Author: Mindy Clark

Letter From the Board – November 2023

Greetings!

After having written almost every one of these letters for two years when they were the “Moderator’s Letter,” I have been delighted with the results I have seen as different board members share their thoughts about our church and our shared journey together.

I am very … read more.

Letter From the Board – December 2022

Greetings and Happy Holidays!

It has been wonderful to watch several of our holiday traditions come back to life this season. I’m sure we are not the only ones who welcomed the return of the Alliance cookie and treasures sale, and we have our venerable pageant … read more.

Letter From the Board – November 2022

Greetings;                                                  

Last Sunday was Celebration Sunday when we offered gratitude for the support of members and friends who sustain the work of the church. As of last Sunday, we have reached 75% of our budget goal so there is still some work to be done. We … read more.

Moderator’s Letter – June 2022 

Greetings, 

Last Sunday was a bittersweet goodbye to Rev. Bill. Many of you had an opportunity to say goodbye as Rev. Bill took time over the last month to visit for the last time with many groups in the church. At the goodbye reception we celebrated … read more.

Moderator’s Letter – April 2022 

Greetings,

We are all so excited to meet our candidate for Senior Minister, Rev. Alison Miller. She will be joining us for Candidating Week May 15-22. More details about her visit will be forthcoming from the Ministerial Search Committee.

Ballots for voting to call Rev. Alison will … read more.

Moderator’s Letter – February 2022 

Greetings Congregants: 

Although the days have remained cool and moist, they are getting noticeably longer.  I’ve even felt a hint of warmth in a recent afternoon breeze.  I and my fellow Board members are eager to restart meeting in person again.  No firm date has been … read more.

Moderator’s Letter – January 2022

Greetings, 

It was wonderful to gather in person for Christmas Eve candlelight service. We greeted old friends and welcomed those new to First Unitarian. And so it was with disappointment that the difficult decision was made to return to virtual services. At the Public Health Team’s … read more.

Season’s Greetings

It was wonderful to welcome the Amity Choir back into the sanctuary last Sunday. Though we are proceeding with caution, it feels like we are moving back toward the church we knew before COVID. Attendance at in-person worship is growing and we hope to welcome … read more.

Moderator’s Letter – October 2021

Dear Fellow Congregants, 

Excited

relieved, 

happy, and

nervous (a little bit) 

were the emotions I felt when I heard the news from our ministers that in-person services will begin on November 7. It has been a long time coming (approximately 19 months) but I am deeply appreciative that First Unitarian … read more.

Moderator’s Letter – September 2021

Greetings, 

Our church year started with Homecoming Sunday this past weekend. Though we all had hoped we would be back together, we find ourselves starting our second year as a virtual church. In the last few weeks, a group of Lay Ministers and volunteers has been … read more.