Happy Friday! We are so pleased to announce that Minister Shannon High (she/they) has joined the staff as the part-time Coordinator of Multicultural Engagement. Shannon will be participating in worship monthly and convening opportunities for people to connect across cultures. She is bursting with ideas so watch the newsletter for some exciting notices. Minister High … Continue reading Friday News – March 22, 2024
Happy Friday! I sit at my computer, writing to you with the sound of rain outside of my window. It’s peaceful and comforting, yet it causes some anxiety as I hear the thunder echoing around my neighborhood. I’ve never liked storms. Even after someone told me as a young girl that the thunder is just … Continue reading Friday News – March 15, 2024
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Dear Friends, There is so much going on these days within and beyond Unitarian Universalism. As staff at the UUA, we are also caregivers, family members, friends, religious leaders, and community members, and we continue to seek moments of joy and balance as we hold all that is with us. At the end of February, … Continue reading UUA News – March 2024
Happy Friday! Last week we heard the incredibly touching and inspiring stories from our youth about the meaning that Unitarian Universalism brings to their lives. This Sunday will feature members of our BREAD team speaking about what this community and justice commitment has meant to them. These are core ministries of First Church: religious exploration … Continue reading Friday News – March 8, 2024
As we heard at our mid-year meeting last Sunday, our youth group has been incredibly active and they are a vital part of our community. Not only is this an important ministry to the youth who are currently in our community, but it is a vital ministry that is more critical now than ever for … Continue reading Friday News – March 1, 2024
As your ministers and staff, we are holding you in our hearts with love after learning this week about the death of Nex Benedict, a non-binary child in Oklahoma. Please reach out to us if you would like a pastoral conversation. We also recognize that these moments of grief and solidarity are simply the first … Continue reading Friday News – February 23, 2024
Dear Friends, This is a terrifying moment for our fragile world. As Unitarian Universalists, we share a belief that every human life is sacred, with no person more deserving of freedom and flourishing than any other. This is why it was critical that your Unitarian Universalist Association has reaffirmed our condemnation of the Israeli military’s … Continue reading UUA News – February 2024
Raising Race Conscious Children Sunday, March 10th 7pm We often avoid talking about race with our young children but research has shown that children notice similarities and differences between people. When we are silent, they are left to draw their own conclusions about what “different” means. Without coaching or support, their conclusions often reflect … Continue reading SYC Workshop – March 10th
Greetings and salutations from your intrepid staff team as we do our best to cover for Becca – who is vacationing in sunny Puerto Rico this week! As a reminder, the front desk will be closed today, and next week other staff will be providing coverage from 10am-1pm on Thursday and Friday – while Becca has a family … Continue reading Friday News – February 9, 2024
