DUUC offers a variety of affinity, spiritual exploration, learning, music, and social groups that foster connection, personal growth, and a sense of belonging. Whether you’re looking to deepen your faith, build relationships, explore shared experiences, or simply have fun, there is a place for you.
Affinity Groups
Connect around shared identities, experiences, interests, or life stages.
Elders Circle
This group meets on the fourth Wednesday of the month from 10:00-12:00 in the Founders Room. In addition to social time, discussion topics are provided.
For more information contact elders@dupageuuchurch.org.
Genealogy Group
Includes interested members or friends who are actively engaged in research of their own family ancestries and are interested in sharing methods, resources, successes, failures, and results with one another. Contact genealogy@dupageuuchurch.org
Men’s Group
Provides a safe place to nurture our growth as male identified people and to explore the monthly worship themes. Meets 2nd & 4th Thursdays at 7:30 pm.
For more information contact: mensgroup@dupageuuchurch.org
Women’s Wisdom Group
People who identify as female 18 years and older share stories, discuss topics, and build community centered on women’s issues.
For more information contact: womenswisdom@dupageuuchurch.org
Young Adult Group
Participants in their 20’3, 30’s, and 40’s gather for a variety of social, service, and spiritual experiences. For more information contact yag@dupageuuchurch.org
Spiritual Exploration & Learning Groups: Explore big questions, spirituality, UUism, religious traditions, rituals, and personal growth.
Chalice Circles
Adult small groups that meet monthly to reflect and discuss worship and program themes as well as deepen their understanding of Unitarian Universalism. For more information contact dre@dupageuuchurch.org
Comparative Religion Group
Explore the beliefs, practices, and wisdom of world’s religious and spiritual traditions through thoughtful discussion and shared learning. Meets fourth Sundays from 2:00-3:30 in person an online. For more information contact comparativereligion@dupgeuuchurch.org
Humanist Group
A variety of activities is offered by this group including book discussion, social events, and more. Meets on the second Wednesday of the month at 7:30 pm.
For more information contact humanist@dupageuuchurch.org
Jewish Heritage Group
Celebrate the meaning of Jewish Heritage in a UU context. Gatherings vary throughout the year.
For more information contact: jewishheritage@dupageuuchurch.org
Kindred Circle
Earth-centered spirituality group to celebrate Pagan milestones through ritual and community gatherings. Meets throughout the year.
For more information contact: kindredcircle@dupageuuchurch.org
Mindfulness Meditation
Participants with all levels of experience are welcome to practice various forms of meditation on Mondays August thru June. Meets in the Learning Center at 7:00 pm.
For more information visit www.presentmomentsangha.org
Musical Groups: Sing, play, listen to and make music together while contributing to the musical life of the congregation.
Choir
Our choir is a non-auditioned group that welcomes passionate singers of all levels of experience. We learn and person music from diverse style an draw from both written and oral musical traditions. For more information contact ckennedy@dupageuuchurch.org
The Band
Our band is a group of instrumentalist and singers focusing on contemporary styles of music. The band creates space for experienced congregational musicians to work collaboratively to develop unique arrangements of contemporary songs for monthly performances in worship. For more information contact ckennedy@dupageuuchurch.org
Family Choir
Our family choir is an intergenerational drop-in choir that performs a few times a year with a focus on connecting youth and adults through fun easy to learn songs. All are welcome to participate and no experience required. For more information contact ckennedy@dupageuuchurch.org
Youth Ensemble
Our youth ensemble is open to all young people (ages 9-18) who play an instrument past the first year level. The ensemble plays twice a year: at the Holiday Music Service and then again in late spring. The youth often play music suggested by our members, especially if it has special meaning to UUs. Always looking for new members on any instrument! For more information contact ckennedy@dupageuuchurch.org
Social Activities Groups: Have fun, make friends, and build community through shared activities and interests.
Crafting & Conversation
Participants gather to do craft projects, socialize and have fun together. Meets on the first Thursday of the month at 7:00 pm in the Founders Room.
For more information contact craft@dupageuuchurch.org
Family Hang Time
This group meets on the fourth Saturday of the month from 4:00-7:00 pm in the Learning Center. Kids play and adults connect. It’s the perfect mix of playtime for kids and meaningful conversation for caregivers. Pizza will be served. Bring beverages to share. For more information contact family@dupageuuchurch.org
Mahjong
New and experienced players are welcome to join in. This group meets on Tuesdays from 1:30-3:30. For more information contact mahjong@dupageuuchurch.org
Sprouts
Get together with other caregivers and their young ones. Geared for babies and toddlers, all ages welcome. For more information contact family@dupageuuchurch.org