Rev. Terasa will welcome our guest and fellow Developmental Minister, Rev. Roger Bertschausen, to the pulpit for a dialogue sermon on the the nature of developmental ministry and where we are in our process.

Let's dream together about what it would look like for First UU to continue our journey of becoming an antiracist beloved community. This is work we committed to by adopting the 8th Principle last May. Presented by Anti Racist Allies. 02:38 Board welcome 05:53 Opening hymn 08:52 Land acknowledgment 10:05 Centering words 16:23 Chalice lighting 17:20 TFAA 21:55 Pastoral Meditation 26:26 Choral Anthem 31:19 Dreams of a Beloved Community 35:12 Reflection 1 38:23 Reflection 2 41:40 Reflection 3 43:02 Reflection 4 46:00 Meditative music 50:33 Share the Plate 1:01:03 Closing hymn 1:04:11 Benediction

What will guide you– and us— through the year ahead? We’ll explore a few approaches to reflection and direction on this first Sunday of 2025. Presented by Rev. Meg McGuire 00:00 Board Greeting and Announcements 02:39 Opening Hymn 04:03 Land Acknowledgement 05:06 Centering Words 06:30 Congregational Greeting 08:45 Bringing in the Light 10:31 Chalice Lighting 11:15 Time For All Ages 23:39 Affirming Our Children 24:20 Share the Plate/Offering 28:30 Pastoral Meditation and Prayer 34:01 Meditative Hymn 35:40 Reading 37:05 Musical Interlude 38:48 Sermon Rev Meg McGuire 54:34 Closing Hymn 56:29 Benediction and Chalice Extinguishing

Full Recording of the Solstice Service. Join us to celebrate the Winter Solstice and the return of the light after the shortest day of the year! Due to the holidays, there will be only one Nouurish style service, happening at 11am, and no Sunday school classes or breakfast.

Join us for our annual retelling of the Christmas story with a UU twist.

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Join us to celebrate the Winter Solstice and the return of the light after the shortest day of the year! Due to the holidays, there will be only one Nouurish style service, happening at 11am, and no Sunday school classes or breakfast.

"Patterned after the Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols made famous at Kings College, Cambridge in the UK, First UU will present its own service of Lessons and Carols, recognizing the many holidays and traditions observed at this time of year. Chalice Choir, Spirit of Life Choir, and Peace Pals will sing anthems, the congregation will be invited to sing hymns of the season, and meditative readings will be sprinkled throughout the service. Then, enjoy the Holiday Cookie Fair afterward! Presented by First UU Director of Music and Chalice Choir Director, Dr. Brandon Moss, along with Spirit of Life Choir Director, Michaela Brown, Peace Pals Director, Erin Rothert, and pianist, Nathan Hamm. "

What does it mean to see into the future these days? Everything seems upredictable. We want to be a sustainable community but how do we prepare ourselvs for the unknown?

Enjoy a multigenerational celebration of gratitude and togetherness, then join us after the service for hot soup! Presented by Director of Religious Exploration, Amber Scott.