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.
Green Sanctuary Pollinator Program Brings Orange Sunshine
Green Sanctuary is dedicated to helping butterflies and bees find food and a good home. This spring we are distributing a Butterfly Weed plant to every church member and every household. Butterfly weed, Asclepias tuberosa, is a beautiful, low-growing plant with bright orange flowers, and it’s a host plant for the Monarch butterfly. You can plant it in any sunny spot--even if you have a porch and a planter, you can join in. Very soon, masked butterfly champions will visit your home—don’t worry, we’ll call or write first—with your own bit of orange sunshine. Watch your email and let’s get planting!
Green Sanctuary is dedicated to helping butterflies and bees find food and a good home. This spring we are distributing a Butterfly Weed plant to every church member and every household. Butterfly weed, Asclepias tuberosa, is a beautiful, low-growing plant with bright orange flowers, and it’s a host plant for the Monarch butterfly. You can plant it in any sunny spot--even if you have a porch and a planter, you can join in. Very soon, masked butterfly champions will visit your home—don’t worry, we’ll call or write first—with your own bit of orange sunshine. Watch your email and let’s get planting!
Wise Elders Weekly Gathering
Join Tracey Olson and elders of the community for a wide ranging conversation about life, memories, stories and a dash of politics for fun. Contact Tracy Olson for link
Join Tracey Olson and elders of the community for a wide ranging conversation about life, memories, stories and a dash of politics for fun. Contact Tracy Olson for link
Spiritual Book Club - New Book! Why Fish Don't Exist by Lulu Miller
Tuesday May 4 , 2021 1:30 - 3:30pm
This Soul Work group meets bi-weekly to discuss a few chapters of the book at a time. Members take turns leading each session, finding meaning in rich conversation and shared insight. Contact Susan Stephens or Rev Pam to be added to email list for updates and questions for upcoming sessions.
Why Fish Don't Exist by Lulu Miller
Part biography, part memoir, part scientific adventure, Why Fish Don’t Exist is a wondrous fable about how to persevere in a world where chaos will always prevail.
Tuesday May 4 , 2021 1:30 - 3:30pm
This Soul Work group meets bi-weekly to discuss a few chapters of the book at a time. Members take turns leading each session, finding meaning in rich conversation and shared insight. Contact Susan Stephens or Rev Pam to be added to email list for updates and questions for upcoming sessions.
Why Fish Don't Exist by Lulu Miller
Part biography, part memoir, part scientific adventure, Why Fish Don’t Exist is a wondrous fable about how to persevere in a world where chaos will always prevail.
Follow up Thrive Café
April 27 @ 11:00pm
Join us live on Zoom on Tuesday, April 27 at 11am! We'll discuss the next Age Options program.
Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82329996123?pwd=RnhjdTlUSXlhL3E2R3I1alZTK211Zz09
Meeting ID: 823 2999 6123
Passcode: 616471
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April 27 @ 11:00pm
Join us live on Zoom on Tuesday, April 27 at 11am! We'll discuss the next Age Options program.
Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82329996123?pwd=RnhjdTlUSXlhL3E2R3I1alZTK211Zz09
Meeting ID: 823 2999 6123
Passcode: 616471
One tap mobile
+13126266799,,82329996123#,,,,*616471# US (Chicago)
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:
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:
April 25
May 16
General Assembly is the annual gathering of Unitarian Universalists, where we conduct business of the Association, explore the theological underpinnings of our faith, and lean fully into our mission and principles. That remains true even when we cannot gather physically. Last year, GA had more than 4,900 registered attendees participate from remote locations around the world. Although we give up the face-to-face interaction and hugs that are prevalent when we meet in-person, we retain our dedication to community and make our experience more accessible and more environmentally sustainable.
REGISTRATION
Registration for virtual GA 2021 is now open! Registration is $200 per person. Financial support for registration as well as a payment plan are available. General Assembly registrants receive access to the 2021 Online Participation Portal, including live, simu-live, and on-demand video content, the virtual exhibit hall, chat features, support, and a (new!) GA mobile app.
Register now!
REGISTRATION
Registration for virtual GA 2021 is now open! Registration is $200 per person. Financial support for registration as well as a payment plan are available. General Assembly registrants receive access to the 2021 Online Participation Portal, including live, simu-live, and on-demand video content, the virtual exhibit hall, chat features, support, and a (new!) GA mobile app.
Register now!
Past Event recordings
Kathy Salzano Obituary
Memorial Service for Kathy Salzano
Saturday, February 20 Recording
It is with deep sadness that we extend our condolences to the family of Kathy Salzano who passed away on Feb 3 after a short bout with cancer.
Kathy's cheerful presence and kind heart will be sorely missed in our community. Her memorial service was held on Feb 20th.
You can read Kathy's Obituary Here and view a recording of her service.
Memorial Service for Kathy Salzano
Saturday, February 20 Recording
It is with deep sadness that we extend our condolences to the family of Kathy Salzano who passed away on Feb 3 after a short bout with cancer.
Kathy's cheerful presence and kind heart will be sorely missed in our community. Her memorial service was held on Feb 20th.
You can read Kathy's Obituary Here and view a recording of her service.
Questions & Answer Period on End of Life Issues - Already past
You can still watch the videos below and contact Rev Harding for more information.
Have questions about family members or wanting to learn more about End of Life issues? Watch Elizabeth's videos about Palliative Care 101, Hospice 101 and Advance Directives ahead of our session. Write down your questions or scenarios and come to the Q and A session over Zoom. Elizabeth will be available for an hour to talk with you about the video material and any questions you may have. If you would prefer to talk with Elizabeth privately, she would be glad to set up an appointment with you. Rev Elizabeth Harding
You can still watch the videos below and contact Rev Harding for more information.
Have questions about family members or wanting to learn more about End of Life issues? Watch Elizabeth's videos about Palliative Care 101, Hospice 101 and Advance Directives ahead of our session. Write down your questions or scenarios and come to the Q and A session over Zoom. Elizabeth will be available for an hour to talk with you about the video material and any questions you may have. If you would prefer to talk with Elizabeth privately, she would be glad to set up an appointment with you. Rev Elizabeth Harding
You can watch a recording of this event here.
Stateville Calling,
Saturday, March 13 at 10:00 a.m.
stateville_calling_flyer_revised.pdf Stateville Calling explores the possibility of restoring incarcerated people’s lives, highlighting the personal narratives of elderly prisoners. Directed by Ben Kolak and produced by Yana Kunichoff, the hour-long documentary follows the current battle to pass legislation reinstating parole in Illinois, which the state hasn’t had since 1978.” (People’s World)
The discussion following the film will feature Bill Ryan, prison reformer and activist, along with a returning citizen and a representative of the Unitarian Universalist Prison Ministry of Illinois.
This event is sponsored by the Unitarian Church of Hinsdale (UCH), in cooperation with Stateville Calling producer Truth & Documentary.
Questions, contact mhonelwilson@gmail.com
Stateville Calling,
Saturday, March 13 at 10:00 a.m.
stateville_calling_flyer_revised.pdf Stateville Calling explores the possibility of restoring incarcerated people’s lives, highlighting the personal narratives of elderly prisoners. Directed by Ben Kolak and produced by Yana Kunichoff, the hour-long documentary follows the current battle to pass legislation reinstating parole in Illinois, which the state hasn’t had since 1978.” (People’s World)
The discussion following the film will feature Bill Ryan, prison reformer and activist, along with a returning citizen and a representative of the Unitarian Universalist Prison Ministry of Illinois.
This event is sponsored by the Unitarian Church of Hinsdale (UCH), in cooperation with Stateville Calling producer Truth & Documentary.
Questions, contact mhonelwilson@gmail.com
Please keep checking our calendar
for updates and virtual meetings!
Acoustic Renaissance Concerts
*Please keep watching the calendar for changes in upcoming meeting and events
