UNITARIAN CHURCH OF HINSDALE
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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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Sunday, February 5 
Tragic Optimism 
Paula Sejut-Dvorak, Lay Worship Leader
Julia Beckman, Worship Associate


​“Tragic Optimism” is a phrase coined by Viktor Frankl in his book "Man’s Search for Meaning."

It is an antidote to despair and toxic positivity, both of which permeate our world these days.

This service will explore the concept of tragic optimism with regard to our well-being and a sense of purpose in our lives.

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Weekly Coffee Hour

​11:30 AM Central Time on Sundays

All attending church in person are invited
downstairs to the Alice Warren Room following the service to enjoy coffee or tea, a small treat, and good conversation with fellow members and friends. 

If you are watching the service on YouTube, please log on to Zoom to chat with other members and friends virtually following the service. If you are calling in by phone, please refer to this week's News & Notes for access details.


Upcoming Services


February 12: Rev. Suzelle Lynch
February 19: Professor Matthew Countryman
February 26: Worship Committee
March 5: Rev. Beth Johnson
This Week's Lessons

Young People

Religious Education takes place in our religious education building during the service. Contact our Director of Programs, Pam Fodor, for more information.

Meet our Church  

Greetings from
​Rev. Dr. Beth Johnson

Our new minister, Rev. Dr. Beth Johnson, will be joining us in March 2023. She has recorded the following video to introduce herself to us. 

You Are Welcome Here!
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. The Unitarian Church of Hinsdale (UCH) is an official Unitarian Universalist Association Welcoming Congregation.
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Unitarian Universalism (UU)'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.

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, Atheist, Pagan, and others.
Worship in UU Churches
This Week at UCH
Sunday, February 5
10:30am Sunday Service 
11:30am  Pick up containers for
                "Souper" Bowl fundraiser
11:30am   Fair Trade Table
12:00pm  Animal Ministry Meeting
                

Monday, February 6
7:00pm   Buddhist Meditation via Zoom

Tuesday, February 7
3:00pm   Wise Elders Gathering via Zoom

Wednesday, February 8
7:00pm   Board of Trustees Meeting
7:30pm   Movie Group at 
MAC Global Flicks                   at College of Du Page

Thursday, February 9
8:30am   Breakfast Group

Saturday, February 11
9:30am   Small Group Ministry Meeting

Contact Us

Please feel free to email us with any questions or concerns. 
  • Pam Fodor, Director of Programs
    Office hours: Monday-Friday, 9 am-noon
    re@hinsdaleunitarian.org ​
  • Nancy Kranz, News & Notes Editor
    uch.newsandnotes@gmail.com
  • Suzanne Williams, Webmaster
    ​webmaster@hinsdaleunitarian.org
​Unitarian Church of Hinsdale
11 W Maple - Church

17 W Maple - Offices
Hinsdale, IL 60521
630-323-2885

Click ​HERE for directions and map
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What to Expect

Our Sunday service starts at 10:30 am. You will hear an inclusive message at UCH. The service is usually about an hour long. There is music, silent reflection, spoken prayer, stories & readings, and a monetary offering.  A combination of guest ministers and lay leaders currently officiate the services.

We are on YouTube!

Our weekly services are livestreamed on our YouTube channel and we maintain an archive of past services there as well.

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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
  • Fair Trade Table
  • Green Sanctuary
  • Immigration Work
  • PADS Homeless Support
  • Prison Ministry
  • Racial Equity Team
  • Reproductive Choice
  • Welcoming Congregation
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​These teams work together with  UUANI and UUPMI , 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.

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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 
  • 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​
  • Men's Group
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We Would Love to Have You Visit Soon!

Telephone : 630-323-2885
Office@hinsdaleunitarian.org
  • Home
    • Calendar
    • Covenant
    • Our Church's History
    • What is Unitarian Universalism?
    • Unitarian Universalist Association
    • Becoming a Member
  • Worship
    • Weekly Order of Service
    • Worship in UU Churches
    • All-Community Worship
    • Music
    • Rites of Passage
  • Engage
    • Learn
    • Participate
    • Membership
    • Stewardship
    • Donate
  • Justice
    • Beyond Our Walls - Monthly Collection
    • 8th Principle Project
    • In Support of Black Lives
    • Beloved Conversations
    • Race Resources
    • PADS Volunteers
    • Prison Ministry
    • #VoteLove
    • Welcoming Congregation
    • Women's Health Escorts
    • Fair Trade Table
    • Green Sanctuary
    • Animal Ministry
    • Racial Equity
  • Connect
    • Staff & Circle Coordinators
    • Elected Leaders of the Congregation
    • Newcomer Questionnaire
    • Rentals/Book an Event
    • Directions