This weekend we honor workers and the labor movement with a church retreat and some well-earned moments of respite. In lieu of our usual tradition of screening a pre-recorded service, we will be showing a live, special youth-led service from the UU Church of Kent, Ohio! This worship will showcase the experiences of teens who … Continue reading Friday News

I can’t say that August has been my favorite month so far this year! I was one of the unfortunate ones to have lost power for four and a half days during the recent storms. And I managed to pick up a case of COVID at the memorial service for Paula Egbert (If you were … Continue reading Friday News – August 28, 2026

I have always been a lover of all creatures, and had a wide range of pets growing up. But even so, when I first adopted a cat as a young adult I immediately transformed into a full on cat person with cat swag! When the looming polar vortex threatened the livelihood of our conversational neighborhood … Continue reading Friday News – August 21, 2026

I know that several of you were (and maybe still are) affected by the storms this week. Please reach out and let us know if there is any support that you are needing while the clean-up efforts are underway. While several staff and the building itself are still without power as of this writing, I … Continue reading Friday News – August 14, 2026

It’s wonderful to be back with you as I return from my study leave. This Sunday our ASH group will be presenting a lay-led service and we are having a ceremony afterward to celebrate the Solar Panels coming online. I hope to see you all there. Looking forward, we are deep into plans for the fall … Continue reading Friday News – August 7, 2026

Many people are struggling these days, but especially our immigrant neighbors and their children, who live under threat of deportation, poverty, and hunger. Each month First UU works to make a difference by donating food and necessities that Jacques Angelino distributes to hundreds of local families via Feed and Read Ohio. Join us this Sunday … Continue reading Friday News – July 31, 2026

On Tuesday night I, like probably many of you, was out of power for several hours. As it was right before bedtime I had all my usual routines disrupted. I couldn’t read, watch TV, listen to audiobooks, or other things I use to lull myself to sleep. Having no distractions I was left with just … Continue reading Friday News – July 24, 2026

When I came to First UU on September 7, 2025 I was unaware of how my life would be changed. But when are we ever aware of how a calling or a job can change us? I was in student mode, trying to learn and apply my learning and hoping to do a job worthy … Continue reading Friday News – July 17, 2026

Happy Friday! One of the questions I received in last Sunday’s question box service was about our seeming unwillingness here to celebrate the 4th of July. In my response I admitted to some real ambivalence about how to do that in these times

*Happy Fourth of July!* Happy Friday! And happy summer! Though the heat has been oppressive, I hope you have been able to find some freedom during these more low-key months. I am beginning my fourth year of ministry with you (can you believe it?) and I am so happy about that! I do get questions … Continue reading Friday News – July 3, 2026