Chalice Circles

Contact: ccuu@ccuu.org

As a vibrant small group ministry, Chalice Circles offer a home base within our growing church community, a place to build relationships with other adults and opportunities to gain greater clarity, meaning and connection.

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Circle Suppers

Four-month sessions annually
Contact: ccuu@ccuu.org

Meet Countryside members and further strengthen existing relationships through organized cooperative suppers where participants dine with four different groups and host once.

The Countryside Garden

Contact: ccuu@ccuu.org

To further strengthen the connection between our spiritual practices, the earth, our green sanctuary effort and our social action commitment, CCUU gardeners plant and tend garden plots located on the church campus. Among other uses, the fruits (and vegetables!) of our labors are donated to the Palatine Township Food Pantry.

Green Sanctuary

Contact: greensanctuary@ccuu.org

The Green Sanctuary Committee encourages awareness, appreciation and action in support of the environment on which we all depend. We promote worship that deepens our connection to the natural world, educational programs for all ages and service projects that benefit our local area and beyond.

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Hatha Yoga

Thursday evenings from 7:00pm - 8:15pm
Contact: ccuu@ccuu.org

The practice of Hatha yoga can not only help relieve stress, decrease chronic pain and increase flexibility and strength, it can also help you access the inner peace you need while you strive for peace in the world around you. Join Sarah Mikulski, Sivananda Yoga certified and Yoga Alliance registered yoga instructor, in exploring this multifaceted practice here at Countryside Church. All levels are welcome, and the teacher will cater to the needs and abilities of the students present at each class. All that is required is a yoga mat and an open mind.

Journey Inward

Meets the 3rd Wednesday of the month
Visit: www.Journey-Inward.com

Discover and explore hypnosis, meditation, dowsing, tarot, color therapy, crystal healing, EFT, Law of Attraction, metaphysics, 2012, drum circles, spiritual movies and much more.

Making the Most of Our Money

Contact: socialaction@ccuu.org

Making the Most of Our Money is a nine-session program that teaches money management skills to low-income individuals and food pantry recipients in Palatine Township.

Movies with Meaning

Second Fridays, 7:00pm
Contact: ccuu@ccuu.org

This series shows short-subject and feature-length documentary films on the big screen in Atherton Hall, followed by group discussion. The films deal with a variety of different topics, including environmental, economic and social justice issues.

Open Forum Discussion Group

Sunday, 9:15am
Contact: ofd@ccuu.org

We endeavor to discuss the issues of the day while respectfully welcoming diverse perspectives.

Singing Meditation

Second Friday of the month, 7:30am
Contact: music@ccuu.org

Find a stillness at the end of your hectic workweek. In our meditation, facilitated singing and silence combine to create a calming and powerful spiritual experience. Childcare is available.

Social Action

Contact: socialaction@ccuu.org

The Social Action Committee strives for social, environmental and economic justice at the church, community and international levels. Whether donating our time to teach money management skills to low-income families, preparing meals for a local PADS homeless shelter, holding a fundraiser for Heifer International, purchasing books for Pakistani schools or providing microfinance loans, the Social Action Committee is committed to improving our world and the quality of life of all persons.

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Song Circle

Third Friday of the month, 7:30pm
Contact: music@ccuu.org

Bring your instrument (or just lend your voice) and some tunes to share and let’s have fun making music! Our emphasis is on sharing the experience rather than on performing.

Zen Meditation

Sunday at 7:00pm
Visit: www.greatplainszen.org

The Great Plains Zen Center offers regular meditation (zazen, or "sitting") periods, walking meditations and various workshops at Countryside Church. All are welcome. Beginner's instruction is available.