News & Views

Together We Fan the Flame-2025 Pledge Drive
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
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
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!
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
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
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
Our annual pledge drive will kick-off on February 2. Our 2025 Pledge Team invites you to consider how First Church… More >

Endowment Fund News-January 2025
Here’s the latest on the FUSM Endowment Fund Trust 1-Endowment fund trust checking account: The endowment trust checking account is… More >

Legal Action on Line 5!
On Sunday, October 13, the Anti-Racism Team and Earth Justice Ministry teamed up to show the film Bad River. We… More >

Membership Makeover
The Membership Team exists to foster a welcoming atmosphere for UU visitors and members alike, helping to integrate new members… More >

Reflecting on Anti-Racism Team’s Year
As a youth representative of First Church’s Anti-Racism Team, I am grateful to contribute to a team rooted in compassion… More >

Youth Group Plans 2025
The Youth Group will have a special schedule with many exciting events in the beginning of 2025! January 5: Youth… More >

Christmas Eve 2024 Share the Plate Gifts
We give away our entire Christmas Eve offering every year. Thanks to you, we collected a bountiful plate this year… More >

Organize in Solidarity with Immigrants
Are you concerned about how our country treats immigrants and recent arrivals to the United States? Do you see recent… More >

Tell the Hard Stories
Do you know where your grandparents grew up? Do you know the story of something really terrible that happened in… More >

Be a Good Story for Each Other
am a story glutton. I love hearing people’s life stories, I love reading stories, I love telling made-up or real… More >