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April 2023
Events
Dave Underwood Memorial Service
The Memorial Service for long time member Dave Underwood will start at 2:00pm and will be followed by social time in Fellowship Hall.
Religious Education (RE) Sunday
We’ll plan to have RE on the following dates (and for those of you involved in D&D, we’ll plan to have games on the following dates as well): Jan 22nd Feb 5th Feb 19th Mar 5th Mar 19th Apr 2nd Apr 16th Apr 30th May 14th May 28th June 4th (this will be our last day before a summer break) We will continue to have our 2 age groups: 11 and under and 12 and up. As ever, if you have…
Sunday Worship Service
Join us at 10:30am every Sunday for a Worship Service filled with inspiration, reflection, music, and community. Everyone is welcome to join us online or in person! If you’re new to our church, visit our New Visitor page to learn more about our services. View our Upcoming Services learn about the topic for this week, as well as the coming weeks.
New Covenant Group/Minister’s Office
Will meeting in the first floor Minister’s office.
All Church Clean-Up
Our UUCE Youth Group have scheduled an all-church clean-up for Sunday, April 2nd after church.
PADS Lunch Volunteer Opportunity
Every Monday, UUCE volunteers help to provide lunch at the PADS shelter. New volunteers are always welcome! To learn more and sign up, visit our PADS Lunches page.
Thursday Covenant Group Meeting
Yes, they are now meeting on Monday evenings in the 3rd floor couch room.
Executive Team Meeting
The Executive Team meets monthly to manage church business. If you would like to learn more about the Executive Team, visit our Church Leadership page. Meeting attendance is limited to Executive Team members, or by invitation. However, updates about church business can be found on our Blog.
Buddhist Sangha
Every week, a self-directed group of UUCE members and friends meet (virtually at this time) to explore Buddhist practice and principles. Meetings include time for meditation, as well as discussions of Buddhist related topics. First time guests will be provided a brief orientation to meditation and the evening’s schedule. All are welcome! Interested in Attending? Fill out this form to get more information about how to participate!
Worship Team Meeting
The members of the Worship Team meet monthly to coordinate and plan the Sunday Services. To learn more about the activities of the Worship Team, visit our Church Leadership page. Meeting attendance is limited to Worship Team members, or by invitation.
Prairie Voices Rehearsal
Prairie Voices rehearses every Thursday at 7:30pm in the Sanctuary. We perform in Sunday Services regularly, so you can hear the wonderful music we make. Contact our Music Director if you’re interested in joining! Learn more about Prairie Voices and our other music programs on our Music page!
Revitalization Team Meeting
This is a Zoom meeting.
Board of Trustees Meeting in Minister’s Office
The Board of Trustees meeting be held in the minister’s office after the worship service.
Budget Open House/Sanctuary
Held in the Sanctuary
New Covenant Group/Couch Room
Will be meeting in the 3rd floor couch room.
Ethnic Eating
Barangaroos Aussie Pies in Chicago
Alice Macy Book Group
The Book Group has been meeting once a month continually since 1992 to discuss a wide range of books, both fiction and non-fiction. As the pandemic eases, the group meets in a member’s home, where they host a potluck lunch. Each book is selected by the entire group, and membership is open to all members and friends of UUCE who enjoy a good book. Join us on the last Monday of each month at 12:00 for a potluck lunch and…
Feed My Starving Children Event
We will be gathering in Schaumburg on April 29 from 4:30 – 6:15 pm to pack meals for children around the world through an organization called “Feed My Starving Children”.
Youth D&D
Will be meeting in third floor couch room.
Church Building and Grounds Reserved
May 6, 2023 Wedding