Newcomers of all ages are welcome this Sunday to experience Flower Communion, an inspiring alternative to Easter. Flower Communion is a simple ritual rooted in Unitarian Universalist history, embodying our deepest commitments. If you have flowers in your garden or nearby, please bring some to share. We will have extra flowers on hand for everyone … Continue reading “Hope Rising – Flower Communion”
This participatory Sunday is a beloved tradition at First Unitarian. The worship service focuses on retelling of the classic story, “Stone Soup.” And we will make actual soup together. Please bring any traditional soup ingredients that you have on hand. They will be cooked together during the service for all to enjoy a feast afterward. … Continue reading “Stone Soup for All Ages”
Come celebrate the ancient story of a family finding hope in the most unlikely of places. Our Annual Christmas Eve service blends traditional music and story with fresh perspectives, concluding with a candle lighting ritual. After the service, cookies and hot cocoa will be shared. Direct link to service.
Join us for a retelling of this beloved holiday tale; maybe your heart will grow 3 sizes too. This worship service is designed for UUs of all ages. Children and youth will stay with their families. There are NO RE Classes, but the nursery will be open. Direct link to service.
This celebration is all about singing and decorating for the holidays. Everyone will have a chance to sing their hearts out to Christmas Carols (the UU version) and to create festive holiday decorations for 1UC. There will be no Children’s Religious Exploration at 11:00 am, so families can spend the morning together. Direct link to … Continue reading “Multigenerational Holiday Warm Up”
With Thanksgiving just around the corner, this Sunday, we pause to celebrate the many good things around us. In the chaos of big tech, scary news, and globalization, joy can still be found in the little things. Direct link to service.
It’s been a long tradition at First Unitarian that on the last Sunday of December we hear the story of Stone Soup! The McCalla family will lead the service as we listen to the tale of Stone Soup and how it came about. Bring your cut up veggies, meats or spices to the kitchen before … Continue reading “Stone Soup Sunday – Cooking Up Wisdom–A Recipe for Togetherness”
Our annual Christmas Eve Service is always the right way to begin your holiday celebration. Come join us for a beautiful and meaningful service, and stay for a cookie and coffee reception afterwards. If you are able, we ask you bring some cookies to share, homemade or store bought, either is fine. Direct link … Continue reading “Christmas Eve Service 2024
It’s our annual multigenerational holiday worship service! Join us for an all ages worship service that this year celebrates the winter holiday Yule. We’ll hear the story of Lucia and the Light, a tale inspired by the Nordic legend around Yule. You’re invited to bring some holiday baking to share after the service! Direct link … Continue reading “Lucia and the Light – A Celebration of Yule”
Many UU’s can spout off all the heroes and gods who preceded Jesus in virgin birth or sacrificial death. And here in this country, the holiday around his birth has transformed into an orgy of consumerism. What, then, does Jesus (“the reason for the season,” according to some of our Christian cousins) have to do … Continue reading “What’s Jesus Got to Do With It?
