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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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FirstAnnounce – February 15, 2026

Sunday Worship, February 15th, 2026 at 10:30 am Promises Made, Promises Broken Michael DeSantis Join us on February 15th at 10:30 am. We Unitarian Universalists are a hopeful people. We expect the best from ourselves and do our part to bring out the best in others. At the same time, we know that we sometimes […]

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FirstAnnounce – February 8, 2026

Sunday Worship, February 8th, 2026 at 10:30 am Holy Doubt Matt Meyer Join us on February 8th at 10:30 am. “Come with whatever seed of faith you can muster, and listen…” – Enfleshed Liturgies Join us for a celebration of faith and doubt through story and song. Matt Meyer will reflect on a high stakes […]

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FirstAnnounce – February 1, 2026

  Sunday Worship, February 1st, 2026 at 10:30 am Leading Together Michael DeSantis Join us on February 1st at 10:30 am. As Unitarian Universalists, we believe that every member of our community has a role to play in our shared ministry. In other words, we believe that we are all leaders, ministers, and prophets. What […]

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FirstAnnounce – January 25, 2026

Sunday Worship, January 25th, 2026 at 10:30 am Peace, Love, & Tubastanding Kabin & Mary Thomas Join us on January 25th at 10:30 am. Peace, Love & Tubastanding is a positive, uplifting musical ministry to help heal the growing wounds of racism and division in our society. In this service – part concert and part […]

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