Current Community News
Church Offices Closed - staff working from home.
Our staff is working from home again due to the resurgence of the Corona virus. One staff member will be onsite briefly each day to monitor building but you can reach people directly via email.
Our staff is working from home again due to the resurgence of the Corona virus. One staff member will be onsite briefly each day to monitor building but you can reach people directly via email.
Thrive With Pride Program in January 2021: Healthy Living in the New Year
Join us live on Zoom on Tuesday, January 26 at 11am! Peggy Tully, AgeOptions Health Education Implementation Coordinator will present on helpful program to help you "Take Charge of Your Health," manage a chronic condition like diabetes, prevent falls in your home and outside, and promote balance and well being with Tai Chi. See more or find a program near you at the IL Pathways to Health Website (click here to open this page in a new tab).
Click HERE to join us via Zoom on January 26 at 11am. You can also join by phone! Call (312)626-6799 and enter Meeting ID 966 6129 4106 when prompted.
Join us live on Zoom on Tuesday, January 26 at 11am! Peggy Tully, AgeOptions Health Education Implementation Coordinator will present on helpful program to help you "Take Charge of Your Health," manage a chronic condition like diabetes, prevent falls in your home and outside, and promote balance and well being with Tai Chi. See more or find a program near you at the IL Pathways to Health Website (click here to open this page in a new tab).
Click HERE to join us via Zoom on January 26 at 11am. You can also join by phone! Call (312)626-6799 and enter Meeting ID 966 6129 4106 when prompted.
New Member Classes: Sunday Feb 21 & 28th at 1:00pm
Learn about our faith and our beloved church in two sessions in February. Join Rev Pam, Director of Programs Pam Fodor and the Membership Committee members to find out the joys and responsibilities of being a member of our church.
Contact Pam Fodor to find our more.
Learn about our faith and our beloved church in two sessions in February. Join Rev Pam, Director of Programs Pam Fodor and the Membership Committee members to find out the joys and responsibilities of being a member of our church.
Contact Pam Fodor to find our more.
Non-Fiction Book Club Discussion Our next book discussion is set for Tuesday, Jan. 26, 7:30 p.m. We'll be discussing ISLAM AND THE QUEST FOR TOLERANCE by Sam Harris and Maajid Hawaz.
Play Reading Update Also, our next play reading is slated for Saturday, Jan. 23, 7:30 p.m. Bonnie Wayman-Dodd and Sally Burke are hosting. We're using a Zoom link supplied by the McDevitts. I'll share that with you for the next N&N. If anyone has questions about either of the programs, they can email me -Ron Solberg
Play Reading Update Also, our next play reading is slated for Saturday, Jan. 23, 7:30 p.m. Bonnie Wayman-Dodd and Sally Burke are hosting. We're using a Zoom link supplied by the McDevitts. I'll share that with you for the next N&N. If anyone has questions about either of the programs, they can email me -Ron Solberg
Forest Walks
Join fellow UCH members on a walk in a forest preserve or natural area. Get outside for fresh air, social contact, and reflection on our natural world. Covid-19 guidelines observed. Walks last approximately 2 hours and vary in location. Contact Linda Karlen at 630.674.9052 or lkarlenwalks@gmail.com
Upcoming dates:
January 31
February 28
March 28
April 25
May 16
Join fellow UCH members on a walk in a forest preserve or natural area. Get outside for fresh air, social contact, and reflection on our natural world. Covid-19 guidelines observed. Walks last approximately 2 hours and vary in location. Contact Linda Karlen at 630.674.9052 or lkarlenwalks@gmail.com
Upcoming dates:
January 31
February 28
March 28
April 25
May 16
UU Men's Retreat – Our 36th Year – Welcoming Men from All Congregations
Men Connecting with Self and Others Saturday, Jan. 30th, 2021,
We are excited to announce a two hour On Line Retreat Event at 10AM, on Saturday, Jan. 30th, 2021, the first of three events approximately 4 weeks apart. The January event will offer two presentations.
Men Connecting with Self and Others Saturday, Jan. 30th, 2021,
We are excited to announce a two hour On Line Retreat Event at 10AM, on Saturday, Jan. 30th, 2021, the first of three events approximately 4 weeks apart. The January event will offer two presentations.
- First, a presentation from Rich Pokorny, Connecting and Coping in COVID Times. We will break into discussion groups so that we all can share our experiences.
- Second, a workshop from Alan Johnson, will examine how altars bring community, and personal happiness in many cultures. In this workshop on altar building we will ask participants to create a written description of a personal or family altar, consider how it might be used, and share ideas.
NEW DAY CONFERENCE registration - Mid America Region
Is your congregation ready to take a new step in changing white supremacy culture? Want to learn what your fellow congregations are working on, and how you might apply it at home?
Join a continent of UUs as we explore next steps in creating Beloved UU Communities.
On Your Own:
Watch compelling video TED-talk style testimonials from selected congregations around the continent sharing their learnings, hopes and next steps in their quest for racial equity in their congregations.
Together on February 27, 2021
Cost will be a sliding scale fee of your choosing: $20/30/40/50. Registration fees are on a sliding scale, based on your assessment of your ability to pay. Those who pay at the two highest levels are making a donation to help those in financial need for this event. Please remember that for a sliding scale to work, we need the same number of people with means to generously pay more to balance the needs of those who can afford less. (This is one way we try to build the Beloved Community!) If you are part of a congregational team of three or more, please pay the lowest fee. Brought to you by the Unitarian Universalist Association.
Is your congregation ready to take a new step in changing white supremacy culture? Want to learn what your fellow congregations are working on, and how you might apply it at home?
Join a continent of UUs as we explore next steps in creating Beloved UU Communities.
On Your Own:
Watch compelling video TED-talk style testimonials from selected congregations around the continent sharing their learnings, hopes and next steps in their quest for racial equity in their congregations.
Together on February 27, 2021
- Worship ~ Workshops ~ Caucusing
- With plenty of breaks
- 9a-6p PT/10a-7p MT/11a-8p CT/12n-9p ET
Cost will be a sliding scale fee of your choosing: $20/30/40/50. Registration fees are on a sliding scale, based on your assessment of your ability to pay. Those who pay at the two highest levels are making a donation to help those in financial need for this event. Please remember that for a sliding scale to work, we need the same number of people with means to generously pay more to balance the needs of those who can afford less. (This is one way we try to build the Beloved Community!) If you are part of a congregational team of three or more, please pay the lowest fee. Brought to you by the Unitarian Universalist Association.
Early GA Registration BENEFITS OF EARLY REGISTRATION
If you’ve ever hosted a dinner party, company meeting or life celebration, then you know how beneficial the guest count is to ensuring a successful experience. General Assembly is the same. The sooner we know how many UUs will attend, the sooner we can finalize decisions about what and how much to invest in production technology, speakers, programming, accessibility services, music, worship services, and financial support for attendees and volunteers. Moreover, the benefit of time means we can be more thorough in recruiting, onboarding, and training our volunteer teams. Help us serve our community by registering early. If need be, make a deposit using our payment plan. It’s one way to let us know you plan to attend even as you take more time to prepare due to the pandemic, political climate, and/or personal concerns. Let’s top the attendance charts this year!
Registered attendees are among the first to hear program announcements, including featured speakers and the Ware Lecturer and only registered attendees will have access to the new GA app (coming soon!) So, register early to join online discussions, familiarize yourself with the GA schedule, and find your tribe in our community of communities.
If you’ve ever hosted a dinner party, company meeting or life celebration, then you know how beneficial the guest count is to ensuring a successful experience. General Assembly is the same. The sooner we know how many UUs will attend, the sooner we can finalize decisions about what and how much to invest in production technology, speakers, programming, accessibility services, music, worship services, and financial support for attendees and volunteers. Moreover, the benefit of time means we can be more thorough in recruiting, onboarding, and training our volunteer teams. Help us serve our community by registering early. If need be, make a deposit using our payment plan. It’s one way to let us know you plan to attend even as you take more time to prepare due to the pandemic, political climate, and/or personal concerns. Let’s top the attendance charts this year!
Registered attendees are among the first to hear program announcements, including featured speakers and the Ware Lecturer and only registered attendees will have access to the new GA app (coming soon!) So, register early to join online discussions, familiarize yourself with the GA schedule, and find your tribe in our community of communities.
Seminary for a Day - Online
You are cordially invited to join us for our VIRTUAL Seminary for a Day on Saturday, January 30, at First Unitarian Portland. This year’s spiritual theme is entitled, Success, Failure, and Everything In Between.
Our keynote speaker is the Rev. Meg Riley, co-moderator of the UUA, the highest volunteer office of our movement. Rev. Riley spent 37 years as a UU religious professional, including stints as the UUA’s Director of (then) LBG Concerns, Director of the UUA Washington Office, and Head of the Advocacy and Witness Staff Group.
At Seminary for a Day Rev. Riley is eager to share what she has learned and reflect on how our faith’s past weaknesses, successes and failures can help us now in our pursuits of equality and justice. She will explore the topic through the lens of our work in welcoming LGBTQ+ people and the lessons that have come from that work.
Details: Saturday, January 30, 2021
11:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Central Standard Time
Registration is open until 11:00 a.m. on Friday, January 29th. You will receive a Zoom link via email before the event. https://www.firstunitarianportland.org/events/seminary-for-a-day-all-are-welcome/
You are cordially invited to join us for our VIRTUAL Seminary for a Day on Saturday, January 30, at First Unitarian Portland. This year’s spiritual theme is entitled, Success, Failure, and Everything In Between.
Our keynote speaker is the Rev. Meg Riley, co-moderator of the UUA, the highest volunteer office of our movement. Rev. Riley spent 37 years as a UU religious professional, including stints as the UUA’s Director of (then) LBG Concerns, Director of the UUA Washington Office, and Head of the Advocacy and Witness Staff Group.
At Seminary for a Day Rev. Riley is eager to share what she has learned and reflect on how our faith’s past weaknesses, successes and failures can help us now in our pursuits of equality and justice. She will explore the topic through the lens of our work in welcoming LGBTQ+ people and the lessons that have come from that work.
Details: Saturday, January 30, 2021
11:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Central Standard Time
Registration is open until 11:00 a.m. on Friday, January 29th. You will receive a Zoom link via email before the event. https://www.firstunitarianportland.org/events/seminary-for-a-day-all-are-welcome/
Seniors invited to Defer Property Taxes
Qualified senior citizens, aged 65 years and older are invited to apply for the senior Citizens Real Estate Tax Deferral Program. The program allows participants to defer property tax payment until the property is sold. The deferral is treated as a loan and accrues 6 percent simple interest until paid. To qualify the applicant’s household income cannot exceed $55,000. Additionally, the property must be used exclusively for residential purposes.
The application period closes March 1, 2021. For more information, contact the DuPage County Treasurer's Office at 630-407-5900 or www.dupageco.org/treasurer. Gwen Henry, Treasurer.
Qualified senior citizens, aged 65 years and older are invited to apply for the senior Citizens Real Estate Tax Deferral Program. The program allows participants to defer property tax payment until the property is sold. The deferral is treated as a loan and accrues 6 percent simple interest until paid. To qualify the applicant’s household income cannot exceed $55,000. Additionally, the property must be used exclusively for residential purposes.
The application period closes March 1, 2021. For more information, contact the DuPage County Treasurer's Office at 630-407-5900 or www.dupageco.org/treasurer. Gwen Henry, Treasurer.
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Acoustic Renaissance Concerts
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