Category: Personal & Spiritual Development
Volunteer at PrideFest Blessing Booth
Our local congregations are returning to spread love, joy and affirmation at the Blessed at PrideFest booth, June 3-4 in… More >
Mark the Turning Toward Summer
Summer Solstice lands on June 21 this year, marking the longest day of the year and the beginning of summer…. More >
A Conversation with Past Anti-Racism Team Member Ron Oshima
Justice is a word that we hear often at First Church and justice is a value that we hold… More >
Beauty in Imperfection
There is an ancient Japanese philosophy embodied in pottery that confused me when I first encountered it. The potter adds… More >
Nurturing Beauty Takes Time & Attention
I’ve been knitting the same wool sweater for over 15 years. I call it my infinity sweater because it is… More >
Nurturing Beauty with Our Attention
Nurturing Beauty makes me think of gardening: tilling the soil, planting the seeds, watering the ground, and then, with a… More >
UU Principles in 21st Century-Input Welcome
Learn More about Article II and Proposed Bylaw Changes In four UU Principles in the 21st Century workshops, we’ve been… More >
Gratitude to Our First Church Healthcare Workers
There are many words to describe the past two years, but one word must be used to express our appreciation… More >
Everyday Awakenings
There is a trend on social media that I am rather smitten with. This is how it works. People share… More >
What Do You Need to Flourish?
It generally takes me a long time to wake up each day. I’m not a pop out of bed type… More >
Awakening Our Spirits
A congregant recently told me she is burnt out at work and in life. When she made a list of… More >
UUA Regional Assembly in April
April 30, 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. First Church encourages participation and can pay registration. This regional conference of our… More >
Summer Service Proposals Wanted
Do you have a compelling message for our First Church community that would nourish, engage, and inspire? During the summer,… More >
Pledge Drive 2022
Remember, Rekindle, Renew The Pledge Team is asking members and friends to reflect on your own response to the words… More >
Returning to Our Physical Sacred Space
This may be too strong of a metaphor, but I often wonder if the physical separation from each other and… More >
We Gather to Renew Our Faith
I cannot imagine a better way to renew my faith than to gather with you in person in our sanctuary… More >