In 2023, our world has shifted so much following the onset and height of the Pandemic. So why is our church still important to you? What keeps you in this community? How is this community important in your family, whether you are the only member of your family here, or your family presence at First … Continue reading The Wholly Family

There is power in gathering together for a shared meal. As we celebrate our cornbread and cider communion service, we’ll share stories of coming together around food and practice an ancient ritual that reminds us of the care we can offer and our responsibility to our world.

So often, we frame generosity as the work of giving. We talk about what it means to give generously of our time and other resources. In this service, we explore the work of receiving generosity and look at the ways receiving generosity can care for us, for others, and for community.

Across cultures and faiths, this is the time of year we celebrate those who have died. Most familiar to us are the traditions of Samhain and All Souls Day. Bring your images or your small memorabilia to church this week as we build an altar remembering the beloved family, friends, and pets who shaped our … Continue reading Honoring Our Ancestors

Join us this Sunday for a new worship format we’re trying out! Story Worship is grounded in ritual, brings in familiar patterns and frames them in a new way, and invites reflection and contemplation from the congregation. Rev. Elizabeth developed this resource, adapted from the work of colleagues, to support our Music & Worship committee … Continue reading STORY WORSHIP

What does it mean to “find a ministry” within your congregation? Our congregation thrives because of our commitments to community, our curiosity, and our shared time together. This service leads into our Connecting Our Community Fair after church. Together we will reflect on the gifts we bring and the needs we seek to fulfill. And … Continue reading “FINDING YOUR MINISTRY”

Our October Soul Matters theme is Heritage. As we begin our year-long learning about the proposed changes to the part of our UUA Bylaws that contains our Principles and Purposes, we look back at how our Principles were created, how they have changed over time, and the intent of their creators. This service invites you … Continue reading Of Principles and Values

There is great value in the image of gathering around a table for a shared meal, a table where we make space for many, where we seek to be radically inclusive. In this service, we use music and texts that help us explore this metaphor, and deepen our understanding of how and why some beloved … Continue reading “Crowded Table”