Upcoming Events and Opportunities

First Forum: Eating Sustainably through Animal Protein Reduction – Sunday, April 28

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

Earth Month Events – April, 2024

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

First Wednesdays Community Dinner

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

Humanist Group Meeting – Monday, April 22

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

First U Chicago Journey Groups – starts Wednesday, April 24

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

CALLING ALL DELEGATES – General Assembly, 2024

 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

Engaged Buddhism Practice – Third Thursdays

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

Senior Support Group – Wednesday, April 24

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

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 – … Continued

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, … Continued