Newsletter September 28, 2023
In this week’s What’s Up: an intergenerational, alcohol-free game night this Saturday and Friendly Feast on Sunday.
Welcomed by Design
Message by Rev. Michelle Scott-Huffman Moment of Perspective – A Story About Welcome – AJ Fox This morning’s opening words were written by Monica Jacobson-Tennessen. Welcome! What you bring—who you are—enriches us all.We say “Welcome” to your joy, your hope, your pride.We say “Welcome” to your grief, your fear, your Read more…
The House that Equity, Inclusion, and Access Built
Ekklesia Students As we explore the Gifts of Welcome together, some of us may need a gentle reminder to welcome ourselves. Hear these words from poet Derek Walcott, West Indian poet and dramatist who won the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1992. Love After Love by Derek Walcott The time Read more…
Newsletter September 21, 2023
In this week’s What’s Up: FAST is cancelled this week, register your car for trUUnk or treat, Welcomed by Design.
Welcome: An Exercise in Being, Belonging, and Becoming
Message by Rev. Michelle Scott-Huffman The opening words are Bring Your Broken Hallelujah Here by Rev. Theresa I. Soto Bring your broken hallelujah here.Bring the large one that is beyond repair.Bring the small one that’s too soft to share.Bring your broken Hallelujah here.I know that peopleHave told you that before Read more…
Newsletter September 14, 2023
In this week’s What’s Up: we’re welcoming guests from Ekklesia this Sunday, some requests from the Church Admin, and Sunday Services monthly planning meeting.
Awakening the Lotus: Walking the Buddha’s Path in the Ozarks
Message by David “Katya” Ketchum
Newsletter September 7, 2023
In this week’s What’s Up: Busy weekend at First UU! Chili Cook Off Saturday, Water Communion and a meeting to discuss the relaunch of OWL Sunday. Also, the link to register for Soul Matters small groups.