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The DuPage Unitarian Universalist Church exists as a beacon of liberal religious thought and practice. Amid the challenges and changes of a chaotic world, we aspire to proclaim and embody the possibilities of meaning in human life, of freedom in human thought, and of peace and justice in human community.

Monday, December 31, 2012

New Day for DuPage UU Chuch

Glad you found the DuPage UU Church, DUUC for short, blog!

We are a growing congregation of Unitarian Universalists in Naperville, Illinois with shared values, and like all Unitarians our community holds many different spiritual beliefs.  Unitarian Universalism welcomes people with diverse beliefs and there is a rich dialog within our community that help us better understand the world around us.  You can find a bunch of information about Unitarian Beliefs on our websites and at the UUA website.

We've set up this blog to keep our congregation and interested community members aware of what's going on at DUUC.  Come back often and you'll see a variety of authors who are members of the church sharing their ideas and perspectives.  Plus, you'll get updates about the great construction project we're undergoing to add a new, much larger sanctuary!

Thanks again for visiting!

Thursday, November 29, 2012

World AIDS Day, Dec 1


World AIDS Day is held on the 1st of December each year and is an opportunity for people worldwide to unite in the fight against HIV, show their support for people living with HIV and to commemorate people who have died. World AIDS Day was the first ever global health day and the first one was held in 1988.  The focus this year is: “Getting to zero: zero new HIV infections. Zero discrimination. Zero AIDS related deaths”
                                                                                                                                        
The only way that we can fight HIV/AIDS is by everyone knowing their status.  

How to get involved:
·         Grab a friend and go get tested CDC
·         There are many events in the Chicagoland area supporting AIDS WORLD DAY.  Check out POZ for some events in the area. 
·         Post on social media and encourage people to get tested
·         Honor the life of someone who has passed due to an AIDS related issues
·         Donate money, or time to an HIV testing facility
·         Encourage your church or other organizations to get involved

HIV/AIDS effects everyone, all ages, races, sexes, sexual orientations, beliefs, and social status.  Encouraging open communication about HIV/AIDS/STI’s with your children and other youth is the only way to end discrimination, and increase understanding of this epidemic.  Get involved, get your children involved, get your friends involved.  Be the voice that says it is OKAY to talk about HIV/AIDS!!!!!

by Melissa Fort