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FirstAnnounce – March 22, 2026

Sunday Worship, March 22nd, 2026 at 10:30 am Finding Dayenu: When the World is Not Enough Rabbi Michael Kengmana Join us on March 22nd at 10:30 am. From war breaking out in the Middle East, ICE and fascist repression here all across the US, ongoing genocides in Palestine and Sudan, to all the griefs and […]

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FirstAnnounce – March 15, 2026

Sunday Worship, March 15th, 2026 at 10:30 am Live the Questions Now Michael DeSantis Join us on March 11th at 10:30 am. A popular quip among Unitarian Universalists goes like this, “We encourage our members to ask big questions… sometimes, we even try to answer them!” This Sunday, we will indeed try to answer some […]

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FirstAnnounce – March 8, 2026

Sunday Worship, March 8th, 2026 at 10:30 am With Grace and Gratitude Rev. Eric Banner Join us on March 8th at 10:30 am. Church people talk a lot about grace. The song “Amazing Grace” is sometimes even called America’s national hymn. But what if you don’t believe you were born a sinner? What if you […]

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The Auction Wants You!

  Donate a Dinner or Event — Let the Bidding Begin! Enter into the enticing world of Dinners and Events! To donate, simply pick a date and a location and have a party! We are eager to add new events for bidders to bid on at our auction. Check out last year’s catalog for ideas […]

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Submit a Question for Question Box Sunday

Submit a Question for “Question Box Sunday” On Sunday, March 15, we will revive an old First Unitarian tradition: Question Box Sunday! Instead of giving a prepared sermon, our Ministerial Resident — Michael DeSantis — will respond to queries posed by members of our community. All members and friends are invited to submit questions about […]

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More Room to Gather: Two Services Starting Easter

Plan for Implementing Second Service 2026The following collaborative recommendations were approved by the FUSD Board of Trustees and are subject to change as we activate these plans. AttendanceThe total in-person attendance has remained at an average of 193 attendees (89% capacity for our Sanctuary) during Rev. Mike Morran’s sabbatical. The average in-person attendance is expected to […]

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Give a Few Hours. Gain a Deeper Connection.

Calling All Potential First-Time Nominees! First Unitarian Greatly Benefits from Fresh Voices and Perspectives on our Elected Committees. New Ideas, Energy, and Enthusiasm are Essential to the Long-term Health and Vitality of our Congregationally Led Community. If you are feeling drawn to a deeper, more meaningful experience at FUSD, please contact Tess Dieringer. Contact: Tess Dieringer, Leadership […]

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FirstAnnounce – February 22, 2026

Sunday Worship, February 22nd, 2026 at 10:30 am Closer to Fine: The Music of the Indigo Girls Rev. Lia Davis Join us on February 22nd at 10:30 am. In this immersive music service, we’ll do a deep dive into the music of American folk-rock duo Indigo Girls (Amy Ray and Emily Saliers). Committed and uncompromising […]

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