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  • Friday News – Oct. 23, 2026

    October 23, 2026

    This Sunday, I will be joined by First UU member Kristin Hehrer as we discuss the Americans with Disabilities Act. Parts of this pivotal, vital act are being dismantled, leading to Americans losing access to accessibility resources that they need to get through their daily lives. We invite you to view Crip Camp, a powerful documentary produced by President & Mrs. Obama, which provides valuable insight into the history of disability rights activism and inspiration for the fight that is happening today. Join us Sunday as we explore the church’s role in fighting against the ADA and the ways that we can ...
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    October 15, 2023
    This Week Sunday Service October 15   “Collaborative Leadership” Is leadership a noun or a verb? We think of certain people as ‘natural’ leaders, but that concept can get in the way of giving everyone ...
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  • Friday News – October 6, 2023

    October 6, 2023
    This Week Sunday Service October 8th   “The Blessings of Conflict” Conflict is often thought of as something to avoid or that will cause rupture, but what if we thought about it in terms of ...
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  • Friday News – September 29, 2023

    September 29, 2023
    This Week Sunday Service October 1st   “Our Liberation is Fractal” The headlines and looming environmental crisis can overwhelm us with worry for our world. It can be easy to despair, to feel like ...
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  • Friday News – September 22, 2023

    September 22, 2023
    Happy Friday! How wonderful to see so many people on Sunday, as well as to know many were joining us online! Many people signed up for new opportunities in our Engagement ...
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  • Friday News – September 15, 2023

    September 15, 2023
    A note from Rev. Terasa It’s been great to see many of you as we move into the regular church year. SO MUCH is happening, and I love seeing an active ...
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  • Friday News – September 8, 2023

    September 8, 2023
    Happy Friday! We have two important staffing pieces of news to share with you all this morning. First – huge congratulations to Rev. Kathleen Fowler who is officially retiring from her service ...
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  • Friday News – September 1, 2023

    September 1, 2023
    Happy September!   Water communion and our in gathering (i.e., official kick off to the church year) is a little over a week away! We are going to be incredibly busy this ...
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  • Friday News – August 25, 2023

    August 25, 2023
    Happy Friday!   We are so excited for the return of our annual All Ages Animal Blessing service this Sunday! We will be celebrating all of our animals, those still with us and ...
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  • Friday News – August 18, 2023

    August 18, 2023
    Happy Friday!   I hope you all had an absolutely wonderful week! We’re ramping up to a busy Fall here at First UU so be sure to check out all of the ...
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  • Friday News – August 4, 2023

    August 4, 2023
    It’s August…..the best month of the year! (I may be a little biased seeing as how my anniversary, my start date of working here at First, my ordination, and my ...
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