Category: News

A Letter from the President of the First Unitarian Board of Trustees

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

Peace Circles Update

Congratulations and thank you to Evelyn Johnson and Mary Clare Bietila, who have completed their training as Circlekeepers with the Youth Institute via the Precious Blood Ministerial group. Additionally, Kristin Faust is planning to participate in an upcoming training session in Spring, 2022. We are grateful to our 1st U Board President Marge Gonwa, Vice President Amos Biggers, … Continue reading Peace Circles Update

In Memoriam: Andrew Greenlee

Andrew was born on July 23, 1935 in Kosciusko, Mississippi, a small rural town where he grew up in a country farmhouse with his parents and seven older brothers and sisters.  At the age of six, he started first grade at the Greenlee School, a community school built by his grandfather, Andrew Greenlee. His grandparents … Continue reading In Memoriam: Andrew Greenlee

In Memoriam: Rosemary Snow

First Unitarian Member and Chicago activist Rosemary Snow, 91, died peacefully October 31, with family at her side.  She was born September 2, 1930, at the Mescalero Apache Reservation, in New Mexico, daughter of Rosalie and John Mixon, who were pioneering social workers. A life-long Hyde Parker, she was educated at Ray School, Francis Parker, … Continue reading In Memoriam: Rosemary Snow

In Memoriam: Dr. Timuel Black

It is with the deepest of sorrow that we announce the passing of our dear member and friend, Timuel Black, on Wednesday, October 13, 2021, in his home in Chicago. He was 102-years-old. A long-time First Unitarian member, Tim often expressed his love of the church in discussions with Joe Harrington and other members. He … Continue reading In Memoriam: Dr. Timuel Black

First Forums Return

The mission of First Forum is to provide a venue to explore issues underlying topics of interest in a stimulating and thought-provoking manner. The usual format is a 30 minute presentation by a guest speaker, followed by 30 minutes of questions from the audience. If First Forum excites you, prods you to action, forces you … Continue reading First Forums Return