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Come Hear (and Tell!) Sabbatical Stories
On Sunday October 8 at 1:00 p.m., join us in Max Otto Hall for Sabbatical Stories! Rev. Jennifer will share… More >
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Our Progressive Faith Heritage
I remember the day I told my grandmother I was not a Christian. Her response was, “Oh yes, you are!”… More >
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Our Rich Heritage of Good Listening
Fourteen years ago, when I entered First Church, I inherited a rich culture of deep listening. One of the first… More >
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Heritage Is Complicated
Heritage is full and complicated: we all have ancestors that have passed us beauty and pain, because all of our… More >
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Farewell from Lynne & a Word from Rev. Jennifer
Dear First Church, I am writing this shortly after Ingathering Sunday heartbroken. The theme was Welcome and in the last… More >
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Endowment Fund Task Force (EFTF) Update
Looking ahead the next few weeks, our team will be engaging in a series of meetings with Reverend Jennifer and… More >
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Circle Suppers Return
Circle Suppers are a wonderful opportunity to meet new people and deepen existing friendships in a relaxed setting. The small-group… More >
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Parents as Sexuality Educators Monthly Group
We are pleased to announce the return of our monthly parenting sessions on sexuality education for children. These 90-minute sessions… More >
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Welcome Kaitlin Barron!
We are delighted to welcome Kaitlin Barron to the Religious Education staff team as our new RE Assistant. Kaitlin is… More >
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Feast For Funds Auction Is Back!
This community’s favorite way to share our talents, gifts, homes and passions with one another while raising funds for the… More >
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Help Membership this Year
When newcomers come to our churches they are already on board with Unitarian Universalism. They have been on our website,… More >
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Leenhouts Gallery Call to Artists
The Leenhouts Gallery Committee will jury work for the 2023-24 exhibition season on Saturday, September 16. Artists should drop off… More >
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Rev. Nontombi Naomi Tutu, Morter Lecture
We are excited and honored to welcome Rev. Nontombi Naomi Tutu, daughter of Desmond Tutu and Episcopal priest, as our… More >
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Meet Intern Minister Steve Sieck
Hello! My name is Steve Sieck (he/him), and I will be serving as your intern minister at First Church for… More >
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What Are Theme Circles?
Theme Circles are monthly small groups that deepen and support the spiritual journeys of participants in community with each other… More >
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Volunteer! Empower the Next Generation
Each month, the Religious Education program features the church’s monthly theme through projects, games, spiritual practice, and shared ideas that… More >