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UU Women's Connection CMwD


Women of the Castle


Thank you to the Women of the Castle as they are called at Beverly Unitarian Church for their warm hospitality, generosity and openness. The church's unusual castle-like structure make it a landmark on the south side of Chicago. Beverly U women and other members of the congregation opened the church doors and their homes to welcome Councilors at the Connection's first 2010 council meeting, February 6-8th. The photo of Councilwomen on the historic building's stairway leading from sanctuary to the second floor, where Sunday's coffee hour and Saturday's luncheon and Margaret Fuller Conversation salon were held.

From left to right in the photo find councilors: Pat Goller, Debbie Czarnopys-White, Tori Kilhoffer, Nicole Nichols, Cathy Kline and Diana DeWeese. Not show is Janice Bailey.


Welcome New Friends and Councilors

Cathy Kline (left in photo)is a member of the Carbondale Unitarian Fellowship, serves as Board Trustee and Board Liaison to Membership Committee, Pastoral Friend, Arts and Aesthetics Committee member, Zambia sewing friend and hospice volunteer. Her other passions include: sewing, quilting, collecting fabric and old buttons, antiquing and gardening.

Cathy is retired from a 24 year career as Licensed Dietitian, Nutritionist and Lactation Counselor with the Illinois Public Health WIC Program.

Debbie Czarnopys-White, (right)is a member of the Mt Vernon UU Fellowship with her husband, Bob, and also works with the Carbondale Fellowship. A certified yoga instructor with the Yoga Alliance, she meditates and pursues studies in insight meditation. She is a Reike Master, studies qigong, drumming and Dances of Universal Peace, as well as other forms of rhythmic healing.

Debbie is a Southern Illinois hospice volunteer and involved with the Carbondale Fellowship's partnering with a Ranchod Hospice of Kabwe, Zambia. Now her main volunteer focus, she visited Ranchod in 2006 and 2008; plans a visit there in 2010.

Cathy and Debbie attended the 1st International UU Women's Convocation in Houston together. With this experience they set out to find out what is happening with the women of the Central Midwest District. Both agreed to join the UU Women's Connection Council last summer and began their three year terms in January, 2010.


Women's Rights? What does the UUA say...

The Unitarian Universalist Association has a history of supporting women's rights. The Clara Barton Washington Internship for Women's Issues was endowed by generous contributions from the UU Women's Federation and other supporters.

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Events & News

  • UU Women As Agents of Change

    March 20, 2010
    Third Unitarian Church, Chicago.

    Honoring, Celebration, Margaret Fuller Conversation Salons, lunch, entertainment and more...to honor CMwD's female Agents of Change.

    Who is the one woman in your congregation who steps up to leadership in the spirit of Margaret Fuller, feisty, creative and courageous UU fore mother?

    REGISTER AND RECOGNIZE: It's not too late to register for the day or name your congregation's Agent of Change.For honoree details or to register on line Women's Leadership Day

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  • 2010 District Assembly

    BECOMING A RELIGION FOR OUR TIME

    Plans are already shaping up to bring you a District Assembly with opportunities to network, share experiences with one another and come home fresh with ideas. The 2010 event will focus upon congregations sharing with one another on issues of growth and creating dynamic religious communities.
    Becoming a Religion for Our Time April 30 - May 2
    Wheeling, Illinois.

    Musical Opportunity: Don't miss an opportunity to sing with the district choral ensemble by signing up to be on the "choir track" when you register. Check out the district website

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  • 2010 Spring Conference

    UU Women's Connection
    2010 Spring Conference
    June 4-6
    Pilgrim Park Retreat Center
    Keynote: Teri Freesmeyer
    Hosts: The women of Abraham Lincoln UU Congregation. Co chairs, Meg Schnake and Brenda Wade.

    Pilgrim Park near Princeton, Illinois, just off I-80, is an oasis of peace and green with a rustic and natural setting, lovely chapel with trees all around, pleasant staff, wholesome food and comfortable accommodations. On June 4-6, 2010 add your SISTERS to the mix.

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  • Emma's Revolution Concert REVIEW

    If I can't dance, I don't want to be part of the revolution. --emma goldman

    On an evening dedicated to the work of the Carbondale Unitarian Fellowship's (CUF) outreach program with the Ranchod Hospice Emma’s Revolution dedicated their second song, “Refugee” in honor of the fellowship’s AIDS hospice partnership. The words ”Women in search of safety, Children in need of food...” are an apt description of the Ranchod AIDS Hospice and Orphan Care in Kawbe Zambia. Unlike hospices in the western world Ranchod is a hopeful place where women and children are nourished in many ways. The evening’s Silent Auction and concert helped raise funds for the CUF outreach.

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