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Friday News – Feb 13, 2026
February 14, 2026
Last Sunday’s Gospel Service was incredibly moving and inspirational to me. One of the things that struck me was how joy is intrinsic to how the soul can sustain itself in the midst of terrible challenges. This Sunday I’ll be talking about good news in a similar vein: Even when times are really hard, or even especially when times are really hard, we need to be reminded that some progress has been made and there are always people working toward the betterment of us all. I know many of you are those people! Come to hear stories of inspiration and support. Rev. ...Read Full Article
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November 21, 2025
I want to share with you this meditation on “centering down,” written by the great mystic Howard Thurman in his book, Meditations of the Heart. Today’s youth have a saying, ...Read Full ArticleFriday News – Nov. 14, 2025
November 14, 2025
School for Young Children is an outreach program of First UU that began in 1969. For more than 55 years, SYC has promoted social and emotional development in our community, ...Read Full ArticleFriday News – Nov. 7, 2025
November 7, 2025
On Sunday, Dave Richter shared the incredible work that has been done on our building over the last few months, and the exciting changes that are still to come. All ...Read Full ArticleFriday News – Oct. 31, 2025
October 30, 2025
Happy Halloween! View full message in browser Submit Announcement Requests for the next edition by 9am Wednesday. The First UU Staff is sharing some of our favorite fall photos throughout this Halloween Issue of ...Read Full ArticleFriday News – Oct. 24, 2025
October 24, 2025
It was great to see that so many First UU folks attended the No Kings rally last week. I wasn’t able, unfortunately, as I’m still recovering from my hip surgery, ...Read Full ArticleFriday News – Oct 17, 2025
October 17, 2025
Dear friends, Rev. Terasa and I are so looking forward to seeing all of you tomorrow – at the RE Jump-Start, “Multi-Gen Dreams for the Future!” RSVP to let us know you’re coming, ...Read Full ArticleFriday’s News – Oct 10, 2025
October 10, 2025
Happy Friday! I hope you all are getting the opportunity to enjoy the beautiful fall weather, the changing leaves, and yes, even the pouring rain. We are excited for our Fall ...Read Full ArticleFriday News – October 3, 2025
October 3, 2025
Happy October! In the seven Octobers that Amber and I have worked together, we have joked that she is Team Halloween and I am Team Christmas. So each year, I try ...Read Full ArticleFriday 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 Article