Description The Humanist Group continues to be vital and stimulating for its members and guests. The participants have a broad range of worldviews and interests, and enjoy sharing their thoughts and ideas with each other on a regular basis. We discuss many topics for a humanist or non-theistic view. The group meets twice a month, on second and … Continue reading First U Humanist Group
1:00 p.m. via Zoom. The Women’s Group is an inclusive group that invites ALL women (cisgender, transgender, nonbinary) members and friends of 1st U to join our meetings. Contact Christen Morrow at cmorrow@ameritech.net for further information. Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87442477597Meeting ID: 874 4247 7597Passcode: WomenDial in: +13126266799
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 live music and a blessing, and a shared … Continue reading First Wednesdays Community Dinner – Wednesday, August 7
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
Next meeting – Thursday, July 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 … Continue reading Engaged Buddhism Practice – Third Thursdays
We will discuss the first six essays (pages 3 through 52) of the book, “Humanist Voices in Unitarian Universalism,” which is a compendium of 23 essays edited by Kendyl Gibbons and William Murray. If you don’t yet have that book, you can obtain it from Amazon at this link: https://a.co/d/cosBaE6. To sign up to receive notifications … Continue reading Humanist Group – Monday, August 12
Our summer read is Democracy Awakening: Notes on the State of America by Heather Cox Richardson. All are welcome, whether you have read the assignment or not! From the forward: America is at a crossroads. A country that once stood as the global symbol of democracy has been teetering on the brink of authoritarianism. How … Continue reading Global Studies Group Summer Reading – “Democracy Awakening: Notes on the State of America” June through September
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. Register here!
The Saturday “Engagement Workshop” is being rescheduled, as the time did not work for our newcomers. If you are interested in being part of the summer membership group (i.e., in joining the church now), drop Rev. Dave a note to dhmessner@gmail.com or send a text to 917-664-4027.
6:30 p.m. at Jimmie’s 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 a summerish evening together. If you have not come before, give it a try now, if we have … Continue reading Thirsty Theologians
