Speakers Worship Team

Worship Team

Transforming Society: Matilda Joslyn Gage & Matriarchal Wisdom

Published On: March 19, 2024
Climate Justice: What To Do, Really?

Published On: February 14, 2024
I Want to Know What Love Is

Published On: January 16, 2024
Liminal Space: Celebrating the In-Between

Published On: November 22, 2023
Rescuing Jerry

Published On: September 20, 2023
Sustainable Development

Published On: July 22, 2023
What is Remembered Lives

Published On: May 22, 2023
The Creative Power of Memories

Published On: May 3, 2023
Quilts as Both Love & Resistance

Published On: April 5, 2023
Event from UUA National Assembly

Published On: May 27, 2022
Celebrating the Summer Solstice

Published On: May 27, 2022
A Time to Remember and Reflect”

Published On: May 2, 2022
Covid Times and Renewals

Published On: April 1, 2022
Eastern Farm Workers

Published On: August 29, 2019
Violence Reduction in the Community

Published On: May 17, 2019
Personal Faith Journeys

Published On: March 27, 2019
Pride Sunday

Published On: June 19, 2016

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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