A wholehearted community feeding body, mind and spirit.
Join us for principled living & a lot of fun! 

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       Our worship service will be available on 10:45 am on Sunday mornings. 
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​Our worship service will be available on 10:45 am on Sunday mornings. 
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Sunday Morning

To worship is to ascribe value to something dear to your heart.  Our services make space in  busy lives to rest for a moment in contemplation, to join in song, to listen for the words of inspiration.  Join us at 10:30 on Sunday mornings and listen for the call of your beating heart. 

Kids

​We have a continuing commitment to the spiritually rich and psychologically sound nurture of your children and youth. Our comprehensive program embodies our Unitarian Universalism principles and heritage. We seek to provide our young people with opportunities for worship, learning and fellowship activities that will guide them along their spiritual journey.

Coffee Hour

​All visitors are welcome to stay and partake of coffee, tea, juice & a rotation of yummy snacks. Coffee and tea are 'Fair Trade' provided by our in-house Fair Trade table sponsored by Debbi Daniel-Wayman from her Fair Isle Book Store. There are usually vegan friendly creamer options and treats.  You're invited to use one of our "green mugs" which alerts folks that you're new and interested in meeting folks. You're also always welcome to come and fly under the radar to check us out!

What to Expect

Our service starts at 10:30. You will hear an inclusive message at UCH. You are welcome to participate fully, or just sit back to watch and listen.
The service is usually 60 minutes long - more or less! We begin by singing together. The service also includes silent reflection, spoken prayer, a story, and a monetary offering.  Rev. Pam Rumancik leads worship about three Sundays per month; guest and lay leaders lead about once a month.

​Fair Trade Table

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Most Sundays November thru March, member Debbi Daniel-Wayman runs a Fair Trade Table for members and friends to purchase ethical and sustainable gifts, chocolate, tea & coffee.  She and her volunteers contribute the profits to the church providing a win-win situation for both artisans and our community. Debbi operates Fair Isle Books on Washington Island during the summer months. 

Visitors - Welcome!

Greetings!  This website will give you a good sense of our Hinsdale congregation and our larger liberal religious tradition. Please explore it and have fun. 
Questions? Call at 630-323-2885 or email our office or arrange to speak with our Minister, Rev Pam Rumancik. You're always welcome to stop by and visit with our Director of Operations, Linda Liberacki, to explore our space -  or learn about child and adult opportunities  from our Director of Programs, Pam Fodor. 

What we believe

Unitarian Universalism’s approach to belief is that spiritual and ethical values should fit individuals, rather than fitting everyone into the same religious mold.  We have no single religious text or creed to which you must agree.  Rather, we draw from the world’s wisdom traditions and the words and lives of women and men who have brought beauty, justice, tolerance, and freedom into being.
UUs often say that the whole world is our sacred text, including the natural world itself.  This embrace of diverse sources of wisdom means our community is replete with an exciting diversity of perspectives and belief, leaving us richer than any of us could be on our own.
We believe each person has a share of the truth and we need one another to grow whole. We welcome young and old, families and singles, all the colors and cultures of the human race–gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, questioning and straight. UUCB is an official UUA Welcoming Congregation.  You are welcome here!
Worship is central to the life of this community.  The Sunday service lifts us out of our daily routines and helps us live our UU principles in the week ahead.  Because it is non-creedal and draws its inspiration from many sources, Unitarian Universalism is a chosen faith for many people who identify as Buddhist, Humanist, Christian, Jewish and others.
Watch this short video for a comprehensive look at what being a Unitarian Universalist is all about.

What's Happening

  • Meditation Thursdays @ 6pm with Lenny Edgins
  • Lunch with the Minister Fridays @ 12pm 
  • Click here for available slots to set up your own online gatherings.
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The Pledge Drive is wrapping up now and the church thanks everyone who has submitted their pledge for the coming year.  If you haven't yet, please send in your promise of support to Office@hinsdaleunitarian.org as soon as you can so we can get next year's budget worked out. 
Thanks!
UUnder the Big Top - Annual Auction has been postponed.  After we return to our regularly scheduled programming, we'll let you know the new plan. 

Justice work

It is impossible to struggle for civil rights, equal rights for blacks, without including whites. Because equal rights, fair play, justice, are all like the air; we all have it or none of us has it. That is the truth of it. ~ Maya Angelou

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The Social Justice Circle brings together multiple teams to ensure that we are coordinated, and to find opportunities for deepening connections.  The Social Justice Circle teams include: ​ These teams work together with the UUANI, DuPage United, CRS, and UUPMI  in connecting with other faith communities and partners to advance our values. For more detailed information, most teams are listed separately on this website. 
At the root of our UU faith is that we are all connected; we are more ourselves, the more we connect with others.  So join the work of the Social Justice Circle and see what we can accomplish together! For info, contact
​ socialjustice@hinsdaleunitarian.org.

Engage

Make a difference in your world.  UCH offers many ways to connect, learn, share, grow, volunteer, and engage.  Bring your passion and your gifts and we will find space for you to thrive. 
 In addition to the Sunday morning service, members and friends can also gather to study religion and religious history, morality and ethics. They might work to further a cleaner environment or provide help to one another, enjoy one another’s company and just have fun. Like in any organization, church life is enriched the more one participates. The following are some of the committees, events, workshops and programs that help shape this congregation. They are open to anyone interested. 

Ways to Get Involved

  • Beautification Task Force
  • Building Technology Team
  • Caring Team
  • ​Care Shawl Knitting Group
  • Celebration Singers Choir
  • Fundraising Committee
  • Hospitality Teams
  • Garden & Landscape Volunteers
  • Leadership:
    • Board of Trustees
    • Circle Coordinators
  • Membership Committee
  • Out to the Movies Group
  • Playreading Group
  • Pledge Drive Committee
  • Thanksgiving Dinner Hosts
  • Worship Associates Team

Learn

Life becomes religious whenever we make it so: when some new light is seen, when some deeper appreciation is felt, when some larger outlook is gained, when some nobler purpose is formed, when some task is well done. ~ Sophia Lyon Fahs
Our Director of Religious Education, Pam Fodor, with support from our strong Religious Education Committee, take great care in preparing fun, captivating, classes, workshops, activities and worship services to help our folks explore their Unitarian Universalist beliefs and values as they grow and mature. Pam Fodor is happy to speak with you further about the program. Please feel free to contact her at 630-323-2885 Ext. 110 or re@hinsdaleunitarian.org.

Growth & Learning

Children & Youth
  • Spirit Play
  • Chapel Service
  • Age of Reason
  • Our Whole Lives
  • Coming of Age
  • Service Trip - Senior High Group

Adults

We Would Love to Have You Visit Soon!
Telephone :: 630-323-2885
Office@hinsdaleunitarian.org