Each month UCH has given away the entire collection from one service a month to a non-profit doing important work in the wider world. Since Covid times, the amount collected has dropped dramatically so we are widening our time frame to the entire month each group. Check this space for information on current and past partners.
You can also mail a check to the Unitarian Church of Hinsdale at 17 W Maple St. Hinsdale IL 60521 and write your recipient in the memo line. Thank You!
March 2024 Social Justice Collection — Sunday, March 10
The UCH Second Sunday Social Justice Collection in March will benefit the Unitarian Universalist Prison Ministry of Illinois. UUPMI connects UU congregations in Illinois to help educate and support us so we can do this work effectively, meaningfully and respectfully. In addition, UUPMI facilitates In Prison Ministry that creates a spiritual space in prisons where those incarcerated can affirm their inherent worth and dignity.
For more than six years, UUPMI has been our UCH partner in connecting with people incarcerated in Illinois through the Church of the Larger Fellowship pen pal program. They have also actively supported legislation that will help those incarcerated and have been especially strong supporters of the Elder Parole Bill HB2045.
On Sunday, March 10, all cash and checks received in the Second Sunday Collection, unless otherwise indicated on your check, will be donated to UUPMI. Please indicate on the "For" line of your check, "UUPMI" or "Social Justice." You can also mail a check to: UCH, 17 W. Maple, Hinsdale, IL 60521.
2023-2024 Second Sunday Planned Recipients
Month |
Organization |
September 2023 |
Austin Scholars |
October 2023 |
Planned Parenthood of Illinois |
November 2023 |
Midwest SOARRING Foundation |
December 2023 |
BEDS Plus |
January 2024 |
Unitarian Universalist Advocacy Network of Illinois (UUANI) |
February 2024 |
Heal Your Heart |
March 2024 |
Unitarian Universalist Prison Ministry of Illinois (UUPMI) |
April 2024 |
Faith in Place |
May 2024 |
To be determined |
June 2024 |
Howard Brown Health |