First Unitarian Young Adult and Campus Ministry

Date: Meeting on the first and third Sundays of every month.

Time: 6:00 PM

Location: Hull Chapel, First Unitarian Church. 5650 S. Woodlawn Ave. Chicago, IL 60637

Getting There: Hull Chapel is accessible via the bell tower doors on 57th Street. First Church is located at the corner of Woodlawn and 57thStreet.

Who We Are: YACM is a growing group of religiously liberal young adults from Hyde Park and surrounding areas. Some of our members attend nearby University of Chicago, some are in graduate school or seminary, and others simply call Hyde Park home! We welcome young adults from all walks of life to join us on our journey of exploring faith, life, and young adulthood.

Mission Statement: We, the Young Adult/ Campus Ministry (YACM) group at First Unitarian Society of Chicago, exist to serve religious liberal young adults, between the ages of 18-35.  The YACM group seeks to establish an egalitarian community that focuses on creating a safe space for spiritual growth, vibrant worship, and authentic fellowship.

Soulful Sundown Worship: YACM hosts a young adult worship service once a month on the FIRST Sunday at 6pm. We meet at Hull Chapel for worship in the round, incorporating as many voices and ways of worshiping as we are able. A typical Soulful Sundown involves a chalice lighting, to open our worship in the Unitarian Universalist tradition, followed by readings, songs, a prayer, a reflection time, a brief sermon, and other rituals that involve all parts of the sensory experience. We have enjoyed a sparkling cider "communion," candle-lighting, and a question-and-answer exploration called "Stand Up, Sit Down." We invite anyone in the group to help plan worship, and anyone present is welcome to participate in readings or other parts of the service. Every Soulful Sundown concludes with snacks and fellowship... Always a favorite aspect of worship!

Other Activities: YACM sponsors social activities for its members once a month on the THIRD Sunday at 6pm. We meet at Hull Chapel for potlucks, games, or to carpool or walk to local attractions such as bowling or movies. We believe that fun and fellowship is just as important as worship in supporting our ministry and our members. We have also been a part of church-wide activities, including making the decorations for the annual Unity Party.

We want to hear from you! To learn more about YACM please contact us at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it </mc/compose?to= This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it > or at 773-324-4100. You can also find more information about YACM and meet many of its members at First Unitarian's intergenerational worship service at 10AM on Sunday mornings.