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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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Friday News – July 4, 2025
July 7, 2025
Please note: First UU’s Offices will be closed July 4–July 11, as many of our staff are attending the Central East Region Summer Institute (CERSI) next week. Happy Friday, & Happy Independence Day! I’ve been visiting friends ...Read Full ArticleFriday News – June 27, 2025
June 27, 2025
Happy Friday! I was deeply touched when Rev. Terasa suggested that I write the message for this week’s Friday News. As I shared at the Annual Meeting, I am taking a ...Read Full ArticleFriday News – June 20, 2025
June 20, 2025
Happy Friday! I write this note from Baltimore where I am attending our General Assembly – the gathering of Unitarian Universalists from around the world that happens yearly. It now happens ...Read Full ArticleFriday News – June 13, 2025
June 13, 2025
Happy Friday! It was quite the celebration last Sunday! We celebrated the success of the rummage sale (around $15K at last count!) We celebrated the work of the staff and the ...Read Full ArticleFriday News – June 6, 2025
June 6, 2025
Dear First UU, As our church year comes to a close and your board and staff are reporting back to you the congregation at our annual meeting this Sunday, there is ...Read Full ArticleFriday News – May 30, 2025
May 30, 2025
It’s that time of year when we wind down our regular programming and go to one service at 10am. But that doesn’t mean we aren’t still offering great worship and ...Read Full ArticleFriday News – May 23, 2025
May 23, 2025
Summer Schedule is here! Summer is a time that First UU staff uses to try new ideas and prepare for the coming church year, so you may notice some changes ...Read Full ArticleFriday News – May 16, 2025
May 16, 2025
Last Friday we hosted a wonderful public listening project Sidewalk Talk. The founder led us in a two hour training about effective listening. As a minister and someone who specializes ...Read Full ArticleFriday News – May 9, 2025
May 9, 2025
One of the things I admire so much about this congregation is the ongoing commitment to social change through the BREAD organization. Working with other congregations across the city to ...Read Full ArticleFriday News – May 2, 2025
May 2, 2025
Spring has finally sprung, and summer is just around the corner! I am excited to see everyone again this Sunday. Our church’s Youth Group will be presenting the 11am service, ...Read Full Article