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StartingPoint – A Small Group Ministry Designed For “Newcomers”

October 27, 2019 @ 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm – This is an opportunity for “newcomers” to start your pathway to UUCUC engagement with a small group experience shaped by the wisdom and power of small group ministry. Starting Point is a new kind of newcomer class that: integrates welcoming and small group ministries provides newcomers with an experience of UUism not just information about […]

Racial Justice Project Presents “The Long Shadow”

October 27, 2019 @ 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm –   Please join the Racial Justice Project for an important movie and discussion Sunday, October 27 at 2:00 p.m. at UUCUC. The Long Shadow is a documentary about the lasting effects of slavery and white supremacy in our democracy. After our showing in June, we had many requests for another showing. Doors will open at […]

YMCA Friday Forum: Let’s Stop Using Band-Aids For Bullet Wounds

November 1, 2019 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm – In both public and private settings there is an ever-increasing focus on trauma and adverse childhood experiences. This awareness has energized cities, groups, organizations and schools to move to be more trauma aware/trauma sensitive. Unfortunately, however, all too often conversations about trauma are downstream focused – they focus merely on providing treatment for survivors or […]

Come Shape Our Future! Mission Workshop With UUA Consultant Rev. Dr. Lisa Presley

November 2, 2019 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm –   A clear and powerful church “Mission Statement” is essential for guiding our path forward. Does ours still fit us? Our UUA Congregational Life Consultant, Rev. Dr. Lisa Presley, is making a special visit to our church to help guide us through a process of reflecting on what is most true of who we are […]

YMCA Friday Forum: Voter Empowerment as Justice

November 8, 2019 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm – Voting has always been a cornerstone of a healthy democracy, but most eligible Americans don’t even vote. How important is voting, actually? How can we use it to advance an agenda, and where does voting fall short? And, most importantly as we approach 2020, how do we increase voter participation. About the Speaker: Mansi Kathuria […]

UUCUC Coffeehouse: Autumn 2019 Variety Show

November 9, 2019 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm – Music, dance, laughter, stories and fun! Please join us! We’re looking for volunteers to assist in setup, cleanup, and to bring refreshments. Snacks/ Set-up/ Clean-up Signup Sheet https://docs.google.com/document/d/1eJD8Jjb0OKdjpK9er5CvImdxxHP37GMI6JklacWYhBM/edit?usp=sharing — The MUUsic Committee (“Ever hopeful, ever humble”)

Unitarian Universalist Advocacy Network of Illinois Overview

November 10, 2019 @ 11:30 am – 1:00 pm – The Unitarian Universalist Advocacy Network of Illinois (UUANI) provides UUs across the state with advocacy and legislative leadership to build community and power to promote justice and a healthy planet.  Join Rev. Scott Aaseng, Executive Director, in the library after worship (11:30am) on November 10 to learn more about UUANI and its campaigns, and share […]

StartingPoint – A Small Group Ministry Designed For “Newcomers”

November 10, 2019 @ 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm – This is an opportunity for “newcomers” to start your pathway to UUCUC engagement with a small group experience shaped by the wisdom and power of small group ministry. Starting Point is a new kind of newcomer class that: integrates welcoming and small group ministries provides newcomers with an experience of UUism not just information about […]