participants. The next book we will read and discuss will be All Hell Breaking Loose: The Pentagon’s Perspective on Climate Change, … Continue reading The Multi UU Church Environmental Book Club Every 3rd Monday evening

Job Opportunity – Religious Education Coordinator and Youth Group Leader

Title: Religious Education Coordinator and Youth Group LeaderDepartment: Lifespan Religious EducationReports to: Director of Lifespan Religious Education (DLRE)Start Date: January 3, 2024 Schedule: 16 Hours per week with core hours on Sunday 9-1 and other times including evening and weekend eventsPay Range: $18-$20 per hour depending on experience About the Position: This role is designed to support our growth from a children … Continue reading Job Opportunity – Religious Education Coordinator and Youth Group Leader

Keep-Me-Warm Drive Thank You!

Thank you for a genuine community effort to bring clothing to our neighbors in need of winter warmth and caring. In addition to your generous donations, over thirty members of the First U family participated to make the Keep-Me-Warm Drive a success. The First U Social Justice Council is grateful to all for truly shared … Continue reading Keep-Me-Warm Drive Thank You!