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Policy Statement of the Humanist Group

The Humanist Group has voted to adopt the following policy statement: As members of the Humanist group we believe that participatory democracy is essential in a society dedicated to the flourishing of its members. We believe in increasing participation in our democracy, not limiting or restricting access to the ballot box. Efforts to restrict voting … Continue reading Policy Statement of the Humanist Group

Get to know your 2021 – 2022 First Unitarian Board of Trustees: Ezrina Bradley

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

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). 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

In Memoriam: Dr. Rosecrain Collins, Jr

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of long-time First Unitarian member, Dr. Rosecrain Collins, Jr, on Sunday, Janaury 20, 2022, at the age of 92. Born in Nashville, TN, he attended public schools and graduated from Tennessee State University, receiving a B.S. degree in Biology in 1952. He served in the U. S. Army earning the rank of Sergeant before … Continue reading In Memoriam: Dr. Rosecrain Collins, Jr

Get to Know Your 2021 – 2022 First Unitarian Board of Trustees: Evelyn Johnson and Richard Pardo

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

Statement regarding Samuel Harvard

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

Get to Know Your 2021 – 2022 First Unitarian Board of Trustees: Margaret Gonwa and Amos Biggers

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