Franklin County is currently under a Level 2 Snow Emergency, and the church building remains closed. Until the emergency is lifted to Level 1 or lower, church groups and activities may choose whether to cancel completely or move online. In addition to the changes noted below, please contact your group leader/s if you are unsure … Continue reading Winter Weather UPDATE
Last week a call went out to religious leaders from around the country to gather in Minneapolis this weekend to protest the ICE violence and occupation. Thousands are heeding the call, including many UU ministers. It pains me, almost literally, to not be able to go. Due to my recent knee surgery it simply isn’t … Continue reading Friday News – Jan 23, 2026
Due to the probability of heavy snow accumulation and extended below freezing temperatures Saturday and Sunday, First UU has decided to cancel Sunday services and activities this week. Winter Weather Policy Reminder When Franklin County [link here] declares a Level 2 Snow Emergency, First UU cancels events and services. Otherwise individuals and groups can use … Continue reading Winter Weather
This Sunday we’ll be hearing from Paisha Thomas, our Justice and Equity Student Minister, as she reflects upon Martin Luther King Jr.’s “Letter from a Birmingham Jail.” While there have been many cultural and social and political changes since the writing of that letter, we seem to have unfortunately cycled back to some of his … Continue reading Friday News – Jan 16, 2026
Happy Friday! I was talking to my therapist about all of the ways I’m hoping to work on myself in 2026, and she offered a suggestion: instead of focusing on the traditional New Year Resolutions, what if I focused on setting 2026 intentions? Instead of saying “I will go to the gym three days a … Continue reading Friday News – January 9, 2026
Happy Friday and Happy New Year! Winter As Crucible Fluffy snow falls thickly in a coniferous forest. The changes that take place in winter are a kind of alchemy, an enchantment performed by ordinary creatures to survive… Plants and animals don’t fight the winter; they don’t pretend it’s not happening and attempt to carry on … Continue reading Friday News – January 2, 2026
I supposed you could say we had an early white Christmas! While beautiful, the snow combined with the frigid temperatures meant it was unsafe for participants and attendees to hold our Lessons and Carols service last Sunday. But never fear, we still have the holiday spirit at First UU! The cookie sale and gift wrapping … Continue reading Friday News – Dec. 19, 2025
UUA Newsletter Unitarian Universalist Association December 2025 Beloveds, I am sending you all best blessings in this winter holiday season. I know that we are coming into this season of joy, of care, and of neighborliness from a difficult year. Unitarian Universalist ministry within our congregations and beyond is life saving, especially in … Continue reading UUA News – Holiday Greeting
Services Cancelled Sunday, December 14th Due to inclement weather, the 9:15 and 11am Services have been cancelled. We encourage you to watch the recording of last year’s Music Sunday service. This year’s “Lessons and Carols” service will be rescheduled – stay tuned for updates! Please stay Safe and warm!’ Watch 2024 “Lessons and Carols” via YouTube … Continue reading Services cancelled [*]
This Sunday will be a special holiday treat for music lovers! The service will be a “Lessons and Carols” service with a UU spin! Unlike traditional Christian lessons and carols, this one will feature readings about all the holiday traditions, and different readers for each, as well as our fabulous choirs doing amazing holiday music. … Continue reading Friday News – Dec 12, 2025
