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Sunday Service
In-person and Online
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Sunday, June 23, 2024
10:00 AM Worship Service - All ages
Sustaining Joy
By DUUC member, Kat Gelder
In turbulent and painful times, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by responsibility, fear, or anger. In these moments, we can find respite and strength in joy. Often overlooked by scientists and philosophers, as well as in our everyday lives, joy is vital to surviving and thriving during times of sadness, trauma, and even tragedy. How can we open ourselves to joy and allow it to sustain us?
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ZUUm Hour @ 11AM
It doesn’t have to be an hour. A time for everyone online to catch up after the morning service has concluded. All are welcome! Use the link below to join.
Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 897 9832 1118
Passcode: 589902
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Comparative Religion Discussion Group
The Comparative Religion Discussion Group will meet on Sunday June 23, 2024, at 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm at the Church (and on Zoom). Zoom address to be sent out on June 22, 2024 by separate email.
Topic: Religious Diversity - Monotheism vs. Polytheism - There have been a variety of ways religions have sought to answer the unanswerable questions, What is fascinating is that some cultures believe in one God while others worship a pantheon of higher beings. This divide between God and the gods raises unique questions in humanity’s search for existential meaning, We will examine the common features as well as the differences between monotheism and polytheism, concluding with a discussion of where Christianity fits into this dichotomy.
This topic of discussion benefits from reading the foundational reading material (1 paper) that is provided upon request. The primary source material is several lectures from The Great Courses (aka Teaching Company).
For further information please contact Bob Wunderlich at comparativereligion@dupageuuchurch.org.
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Summer Meet & Greets
Would you like to get to know more people in the DUUC community? Please join us on Sundays, June 23 and July 14 after the service in the Learning Center. Light refreshments will be provided. Contact tlewis@dupageuuchurch.org for more information.
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Summer Potlucks
Let’s get together for food and fellowship following service on Sundays, June 30 and July 21 in Kreves Hall. Bring a dish to share if you are able, otherwise just come! Beverages will be provided. All ages welcome!
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Special Offering for June - Youth Outlook
During June our special offering will benefit Youth Outlook of Naperville. Youth Outlook is the first social service agency in Illinois solely dedicated to the support of LGBTQ+ youth, offering drop-in centers for youth, parent support, and community education. Drop-In Centers meet weekly and are a social setting for youth to meet other LGBTQ+ young people and talk about a variety of topics that really matter to them. Whatever the topic, Youth Outlook’s Drop-In centers provide a place for LGBTQ+ youth to feel safe, supported, and celebrated. All groups welcome youth ages 12-20. This is a truly unique organization in our area. It provides a support network for LGBTQ+ youth and for parents. Participants can feel safe and supported in an environment that lets them express their feelings and be themselves, as well as have fun and be social. More information can be found at their website https://youth-outlook.org. Click here to make a donation.
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Lost & Found
Please check the Lost & Found located on top of the coat racks in the foyer of the Learning Center. Unclaimed items will be donated. Thanks!
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We are pursuing the GOOD TROUBLE Congregation designation!
When we organize, we build power in our communities for justice, accountability, and healing. In the last four years, UU the Vote has built new networks of spiritual and political communities to #VoteLove and #DefeatHate.
Here at DUUC, we aim to make some good trouble this election year with UU the Vote through voter outreach and community organizing. Many in our congregation are already doing this important work.
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If you are interested in joining our efforts and/or sharing what you already do in the areas of postcarding, letter writing, phone and text banking, canvassing, line warming, poll watching, election judging, or other, please let us know by completing this short survey.
https://forms.gle/1FJmyLSQ3RDp9iKc6
Unitarian Universalism calls us towards building democratic processes - in our congregations and communities. We must protect victories won by decades of justice movement organizing and advance that work through lifting our collective voices in the 2024 elections. Together, in partnership, UUs can strengthen our organizing landscapes through the mass mobilization to UU the Vote in 2024. We can’t do it without you!
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Young Adult Group
20s and 30s members and friends, come join us at our monthly Young Adults Group meeting! We will be discussing short and long-term plans for the group as well as general socializing. All people in their 20s and 30s are welcome! Friday, June 21 @ 7pm in the Learning Center. For more information, contact yag@dupageuuchurch.org.
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Crafting and Conversation
Join us the first Thursday of every month for Crafting and Conversation! This is a casual group, open to all, meeting from 7-9 pm in the Founders Room at DUUC.
NOTE: Our July meeting will be held on July 11th (second Thursday) @ 7pm in Kreves Hall due to the July 4th holiday.
You are encouraged to bring a craft project of your own to work on - scrapbooking, chainmaille, knitting, crocheting, counted cross stitch, painting, or anything portable. If you wish to come and visit, that’s great, too! Children are welcome to come with their adults and work on a craft, too.!
Questions? Contact Kelley Trombly-Freytag and Diane Kay Gelder at craft@dupageuuchurch.org.
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This year, the Fall Retreat will be the weekend of September 27-29. (Note that the usual October weekend was not available for us this time.) Please mark your calendar. This is a wonderful time for adults to get away for a weekend and read, contemplate, journal, share, eat and enjoy! Questions? Please email retreat@dupageuuchurch.org . | |
Elders Circle
Are you interested in meeting once a month with others to discuss lifespan issues-both pro and con? Do you want to share your story and hear other’s stories, with friendly conversation and a few laughs along the way? Consider coming to the DUUC Elder Circle, which welcomes both congregants and friends. We meet monthly on the fourth Wednesday at 10 am. for two hours. It is a hybrid meeting-both in person and on Zoom. A discussion guide on an interesting topic is provided before each meeting. For more information, contact Bev Becker or Bob Harris at elders@dupageuuchurch.org.
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June & July Kindred Circle
Saturday, June 22 @ 7pm
Summer Solstice and full moon
Come join us in celebrating the Summer Solstice and Full Moon. Potluck and fellowship to follow. Please bring a dish to pass.
New moon: Saturday, July 6 @ 7pm.
Full moon: Saturday, July 20 @ 7pm.
Come join us in celebrating these moon cycles. Snacks and fellowship to follow.
Questions? Please email: kindredcircle@dupageuuchurch.org
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Mindfulness Meditation
Mondays 7:00pm - 8:45pm
NOTE: During July, there will be no Meditation Group meetings.
This mindfulness meditation group is open to anyone who has interest in meditation from beginners to more advanced. Our time together consists of sitting meditation, walking meditation (when we meet in person), a short teaching and responsive group sharing.
We are meeting Hybrid in the DUUC Learning Center and on Zoom.
Zoom link
Meeting ID: 871 1920 5816
Passcode: 897802
For more information, go to our website: www.presentmomentsangha.org
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Sunday Flowers Needed
Celebrate a person or event by providing flowers for a Sunday service. Flowers are still needed for July 7th, August 11th, and August 25th, as well as for various dates throughout the 2024-2025 church year.
You may request to have Sunday Flowers order a $35 standard arrangement for you from Phillip’s Flowers. Or, if you are planning to attend the service in person, you may choose to bring in your own arrangement from your garden or favorite flower shop. The arrangement should be brought to the sanctuary by 8:50 a.m. Your dedication will be
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printed in the email with the link to the on-line version of the Order of Service as well as in the printed Order of Service. The flowers are yours to take home after the second service. If you are not attending service that day, you may contact Sheri office@dupageuuchurch.org or (630) 505-9408 to make arrangements for pick-up during office hours. Payment may be made by sending a check made out to DUUC for $35 to the church office (write “flowers” on the memo line), through the DUUC Payment Portal (select “other” under donation, and write in “flowers”), or VANCO (select “flowers fund”). Contact Kristen Tang flowers@dupageuuchurch.org or (630) 305-7771 for more information and/or to request a date. Thank you! | | | |
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The church office will be open Monday through Thursday during the summer, with varying hours. If you need access to the church, please call or text 630-505-9408 before your visit to receive confirmation from the staff. | | |
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Special Deadline for Weekly DUUConnections
The deadline for submissions for the July 4 & July 11 DUUConnections is Monday, June 24 @ 8am. Please email your submissions to Sheri at office@dupageuuchurch.org.
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Room reservation requests
can be made by filling out
this form.
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Zoom link requests
can be made by sending an email to calendar@dupageuuchurch.org
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Newsletter Deadline
A July newsletter will not be published. Please refer to the July Weekly DUUConnection emails for information.
The deadline for the August newsletter is Monday, July 22 @ 9am.
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Please consider making a donation to support DuPage UU Church and all of its programs.
Text "DUUC" to 73256 using your mobile device OR click here.
Thank you!
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Mini-MUUSA 2024
This year MUUSA will be held at the UU Church of Bloomington in Bloomington, Indiana on July 3-7. Registration is now open. Learn more at https://www.muusa.org/brochure. To register visit muusa.org.
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