UU
Marketplace
In November we hold our fall fundraiser, the UU Marketplace at which participants
have the opportunity to purchase services and goods provided by other members
of the congregation. Members can purchase themed dinners, outdoor adventures,
clean-up services, baked goods, tutoring, and much more.
Trash
& Treasure
The T&T Sale, which is held in March, is not only a major fund-raiser, but
one of the major participatory events of the year. More than 150 people spend
the week before the sale bringing and sorting rummage to the church, which is
transformed into an emporium.
Cinco
de Mayo
Early in May
the Activities Committee will host the celebration of the traditional Mexican
Cinco de Mayo festival with tacos, a pinãta, and games for the whole
family.
All
church Picnic
On the last Sunday of the regular church year, the Church Activities
Committee sponsors a potluck picnic following the Sunday Service. It is
anticipated that again this year we will gather at a shelter at Aldeen
Park.
Young Adults Group
The young adults group is made up of individuals from all walks of life who
are usually between the ages of 18-35. We are an age sensitive group, but we
are not age exclusive. The YA group meets 2 times a month after coffee hour
for social, fellowship, or community service activities. For more information
about our dynamic group or to be included on our list serve, please contact
the church or Davina Novoselac at beadenergy@yahoo.com
Very
Special People
VSP is our monthly luncheon
group of people 55 and over. A modestly priced lunch is served and an informative
or entertaining program follows. Meetings are held at 12:30 on the first Friday
of each month. Check the Kairos for meeting dates and programs.
Ramblers
The Ramblers is a group which meets monthly at the church for an after-the-
service outdoor walk of 1-2 hours. Occasional longer excursions are scheduled
on
Saturdays.
Covenant
Groups
Covenant groups
meet together on a regular basis to develop relationships, discuss topics of
common interest, and perform service to the church and/or community. At this
time there are ten groups and all meet in members' homes. If you would like
more information about covenant groups or are interested in joining one please
call Dave Weissbard at the church.
Countryman
Circle
A group of women from the church meets on the fourth Monday of each month
from September through June, except December and May, for a social lunch
in the Connolly Library. The Circles main activity is sponsorship of
the annual All Daughters Banquet.
SagE-ing
This group of women over 55 meets in the Connolly Library monthly for a brown
bag lunch and discussion of issues encountered in aging and in their
lives.
Mens
retreat
All men in the church are
invited to participate in the annual Mens Retreat, held at the George
Williams Campus on Lake Geneva on the last weekend in February. It offers an
opportunity for fun, games, food, relaxation, and informal conversation, as
well as a formal program that varies from year to year.
Womens
Retreat
All women in the church are offered an opportunity to connect with the true
essence of UU women at the annual Womens Retreat at the George Williams
Campus at Lake Geneva in the spring. Workshops specific to a theme are offered,
as well as art projects and nightly gatherings at which strengths are shared
in a relaxed and joyful atmosphere.