A Psalm (and Song) of David
A class on the Book of Psalms with intern minister Will Esty. Saturdays, May 3, 17, 24, 31, 2-4pm.
This class will engage with the book of psalms as they were originally written: as music. We will be diving into several of the Psalms and exploring their hymn adaptations, and discussing how music changes their impact. No musical experience or additional material needed!
You can register HERE
Confronting Criminalization: Zoom Sessions
How is it that protesting Elon Musk at Tesla dealerships, or student protests against the genocide in Gaza gets one abducted by federal agents and detained without due process? This criminalizing of what should be constitutionally protected speech by the government is as puzzling as it is shocking. These actions join a list of previous activities over decades that are designed to silence the speech of people who advocate for the rights of vulnerable people by criminalizing and demonizing them. This criminalization preserves white supremacy culture and the worst of capitalism. Let’s learn about this system, a part of the prison-industrial complex, and figure out ways together to live into our UU values to resist with others in this two-session training on zoom. Our hope is you leave feeling empowered and uplifted.
Register HERE for the two, 90-minute sessions on Saturdays May 10 & May 17 from 10am-11:30am. Join leaders from the Unitarian Universalist Prison Ministry.
Habitat for Humanity Volunteer Opportunity
Hi! Have you ever wanted to join a Habitat for Humanity build? Here’s your chance. NSUC will be sending a small team of volunteers to Waukegan or North Chicago (TBD) on May 31st, Saturday.
No experience necessary!! Training provided.
Please email Russ Krochock if you are willing and able to particpate in this build. A typical day is starting at 8:00 with orientation, we take a couple breaks throughout the day and a lunch break that we all take together.
rkrochock@yahoo.com
You can also call or text Russ at 847.331.9214
Mysteries and Histories of NSUC Tour
Friday, May 16th, 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Everyone is curious about something at NSUC. Where is the secret hidden window? Which came first, our Rock or our Sanctuary? What famous theater company has its roots at NSUC? And the more you learn, the more you want to know about our history. Everyone is welcome!
We will have small group tours of the building and the grounds. Bring a jacket and wear walking shoes.
Light refreshments will be served.
Stitching Ministry Meeting on May 18th
The Stitching Ministry will be getting together on Sunday, May 18th, at 11:30am after the service. All fiber artists – knitters, crocheters, quilters, weavers, etc. – are welcome! Bring your current project to share with your fellow stitchers. Join us in room 7 and feel free to bring your lunch from the vegetarian potluck.
