The Church Blogger

Historian, Colleen A., is bringing First UU’s stories of life and grace to you on a new blog! Click on the stories tab at The Church Blogger: History and Memories to read about the growth and development of First UU, with new articles appearing weekly.

By FirstUUAdmin, ago

The Split: The Old Guard vs. The Young Turks

by Colleen Appel In a chapter from the book Upcycle Your Congregation, Rev. Vanessa Rush Southern says, “The work of re-storying a congregation begins with…looking for the signs of life, grace, or call beyond the mantra of problems and barriers and then weaving them into a new story, credible and Read more

By FirstUUAdmin, ago

A Joyful Path to Justice and Equity

What if joy is an antidote to our fragility? What will it take for us to find joy in the work of justice and equity? How can we face hard truths without being consumed by fear and shame? To begin, it takes a willingness to do deeply personal, deeply spiritual Read more

By FirstUUAdmin, ago