SUNDAY 4/14: FIRST FORUM ON GLOBAL WARMING Roger Blomquist, Principle Nuclear Engineer (ret.), Argonne National Lab. “Nuclear Power and Climate Change” – How does nuclear power fit into the fight to reduce CO2 emission and thusly global warming? Hear about the characteristics of nuclear energy that make it valuable in climate change. Learn how nuclear energy … The post Earth Month Events – April, 2024 appeared first on First Unitarian Church of Chicago ..read more

Our next community dinner is Wednesday, April 10! 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 … The post Community Dinner appeared first on First Unitarian Church of Chicago ..read more

6:00 – 8:00 p.m. in Chris Moore Parlor  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 post The Good Life Seminar with Rev. Dave – Wednesday, April 17 appeared first on First Unitarian Church of Chicago ..read more

7:30 p.m. in Chris Moore Parlor Everyone is invited to join the First U Men’s Group for the NCAA Men’s Champion Game. Bring something to eat, drink, and shareand dress for the occasion! RSVP here.  The post NCAA Final Four Watch – Monday, April 8 appeared first on First Unitarian Church of Chicago ..read more

11:00 a.m. We will discuss Chapters 7, 8, and 9 of Nomad Century, by Gaia Vince. Other topics may also be taken up, depending on what the group decides. All are welcome. The post Global Studies Group – Sunday, April 8 appeared first on First Unitarian Church of Chicago ..read more

7:00 p.m. via Zoom We’ll discuss the Introduction and Chapters 1 and 2 of Natalie Y. Moore’s book The South Side: A Portrait of Chicago and American Segregation. To sign up to receive notifications from the Humanist Group, email Hank Henriques at mrgonwa@hotmail.com. Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88033734950 Meeting ID: 880 3373 4950 Passcode: Humanist Dial-in: … The post Humanist Group Meeting – Monday, April 8 appeared first on First Unitarian Church of Chicago ..read more

11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. In June, UUA General Assembly Delegates will vote on new by-laws language which, if passed, would replace our current Seven Principles and Six Sources with a different concept involving values and accountability. Join us for a comparison of the two options. We’ll have a follow-up Congregational Circle on Sunday May … The post First Forum: Article II Briefing – Sunday, April 21 appeared first on First Unitarian Church of Chicago ..read more

The Social Justice Council of the First Unitarian Church of Chicago invited members and friends to participate in a three-hour retreat and workshop to consider how to restructure itself. Seventeen people attended in person, and two took part by phone. All attendees participated in a series of exercises to recommend social justice areas for action … The post Report of the Social Justice Group’s January 15, 2024 Workshop and Retreat appeared first on First Unitarian Church of Chicago ..read more

 June 20-23, 2024 – Online Only! First U needs two delegates to represent the church at this year’s General Assembly. General Assembly (GA) is the annual meeting of congregations in the Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA). It is an unforgettable experience for the thousands of UUs who attend each June as they worship, witness, learn, connect, … The post CALLING ALL DELEGATES – General Assembly, 2024 appeared first on First Unitarian Church of Chicago ..read more

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