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
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 … Continued
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, … Continued
Dear Members of the First Unitarian Society of Chicago: I feel so fortunate to be your candidate for settled ministry. I graduated from Divinity School at the University of Chicago 12 years ago, and on that day, I remember walking across the street and standing outside First Unitarian. In my heart, I hoped I would … Continued
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 … Continued
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 … Continued
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 … Continued
In preparation for the June 12, 2022 Annual Meeting, the Nominating Committee presents the following nominations for elective offices of the First Unitarian Society of Chicago. Click here to Download the Report of the Nominating Committee
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 … Continued
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 … Continued
