Activities (Page 2)
The False White Gospel: A UniLu Book Discussion Group
This book isn’t only for Christians but for our brothers and sisters in other faith traditions, and with no faith at all. When we see a civic promotion of fear, hate and violence as the trajectory of our politics, we need a civic faith of love, healing, and hope to defeat it. And that must…
Hymn Sing: Sunday, June 16 at noon
On Sunday, June 16, 2024, we will gather after coffee hour (at approximately 12 noon) for a congregational hymn sing both in-person and on Zoom. We’ll sing hymns suggested by UniLu community members, with music from Africa, Europe, and the Americas from the 14th century to the present. Zoom attendees: simply remain on the worship call or join using the regular…
Uniting Voices Chicago Concert – April 28 at 1 pm
Join Uniting Voices Chicago, formerly the Chicago Children’s Choir, for a concert at University Lutheran Church on Sunday, April 28, 2024 at 1 pm EDT. The concert is free and open to the public. Singers from the Albany Park and Rogers Park Neighborhood Choir Program are visiting Boston as…
Jim Wallis Book Event
Join us at 7 pm on Sunday, April 21, 2024, when Jim Wallis will present his latest book, The False White Gospel: Rejecting Christian Nationalism, Reclaiming True Faith, and Refounding Democracy. Jim Wallis is the New York Times bestselling author of God’s Politics. He is a writer, teacher, preacher and justice advocate who believes the gospel of Jesus must be…
In Memory of Bill Frutiger
We are grateful for the life of Bill Frutiger, a longtime member of University Lutheran Church, who died on December 20, 2023. Bill’s ready smile and warm greetings made UniLu “home” for many generations of newcomers and students. “We rejoice that Bill is reunited with his beloved wife, Elizabeth, and that they now feast together at the banquet…
Michael Metcalfe Art Talk
Please join us following worship on Sunday, January 21, 2024 for a light lunch and art talk with Michael Metcalfe, whose striking works of art have graced our Alumni/ae Room recently. Donations to help cover lunch will be gratefully accepted.
Ordination of Emmanuel Josué Correa Vázquez
All are cordially invited to the ordination of Emmanuel Josué Correa Vázquez on Sunday, November 19 at 4 pm, taking place at University Lutheran Church, 66 Winthrop St., Cambridge, Mass. He has been called to House of Prayer Lutheran Church in Hingham, Mass. Emmanuel received his B.A. in Hispanic…
November 19: Book Talk with Nora Lester Murad
Join us for a book talk by Nora Lester Murad on Sunday, November 19, 2023 at noon. Nora Lester Murad is a writer, educator, and activist whose most recent book is Ida in the Middle. She co-authored Rest in My Shade: A Poem About Roots, and edited I Found Myself in Palestine: Stories of Love and Renewal From Around the Globe. From a Jewish American family, Nora moved from…
Book Talk with Stephanie Saldaña
Join us on Sunday, September 17, 2023 at noon for a conversation with Stephanie Saldaña, who will speak about her book, What We Remember Will Be Saved: A Story of Refugees and the Things They Carry. Attend in person or by Zoom. About the book Journalist and scholar Stephanie Saldaña, who lived in Syria before the war, sets out on a journey across nine countries to meet…
Connecting During the Week
Join us for these regular in-person, Zoom, and hybrid activities! Mondays Mondays at 10 am: Qigong /Tai Chi for Health and Well-Being. UniLu member Cynthia Hanson invites you to join her via Zoom for gentle Qigong exercises and simple Tai Chi movements each Monday morning from 10 to 11 am. Nourish body, mind, and spirit while building strength and flexibility. If you…