Join a Small Group Ministry
We have many small groups to offer through First U. These groups meet regularly. They provide a way to deepen your friendship with other congregation members. Check the Upcoming Events page to find out when the next gatherings will take place, or check out the calendar feed on this page. Feel free to drop in without a reservation.
Dinner Church
What is Wednesday Dinner Church at First Unitarian? A chance to be together and invite others! We gather up at 6:00 p.m. on first Wednesdays for welcoming words, maybe a piece of live music and a blessing, and a shared meal. There’s no need to bring anything but hunger, a convivial mood, and someone new who would find it nourishing in whatever sense applies! If you’d like to help, let Rev. Dave know.
The Good Life
The Good Life Seminar is a recurring Adult Religious Education opportunity at the First Unitarian Church of Chicago. In this highly-varied monthly series, we engage texts, frameworks, ideas, imaginaries, problems, and exemplars of what makes for a “good” life, individually and collectively. Contact Rev. Dave, register here, or just show up.
Hope to see you there. We plan to meet the last Wednesday of the month. If you’d like more information, drop a note to Rev. Dave or our Faith Development Director, Liz McCreless.
Thirsty Theologians
We get together the last Wednesday of the month in a casual easy way and meet a few people. We have a drink (leaded or unleaded), eat some tater tots, share a story, and enjoy an evening together. If you have not come before, give it a try now; if we have never met, come and let’s do so! We’ll plan to grab a table or two in the back. Contact Rev. Dave.
Open Life Circle
Our Open Life Circle circle is a group that commits and stays together for all sessions so we can form deeper relationships. If you would like to be a part of this cohort, please REGISTER NOW. The group will share and connect around life experiences and reflections, in conversation with our monthly worship themes.
Our Open Life Circle at First U meets monthly on the 3rd Wednesday from 6 – 7:30 pm in Chris Moore Parlor. Our current session runs from November through June, 2026.