News & Views
Share your Experience of Religious Education
At First Church, we believe in the importance of providing a robust and enriching faith formation experience for our community…. More >
Generosity Creates Community-Annual Pledge Drive
Our Annual Pledge Drive kicks off in February and our 2024 Pledge Team invites you to reflect on what you… More >
Sign Up for Silent Retreat!
Time to take action! Friday, February 16 is the deadline to sign up for the First Church Silent Retreat. Join… More >
Build Healthy Multicultural Community Training Sign-up
Sign Up Now! The First Church Anti-Racism team is hosting a training on “Building Healthy Multicultural Community” on Saturday, March… More >
In Formation
It takes a community to make a worship service. It takes a prophetic sermon, a resonant message for all ages,… More >
Community Valentines Feb. 4
Each year, First Church sends Valentines to elders and others in our community who could use a smile, to let… More >
The Ministry of Listening
I recall with deep gratitude the times that a friend truly listened to me. Those experiences make me feel loved… More >
Our Shared Humanity Is Sacred
Dear First Church, As we consider our theme of Justice and Equity this month, I invite us to do it… More >
Welcome New Members on February 4
No matter what the groundhog says on February 2, our month at First Church begins with a beautiful emergence when… More >
Hearts on Fire 2024
Hearts on Fire is a faith development opportunity for seniors to meet with our minister and church staff to explore… More >
A Special UUA General Assembly June 20-23
All-Virtual Format Vote on UU Principles and Purposes Business-only Registration with a Donation In a world filled with division… More >
Community Center for Immigrants-STP Jan 2024
The Community Center for Immigrants (CCI) is our January Share the Plate partner. CCI promotes integration into American society by… More >
Vote Your Conscience & Protect the Climate
Rumi said, “Let the beauty we love be what we do. There are hundreds of ways to kneel and kiss… More >
Join Mystery Friends
There’s nothing like getting a real letter! We are thrilled to offer the annual Mystery Friends program again, starting February… More >
Join the Anti-Racism Team at Dr. MLK Day Celebration on Jan. 15
First Church’s Anti-Racism Team wants you to know we’ve been delightfully busy. We have been in conversation with one another… More >
Meet Co-chairs of our New Member Engagement Team
by David Hoover and Laurie Petersen Laurie is a long-time member of First Church, and previously of the Olympia Brown… More >