September 29, 2019 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm – The UU Voices book group, led by Rev. Florence Caplow, will be meeting this Sunday at noon in Classroom #1 to begin our fall discussion of “Buddhist Voices in Unitarian Universalism”, available as a Kindle book from Amazon or from the UUA Bookstore. For this first meeting, it is not necessary to have read the book. […]
September 29, 2019 @ 1:00 pm – 4:30 pm – Learn about UUCUC governance, activities, opportunities and social action mission. Learn about benefits and responsibilities of membership. Meet others interested in UUCUC membership. At the end of the class, you’ll have an opportunity to “sign the book” and become a member if you choose. Light snacks provided. Childcare available. CLICK HERE to register. Questions: Contact […]
October 3, 2019 @ 4:30 pm – 5:45 pm – “Wisdom, Compassion, and the Path of Awakening” SPOTS STILL AVAILABLE! Rev. Caplow will be offering a six week class open to all. No meditation experience needed. Please register here: https://uucuc.breezechms.com/form/f38c82
October 4, 2019 @ 12:00 am – Dr. Stern and colleague Heather Imrie are the co-creators of the innovative Force of Awesome Institute, a program for violence prevention educators that enables them to design and deliver more effective presentations in their own communities. Based on Dr. Stern’s and Ms. Imrie’s extensive research and experience, the Institute incorporates a combination of lecture, group […]
October 5, 2019 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm – A Memorial Service for Lin Foote will be held Saturday, October 5, 2019, at 3:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary of UUCUC. A reception in the church’s Fellowship Hall will follow the service. Lin was a longtime Unitarian Universalist. He joined the UU congregation–People’s Church—in Kalamazoo in Michigan, in 1965, shortly after he and his wife […]
October 6, 2019 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm – Hear the emotional story of a young Dutch girl who lived through the Nazi occupation and how the family was able to provide protection and sanctuary for a young Jewish woman throughout the war. A slideshow and talk by Tilly Maddux.
October 10, 2019 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm – Join the Racial Justice Project and Joe Minarik for this workshop on Thursday, October 10th at 7:00 p.m. in the Children’s Chapel. The workshop is open to everyone. While discrimination has lessened over time, processes have been created that continue to privilege and favor white people, males, people without disabilities etc. Explore how well-meaning groups […]
October 11, 2019 @ 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm – Esther Patt, Director, Champaign-Urbana Tenant Union Talk Description: The vast majority of “affordable housing” programs target households with incomes at or above 50% of median income, leaving only a tiny amount of money for the lower income households who need the most help. Esther Patt looks at the housing challenges faced by low-income households from […]
October 12, 2019 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm – Chester “Chet” Canfield Strohecker passed away early Sunday morning with his family at their home in Arthur, after a long illness. He will be deeply missed by his wife of 69 years, Virginia (“Gin”), his four daughters, grandchildren, and his many friends here at UUCUC. Chet and Gin joined the church 25 years ago. Together […]