The 63rd General Assembly of the Unitarian Universalist Association ended last Sunday, June 23, 2024 with many major accomplishments. These included adoption of a new Article II revision of our bylaws, Adoption of a Business Resolution calling for “Affirming Transgender, Nonbinary, Intersex, and Gender Diverse … read more.
Many thanks to all who attended Sunday’s meeting. Thanks to those who wrote to share concerns, appreciation, hopes, ideas, and questions about our recently announced music ministry leadership transition. Change is hard, even when necessary. We want to make space for your grief or whatever … read more.
Dev Dion, Foundation Board President
The Foundation Board would like to recognize and thank the twenty-one members of the congregation who joined the Legacy Society this spring when they informed us that they included First Unitarian in their will or estate plan. The membership in the … read more.
I don’t know about you, but I always feel like my life speeds up in the late spring, as though I’m barrelling towards the summer with no breaking mechanism. I don’t want to waste the first warm and sunny days, these blessed late sunsets, so … read more.
Danielle Garrett, Intern Minister
One of the most formative experiences of my time as a lay leader at a large church was participating in a small, informal Bible study. We jokingly called ourselves the “Underground Bible Club” since we met in the church’s lower level. We … read more.
By Daniel Forbes
“Who gathers knowledge, gathers pain.” —Ecclesiastes
Did he gaze down in grudging approval on the disparate throng in a lovely gray chapel
Or was it all a bit much, a printed program even, two-hundred mourners usurping his story?
For one of many things Barry Sutton insisted … read more.
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Offered by members of the Immigrant Justice Action Group (IJAG).
IJAG members have relationships with numerous local organizations supporting justice for immigrants. Below are a few organizations where IJAG members are currently involved. [This is not meant to be a comprehensive list of organizations that … read more.
As poet, Mary Oliver asks: “What will you do with your one wild and crazy life?” This can be a hard question to answer on your own. As a spiritual companion, I hope to help you discern meaning in your life and ponder life’s deepest … read more.
We all have a thirst for knowing, a yearning for freedom, and following one’s own true nature.
We also want to be at peace with what is beyond our changing or understanding. If you are interested in pausing to reflect on this life’s journey, I would … read more.
