Our Sunday Services are held at 10:00 am Central in person and online!
Thank you to all our First U members who were present in person and on zoom on Sunday, June 12, to conduct some of the most essential business of the congregation. Stay tuned—more information will be forthcoming on the work of these groups listed here and ways you can participate. FY 23 Board of Trustees and … Continue reading 2022 Annual Meeting
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
The Humanist Group has voted to adopt the following policy statement: As members of the Humanist group we believe that participatory democracy is essential in a society dedicated to the flourishing of its members. We believe in increasing participation in our democracy, not limiting or restricting access to the ballot box. Efforts to restrict voting … Continue reading Policy Statement of the Humanist Group
We’re highlighting members of the First Unitarian Board of Trustees so you can get to know them better! Your Board of Trustees includes Margie Gonwa, Amos Biggers, Tim Arehart, Richard Pardo, Cheryl Wegner, Ezrina Bradley, Evelyn Johnson, and Mary Clare Bietila (alternate Trustee). Born and raised in the Chicagoland area, Ezrina Bradley has a Bachelors in General and Integrative Studies with concentrations in … Continue reading Get to know your 2021 – 2022 First Unitarian Board of Trustees: Ezrina Bradley
In June 2023, we will vote on the candidate we select to become our new permanent Minister. But many actions and activities must occur before we reach that point, and soon we’ll post an overview of the process so you know what will be happening and when and what your role is. Our first activity will be … Continue reading Search 2023—Your Participation Is Needed!
First Unitarian is happy to welcome new members Daughon Langner, Virginia Pace, Ross Blythe, and Karen Brooker, who joined in December, 2021. We will feature our new members with their bios in the weekly email so you can get to know them. Today we introduce you to Ross Blythe. Ross Blythe has lived in the Midwest all his life … Continue reading Meet Our Newest Members – Ross Blythe
We’re highlighting members of the First Unitarian Board of Trustees so you can get to know them better! Your Board of Trustees includes Margie Gonwa, Amos Biggers, Tim Arehart, Richard Pardo, Cheryl Wegner, Ezrina Bradley, Evelyn Johnson, and Mary Clare Bietila (alternate Trustee). Cheryl Wegner, Trustee Years ago, Cheryl took an online test entitled “What is Your Religion?” … Continue reading Get to Know Your 2021 – 2022 First Unitarian Board of Trustees: Cheryl Wegner and Mary-Clare Bietila
