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Friday News – August 14, 2026
August 14, 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 wanted to express my gratitude for your patience as it is slowing us down from being able to respond to you all in as timely a manner as we would like. But, the work to prepare for the official start of the church year goes on! We ...Read Full Article
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Friday News – August 14, 2026
August 14, 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 ...Read Full ArticleFriday News – August 7, 2026
August 7, 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 ...Read Full ArticleFriday News – July 31, 2026
July 31, 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 ...Read Full ArticleFriday News – July 24, 2026
July 24, 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 ...Read Full ArticleFriday News – July 17, 2026
July 17, 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 ...Read Full ArticleFriday News – July 10, 2026
July 10, 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 ...Read Full ArticleFriday News – July 3, 2026
July 3, 2026
*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 ...Read Full ArticleFriday News – June 26, 2026
June 29, 2026
What better way to bring in the summer than “Play”? This week, I hope you will come to not only hear us talk about play, but to play yourself in ...Read Full ArticleFriday News – Juneteenth 2026
June 19, 2026
Today is Juneteenth, the holiday commemorating the end of slavery. It celebrates the day in 1865 when the enforcement of the Emancipation Proclamation in Texas began. Mind you, this was ...Read Full ArticleFriday News – June 12, 2026
June 12, 2026
We are so grateful for a wonderful Annual Meeting. Thank you to all those who attended and engaged with the governance of our community. It’s not too late to vote ...Read Full Article