Happy Friday, everyone! I feel honored to have the opportunity to greet you today. Why should I feel honored to connect with you? Because human connection in these times is a challenge. Let’s be honest. With day to day distractions, COVID-induced isolation, and virtual realities, it’s been easy to lose sight of the power of … Continue reading Friday News – April 26, 2024

Hello and Happy Friday! Since this week is our Music Sunday service, I get the privilege to write this week’s welcome message! When was the last time you made music? Was it this morning in the shower, yesterday in the car, or during a practice for a band you play with? This week’s Music Sunday … Continue reading Friday News – April 19, 2024

Happy Friday! I’m so excited to see many of you this Sunday and share in our Flower Ceremony with you. The Flower Ceremony comes into our Unitarian Universalist tradition from our Unitarian siblings in Czechoclovakia. This will be a multisensory, multigenerational service celebrating the gift of new life that every spring brings, as well as our … Continue reading Friday News – April 12th 2024

Happy Friday! Are you interested in learning about the theory of worship? Would you like to participate in the development of and presentation of worship services? Then consider joining our new Worship Associates Program. This is different from a typical ‘Worship Committee’ in that you will be more integrally involved in the creation of the … Continue reading Friday News – April 5, 2024

Friday’s News and Updates! March 29, 2024 The church office will be closed Monday, April 1st (this is not a joke)! Regular office hours will resume on Tuesday, April 2nd.   Spring flowers are blooming around the building and there’s so much happening! I can’t wait to experience the Flower Ceremony with all of you in a … Continue reading Friday News – March 29, 2024

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

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