Thanks for taking a moment to check out these events in our shared life
& the wider world.
If you’d like something included in an upcoming newsletter, let Jeffery know!
You can reach him at: office@waucc.org or 773-935-0642 (text or call).
If you’d rather join by phone, just dial 312-626-6799 and enter the Meeting ID: 917 3218 6458.
Every week during Black History Month, we are sharing some tidbits for CELEBRATION, and for EDUCATION.
Although it was lifted up last week, there are still a few days left to CELEBRATE Black Restaurant Week in Chicago! Click here for the list of participating restaurants; keep them in mind as you plan your weekend.
As your plan your travels for the upcoming months, be sure to check out the National Park Service’s 28 Days of Black History. Be sure to check out Day 17 to learn about the New Philadelphia National Historic Site in Illinois, which was just added to the National Park System in December 2022!
Wellington’s Book Group just wrapped up a two month study of the 1619 Project, which was an education in itself! All of us are invited to EDUCATE ourselves more about this vital aspect of American history by exploring the 1619 Project online, and by reading the piece Nikole Hannah-Jones wrote for the New York Times Magazine in the summer of 2020, What Is Owed?
Inspired by the example set by the United Parish in Brookline, MA,
Wellington has made a commitment to “pay royalties”
each time we sing a Negro Spiritual in worship to honor
the legacy of enslaved African Americans.
We will “pay royalties” by making a quarterly donation to The People’s Music School, supporting the development of young Black students and a wealth of students of color as Chicago-area musicians.
Online giving to the Helping Hands offering on February 19 has brought in $100.00 thus far – but we’re hoping to raise a total of $475 to cover all the spirituals we’ve sung during the first three months of the year.
We invite you to please give generously to this initiative.
You can give online
(be sure to choose “Helping Hands” from the drop-down menu)
or by mailing a check to the church office
(P.O. Box 804687, Chicago, IL 60680-4108).
Missed Chris’ presentation? You can read it here!
To read more about Spiritual Reparations, in general, click here.
From time to time we share information about petitions to sign or other ways to get involved in working for peace with justice.
On behalf of Wellington’s Immigrant Justice Task Force, please take a moment to lift up this quick, digital action!
In Illinois and across the nation, fear-based policies and actions
have been repeatedly wielded against us. While fighting off attacks on DACA, we also stood by asylum-seeking migrants
being used as political pawns. Stand with IJTF and please take 30 seconds to email your state legislators now to ask for their support
or thank them for already signing on.
Pull out your calendar and save yourself a seat at the next Last Supper* Club! It will be at Ann-Louise’s home on March 31st.
Bring yourself & an appetite for good food & conversation.
*of the month – always held on the last day of the month
William Southwick 1938 – 2023
A few weeks ago in church, we announced the passing of our beloved Bill Southwick.
Click here to read Bill’s obituary in The Chicago Tribune.
If you’d like to send a card to Dan Southwick, his address is: 1857 Nason Street, Alameda, CA 94501
There is a tenative plan to hold a service for Bill here in the Chicago area on July 29th. Please save the date!
Music 4 the Soul!
curated by our Music Director, Chris Inserra
As we begin our Lenten Journey,
click on the images below to enjoy two videos,
including the history of We Shall Overcome,
which we’ll sing on February 26th.
My Lord, What a Mourning
Aeolians of Oakwood University
A History of We Shall Overcome
Have you spotted a place that might work
as new physical home for Wellington?
We’re hoping to have a Waggle Dance or two during Fellowship Hour this Sunday! Come prepared to strut your stuff.
What’s Up?
Congregational Life
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Are you interested in attending a community event – or is there an activity that you’d like to invite folks to join you in?
If so, please share the details with Jeffery so we can list it here!
Sometimes you just need a document! Click below if you’re looking for:
- This week’s BULLETIN
- The latest version of the CHURCH DIRECTORY
- The approved CHURCH COUNCIL MINUTES
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