News & Views
Belonging Is Built with Intention
Welcome to the thrill of September, a time that holds summer’s end and plunges us headlong into autumn. For many,… More >
Building Belonging: Take Me to the Alley
Curiosities & Musings A good day to you, all! I must start this month’s curiosities and musings with a deep… More >
Building Belonging Builds Resilience
Dear First Church, We want to build belonging at First Church this year: for you, for all our members and… More >
Delicious Fun! Circle Suppers 2025!
Four Saturday evenings of dinner parties in 2025-26: November 8, January 17, March 6, and May 16. Sign up now… More >
Welcome our New Pastoral Care Provider (PCP) Coordinator
We are delighted to welcome church member Laura White into the role of Pastoral Care Provider (PCP) Coordinator! Laura is… More >
Christianity for UUs
We are all UUs but we are rooted in many beliefs and faith traditions including Christianity. We are curiosity seekers,… More >
Unlocking the Heart with Poet James Crews
James Crews, in his poem “Soft Courage,” speaks of a hummingbird “making at least one soft place to land and… More >
UU Wellspring at First Church
What do you believe as an UU? Do you know? Principals, values and sources, oh my! Wellspring is a spiritual… More >
Chancel Choir Starting up August 28
The Chancel Choir will be starting up again for the 2025-26 church year with our first rehearsal on Thursday, August… More >
Who Are We Becoming?
Dear First Church, We are so excited to welcome Rev. Chris Long to First Church this month! While Rev. Chris… More >
Bearing Witness and Standing Up for What is Right
The call from Norma Duckworth, Interfaith Coordinator of Voces de la Frontera, came 12 hours beforehand. Yessenia Ruano, a mother… More >
What Is Blessing Your Life?
Dear First Church, In times of grief and crisis, counting our blessings can offer a balm for the pain of… More >
Save the Dates for James Crews Morter Events
Looking for new ways to be present, find connection and compassion in a grieving world? Save the dates for our… More >
Greeter Lectern is Calling You this Summer!
Our beautiful Greeter Lectern, designed and built by member Pete Hill, is calling to you! Are you someone who enjoys… More >
Welcoming Analisse to Staff
We are delighted to welcome Analisse Moriarity to Faith Formation Staff. Analisse will be primarily helping in the pre-school and… More >
Over 50 People Commit to Climate Action
During coffee hours between Earth Day April 20 and Flower Communion June 1, many First Church members and friends helped… More >