News & Views

Trusting Friends in Times of Trauma

Personal & Spiritual Development

We had hiked to the other side of the island to watch the sunset and tarried long, basking in the… More >

Building Our Community of Trust

Personal & Spiritual Development

Dear Beloveds,  In the midst of this unprecedented attack on democracy and our Unitarian Universalist values, it is hard to… More >

Cheer the First Church Pledge 2-4-6-8!

Stewardship

PLEDGE CELEBRATION SUNDAY IS MARCH 2! Together We Fan the Flame, our 2025 Annual Pledge Drive, kicked off last month…. More >

Ducks in a Row End-of-Life Planning–Register Now!

Personal & Spiritual Development

Many of us think that end-of-life planning is only a concern for the elderly. It is, but anyone who has… More >

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Inspiration at General Assembly 2025

Uncategorized, Social Justice, Personal & Spiritual Development

General Assembly (GA) is the annual national gathering of Unitarian Universalists, where we conduct business of the Association, explore the… More >

Apply to Become a Worship Associate by March 31,2025

Personal & Spiritual Development

Do you love the Sunday morning stories our First Church Worship Associates tell? Do you love story-telling and meaning-making? Consider… More >

Getting Your Ducks in a Row 2025 Dates

Personal & Spiritual Development

End of Life Planning Program. Save the Dates! Many of us think that end-of-life planning is only a concern for… More >

RE Survey 2025

Religious Education

At First Church, we believe in the importance of providing a robust and enriching faith formation experience for our community…. More >

Investing in Justice

Stewardship

As you consider your pledge for 2025-26, we would like to share with you that as part of First Church’s… More >

Together We Fan the Flame-2025 Pledge Drive

Stewardship

On February 2, we will kick off our annual pledge drive for the church year that begins on July 1,… More >

Adult Spiritual Development Transitions

Ministry Transitions

Beginning the next church year, August 1, 2025, my church responsibilities will expand to include Adult Spiritual Development and next… More >

Acting Assistant Minister Search Process Update-Feb. 2025

Ministry Transitions

Our search for an Acting Assistant Minister is underway! As a reminder, “Acting” means we will hire an assistant minister… More >

Save the Date for Rev. Dena’s Retirement Party!

Ministry Transitions

Music, Mingle, Munchies, and Memories. Come celebrate Rev. Dena’s retirement at an Open House on Friday, May 30, 2025, from… More >

Sabbatical in Summer

Religious Education

It has been five years since I began my ministry at First Church to the children, youth and families of… More >

Love of the Holy Is All-inclusive

Social Justice, Personal & Spiritual Development

Dear Ones, Our February theme is inclusion, and we mean it. Universalism was born in the United States in the… More >

Together We Fan the Flame- Pledge Drive 2025

Membership, Stewardship

Our annual pledge drive will kick-off on February 2. Our 2025 Pledge Team invites you to consider how First Church… More >