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Question Box

Ever wanted to ask a minister a question, but didn’t for one reason or another? Well, now’s your chance. There will be a Question Box out in the hall starting on April 1st. Write your questions down (anonymous or not) and on April 16th, Rev. … read more.

Easter Sunday – Flower Communion

Join us for an intergenerational Easter service where we will celebrate Rebirth in many different forms. This will also be our special Flower Communion Service Sunday so be sure to bring a flower. After the service, children are invited to participate in an Egg Hunt, … read more.

Thank God for Drag

The art of American Drag is rooted in love, survival, resistance, and joy. In 21st century, it has grown to a multifaceted performance art that takes many forms, from campy, sometimes raunchy cabarets in the queer nightclubs that incubated it through the 20th century, to … read more.

The Beauty Goodbye

Have you ever heard someone say, “I’m terrible at goodbyes”? All transitions can be challenging, and transitions that involve the ending or changing of a relationship can be especially weighted. Saying goodbye can feel so difficult we may want to avoid it entirely. How can we … read more.

Climate Change in Mythical Time

We like to say we live in “unprecedented” times due to climate change, but the idea of humans affecting the earth on a large scale is nothing new. We see stories of the earth responding harshly to human overreach in many mythologies, legends, and parables. … read more.

Stories from the End of the World part 2

The world’s deep religions —including our sciences— have awe-inspired stories of the birth and end of creation. How do our lives matter in the face of eventual end of the universe? What hope does our UU faith counsel here?

Stories From the End of the World Part 1

The world’s deep religions —including our sciences— have awe-inspired stories of the birth and end of creation. How do our lives matter in the face of eventual end of the universe? What hope does our UU faith counsel here?

The Ordination of J Sylvan

Join us in this celebratory service as we ordain J Sylvan, our transitional minister. Service will include a sermon by First UU’s Senior Minister Rev. Dr. Colin Bossen, a special musical guest, and a participation by several members of our community. All are welcome. Reception will … read more.

The Introvert’s Guide to Beloved Community

With everything going on in the world, our state, our families, and our communities, it can be easy to want to shut down and seal ourselves off. Sometimes all I want to do is order contactless takeout, pull a blanket up to my chin, watch … read more.

Righteous Anger

When we see injustice and hatred bubbling up all around us, we often find ourselves rightfully angry. What can we do with this anger that will not contribute to further harm? The answer may lie not in our minds, but in our relationships with others.