It was so lovely seeing so many of you during our holiday services. Despite everything else in the world, we still have a loving, joyful community in which we can be held. The election this past fall and its aftermath put us into a bit of a reactive mode, but we are still on track … Continue reading Friday News – January 3, 2025
December 20th, 2024 Please note: the church office will be closed December 23rd–January 1st. We will resume regular business hours starting January 2nd. There will be no Friday News on December 27th. Announcement Requests submitted thru Wednesday, January 1st will be published on January 3rd, 2025. Happy holidays! Happy Friday! Dear Friends, As a celebration … Continue reading Friday News – December 20, 2024
A Holiday Message from the UUA Beloveds, As we enter into our holiday season once again, I am suffused with gratitude for all of the ways that UUs have been living their faith boldly in the past year –in your congregation’s ministries, in worship on Sundays, during our historic Climate Justice Revival last September, … Continue reading We Gather With Love
Whether or not you espouse any kind of December holiday, it is pretty widely held that there is something special about this time of year. People seem to be a little more understanding, a little more giving, and maybe even a little more hopeful, no matter how dour things may appear. And, of course, there … Continue reading Friday News – December 13, 2024
CIRQUE KALABANTÉ When the large drums started beating, four in total, I could feel the sound in my chest. I instantly looked to see how the kids from ROCS were responding. One, two…five, six…I counted ten (there were probably more) steady with their headphones on, while others who didn’t have them (or forgot to … Continue reading Cirque Kalabanté
On November 27, the Washington Post published an opinion piece by Perry Bacon Jr. making suggestions for what to do instead of getting lost in doom. #2 on the list was to attend a Unitarian Universalist church! I have to wholeheartedly agree! Right now I think our mission is as clear as it ever has … Continue reading Friday News – December 6, 2024
Happy Friday Wednesday! Most of the leaves are off the trees, and there is a wintry chill in the air. Whether you are spending today with loved ones, doing some holiday shopping, or simply enjoying some delicious leftovers, I hope that you are well and getting the rest and respite you need. As a community … Continue reading Friday News – November 29, 2024
In the service on November 10, Rev. Dr. Eric Dawson spoke to us of the benefit of taking the long view, recognizing that real change takes many lifetimes to achieve. This thought has been a comfort to me over the last few weeks. This is part of why it feels so important to examine the … Continue reading Friday News – November 22, 2024
Come Celebrate the Holidays With Us! Donate to Holiday Appeal 2025 Here Special Holiday Services Dec. 10 at 7pm – “Sorrow at this Season” Grief Service Dec. 21 at 11am – [rescheduled] Holiday Cookie Fair (buy a box) Dec. 21 at 11am – Winter Solstice Service Holiday Music Events Dec. 12 at 7pm – … Continue reading Holidays at First UU
We want to thank everyone who participated in Wednesday night’s Sustainable Funding Congregational Conversation! We had a great turnout and got some wonderful questions that will help us provide helpful information to the congregation as we continue this process. One of the questions we received was, “What does the staff do?” Great question! You can … Continue reading Friday News – Nov. 15, 2024
