Category: Religious Education
UU Summer Camps in the Midwest
It is camp season and there are many UU camp opportunities right here in the Midwest that you might want… More >
Child Dedication Ritual in May
On May 12, a Dedication of Parents and Children will take place during our 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. services…. More >
JET PIG Teaches UU Values
At General Assembly this summer, UUs will vote on expressing our faith with values, rather than just with principles. This… More >
Inspiring Youth Service Recording Available
We are grateful for our talented and thoughtful Youth Group who created a wonderful worship service for us about, “Asking… More >
Religious Education Staff Transitions
A Message from Rev. Kimberlee I am so very grateful for Deb’s long commitment to our youth and First Church…. More >
The Process of Co-Creating the World
Heraclitus, once said, “No man ever steps in the same river twice, for it is not the same river and… More >
Share your Experience of Religious Education
At First Church, we believe in the importance of providing a robust and enriching faith formation experience for our community…. More >
Community Valentines Feb. 4
Each year, First Church sends Valentines to elders and others in our community who could use a smile, to let… More >
Hearts on Fire 2024
Hearts on Fire is a faith development opportunity for seniors to meet with our minister and church staff to explore… More >
Join Mystery Friends
There’s nothing like getting a real letter! We are thrilled to offer the annual Mystery Friends program again, starting February… More >
Liberating Love Takes Practice & Patience
“Your children are not your children.” Kahlil Gibran famously wrote in his poem. “They are… Life’s longing for itself.” This… More >
450 Sandwiches Made for Guest House!
Thanks to the generosity of our children, donors, and volunteers, on November 5 we were able to provide 450 sandwiches… More >
The Holiday Giving Tree
We are proud to be participating in United Way’s Holiday Giving Tree program this year. This program purchases gifts for… More >
The Mystery of Santa Claus
As the holiday season approaches, many caregivers of children struggle with the mystery of Santa Claus. While the idea of… More >
Chalice Making in RE
Did you know that our chalice was a logo design before it was a cup of light in our Sunday… More >
RE Volunteers at Work
We had a lovely time with some amazing guests in Religious Education the Sunday of our water ritual! The DePue’s… More >