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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 – December 6, 2024
December 6, 2024
On November 27, the Washington Post published an opinion piece by Perry Bacon Jr. making suggestions for what to do instead of getting lost in doom. #2 on the list ...Read Full ArticleFriday News – November 29, 2024
December 1, 2024
Happy Friday Wednesday! Most of the leaves are off the trees, and there is a wintry chill in the air. Whether you are spending today with loved ones, doing some holiday ...Read Full ArticleFriday News – November 22, 2024
November 22, 2024
In the service on November 10, Rev. Dr. Eric Dawson spoke to us of the benefit of taking the long view, recognizing that real change takes many lifetimes to achieve. ...Read Full ArticleFriday News – Nov. 15, 2024
November 18, 2024
We want to thank everyone who participated in Wednesday night’s Sustainable Funding Congregational Conversation! We had a great turnout and got some wonderful questions that will help us provide helpful ...Read Full ArticleFriday News – November 8, 2024
November 8, 2024
Friday’s News & Announcements November 8, 2024 Submit your Announcement Requests by 9am Wednesday to be included in Friday’s News. Happy Friday! For someone who makes a living by finding words, I am failing to do so at ...Read Full ArticleFriday News – November 1, 2024
November 1, 2024
Dear First UU, I am so excited for tomorrow! Over a year ago at the annual meeting, you voted to ordain me as a Unitarian Universalist minister, and tomorrow, at 2pm at ...Read Full ArticleFriday News – October 25, 2024
October 25, 2024
We will be talking a lot about remembering this Sunday, both during the Remembrance service and in the history workshop following the service. We will remember loved ones whom we ...Read Full ArticleFriday News – October 18, 2024
October 22, 2024
As I talked about in last Sunday’s sermon, our emotions are all over the place now and anxiety is high as we draw closer to Election Day. I hope you ...Read Full ArticleFriday News – October 11, 2024
October 11, 2024
Friday’s News & Announcements October 11, 2024 Submit your Announcement Requests by 9am Wednesday to be included in Friday’s News. Happy Friday! First UU is remarkable in the number of people who have been inspired ...Read Full ArticleFriday News – October 4, 2024
October 4, 2024
Friday’s News & Announcements October 04, 2024 Submit your Announcement Requests by 9am Wednesday to be included in Friday’s News. Happy October! I hope you all have been enjoying the nice autumn weather we have ...Read Full Article