Dear First Universalist Friends,

If someone were to ask you, “What do you believe?” Do you know how you would respond?

Would you talk about God, or gods, or no God at all?

Would you talk about life, death, and afterlife?

Would you talk about goodness and evil, or the absence of both?

What about hope and despair, suffering and joy - where do they fit in?

Would the topic of nature come up? The existence of justice?

The unmatched potential of humanity? The truth of science?

The interconnected web of life? The power of love?

Fate? Chaos? Alternate dimensions?

Yeah - it’s a big question!

Our Adult Coming of Age class has been pondering all these facets of belief - and more! - these past few months, and this Sunday we offer a special service wherein three of our First U friends will share with us their credos, their statements of belief. These statements are their response to the question “What do you believe?”

So in anticipation and celebration of this facet of our faith that encourages us to pause every so often and consider where we are on the spiritual journey of our lives, I invite you in the day ahead to reflect on what it is you believe. I’m so curious how it pairs and diverges from your fellow First U friends. I hope this Sunday we all get a chance to share and practice our beliefs with each other.

Yours on the journey,

Rev. Hillary

We're looking for some people to help with the Installation Ceremony and Reception to take place on Sunday, June 5, at 4:00 pm. You can sign up online or use the paper sign up sheets at church. If you have questions about sign up, please contact Gwen at gwenatfirstu@gmail.com. Thank you!

We have a number of games, water bottles, clothes, lost+found items, small appliances, etc.…and it’s all up for grabs! Even a nice small desk, and a braided rug! After two weeks (the week of May 23rd) everything will be donated. Please come and pounce on anything you would like. It’s all on display in the Gathering Room near the clock. FMI please see Sarah Witte, Jeanette Newton, or Anne Turner. 

Marni Prince is leading a yoga class just for First Universalist members and friends on Saturday mornings, 11:15 am - 12:15 pm, at Riverbend Yoga Studio in Yarmouth. This is a very gentle yoga class focused on healing and restoration. Classes cost $10 and a portion of the proceeds will be donated to the church. To get on the email mailing list to receive class announcements or information about cancellation, or for questions or more information, please contact Marni Prince at marniprince@gmail.com.

This MUUSAN network meeting is open to all. Register here to join. View the full announcement here.

On Wednesdays from 12:00 - 1:00 pm Rev. Hillary will be holding an outside drop-in space at our church picnic tables. All are welcome to come by and check-in. (Weather permitting.) Throughout the week, Rev. Hillary will be holding office hours for individual conversations. These conversations can be on Zoom, over the phone, or in-person. Please reach out to Rev. Hillary directly to schedule a conversation, firstuminister@gmail.com. Note that Rev. Hillary is not available to meet on Saturdays and Mondays.