Category: Personal & Spiritual Development

Circle of Hands

What Can Theme Circles Do for You?

Personal & Spiritual Development

Church member Dot Sherman describes her experience: “I enjoyed the opportunity to share life’s experience on a small intimate basis…. More >

Kin Outside Your Family of Origin

Personal & Spiritual Development

On a recent visit to Minneapolis, I was reunited with my “spiritual friends” group. We hadn’t seen each other in-person… More >

Theme Circle Facilitator Application Deadline July 15!

Personal & Spiritual Development

Do you enjoy our monthly worship themes? Can you help create a trusting space for reflection and exploration in a… More >

Farewell from Rev. Jim

Personal & Spiritual Development

Seems like just the other day that Rev. Kimberlee took my picture in the snow in front of church on… More >

Quiet Grace

Personal & Spiritual Development

There is obvious grace and then there is quiet grace. Obvious grace we notice in athletes and dancers. Quiet grace… More >

Diving Into the Wellspring

Personal & Spiritual Development

The Wellspring program is seeking new participants for the 2023-24 church year. An information session will be held on Sunday,… More >

Spirit of Life this Summer

Personal & Spiritual Development

Explore the themes of the Carolyn McDade song we sing every Sunday. The Spirit of Life series, based on the… More >

Consider Becoming a Theme Circle Facilitator!

Personal & Spiritual Development

Do you enjoy our monthly worship themes? Are you called to the ministry of creating a trusting space for reflection… More >

Delight in First Church Community

Personal & Spiritual Development

Delight contains an element of spontaneity. Delight is like a surprise present that life offers just when you need a… More >

Where Do You Find Delight?

Personal & Spiritual Development

As someone who finds comfort, spiritual connection, and inspiration in nature, there is always delight to be found outdoors. But… More >

New Worship Associates 2023

Personal & Spiritual Development

New Worship Associate Cohort Named! We are excited to announce the names of the members who will be serving our… More >

Creativity as Your Playful Companion

Personal & Spiritual Development

I spent fifteen years as an art teacher, instructing children, youth and adults how to express themselves using clay, a… More >

Our Big Art of Life

Personal & Spiritual Development

At what age did your creativity come the easiest? During childhood, I remember finger painting as a preschooler, designing and… More >

Sabbatical Pulpit Guest Rev. Ashley Horan

Personal & Spiritual Development

Everyone wants to be active in Social Justice work and we are so proud of our UU organized approach to… More >

Summer Service Proposals Wanted

Personal & Spiritual Development

Do you have a compelling message for our First Church community that would nourish, engage, and inspire? During the summer,… More >

No One Needs to Resist Alone

Personal & Spiritual Development

In the Soul Matters packet for this month’s theme of Resistance, Rev. Scott Tayler wrote, “None of us resist alone…. More >