Newsletter March 16, 2023
In this week’s What’s Up: Dr. Kyler Sherman-Wilkins is the guest speaker this week, Sew Sew completed Dang It Dolls for their latest project, and the church blogger answers what brings people back to First UU.
The church blogger: What’s bringing those familiar faces back to church?
You may have noticed it, too. One familiar face that you hadn’t seen in such a long time at First UU, and you were curious. Then enough returnees that you’re thinking it might be a trend. And then you saw three people at a service that you were afraid would Read more…
Margins Beware: The Dangers of Courage and Vulnerability Culture
Rev. Michelle Scott-Huffman The opening words are adapted from To Remember Our Promises, by Sarah C Stewart. Bring who you are as you enter our church this morning.Bring your best self and your struggling self;bring your mistakes and your triumphs;bring your shortcomings and your recommitment to good.Bring yourself here and Read more…
Newsletter March 9, 2023
In this week’s What’s Up: Speak UUp shares how to combat zombie attacks on our right to petition, and Rev. Michelle speaking this Sunday about the dangers of courage and vulnerability culture.
The Path of Vulnerability
Message by Rev. Michelle Scott-Huffman Moment of Perspective – I Choose When I Share My Vulnerabilities – AJ Fox Let’s listen now to the words of Rev. Jone Johnson Lewis: May we have the courage to open ourselves to the pleasures and wounds of life.May we have the strength to Read more…
Newsletter March 2, 2023
In this week’s What’s Up: The Path of Vulnerability, Friendly Feast, YoUUth events this spring, and Speak UUp action for Health and Economic Justice.
Welcome to the Path of Love
Read by Jessica Wirges, Babs Garcia I now invite you to participate in a responsive reading. This reading is based on the words of Rev. Amanda Poppei, with an adjustment. Rev. Poppei penned the response “This is the home that love made.” We’ll read it here today as “This is Read more…