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Committee Corner - Social Justice Council

Committee Corner – Social Justice Council

Learn more about First Unitarian’s Social Justice CouncilWhat does your committee focus on?The Social Justice Council supports our congregants and congregation in living our values and engaging in social justice work. We call on the congregation to engage in social justice work, encourage congregants to come together in intentional projects, and then support these activities […]

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Interested in Becoming a Member?

Become a member of First Unitarian!Did you know you can become a member at any time? You can reach out to our Ministerial Resident, Michael DeSantis, to schedule a meeting to sign the book. Alternatively, you can join us during our next New Member Sunday, this Sunday, where you will be recognized alongside others who […]

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FirstAnnounce – November 9, 2025

Sunday Worship, November 9th, 2025 at 10:30 am OMG, the Internet Rin Overturf Join us on November 9th at 10:30 am. OMG, the internet.  Online discourse, in all its absurdities and rancor, is a powerful force shaping our politics, our society, our relationships, and our selves.  How do we make collective meaning and find truth […]

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Justice, Joy, and Java

Justice, Joy, and Java Friends, our sacred time of caffeine and community — otherwise known as coffee hour — needs volunteers! Did you know that Randle Loeb, who dutifully took care of our caffeination on Sunday mornings for years, now works for the church as our custodian? This means we will now rely on volunteers […]

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FirstAnnounce – November 2, 2025

Sunday Worship, November 2nd, 2025 at 10:30 am Fear Not! Michael DeSantis Join us on November 2nd at 10:30 am. Our spiritual theme for November is Generosity. But it is hard—if not impossible—to live generously and share what we have with others if we are afraid that we don’t have enough for ourselves. This Sunday, […]

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FirstAnnounce – October 26, 2025

Autumn Remembrance – this Sunday. An annual tradition, we will honor those who have passed beyond the veil and their presence in our lives. Everyone is invited to bring a memento of someone they have lost and remember Sunday Worship, October 26th, 2025 at 10:30 am Autumn Remembrance Rev. Mike Morran Join us on October 26th […]

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Board Update

Update from the Board of Trustees – October 2025

At the congregational meeting of October 19th, the congregation voted to approve the Board’s motion to add a second Sunday service beginning in April, 2026. The vote was 81 (84%) for, 15 (16%) against. Over the next five months, there will be many opportunities for further input from the congregation as we decide on specific times for […]

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Message from Rev. Mike

Message from Rev. Mike Morran – October 2025

Message from Rev. Mike MorranAs most of you know, I will be on sabbatical from November through March. First, please know that the congregation will be in good hands. We have an excellent staff, excellent lay leadership from the Board, Finance Council, Property Management, Stewardship Council, Personnel Committee, Connections Ministry, and more. Michael DeSantis, our […]

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FirstAnnounce – October 19, 2025

Sunday Worship, October 19th, 2025 at 10:30 am Pacification in Practice Rev. Mike Morran Join us on October 19th at 10:30 am. A professor once argued that the human project of civilization is really a process of pacifying large numbers of people, convincing them to swallow their own inclinations in the service of a story. Today […]

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