Category: Membership

Staff Roles During Sabbatical

Membership

Rev. Dena McPhetres, Associate Minister We have a good plan to cover Rev. Jennifer’s responsibilities while she is on sabbatical…. More >

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Conflict Is Human, Resolving It Is Spiritual Practice

Membership

Transparent communication is at the heart of good relationships. In First Church, we promote open, direct and honest communications and… More >

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We Want to Hear from You

Membership

We Want to Hear from You on this Year’s Congregational Survey! The time is here! The Board of Trustees’ annual… More >

Journey to Membership Begins Soon

Membership

Register now for class beginning January 11. Led by our ministers, staff and lay-leaders, this series explores Unitarian Universalist theology,… More >

Sabbatical Info Meeting January 22

Membership

Attend an in-depth, multi-mode meeting on January 22 from 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. in Max Otto Hall to hear all… More >

Sabbatical as a Gift of Rest

Membership, Personal & Spiritual Development

The word sabbatical comes from the Hebrew word “Sabat” (Sabbath), a day set aside for rest and worship. The practice… More >

Christmas Eve Receptions-Treats & Helpers Needed

Membership, Holiday

Our holiday reception tradition is back! YAY! Knock-on-wood regarding COVID counts. Please help us treat guests, visitors, members (and staff… More >

Forge Our Future – Just say “YES!”

Membership, Personal & Spiritual Development

During this month of year-end reflections and deep gratitude, numerous First Church volunteers will continue reaching out to every household… More >

Rev. Jennifer’s Sabbatical Update

Membership, Personal & Spiritual Development

Rev. Jennifer’s Sabbatical: an important event for First Church! Sabbaticals can be as worthwhile to members as to the minister…. More >

We Look Forward To Visiting You For Forge Our Future!

Membership, Personal & Spiritual Development

We hope that you were able to attend the Forge Our Future kickoff and Halloween street party on October 23rd…. More >

Nurture the Soul Midweek

Membership, Personal & Spiritual Development

Dealing with change in the world is hard, but from my perspective changing one’s own behavior is harder. Some several… More >

Child Dedication Nov 20, 2022

Membership, Religious Education

On November 20, a Dedication of Parents and Children will take place during our 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Sunday… More >

Rev. Jennifer 2.0 

Membership, Personal & Spiritual Development

Alert. Your Senior Minister will be updating her operating system in 2023.  Do not turn off your congregation.    In… More >

We Invite You to Help Create Our Future!

Forge Our Future, Membership

As you have heard, we are excited to hold numerous Focus Group Sessions during the month of August. Several First… More >

Special Fundraising-An Invitation to Create Our Future

Membership, Personal & Spiritual Development

We Need Your Bright Minds and Your Love for Our Church!   Over the last few years, our beloved First… More >

Connect at Beer Garden Sundays

Social Groups, Membership

Just in time for Summer, our June theme is delight – and heaven knows we need it. The word even… More >