Welcome Our New DFD, Kellie Kelly!

Although a Chicago native, Kellie lived the last ten years across the country: Los Angeles (where she learned that it can be 70 degrees in February), Honolulu (where she learned how to weed a taro field), and Norfolk (where she learned that pollen can look like yellow snow). Now after her travels, Kellie is happy to call Chicago home yet again and make it her six-year-old son's home, too.

 

Kellie has been an enthusiastic UU since 2001. Kellie was raised Roman Catholic, but Catholicism felt more like a nationality to her, instead of being a religion to consciously practice and believe. In high school, Kellie began to explore religion and spirituality. Kellie's exploration ultimately brought her to Unitarian Universalism.

 

Kellie began her undergraduate degree as an aspiring theatre major at Northwestern University. Three universities and three majors later, Kellie completed her Bachelor of English from the University of Maryland in May 2012, more than twenty years after she started it. Along the way, she built a career in sales management and technical recruiting, served as a volunteer U.S. Navy Family Ombudsman, and acted on the board of a local mothers' support organization.

 

Kellie will be entering the Master of Divinity program at Meadville Lombard Theological School next year. Kellie feels that her call to ministry will allow her to impact our world--connecting people to their personal divinity one person at a time. Kellie wholeheartedly believes that one of the greatest strengths of our UU faith is our ability to encourage, direct, support, and celebrate the spirit of our young members. Kellie is thrilled to start her path to ministry in Children and Youth Faith Development and is over the moon to be here at 2U!

2U Fall Fest - Harvesting Our Treasures

Young Adult Patchwork Service

Sunday, September 23rd 10:30 am

 

Living in the Question:

Young Adulthood and Unitarian-Universalism. 

 

Margaret Redlich, Erin Rusmi, and David Dyer will reflect on what Unitarian-Universalism means to them at this time in their lives. During constant changes, Unitarian-Universalism offers a supportive continuing community and encouragement in finding a way to make peace with not knowing all the answers.

Making Peace with Your Religious Past

Thursday evenings, October 4-November 1

7:00-9:00 pm 

 

Taught by Rev. Adam Robersmith, this five-session course is for anyone who would like to examine their religious history, whether UU or anything else. We'll look at the things you appreciate, the things you'd like to leave behind, and how you can begin to work with your religious past so that you can be fully present here and now.

 

The class is limited to 12 participants, so please sign up on the What's Happening table in the Palmer Room. If you have questions, please contact Rev. Adam directly at minister@secondunitarian.org. 

Child Dedication

Sunday, October 21, 2012 

 

Each spring and fall, we at 2U share in the dedication of members' children who have come into our community. Whether babies or teenagers, we celebrate and welcome all those who have not yet come of age, and offer up our promise to be alongside them as they grow in their faith. If you and your children would like to participate in the upcoming child dedication ceremony on October 21, please contact Director of Faith Development Kellie Kelly at dfd@secondunitarian.org, or by phone at 773-549-0260 ext. 12.

Our Whole Lives

Have a friend or relative in the Chicago area with 7^th - 9^th grade children? Many parents are concerned about the inadequate sex education their children receive through the school system. The Unitarian Universalist Association offers Our Whole Lives - a holistic curriculum that covers a wide variety of topics related to sexual awareness and health.  Second Unitarian's Life-span Faith Development Council is offering OWL sexuality education for grades 7 - 9 for our youth this fall.

 

Our Whole Lives Values

• Self Worth
• Sexual Health
• Responsibility
• Justice and Inclusivity

 We need your help to get the word out. Our group is small, and the program works better with a larger group. If you know a family that would benefit from this type of education, please contact caretaker Mary Sue Barrett at marysuebarrett@gmail.com (phone 773-477-5320) for materials to forward (via email) or pick up a brochure on the Information Table in the Palmer Room after church. Encourage parents to attend a required Parent Information meeting at Second Unitarian Church on Sunday, 9/23 from 1:00 - 3:00.

Seymour Fleishman: A Celebration of Life

Sunday, September 30, 2012  

 

Jenny Fleishman and Susan Shields invite the members and friends of 2U to join in celebrating the life of their father, Seymour Fleishman, beloved long-time member of our community.

 

There will be a service at 12:30 pm on Sunday, September 30. Luncheon will be served following the service.

 

Please email Susan at sshield@umich.edu or Jenny at jen235x@yahoo.com with any questions or for more information.  

            (Complimentary refreshments will be served)
            5:00 pm - 7:00 pm: Main Event
           (Complimentary dinner will be served at the end of the event)

RSVP: chicago@ishafoundation.org or (630) 233-4742 
Isha Foundation is a not-for-profit organization promoting global harmony through inclusiveness and inner-transformation.

Attention Chicago Area UU Young Adults!

With support from the UU Central Midwest District, young adults in Chicago and the surrounding suburbs are working to create new spaces for young adults to build community and live our faith by engaging in local justice work. To make this happen we need to know what YOU are interested in. Please complete this 10 question survey, and then share the survey with other UU Young Adults in the Chicagoland area.

Saturday September 15th, 11:30am in Lincoln Park

Unitarian Universalists have been called upon by the Coalition of Immokalee Workers and Interfaith Action to join in a public interfaith prayer. This event will be part of a series of actions that target Chipotle to partner with the Fair Food Program.

On Saturday September 15th we'll join with other people of faith around Chicago to support the Coalition of Immokalee Workers in demanding fair wages and respect for workers' rights. The coalition sends a special invitation to youth and young adults to join. This will be the kickoff event for the newly forming Chicago Network of UU Young Adults. You can contact Megan with any questions. 

September Plate Sharing Recipient: TPAN

Anvil Deadlines