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Friday News – August 14, 2026
August 14, 2026
I know that several of you were (and maybe still are) affected by the storms this week. Please reach out and let us know if there is any support that you are needing while the clean-up efforts are underway. While several staff and the building itself are still without power as of this writing, I wanted to express my gratitude for your patience as it is slowing us down from being able to respond to you all in as timely a manner as we would like. But, the work to prepare for the official start of the church year goes on! We ...Read Full Article
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Friday News – January 10, 2025
January 10, 2025
It’s a new year, with all sorts of things to be grateful for, excited about, angry about, worried about, and hopeful for! I know some questions that have been on ...Read Full ArticleFriday News – January 3, 2025
January 3, 2025
It was so lovely seeing so many of you during our holiday services. Despite everything else in the world, we still have a loving, joyful community in which we can ...Read Full ArticleFriday News – December 20, 2024
December 20, 2024
December 20th, 2024 Please note: the church office will be closed December 23rd–January 1st. We will resume regular business hours starting January 2nd. There will be no Friday News on December 27th. Announcement Requests ...Read Full ArticleFriday News – December 13, 2024
December 13, 2024
Whether or not you espouse any kind of December holiday, it is pretty widely held that there is something special about this time of year. People seem to be a ...Read Full ArticleFriday 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 Article