Happy September! Water communion and our in gathering (i.e., official kick off to the church year) is a little over a week away! We are going to be incredibly busy this fall and we can’t be more excited! We’re continuing plans for an amazing Auction and Fall Festival (including a tailgating room for all my … Continue reading Friday News – September 1, 2023
Happy Friday! We are so excited for the return of our annual All Ages Animal Blessing service this Sunday! We will be celebrating all of our animals, those still with us and those who have crossed the rainbow bridge but remain in our hearts. You are invited to bring your pets or a photo of those … Continue reading Friday News – August 25, 2023
Happy Friday! I hope you all had an absolutely wonderful week! We’re ramping up to a busy Fall here at First UU so be sure to check out all of the important announcements below. We’ll be releasing our Adult RE schedule soon, so stay tuned! Thank you everyone! Blessings friends, Rev. Kelli McNeal Minister of … Continue reading Friday News – August 18, 2023
It’s August…..the best month of the year! (I may be a little biased seeing as how my anniversary, my start date of working here at First, my ordination, and my birthday are all in August.) But seriously, happy August! I know that this month comes with a lot of change, and therefore a lot of … Continue reading Friday News – August 4, 2023
As you may know, we are in the middle of changing both our membership software, and our accounting software to options that are more user friendly and will have the opportunity for all of you to log in and change your own information! With any major change like this, there are always a few hiccups … Continue reading Friday News – July 28, 2023
Happy Friday! With Tuesday being Marian’s last day in the office, I wanted to take a brief moment and express my gratitude for her and her ministry here at First UU for the past 22 years. Marian, it has been such a joy working with you these past four years! Your love and commitment to … Continue reading Friday News – July 21, 2023
Happy Friday! It was so wonderful to see so many of you last Sunday for Rev. Marco’s return to our pulpit! Rev. Marco reminded us that our Universalist faith is not just something that we have when we’re sitting in the sanctuary – it’s an all day, seven days a week faith. I’ve been thinking … Continue reading Friday News – July 14, 2023
Happy Friday! I want to thank everyone for the love and support that you have shown your staff since we shared a little bit of our experiences this past Sunday. (For those of you who were unable to attend and would like to watch the recording, the link is in the Board report below.) All … Continue reading Friday News – July 7, 2023
UUA Newsletter Unitarian Universalist Association As we do each year, Unitarian Universalists from across the United States and beyond came together for worship, learning and growth, decision making, and faithful re-connection at General Assembly (GA) in the third week of June. Speakers were passionate, the music was moving, and important decisions were made. … Continue reading UUA News – July 2023
Dear UU Community, As my tenure comes to a close, I am reflecting on what a privilege it has been to serve as UUA President. I am proud of the work we have done to advance cultural and institutional change at the UUA, to nurture and sustain an increasingly diverse UUA staff, and to provide … Continue reading UUA News – June 25,2023
