Ongoing Events & Interest Groups

The Unitarian Church North Fellowship Committee organizes activities throughout the year and all are welcome to join. Participating in an area of interest is a good way to get involved and to meet people in the community. This past events have included “Pajama Sunday,” a reception after the Christmas Eve services and a Cinco de Mayo celebration. Events are posted on this website, The Northliner newsletter and the weekly Friday Flyer email news announcements. To receive a copy of the Northliner, or to join our Friday Flyer email list, please Contact Us.

Event/Group Monthly
Meeting Day		 Time

Book Discussion Group
Book group meets once a month at the church to discuss selected readings.
May 17: “Garlic and Sapphire,” by Ruth Reichl
June 21: “American Woman,” by Susan Choi

Questions should be directed to Carol Broman or the UCN office at 262-375-3890.

Third Thursday Evenings

 7:00 p.m.

Choir
If you enjoy singing with a group, please consider joining UCN's choir. No audition needed; all are welcome!

If you are interested in joining please contact Ginny Chiaverina or the UCN office at 262-375-3890.

First Thursday
Third Saturday mornings

 7:00-8:30 p.m./
10:45 a.m.
Guy Breakfast
On the last Friday of the month, at 8:00 am, some UCN members having a Y chromosome meet for breakfast. We meet at Glen Café, 6823 North Green Bay Avenue in Glendale, on the corner of Green Bay and Green Tree. If you would like to be on the reminder list, send an email to MikeArnow@Sattell.com. Those with an XX chromosome who want to hang out with the guys are also welcome.

Last Friday

 8:00 a.m.
Ladies Lunch and Levity Society
We will be meeting at the Mequon Fiddleheads (Port Washington Road just north of Donges Bay) on the second Monday of each month. We meet at noon for time to connect and enjoy each other’s company. Come once or monthly!		 Second Monday Noon
Science and Religion Group
Interested? Call Merle Reinehr		 Third Wednesday 7:15 p.m.

Mindfulness Meditation Group
The weekly Mindfulness Meditation group is an informal gathering of men and women interested in meditation and mindfulness. Beginners welcome and encouraged; you don't have to "sign up" ahead of time or commit to coming every week. We sit in meditation, do a walking meditation, and perhaps read aloud and share reflections on a passage about mindfulness in our everyday lives.

Most Sunday Evenings 6:30-8:00 p.m.

Other Activities at the Church

Space at UCN can be reserved/rented for outside groups. For more information, please see our Building Rental page or call 262-375-3890 for more information.

The following are some outside groups which meet at UCN:

  • Al Anon meets at UCN (Emerson Room-upper level) each Tuesday morning from 8:30-10:00 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall. Please contact Leigh, 920-668-6787 or John, 262-242-3459 for more information.
  • The Northern Cross Science Foundation, www.ncsf.info, is an amateur astronomy club that meets in the lower level at 7:30 p.m., and sometimes earlier, on the first Thursday of the month. Meetings are free and open to the public. Call Rob Powell at 262-243-5141 for information.
  • T'ai Chi Ch'uan classes are held Wednesday evenings from 6:00-9:00 PM in the Fellowship Hall (or outdoors, weather permitting). Please contact instructor James Beyer for more information and cost at 414-475-6857 or everydaytcc.com.
  • Wisconsin Singer/Songwriter Series The Wisconsin Singer Songwriter Series holds its concerts at UCN. UCN members can receive a discount by calling or emailing WSSS (wsss@sbcglobal.net or 262-457-4399) by noon on the Wednesday before the concert. For more information call (262) 470-3061 or visit www.wsss.org.
  • “Sets in the Burg” Irish Set Dancing is held alternate Tuesdays in the Fellowship Hall. Call Mike Strauss for more information, 262-284-5705
  • Buddhist Meditation is held on Thursdays at 7:00 pm through August. Contact Susan Francis, 414-933-2063, for information.