Amanda Hays is Ministerial Intern at First UU
Join us on June 16th for our Juneteenth service, celebrating the liberation and resilience of Black people. The service will emphasize radical joy as a form of resistance and healing through readings, music and activities to foster unity and joy. The worship theme for June is “Renewal”.
The headlines and looming environmental crisis can overwhelm us with worry for our world. It can be easy to despair, to feel like just one person can’t make any difference. Adrienne Maree Brown’s Principles of Emergent Strategy teach us that our world is fractal and emergent, and that our small acts of love and connection … Continue reading Our Liberation is Fractal
This month’s worship theme is “Vulnerability”. Our Share-the-Plate donations in March go to Bottoms Up Diaper Drive. Did you know that 1 in 3 families in the U.S. struggle to afford diapers for their children? The average baby needs 6-10 diapers per day, but for many low-income families, this basic necessity can be out of reach. Bottoms … Continue reading March 19th 2023
This month’s worship theme is “Finding Our Center”. Justice is central to our UU values and our First UU community. What is your niche in justice work? How do you, or how do you want to express your self interest & values? Our Share-the-Plate donations in January go to Pathway Clubhouse, a community-based program of psychosocial rehabilitation … Continue reading Connecting to your Justice Center
In December we are exploring the theme, “Wonder” across our congregation – in worship, in small groups, and in religious education. Join us as we make the journey! Our Share-the-Plate donations in December go to our annual Holiday Appeal campaign. Please consider donating in person or online to support our community and help us realize our future … Continue reading Coming Back to Covenant
We frequently use light metaphorically to mean good, and darkness to mean bad. This language subtly reinforces white superiority, as well as a fear of what is unknown or not within our control. As the Fall Equinox approaches and more of our days are spent in darkness than light, let’s take this opportunity to examine … Continue reading Celebrating Darkness
