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             Unitarian Church of Hinsdale
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A wholehearted community feeding body, mind and spirit.
Join us for principled living & a lot of fun! 
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Jan 24: Turn, Turn, Turn to a New Day
Ron Solberg will be joined by Julia Beckman to present a program that offers up reflections, citations, and expectations for the new year, all inspired by the1960's Pete Seeger song "Turn! Turn! Turn!" and based on the first eight verses of the third chapter of the biblical book of Ecclesiastes. 
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Order of Service
The service will be uploaded to Youtube and available by Tuesday morning.  Past services are also available to watch on our Youtube Channel. 
Worship Services

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.
Our program has gone virtual during the Pandemic but we are offering hands on class materials and weekly videos to stay connected during this challenging time. 
Contact our Director of Programs, Pam Fodor, for more information.

This Week's Lessons
Religious Education

What to Expect

Our service starts at 10:00 am. You will hear an inclusive message at UCH. You can join via Zoom and have an interactive experience or visit Youtube to watch the service live - or later on. 
The service is usually 40- 60 minutes long ! There is music, silent reflection, spoken prayer, stories & readings, and a monetary offering.  Rev. Pam Rumancik leads worship about three Sundays per month; guest and lay leaders lead about once a month.
Worship in UU Churches

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. UCH 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.
More UUA information
Calendar for Jan 22-29
Saturday, Jan 23 @ 2:00pm
Betty Mathias Memorial on Zoom
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January 23 @ 7:30 
Play Reading Hosted by 
Bonnie Wayman-Dodd & Sally Burke via Zoom

​Sunday Jan 24 @ 10:00am
Turn, Turn, Turn to a New Day via Zoom

Monday Jan 25 @ 7:00pm 
Weekly Meditation group
​via Zoom

Tuesday Jan 26 @ 11:00am
Thrive with Pride - LGBTQ+ support for our elders
​Zoom
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​Tuesday Jan 26 @ 1:30pm
Spiritual Book Club reading
Braiding Sweetgrass
Contact Pam Fodor / Cathy Blanford for more information

Tuesday, Jan 26 @ 7:00pm 
Non Fiction Book Club  discussing ISLAM AND THE QUEST FOR TOLERANCE by Sam Harris and Maajid Hawaz. via Zoom

Thursday Jan 28 @ 7:00pm
Spirit in Practice 

Registration required
Len Edgin, Gene Schafer

Sunday Jan 31 @ 12:00pm 
Finance Com Meeting

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Please feel free to email the staff with any questions or concerns. Office hours are:
  • Pam Fodor, Tuesday, 10am-3pm Available on e-mail other days and times. - re@hinsdaleunitarian.org
  • Lily Field, Wednesdays, 8am to 1pm - finance@hinsdaleunitarian.org
  • Cherita Axel, Social Media working virtually - Socialmedia@hinsdaleunitarian.org
  • Communications@hinsdaleunitarian.org
  • Touchstone Submissions: 
  • Rev Pam, on site different days so check ahead if you need to see her.  Virtually available Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday during Covid times  Other times available by appointment. Minister@hinsdaleunitarian.org
Unitarian Church of Hinsdale
11 W Maple - Church

17 W Maple - Offices
Hinsdale, IL 60521
630-323-2881

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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:
  • Animal Ministry
  • Racial Equity Team
  • Green Sanctuary
  • PADS Homeless Support
  • Prison Ministry
  • Reproductive Choice
  • Welcoming Congregation.
​ 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.

Social Justice Brochure
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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
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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, takes 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 - Many programs on hiatus until it is safe to gather again.
  • Spirit Play
  • Chapel Service
  • Age of Reason
  • Our Whole Lives
  • Coming of Age
  • Service Trip - Senior High Group

Adults
  • Meditation Group
  • Non-Fiction Book Club
  • Religion in the Movies Group
  • Spirituality on Tap
  • Spiritual Book Club
  • Men's Group
  • Women's Alliance
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We Would Love to Have You Visit Soon!

Telephone :: 630-323-2885
Office@hinsdaleunitarian.org
  • Home
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    • Worship in UU Churches
    • Past Sermons
    • All Community Worship
    • Rites of Passage
  • Engage
    • Learn >
      • Children >
        • Enhanced Learning
      • Adults
    • Soul Work
    • Gather >
      • Beautification Task Force
      • Care Shawl
      • Garden & landscape folks
      • Hospitality Teams
      • Men's Group
      • Movie Nights
      • Non-Fiction Book
      • Play Reading
      • Religion in the Movies
      • Spiritual Book Club
      • Spirituality on Tap
      • Women's Alliance
    • Membership >
      • Caring Circle
      • Hospitality Teams
    • Stewardship >
      • UUnder the Big Top
      • Annual Pledge Drive
      • Donate
  • Justice
    • Beyond Our Walls - Monthly Collection
    • Animal Ministry
    • Green Sanctuary >
      • Our Green Home Story
    • Racial Equity >
      • Race Resources
      • In Support of Black Lives
      • Beloved Conversations
    • PADS Volunteers
    • Prison Ministry
    • #VoteLove
    • Welcoming Congregation
    • Women's Health Escorts
  • Connect
    • Newcomer Questionnaire
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