Working hard to make sure lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer people are full members of our faith communities. Being welcoming means striving for radical inclusion, and creating spaces that honor every part of our identities, backgrounds, and experiences.
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Thrive with Pride Cafe Hosted by UCH
The UCH Welcoming Congregation Team is hosting Thrive with Pride Virtual Cafe Discussions, inclusive online cafes for older adults. We are partnering with AgeOptions, and our monthly cafes will be held in response to presentations AgeOptions will be hosting. 
AGE Options Program - December 22nd at 11:00am.
December 2020: Giving Back for the Holidays Join us live on Zoom on Tuesday, December 22nd at 11am! We will welcome the co-founders of Senior Rainbow Assistance Program to hear about their work to keep LGBT+ older adults safe and warm during the holidays. Click HERE to join us via Zoom on December 22nd at 11am. You can also join by phone! Call (312)626-6799 and enter Meeting ID 966 6129 4106 when prompted. Click here to see the Senior Rainbow Assistance Program's website. Follow up Discussion at the Unitarian Church of Hinsdale: Topic: Giving Back for the Holidays Time: Jan 12, 2021 11:00 AM Central Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82329996123?pwd=RnhjdTlUSXlhL3E2R3I1alZTK211Zz09 Meeting ID: 823 2999 6123 Passcode: 616471 Cafes are every month on the second Tue, until Jun 1, 2021, 7 occurrence(s) Jan 12, 2021 11:00 AM Feb 16, 2021 11:00 AM Mar 16, 2021 11:00 AM Apr 13, 2021 11:00 AM May 11, 2021 11:00 AM Jun 22, 2021 11:00 AM -------------------------------------------------------
Seeking Gay and Lesbian Spousal and Partner Caregivers for Interviews Toni Calasanti, professor of sociology at Virginia Tech, and Brian de Vries, professor of Gerontology at San Francisco State University, are conducting interviews of Gay and Lesbian Caregivers of spouses/partners with Alzheimer’s and related Dementia. This research project is funded by the National Institute of Aging. The interviews last approximately 1.5 hours and participants will receive a small ($30) gift card as a token of appreciation. Please click HERE to read a letter from Toni Calasanti describing the research and a Flyer you can share with your constituents who may be interested. |
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Mission Statement
UCH has been an official Welcoming Congregation for nearly 20 years, creating all gender restrooms and educating the congregation around human sexuality issues. A large number of folks form UCH traveled to Springfield IL to advocate for marriage rights and celebrated when they were attained in 2014.
Although more work yet needs to be done to update current understandings around Trans and Queer folks needs, the church has created a welcoming space for both PFLAG and two Trans groups which meet regularly.
UCH has also hosted Transgender Day of Remembrance services for a number of years.
Although more work yet needs to be done to update current understandings around Trans and Queer folks needs, the church has created a welcoming space for both PFLAG and two Trans groups which meet regularly.
UCH has also hosted Transgender Day of Remembrance services for a number of years.
