Get Involved
Social Justice Council
We focus on meeting the needs of our larger community by sponsoring specific events throughout the year. Our outreach includes a yearly coat drive, regular food pantry collections, a biannual blood drive, meal preparation and service for a local shelter, Christmas Clearing Council holiday gift drive, monthly designation of Share the Plate with a local charity, and maintenance of the area UU congregations' Reparations Fund.
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For more info, contact Ellen Poplawski
Music & Choir
Live music is a cornerstone of the worship experience at United, including a choir, vocal ensembles, and special solo performances.
If you would like to offer your musical talents, please don't hesitate to reach out; we would love to have you!
For more info, contact our Director of Music, Alex Chilsen
Journey Group
Journey Group offers a time for a deeper connection with guided activities, meditations, and intentional listening. Anyone inspired to share their thoughts and feelings is welcome, but it is not required. A free "Soul Matters" packet with a theme for exploring is sent in a weekly email for people to prepare and use throughout the month. This is a drop-in activity, so come whether or not you have read the packet; the important thing is the people!
For more info, contact Paula Pambianco,
Chalice Circles
Chalice Circles are closed covenantal groups in which six to eight participants commit to regularly attend, and use materials provided to prepare beforehand. Members are expected to engage with some type of spiritual exercise using either one of the provided suggestions, selections from a list of quotes and questions, or other resources, including books, articles, and various media. As a result, they will share their experience with their chosen spiritual exercise and what insight they may have gained.
For more info, contact Rev. Jim
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Buddhist Study Group
The Buddhist Study Group enjoys exploration of Buddhist teachings, their underlying philosophy, and the mindful applications that are possible in modern everyday lives. They discuss and expand on content from a common text, and support one another in the practice of meditation. They typically meet each first and third Wednesday.
For more info, contact Patti Kies
Agnostic Study Group
If you identify as being "spiritual, but not religious," this group is for you. If you don't align with any one religious tradition, this group is for you. If you're truly unsure about how it all "plays out" on a grand, existential scale, this group is for you! Here, we explore big topics, ask tough questions, and learn together what the many religious and wisdom traditions of the world have to offer. We meet on the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month at 6:30pm.
For more info, contact Aaron Loy
Dances of Universal Peace
The Dances of Universal Peace are a spiritual practice that involves learning simple chants and moving with natural rhythms. Participants collectively experience a form of prayer that comes from deep sources of wisdom, through the body as a channel, and develop their connections to both the sacred whole and each one’s truest self.
For more info, contact Patti Kies
Threads United
Threads United is a fellowship that focuses on quilt-making. We have presented quilt shows to the congregation and donated many quilts to service organizations, offering comfort to others. Currently, we provide quilts to Wheaton Franciscan St. Joseph Campus - Women's Outpatient Center for the maternity and birthing center. No special skills are needed to join our caring and sharing group. Threads United welcomes everyone!
For more info, contact Marcia Romashko
Not Just Ladies Night Out
Once a month, we meet at a local restaurant to eat yummy food, socialize, and enjoy each other's company! You can find more information on the next gathering in the weekly email and on our website's event calendar.
For more info, contact Paula Pambianco
Caring Committee
The Caring Committee meets monthly to ascertain the needs of the church community and people who could use a little support. Care for ailing or struggling members, families, and friends includes telephone calls, meals, cards, flowers, rides to doctors, cleaning, and more.
For more info, contact Paula Pambianco
Auction Team
Our yearly auction is the largest fundraiser for the congregation and is THE event on people’s social calendars. The Auction team plans the event, solicits donations from congregants and businesses, and ensures an easy checkout experience; all the fun just happens!
For more info, contact Gilles Fouquart
Circle Suppers
Spend time with others over a meal by participating in Circle Suppers! This is a great way to meet United members and guests. We especially encourage new members, visitors, and friends of United to join. Participants take turns hosting each other in their homes once this winter and again in spring, with specific dates and times determined by hosts.
For more info, contact Sandy Zingler
Building & Grounds Team
Buildings & Grounds is responsible for the upkeep and repairs of United. This includes cleaning services (both contract and volunteer), general internal and external building maintenance, lawn care, landscaping, plant care, snow shoveling, and removal. We are always looking for volunteers!
For more info, contact Dennis Froh,
