Find out what is happening at First UU. Here you will find times for everything. From our Sunday service times to our Walden Hill Wednesday schedule. Is there an event or activity this weekend or next week? This is where you will find out!
In-Person Sunday Service
Sundays at 9 & 11 am
Click here to sign up for Sunday Hospitality
Livestream Sunday Service
Sundays at 9:00 am
Subscribe to our YouTube channel and click on the bell to receive notification of all livestream events.
Click HERE to view our channel
Click HERE to view previous livestream services
Coffee Hour
Sundays at 10:00 am
First UU Commons & Courtyard
A chance to interact with others from First UU for reflections on Sunday’s service! Coffee, tea, doughnut holes will be provided.
Wednesdays
Walden Hill Wednesdays
NO WALDEN HILL WEDNESDAY ON NOVEMBER 27 (THANKSGIVING)
September Through May
Click HERE for this week’s menu and events.
6:00 – 7pm ~ Creating Community
6 – 7pm ~ Childcare
Creating Community Options:
- Choir (Sanctuary)
- Craft and Chat (Commons)
- Various activities throughout the building
- look at the white board in the front entry to find out what is happening
7 – 8pm ~ Forums and Meetings
- 1st & 4th Wednesdays may be Forums
- Childcare on Forum nights will be by registration only
- Childcare on Forum nights will be by registration only
- 2nd & 3rd Wednesday will be meetings ~ no childcare
Upcoming Events
Mix & Mingle Dinners
Encouraging Fellowship Among ALL
Sign up in November to HOST HERE
Sign up in December to ATTEND – Sign ups will be at church in the Commons beginning December 1.
We invite you to host a dinner, with a fun theme, each person bringing part of the meal. This could be hosted at your home, or in the First UU Commons.
Friendsgiving Feast
Thursday, November 28
Click HERE to Sign Up
11:30 am – 12:30 pm ~ Social Hour
12:30 pm ~ Blessing & Dining
Commons
Join your UU Friends for a Thanksgiving Feast. We ask that you bring TWO dishes to share for our celebration, and if you could help set up or clean up, we’d appreciate it! We are THANKFUL for you all!
Get to Know UU Gathering
Sunday, December 1 ~ 11:15 am OR
Wednesday, December 4 ~ 6:00 pm
Hearth Room
Click HERE if you are interested
We invite you to sit in with others who are newcomers to First UU at our “Get To Know UU” gathering. This is a wonderful, informative chat on First Unitarian Universalist Church, our mission of inclusion and our community. You’ll get a chance to hear from Rev. Luke Stevens-Royer (minister) and Melissa Eggler (Coordinator of Congregational Life) about life at First UU, and what it may offer you along your spiritual journey. We hope that you will join us!
Creative Arts Series
Glitter Ball Ornaments with Melissa Eggler
Thursday, December 5 ~ 6:00-9:00 pm
Commons
Register HERE
Join us for an easy and delightful holiday craft!
Use a surprising ingredient paired with vibrant GLITTER to create gorgeous glass holiday ornaments!$10/person for materials (you’ll get 3 glass ornaments)
Adults preferred, but children are welcome only with an adult present, due to the glass ornaments and the liquid used in making these, there needs to be close supervision.
Pajama and Pancake Party
Saturday, December 7 ~ 5:30-7:30pm
Commons
The Pajama and Pancake Party is back! From 5pm-7:30pm on December 7, children (6 months – 12 years) may be dropped off at the church for an evening of activities and a pancake dinner with the Youth Group. This is a fundraiser for the youth group. Suggested donation is $20 per child.
Holiday Cookie & Treat Exchange
Sunday, December 15 at 10:15 am
Peabody Room
Join us to exchange homemade holiday treats! We will gather around the table, with everyone choosing at the same time. Make as many treats as you’d like to exchange, and please bring tongs for selecting!
Armchair Travelers
Friday, January 10 ~ 7 pm
ZOOM
Diving Into Culture and Traditions in the Kingdom of Morocco
In February 2023, Hilla traveled to Morocco with three friends, exploring this unique county with a small group of curious Americans. Hilla will attempt to capture the vibrancy of Morocco on Zoom, but to more fully immerse yourself in the flavors and aromas, she invites you to prepare a Moroccan dish or any other Mediterranean/North African entree to enjoy while we gather virtually. Please join us at 7 pm on Zoom. Contact Robin Taylor if you have any questions: robinestaylor@gmail.com
Annual Mike Podulke Service Auction
Saturday, January 25, 2025
Find more information HERE
Submit Auction Items NOW!
January 19, 2025: Online Silent Auction, Fixed Price, Raffle Begins
Saturday, January 25, 2025
5-6:30pm ~ Chili and Apple Pie (contest and dinner)
6:00pm ~ Childcare Begins
7:00pm ~ Live Auction Begins
Armchair Travelers
Exploring the Big Island of Hawaii
Friday, February 7 ~ 7pm
Zoom
Please join Deb and Mark Mowry on Zoom as they present their first experience visiting the newest island of the Hawaiian chain. The presentation will show the extreme diversity of landscapes, the cultural and historical sites they visited, as well as the fun and interesting experiences they shared. Enjoy the warmth of Hawaii on a winter’s night from the comfort of your own home via Zoom.
Armchair Travelers
Friday, March 7 ~ 7pm
Commons
Boondocking Out West
Angie and her friend, Stephanie, traveled to Utah last April via RV for an adventure in “boondocking”—camping in remote locations with no access to water, power, or sewage. Please join us for a glimpse into the sights and sounds of the American West, including Monument Valley, Arches National Park, and “The Site Where Thelma and Louise Drove Off The Cliff”. Come to see Angie’s beautiful photos and hear about their many “misadventures”! Please join us at 7 pm for tea, treats, and conversation. Feel free to bring a snack to share if you wish. We’ll settle into our seats and begin the presentation at 7:15 pm. All are welcome. Please get in touch with Robin Taylor if you have any questions: robinestaylor@gmail.com
Hello CREATIVE PEOPLE!
We are hoping that you would be willing to share your talents as instructors and guides in upcoming “Creative Arts” Series Classes!
These sessions would be simple artistic or craft classes for any of our adult members and friends of our congregation to attend (pre-registering required!), led by a creative church member (YOU!!), sharing their creative outlet of choice! If you are interested in offering a class, please fill out the form HERE.
What is your standby recipe for church potlucks? Submit your family favorite to add to our UU FAV Recipes Cookbook. Click HERE to submit recipes.