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, please let the office know! Reach out to office@waucc.org or 773-935-0642 (text or call).
Join us ONSITE at
First Church of the Brethren,
425 S. Central Park Avenue.
To map directions from your location, CLICK HERE.
Street parking is free & available close to the church building.
We will have a potluck meal directly following the service, so please bring something to share if able!
A new weekly offering to keep our hearts, minds, and actions aligned with the people of Palestine.
Holy God, we cannot fathom the magnitude of what has been lost due to this genocide. We grieve the heinous acts of violence that defile the sanctity of your creation. It is hard to find your presence when such darkness consumes us. Yet, we have no choice but to turn to you, our only refuge and strength. Holy Spirit, help us find hope where there is no more hope, light where there is no light. We pray that the world may wake up to stop this genocide and that justice and accountability will soon come to all the people.
From the Sabeel Ecumenical Liberation Theology Center
Nick Guetterman did a great job presenting the September Helping Hands for playOut! If you missed it, you can still give until October 18th!
- playOUT! has been amplifying queer voices in classical music since 2018. We’re proud to announce that we are now an official 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
- Our mission is to uplift and celebrate LGBTQIA+ artistry in classical music.
- Through powerful performances, commissioned works, and meaningful community partnerships, we’re creating space for queer voices to thrive — not just on stage, but in the cultural fabric of our society.
- 25% of our concert proceeds goes directly to organizations that share our values of equity, inclusion, and artistic empowerment
- First landmark event: November 15, 2025 titled “Heavy” surrounds topics of mental health in the queer community, and will feature a new commissioned work by transgender composer Devin Clara Fanslow
You don’t want to miss the party of the century!
Join us in the back room at Stella’s Diner
(3042 N. Broadway)
this Saturday, October 4th,
at 2pm to celebrate Tammy’s 70th birthday!
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 12TH
We welcome guest preacher
Rev. Michelle Hughes
to our digital pulpit!
Currently serving as the Designated Associate Conference Minister for Chicago Metropolitan & Fox Valley Associations, Rev. Hughes is a specialist in Congregational Revitalization. She holds a wealth of knowledge and experience, having served in a variety of settings.
Click here to read Michelle’s full bio!
Why are we having a guest preacher?
Because Ann-Louise will be away on retreat!
It’s part of her participation in the Nevertheless She Preached cohort this year! (Click on the link to learn more about her program.)
She is in the Social Weaver cohort – you can learn more about the avian namesake of the group here!
Book Club’s October Selection
“A bold and inspiring vision for how to orient our lives around gratitude, reciprocity, and community, based on the lessons of the natural world.”
Join us for discussion on
Saturday, October 18th
at 10am
at the special Book Club Zoom link:
*We will also be selecting books for the next quarter, so come out and cast your votes!*
Save the date for the Sanctuary Working Group’s
2025 Fall Fundraiser! October 25th will be an evening of food, drinks, and entertainment, all for a great cause.
CLICK HERE for tickets and more information.
(Plane Wreck at Los Gatos)
Music video sung by Colleen Kattau, who says,
I’ve always wanted to record this Woody Guthrie anthem.
Grateful for all those who painstakingly sought to know the names of those who died in the crash.
Dedicated to all those working tirelessly now to stop the illegal deportations and violence against our neighbors, our fellow immigrants—many of who inhabited this land long before Europeans did.
Sometimes you just need a document!
Click below if you’re looking for:
- This Sunday’s BULLETIN
- The latest version of the CHURCH DIRECTORY
- The approved CHURCH COUNCIL MINUTES (Sept mtg)
- Buying something for church? Remember that it’s tax-exempt! CLICK HERE for a copy of the form.
- Need to be reimbursed for a church expense? Download a Wellington REIMBURSEMENT FORM and submit it to the Church Office!
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