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Friday News – Oct 16, 2026
October 16, 2026
Happy Friday First UU! I recently read a blogpost from Rabbi Danya Ruttenberg reflecting on wisdom gained from participating in an organizer’s collective. She boils down the lessons learned to: We don’t need a handful of perfect leaders – we need many more people willing to take responsibility for the work. Strong movements are built through relationships, trust, and consistent practice, not moments of individual heroism. Sustainable organizing requires community care, curiosity, humility, and a willingness to keep learning and growing. None of us can do everything, but each of us has a role to play. Solidarity is the only way home. It strikes me that these are excellent words of advice ...Read Full Article
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Happy Friday and Happy New Year! Winter As Crucible Fluffy snow falls thickly in a coniferous forest. The changes that take place in winter are a kind of alchemy, an enchantment performed by ...Read Full ArticleFriday News – Dec. 19, 2025
December 19, 2025
I supposed you could say we had an early white Christmas! While beautiful, the snow combined with the frigid temperatures meant it was unsafe for participants and attendees to hold ...Read Full ArticleFriday News – Dec 12, 2025
December 12, 2025
This Sunday will be a special holiday treat for music lovers! The service will be a “Lessons and Carols” service with a UU spin! Unlike traditional Christian lessons and carols, ...Read Full ArticleFriday 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 ...Read Full ArticleFriday News – Thanksgiving
November 26, 2025
Happy Wednesday! I’m someone who actually enjoys myths being busted! I’ve been watching the “American Revolution” series by Ken Burns and appreciate all the ways in which it peels away the romantic ...Read Full ArticleFriday News – Nov. 21, 2025
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 Article