Are you looking for Beloved Community?
Do you find joy in welcoming others?
Do you enjoy good conversation with other open-minded people?
Check out the programs of the KINSHIP Ministry
The mission of the Kinship Ministry is to ensure Countryside Church grows and has increasing impact on religious and social life in the northwest suburbs by developing an atmosphere that is inclusive, welcoming, connecting, compassionate, and respectful.
Kinship Ministry is every member of the congregation.
- We are Sunday Hospitality and the Membership Committee.
- We host social events and parties.
- We lead groups that deepen friendships, explore meaningful topics, and teach compassionate communication.
We welcome your warmth, your strength, your sorrows, your tenderness of care and of speech.
We welcome everyone – church members, friends, and community members – to our social events. These events give us opportunities to share food and fellowship. They are coordinated by ad-hoc teams of church members.
- Monthly Potlucks: We periodically hold potluck lunches to encourage fellowship and community. Contact the church office to volunteer for setup or clean up.
- Intro to CCUU: a brief orientation to Countryside Church Unitarian Universalist (CCUU) and to Unitarian Universalism; held the 1st Sunday of each month following the worship services
- Path to Belonging Classes: held 2-3 times each year for those wishing to learn more about Countryside Church UU and the meaning of membership. Find out more at Path to Belonging.
- Circle Suppers: These potluck dinners are a fun way to dine, chat, and laugh with new and long-time Countrysiders. All are welcome! Hosts provide the main course; guests each bring a salad, appetizer, side dish or dessert. Hope you can join the fun!
- Soul Connections – our small group ministry program.
- Feminine Divine Women’s Group comes together the last Saturday of the month to discuss women’s issues and to honor the feminine divine. We read and discuss books with a feminine divine or feminine historical theme. (Barbara Griggs)
- Transitions: a forum for mature adults to explore life transitions with a supportive community during daytime hours. We meet monthly for a program and potluck lunch, and there are a couple of interest groups that have formed from the larger group, like Memoir Makers and a Great Books discussion group.
- 40+ Kinship Group: This kinship group of folks age 40 and above meets approximately monthly for game nights, dinners, or other socializing opportunities. Newcomers, late-comers, non-members, and significant others are always welcome!
I’m interested in Circle Suppers
I’m interested in the 40Plus Group
Lend a Friendly Hand
Church members are invited to serve as greeters & ushers on an occasional Sunday morning. You will be partnered with an experienced greeter to learn the ropes, and we provide some basic written instructions on the sign up page. To help out, sign up online.
To find out where your passions and interests can work with others to find growth and fulfillment and to create our beloved community, contact the Kinship Ministry Coordinators.
