Events

Mindfulness meditation and instruction by Zen priest Chuck Hutchcraft, who is a therapist at Glencoe Family Service and Counseling Center of Grayslake. Chuck is affiliated with the Crooked River Zen Center, and is in training with Jack Kornfield and Tara Brach of the Insight Meditation Society. We will be using the Brahma Viharas of kindness, compassion, sympathetic joy and equanimity.

What is evil? It is a question that hoovers at the edge of Western thought, addressed by theologians and philosophers alike. This course will explore several entangled issues, including evil in its intentional and banal forms, the role of empathy and psychology in understanding evil, as well as questions of tragedy and history, terrorism and violence. We will also ​consider the ways that liberal religion has responded, and failed to respond, to evil. ​This course will offer something accessible and challenging for everyone. ​

Regular meeting of the NSUC staff. This is a closed meeting.

We meet in room 6 (Bletzer) to plan religious education programming for children and youth. All members are welcome to participate.

Men's discussion group. Topic is picked by scheduled host.

Sanctuary

Claudette Dirsmith will be our guest speaker for the October First Sunday Forum. She will be discussing her experiences with the Alabama Rescue Relay. This organization works to pull adoptable dogs and cats from high-kill "shelters" in Alabama. The animals are then matched with sponsor shelters, rescue agencies, fosters and adopters. Volunteers run two rescue transports each month to Minnesota, Wisconsin and Illinois and Florida. There are as many as 65 animals per transport. In 2017 alone, ARR transported 6,000 animals to safety and a new life. Come here about the challenges and rewards of this vital organization on Sunday, October 7th, at 11:30 following the service. All are welcome.

Mindfulness meditation and instruction by Zen priest Chuck Hutchcraft, who is a therapist at Glencoe Family Service and Counseling Center of Grayslake. Chuck is affiliated with the Crooked River Zen Center, and is in training with Jack Kornfield and Tara Brach of the Insight Meditation Society. We will be using the Brahma Viharas of kindness, compassion, sympathetic joy and equanimity.

The Leadership Team meets regularly to manage, coordinate, guide and assess the programmatic aspects of congregational life as necessary to effectively carry out the Church's mission and purpose. This is a closed meeting.

What is evil? It is a question that hoovers at the edge of Western thought, addressed by theologians and philosophers alike. This course will explore several entangled issues, including evil in its intentional and banal forms, the role of empathy and psychology in understanding evil, as well as questions of tragedy and history, terrorism and violence. We will also ​consider the ways that liberal religion has responded, and failed to respond, to evil. ​This course will offer something accessible and challenging for everyone. ​

Women Singing in Sacred Song. We meet in Room 9 from 7:30-8:30. We sing songs for ourselves, for our nation, for our planet. Come join us. Please call Pat Hyams if you have any questions. 847 254-9116.

Regular meeting of the NSUC staff. This is a closed meeting.

Sanctuary

Interested in becoming a North Shore Unitarian Church member, or simply learning more about Unitarian Universalism? Join us as we explore the history of Unitarian Universalism and of NSUC and answer any questions you may have about us.

Mindfulness meditation and instruction by Zen priest Chuck Hutchcraft, who is a therapist at Glencoe Family Service and Counseling Center of Grayslake. Chuck is affiliated with the Crooked River Zen Center, and is in training with Jack Kornfield and Tara Brach of the Insight Meditation Society. We will be using the Brahma Viharas of kindness, compassion, sympathetic joy and equanimity.

We offer friendship, and we support one another as we confront the challenges that seniors experience.

What is evil? It is a question that hoovers at the edge of Western thought, addressed by theologians and philosophers alike. This course will explore several entangled issues, including evil in its intentional and banal forms, the role of empathy and psychology in understanding evil, as well as questions of tragedy and history, terrorism and violence. We will also ​consider the ways that liberal religion has responded, and failed to respond, to evil. ​This course will offer something accessible and challenging for everyone. ​

Regular meeting of the NSUC staff. This is a closed meeting.

Open Meeting

Men's discussion group. Topic is picked by scheduled host.