9:00 am Worship Service – ALL Ages
10:15-11:15 am Education Hour (unless otherwise noted) – ALL Ages
11:30 am Worship Service – ALL Ages
The Worship services will be identical in content and order. The programming between the services will utilize our whole church building. Children and youth religious education classes will meet during this time, making use of all our classrooms. We will have coffee hour in Kreves Hall during the entire RE hour. Adult Learning programs will be offered in the Learning Center and in the sanctuary. The Adult Learning programming will include opportunities to delve more deeply into our themed ministry topics, UU history, UU theology, justice issues, world religions, science, and more.
Click on Adult Programs for upcoming and ongoing offerings that do not occur Sunday mornings.
Upcoming Adult Learning Offerings
Sunday Mornings 10:15 – 11:15
September 7
Onboarding: Learn the Operations of the Church
How does this beloved community we call DuPage Unitarian Universalist Church work so well? As we dive into the 2025/26 church year, join current church leaders for a review of our structure, roles, resources, responsibilities, governance, and ministry programs. You’ll more clearly understand how our Board, Staff, Committees, and Teams have created the processes that help us do the work we love, better!
Science Sunday
Mike Winter will lead a discussion that will review pros and cons of Artificial Intelligence and evaluate what the use of AI and Language Learning Models will mean to us in America and possibly humans throughout the world.
September 14
Community Hour
Community Hour is an extended social time with refreshments that features information tables about various groups, events, and activities in the church community on the second Sunday of every month during the program year in Kreves Hall. It’s an opportunity for people to connect and learn more about how to get involved.
September 21
Faith Formation for Families
Led by rev. mandi huizenga
Families are the primary holders of faith formation. Join rev. mandi to learn techniques and skills to teach your family the fundamentals for faith formation.
Science Sunday
Scott Thompson will discuss the 100yr Anniversary of the Scopes “Monkey” Trial, and his visit to the celebration in Dayton Tennessee, He’ll be talking about the trial, of course, but also about why it was relevant then. He’ll wrap up by talking about why the issues under review during the Scopes trial continue to be relevant today.
September 28
Protest Poster Party (all ages)
Join us for a vibrant, all-ages gathering where creativity meets community action! Make protest posters and build energy together for the big day. No experience needed—just bring your voice, your vision, and your passion for justice. Let’s raise our signs and our spirits!
October 5
Unitarian Universalist History: 1960 to present
This class offers an engaging look at Unitarian Universalism’s modern history—from the 1961 merger of Unitarians and Universalists through the movements that shaped us: civil rights, feminism, LGBTQ+ equality, anti-racism, environmental justice, and more. We’ll reflect on both the inspiring stories and the hard lessons, and consider how the past 65 years continue to shape our values, our identity, and our vision for the future. Together we’ll ask: what does it mean to be UU today, and how will we carry our history forward?
Science Sunday
Mike Winter will follow up on Scott Thompson’s discussion of events during his visit to Dayton, Tennessee on the hundredth anniversary of the “Scopes’ Monkey Trial”. What are the basic principles of Evolution with Natural Selection? What makes it TRUE? What specific examples prove it to be fundamentally TRUE? There will be time for questions and discussion throughout this talk.
October 12
Community Hour
Help Make Community Hour Delicious! Community Hour is a special time for fellowship, food, and fun on the second Sunday of the month from 10-11:30 am. To make this gathering warm and welcoming, we need volunteers to bring food to share. If you enjoy baking or just picking up something tasty, please sign up to contribute here. No nuts, please. Bite size portions are preferred. Contributions must arrive by 10:00. Thank you for helping us make Community Hour a time of true community connection!
October 19
Vision Driven Strategic Planning
Learn about our congregation’s new, more efficient, and flexible vision-driven strategic planning process. This session will share the steps, goals, and timeline of the process, and explain how our shared values guide the plan for our future.
Science Sunday
Mark Ailes with Green Sanctuary: Citizens’ Climate Lobby and climate legislation updates. Mark will provide an overview of the recent CCL Lobby meeting in Washington, D.C., highlighting key accomplishments, current initiatives, and ways you can get involved.
November 2
UU Elevator Speech
Ever been asked, “So what is Unitarian Universalism?” and found yourself searching for words? Join us for an interactive workshop where we’ll explore what being UU means to you and craft a short, heartfelt way to share it.
Science Sunday
Jim Haheneberg will give us a geologist’s viewpoint on Climate Change. Jim has a Master’s degree in Geology, has worked for 9 years in oil and gas exploration, and 26 additional years for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. His talk will cover long term planet history, climate changes, extinctions, and what it means for the future. He wants to leave a viable planet for his daughter and generations yet to come. This talk is especially relevant and appropriate for our whole community at DUUC and the whole Humanist world. Children are especially invited and welcome to this discussion. There will be time at the end for discussion.
November 9
Community Hour is a special time for fellowship, food, and fun on the second Sunday of the month from 10-11:30 am. Help us give thanks and SIGN UP to bring a little fall-inspired goodness to the Community Hour. There’s something cozy about gathering this time of year – think apple slices, pumpkin treats, spiced muffins or whatever feels welcoming. Whether homemade or store-bought, your contribution helps nourish both body and spirit. No nuts, please. Bite size portions are preferred. Contributions must arrive by 10:00. Thank you for helping us make Community Hour a time of true community connection!
November 16
Right Relations by Committee on Shared Ministry
We attend church and other events and usually all goes well. What do we do when things go wrong? We look to right relations. If you’re curious to know more, join us for this workshop on how we can keep ourselves in right relations with others.
Science Sunday
Scott Thompson will talk to us about common misconceptions regarding scientific claims. For example, there’s a popular claim that “Humans only use 10% of our brains.” Is that true? We’ll find out! There may also be some surprising facts about nature that you’ll learn. Perhaps you know that Mt. Everest is the tallest mountain on Earth. However, you may be surprised to learn that it depends on what you mean by “tallest.” If the meaning is more clearly specified, other mountains might claim the title of tallest. These are just to examples of scientific claims that are either misunderstood, learned incorrectly as “facts,” and otherwise problematic.
November 23
Wonderful Worship by rev mandi and Carl Kennedy (all ages)
Come explore the meaning and purpose of worship through this hands-on and interactive, intergenerational workshop led by rev. mandi huizenga, Minister and Carl Kennedy, Director of Music and Worship Arts.
November 30
Radical Hospitality by Tina Lewis
How can we continue to create a church where everyone feels deeply welcomed, seen, and valued? Join Tina Lewis, Director of Membership & Engagement, for an interactive session exploring what it means to live our DUUC mission of inclusion and compassion in everyday ways. Through stories and best practices, we’ll explore how each of us contributes to a culture of welcome from the parking lot to the sanctuary and beyond. Longtime members, newcomers, and friends are invited to participate on Sunday, November 30 in the sanctuary from 10:15-11:15. Together, we’ll learn how radical hospitality can transform not just our Sunday mornings, but our whole community.
December 7
How to Build and Sustain Spiritual Practices in a Time of Fracture by Blaire Martin, PhD
Science Sunday
December 14
Community Hour