Greetings,
With the return of children to our Learning Community, the choir on the chancel, and sitting on our familiar hard seats, last Sunday almost felt like a “normal” Sunday at First Unitarian. It was good to see so many of you in church. I know … read more.
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.
Every spring, Voting Members are asked to cast ballots for the proposed coming year’s church budget; candidates for our Board of Trustees, Nominating Committee and Foundation; and any other special items that must come before the congregation. And this year, there is something very special indeed that will … read more.
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.
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.
So many of us are so ready for celebration. As we approach the holidays, First Unitarian will offer an array of opportunities. Safety will continue to be critical, but, assuming that infection rates do not increase again, in-person worship will begin to feel more normal. All … read more.
From by UUs for Justice in the Middle East (UUJME)
UUs for Justice in the Middle East (UUJME) shares this update on current human rights abuses in Israel and Palestine. Please find action steps you can take at the bottom of this update.
On October 19, … read more.
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.
We are all aware of the return of in-person gatherings in our community. Public schools are open for in-person learning. Our neighbors and some of us have sat shoulder to shoulder in cultural events and concerts. The rate of Covid infections here, and in the … read more.
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.
