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In the first half of this church year, Rev Dave will be leading a monthly class and workshop series on the “5 Questions” of religious life. Based on a popular Unitarian Universalist curriculum, the class provides an opportunity for in-depth theological exploration and intentional formation of personal beliefs: Part of what makes it come alive … Continue reading The 5 Questions – A Unique Adult Religious Education Opportunity!
This summer in Sunday school, we are putting our faith into action by assembling care kits for our unhoused neighbors. Starting this Sunday, you can help by donating new, unopened travel-sized hygiene items, especially: Please place donations in the collection bin in the Pennington building by Thursday, August 22. Thank you for supporting our kids as they put compassion … Continue reading Hygiene Item Drive
Mission: In formation 2024-2025 Leadership and Members: Margie Gonwa, ChairEleanor HallEllen LaRueLinda Cherney Chad AkersJennifer OrrLisa Rogers (moved 2025) Highlights:• Worship Service: Planned and conducted the 4/27/25 Sunday service “Joy in Activism” featuring environmentally-centered music, readings and reflections.• First Forums (FF) & Roundtables: Conducted “Reduce, Reuse, Recycle” FF on 3/30/25; “Don’t Poison Us,” a FF … Continue reading Green Sanctuary Committee Annual Report: 2024-2025
The Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA) Election Campaign Practices Committee (ECPC) will sponsor a Moderator Candidates Forum on Sunday, May 18, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. CT, featuring Natasha Walker, individual candidate for Moderator, and Rev. Kimberly Quinn Johnson and Bill Young, Moderator candidate team. This forum will take place on Zoom and members of the ECPC will moderate. … Continue reading UUA Moderator Candidate Forum: May 18, 2025
Offer your feedback on the proposed Congregational Study/Action Issues! The three proposed Congregational Study/Action Issues:Abolition is Faith FormationFat Liberation: Building Justice and Inclusion for Larger BodiesHousing: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion All received the required “yes” votes in the Congregational Poll to be admitted to the agenda for UUA General Assembly 2025 (where one will be … Continue reading Side with Love
The Board of Trustees is calling a special congregational meeting on April 6, 2025 at 11:45 for the purposes of electing delegates to send to the UUA’s General Assembly in June, and to introduce and open discussion about proposed revisions to the bylaws. Pending successful petitions, Eleanor Hall, Marc Saphir, and Cheryl Wegner are up for election … Continue reading Special Congregational Meeting: April 6, 2025
Do you have a speaker you would like to bring to First U? A movie or book? A performer or other guest? A topic you would like to discuss with others? You can sponsor a First Forum, Roundtable Discussion, or another event or series! The first step is filling out the planning worksheet here. Or, click here … Continue reading Are you interested in hosting a First Forum?
We have a variety of programs which work to ensure everyone has food, clothing, shelter, and care. We need captains for First U’s Care Cabinet (outside collection box for toiletries) and for our Emergency Clothing Cabinet. Responsibilities include taking charge of organizing supplies and maintaining stock through creative advertising (eblast and order of service announcements, … Continue reading Join the First U Survive and Thrive Team
Interested in seeing the UUA at work? The church needs delegates for the UUA’s General Assembly, June 18 – 22. You can attend in person in Baltimore or on Zoom. And this is your chance to vote for our own Natasha Walker for UUA moderator! All you need to do is be a member and … Continue reading Delegates needed for the UUA General Assembly
POTENTIAL CHALLENGES IN THE UPCOMING YEAR Integrating into the GSC’s work the climate change priorities highlighted by the congregation at the Social Justice Retreat. Calls for action included: advocating for environmental policies, celebrating and enjoying nature, educating ourselves and others about environmental justice, and taking practical actions to reduce our environmental impact. This will require … Continue reading Green Sanctuary Annual Report: 2023-2024
