Topic: Community

Lessons & Carols

Enjoy music from a variety of traditions, and festive performances by Spirit of Life Choir, Chalice Choir, and Peace Pals children’s choir.  Presented by First UU Director of Music and Chalice Choir Director, Dr. Brandon Moss, along with Spirit of Life Choir Director, Michaela Jones, Peace Pals Director, Erin Rothert, and pianist, Nathan Hamm.

Labyrinth Walk, Expressive Worship

In the Worship Center, the Labyrinth will be available for meditative walking.  Walking a labyrinth is an ancient spiritual tool which mirrors the often circuitous path of our lives. Also at 11am, an Expressive Worship Service will be held in Beach Hall. Join this relaxed, art centered gathering where you can explore spirituality through personal … Continue reading Labyrinth Walk, Expressive Worship

Christmas Eve Services

On Christmas Eve at 5pm, join us for a for a family-centered celebration of Christmas – for all ages!  Children are welcome to bring along their favorite stuffed animal pal! Festive holiday attire is encouraged.  At 8pm we offer a Candlelit Christmas Eve for those wanting a contemplative Christmas service.  Read more for details:

Winter Solstice Service

Join us to celebrate the Winter Solstice and the return of the light after the shortest day of the year! Presented by First UU’s Covenant of UU Pagans (CUUPS).

Annual Stone Soup Service

Enjoy a multigenerational celebration of gratitude and togetherness! Drop off ingredients to the kitchen before the service, then join us afterwards for community and hot soup! Presented by Director of Religious Exploration, Amber Scott.

Annual Remembrance Service

Gather in community to honor the memory of those who have passed, and whose impact lives on. Please bring photos of your loved ones to add to our shared altar. Presented by First UU’s Covenant of UU Pagans (CUUPS).

Where Do We Come From? (History Service)

The Archives Team has worked hard to collect and put together the history of our congregation.  Rev. Terasa and the Archives team will share the highlights in this service.  Congregants can enjoy articles, pictures and more documenting our journey of 85 years on panels on display in the Gallery and Worship Center until August 26.

Backpack Blessing (all ages)

First UU celebrates the 22nd Feed and Read backpack drive! Join us to consider how direct service ties into our values, and take action by helping to fill our goal of 100 backpacks for local children in need! Presented by Jacques Angelino, Rev. Amanda Hays, and Amber Scott.

Nouurish Service

We are excited to re-introduce everyone to the format we’re using for the early services starting this Fall. This is a slightly shorter and intentionally intergenerational format that we hope you find worthwhile.  In this service we’ll be exploring themes of Joy as Resistance and Sustenance.