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Friday News – December 5, 2025
December 5, 2025
It is an annual tradition of mine to spend time with friends in Harrisburg, PA – going on over 10 years with the exception of covid times. We’re baking enthusiasts and this year we were planning on trying a Basque cheesecake (yum!) So when I realized the cold I was nursing meant I wouldn’t be able to go I was incredibly sad. But after a few days of feeling sorry for myself I found that I appreciated the time of quiet reflection. The holidays are always so rushed and harried; having some time when nothing was expected of me was ...Read Full Article
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Friday News – September 26, 2025
September 26, 2025
This Sunday we will formally bid Rev. Amanda Hays a fond farewell and thank her for her service to the congregation as our Social Justice Minister. We will have a ...Read Full ArticleFriday News – September 19, 2025
September 19, 2025
As we say goodbye to summer and hello to fall, we have our own First UU hellos and goodbyes. This past Sunday we had a wonderful Pathways to Membership class, ...Read Full ArticleFriday News – September 12, 2025
September 12, 2025
Among the many new changes this year, We are excited to welcome Paisha Thomas as our new Justice and Equity Student Minister! Paisha is a student at the Methodist Theological ...Read Full ArticleFriday News – September 5, 2025
September 5, 2025
I love the feeling of a full church on Sunday! Friends greeting friends, families with all generations coming together, shy visitors and new seekers — it’s the sound of people ...Read Full ArticleFriday News – August 29, 2025
August 29, 2025
Whether it’s the church’s Labor Day Retreat, a simple nature walk, or a cookout with family and friends, I hope you have something exciting planned for this holiday weekend! Kids ...Read Full ArticleFriday News – August 22, 2025
August 22, 2025
After weeks of being away from church recovering from hip replacement surgery I am so looking forward to seeing people again on Sunday! Over the last year, I have enjoyed ...Read Full ArticleFriday News – August 15, 2025
August 15, 2025
Dear First UU, If you have not yet heard, I have some big news to share with you: I will soon end my time at First UU as your Justice Minister. I ...Read Full ArticleFriday News – August 8, 2025
August 8, 2025
Thank you to everyone who helped put together 100 backpacks for local children preparing for the new school year! While families prepare for school, First UU Staff is busy finalizing ...Read Full ArticleFriday News – August 1, 2025
August 1, 2025
I hope you will join me and Jacques Angelino this Sunday for a whole-church justice project and service! We will discuss how our UU values support acts of service before ...Read Full ArticleFriday News – July 18, 2025
July 19, 2025
One of the great privileges of being a minister is helping loved ones grieve a loss. Performing memorial services gives me an opportunity to learn about the person who died ...Read Full Article