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Joint Service with May Memorial

Published On: July 6, 2020
Seasons of Change

Published On: July 6, 2020
Celebration Sunday

Published On: July 6, 2020
A Path Forward?

Published On: July 6, 2020
General Assembly Sunday Morning Service

Published On: June 28, 2020
Evangelical Gendered Bibles for Children

Published On: June 26, 2020
“Our UU journey” with Don Marr, Betsy Spaulding, and Kit Kight.

Published On: June 26, 2020
Pride Service

Published On: June 19, 2020
Flower Celebration Service

Published On: June 12, 2020
Holding Some Harder Questions

Published On: April 24, 2020
What is a UU?

Published On: April 22, 2020
Activism Across the Distance

Published On: April 17, 2020
Love Wins

Published On: April 9, 2020
Wherever We Go There We Are

Published On: April 2, 2020
The Wisdom of Fools

Published On: March 9, 2020
Wisdom in the Time of Corona Virus

Published On: February 28, 2020
Join us for online Worship

Published On: February 19, 2020
Free and Responsible Search for Truth: Ministers Annual Press Conference

Published On: February 19, 2020
Music Sunday

Published On: February 19, 2020
Welcoming People of All Genders Together

Published On: January 31, 2020
Resilience

Published On: January 31, 2020
The Resilience of Youth

Published On: January 31, 2020
Can We Thrive Now?

Published On: January 22, 2020
Guest Preacher: Bishop Colette Matthews-Carter

Published On: December 27, 2019
The Integrity of Change

Published On: December 27, 2019
James Baldwin: Man of Integrity

Published On: December 27, 2019
Integrity: We Know It When We See It?

Published On: December 27, 2019
Christmas Eve Service

Published On: December 16, 2019
Joint service AT MAY MEMORIAL

Published On: December 12, 2019
Brunch Church

Published On: November 14, 2019
No Rehearsal Christmas Pageant

Published On: November 14, 2019
Keeping the Flame

Published On: November 14, 2019
Awe-some and Awe-ful

Published On: November 14, 2019
Burgeoning Awe

Published On: November 14, 2019
Without Form and Void

Published On: October 29, 2019
Spiritual Defiance: Building the Beloved Community

Published On: October 29, 2019
Can We Be Mindful As A Community?

Published On: October 29, 2019
What Captures Your Attention Controls Your Life

Published On: October 24, 2019
To Whom We Belong

Published On: September 26, 2019
Transgender Belonging – “We’re Right Here”

Published On: September 26, 2019
Strong Back, Soft Front. Wild Heart

Published On: September 19, 2019
A Community of Belonging

Published On: September 19, 2019
Expecting Heaven on Earth

Published On: August 29, 2019
Eastern Farm Workers

Published On: August 29, 2019
Maps for the Unknown

Published On: August 29, 2019
Defying Expectations

Published On: August 29, 2019
InterPlay Service

Published On: August 23, 2019
2 lessons from ‘Thinking in Bets’ by Annie Duke

Published On: June 26, 2019
21st Annual Poetry Sharing Service

Published On: June 26, 2019
What Moves You?

Published On: June 26, 2019

A few years ago, I had been searching for a church/community that would be accommodating to my beliefs. I was born Muslim and do admire many things about Islam. My husband was born Eastern Orthodox Catholic. So, I have been exposed to Christianity through my husband and through friends. I like many aspects of Christianity. I found that the UU Church did not have any contradiction to the many beliefs that I have espoused. I find that the humanitarian values that are put forth by the UU Church are great and admirable.

Qudsia

My husband and I are both totally blind and have two Seeing Eye dogs. Not only have we been welcomed into this congregation, but we are accepted as equal participants in this caring community. Shortly after we began attending the services, we were provided braille hymnals, which demonstrates First UU’s commitment to meeting the needs of people with disabilities. We have participated in a summer service and given a presentation to the youth’s religious education classes about our blindness and how our dogs enhance our mobility. Attending the services at First UU has expanded our knowledge of social justice, provided us with deep friendships and has helped us to expand our spiritual growth.

Lucy & Don

Honesty is important to me. Honesty with those around me, but more importantly, with myself. What I truly appreciate about First UU is that I am not only encouraged to honestly develop my own spiritual beliefs, I am supported in doing so. No one is telling me what to believe. Instead, inspiration has been provided from diverse perspectives from the pulpit, courses, workshops, and dialog with other members and friends. For me, I am also inspired by so many of our traditional belief systems so wonderfully expressed by our wonderful chancel window!

Dennis

I like going to First UU because I know everyone there and they are friendly. I know the building well so I don’t get lost and it is fun to play hide and seek. My RE class is small without too many kids so I feel like I can get to know them well. There is a time in the service when the kids go up front to hear a story, I enjoy listening to the stories. I would recommend First UU to other kids because it is a fun place.

Amelia

At First UU, I have found an institution which does not pelt me with answers to existential questions, but which provides me opportunities to seek answers to them in a community of open-minded people as well as ways to pursue social justice in the larger community.

Georgia

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