Youth School
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The purpose of this group is to cater spiritual instruction and formation to a space sensitive to the developmental needs of youth. The curriculum for this class is the “Whole People of God” which follows the lectionary. The class uses the one room schoolhouse approach, tailoring the material and discussion to the ages of the children in attendance. Children both work together and help one another. This class meet every Sunday around 11:00 am. Children are dismissed from Worship after the Passing of the Peace. The class meets in the youth lounge on the second floor. All youth are welcome.
* During COVID-19 pandemic, this group does not meet in person. Contact us for more info or check out our calendar. |
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South Side Caregiver's Support Group (SSCSG)
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The purpose of this group is to provide support to caregivers on the south side of Chicago. The SSCSG offers support by providing a space for caregivers to share, offering educational presentations, and sharing resources. This group's target audience is family, friends and professionals that are providing care to someone who is impaired in their ability to care for themselves. This groups meets on the third Tuesday of each month 10-11:30am at United in the Hauschildt Room. This group is a partnership between Off the Pews Senior Hub, Share, Hyde Park Village, and United Church of Hyde Park.
Oversight for this group is provided by Ann Audrain and Inagrace Dieterich. |
Lectionary Bible Study
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The purpose of this group is to discuss the lectionary texts for each Sunday and to prepare to participate more meaningfully in the worship celebration. This is one of our oldest small groups. Written and oral resources are shared to further enhance the group discussion. This groups meets every Sunday 9:30-10:30 am at United in the library via hybrid mode.
This group is graced with the presence of Dr. Jay Wilcoxen, a retired University of Chicago, Old Testament Professor. reference lectionary materials https://www.jwlectionarystudies.com/ * via hybrid mode: on Zoom and in-person. Contact us for more info or check out our calendar. |
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20/30 Group
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The purpose of this group is to provide a space for young adults to gather with others close in age, connect and form community, and grow in their spiritual identity. This group's target audience is progressive young christian adults (20-39). We meet the second Tuesday of each month at 6-7:15pm at United in the Hauschildt Room (hybrid mode). Once a quarter we also get together in the community for some fun.
The group is facilitated by Pastor Charlene Hill. |
Contemporary Issues
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The purpose of this group is to connect and discuss contemporary issues through the selecting of a book and/or other reading materials. A source for this group has been One Book One Chicago, which was launched in 2001 as an opportunity to engage and enlighten Chicago residents and to foster a sense of community through reading.
The group meets every Sunday 9:30-10:20am at United in the Hashimoto Room. * During COVID-19 pandemic, this group meets every other Thursday morning at 11:00 am CST, on Zoom. Contact us for more info or check out our calendar. |
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UCHP Quilt Show
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Indeed one of our most cherished traditions is our annual quilt show. For over 30 years, quilters and enthusiasts from around the country convene to share stories, story quilts and their meaning, and forge connections across all imaginable demographics. Member Judy Lampkins has helped organize this special event from the beginning: "While there is a concentration toward old and vintage quilts, we discover new creators, works in progress and amazing contemporary designs every year." We showcase over 200 works of distinctly American art each year.
Co-sponsored and organized with the Lakeside Quilting Guild, food and beverage is sold and proceeds benefit our Pipe Organ and Capital Funds. Contact us for more information and join in the fun. 30th Anniversary Quilt Show information: https://lakesidequiltingguild.weebly.com/ * During COVID-19 pandemic, this event was postponed. Contact us for more info or check out our calendar. |
Third Thursday Group
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This is a traditional Bible Study group that gathers together to read the Bible and share their faith. This group will often cover a book of the Bible over a period of months. This group meets on the third Thursday of each month at United from 1:00-2:00pm in the Hauschildt Room.
* During COVID-19 pandemic, this group does not meet. Contact us for more info or check out our calendar. |
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