Please continue to enjoy vespers online on Wednesday evenings, 7:00 - 7:30 pm, and optional fellowship from 7:30 - 8:00 pm. You can join vespers on Zoom, password: PEACE.

Rev. Hillary is back in the Zoom and real life office this August and would like to catch up with you!

On Wednesdays from 11 am - 1 pm she 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. See you soon!

One of the (unofficial) goals of the Board is to be visible, as in known and very accessible. To help you get to know the Board and its role at First U, check out these handy infographics (see page one of five below - and then click the link to see them all!).

This newly amended, updated Covid-19 Safety Policy replaces our previous June policy. Some highlights regarding masking:

After completing our summer reads, we'll be gathering together to discuss what we've taken away from these books.

For the novel Nothing to See Here, we'll be meeting Monday, September 13, 4:00 - 5:00 pm. We plan to be outside, at the church picnic tables (in case of inclement weather, we'll be on Zoom).

For the collection of essays Call to Unite, we'll be meeting on Sunday, October 3, 12:00 - 1:00 pm. We'll plan to be outside, at the church picnic tables (in case of inclement weather, we'll be on Zoom).

If you haven't read these books yet and would like to join in the discussion - it's not too late! You can pick up a copy at your favorite bookstore and RSVP to join the discussion by contacting Gwen at gwenatfirstu@gmail.com.

Assisting with Children's Chapel is a rewarding way to live and share your Unitarian Universalist values with children ages five to ten. Children's Chapel is a mix of activities, games, celebrations, activities, stories, and group discussion that allows all children to chime in with their big questions and helps them to find their own answers.

As an assistant, you'll support our professional children's teacher during Children's Chapel, but will not be responsible for advance planning or gathering materials. You could assist as frequently as every Sunday or just a few times per church year. Remember that you do not have to have a child in the program to participate!

Questions about what it means to assist with Children's Chapel? Contact Gwen Matthews at gwenatfirstu@gmail.com.

Ready to volunteer? You can sign up for a Sunday morning spot.

Looking for a few (used, but in good condition!) books for children or grandchildren? We have some free picture books you can browse that are not needed for our new children's lending library. Contact Gwen Matthews (gwenatfirstu@gmail.com) or Anne Turner (annelewisturner@gmail.com) to schedule a time to pick out some free books!