Our Sunday Services are held at 10:00 am Central in person and online!
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!
On the evening of August 18, Rev. Dr. Finley C. Campbell passed away peacefully at his home in Hyde Park, Chicago, surrounded by family and friends. He is survived by wife Roberta (Bobbi); children Phillip, Paulette, and David; co-children Kathi and Mark; grandchildren Taylor, Bryanna, Lya, Lanny, Laïssa, and Anastasia. Finley was born in Anderson, … Continue reading Passing of Rev. Dr. Finley C. Campbell
The First U Hiking Club kicked off in July with a glorious trek on the Sag Valley trails in the Cook County Forest Preserves. Watch the weekly email or this space for dates of future summer hikes! If you are interested in hiking, please join us. It’s fun! And we sometimes end the activity with … Continue reading First U Hiking Club
The Parliament of the World’s Religions is the world’s premier interfaith convening of civic, spiritual, and grassroots changemakers. Parliament Convenings are the most culturally and religiously diverse global interfaith event. In August of 2023, the Parliament of the World’s Religions will return to the birthplace of the modern interfaith movement after 30 years away to celebrate 130 … Continue reading Parliament of the World’s Religions – August 2023
We give away our Sunday offering twice a month to agencies in the community working for the greater good. These are organizations whose work contributes in some way to a more just, equitable, and compassionate community, in alignment with our mission and UU principles. Recipients are independent of the church or other UU organizations, and … Continue reading “Give Away the Basket:” 2022-2023 Recipients
Sunday, April 24 at 11:30 a.m. in the Chris Moore Parlor and via Zoom Join us in person and online for a reintroduction of the Green Sanctuary committee! This first form will focus on GS history, our past efforts, getting re-accredited with the UUA, as well as looking forward to future activities. Part of the program … Continue reading First Forum: Reintroduction of Green Sanctuary!
Happy Spring, Everyone! I made the most of our beautiful, Chicago winter and COVID-19-related shutdowns by purchasing crampons and snowshoes and hitting the trails in the Cook County Forest Preserves. That investment in my fitness, recreation and mental well-being was one of my best moves ever. But I don’t mind saying that I am thrilled … Continue reading Letter from the President – Spring at 1st U
Saturday, April 2, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. via Zoom How about some good news for a change? KISS THE GROUND unveils a game-changer to our climate crisis: the Earth’s own soil. Here it is…we can reverse global warming. The solution is called “Regenerative Agriculture,” and this film presents the research, practice, and hope we need to … Continue reading “Kiss the Ground:” How Regenerative Agriculture Can Save the Planet
Saturday, April 30, 9:00 -1:00 a.m. Registration is now open for virtual MidAmerica Regional Assembly. There is a sliding fee scale between $25.00 to $50.00 for registration and scholarships are available. Please register on our RA registration page! The keynote speaker, UU educator, consultant, and facilitator CB Beal, will present The Glass is Refillable: Pandemic Exhaustion, Lifelong Faith Formation, … Continue reading Midwest Regional Assembly
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
