What’s Up at First UU

  • Newsletter November 16, 2023
    In this week’s edition of What’s Up: meet the 2024 nominees for Board of Directors, Shared Meal November 23, and the schedule for General Assembly.
  • Newsletter November 9, 2023
    In this week’s What’s Up: Rev. Michelle Scott-Huffman is discussing “Choosing Generosity” at 10:00 and 11:15, sign-up for a Shared Meal on November 23, and info about the All Gender + Pets Crisis Cold Weather Shelter.
  • Newsletter November 2, 2023
    In this week’s What’s Up: All Souls Remembrance and Friendly Feast this Sunday and game night November 11.
  • Newsletter October 26, 2023
    In this week’s What’s Up: Two services this Sunday, a rain plan for Trunk or Treat, and upcoming All Souls Remembrance.
  • Newsletter October 19, 2023
    In this week’s What’s Up: An exciting Sunday! Rev. Michelle’s message is “Freedom, Reason, Hope and Courage: A Sampling of UU Heritage,” and we welcome guest soloist Dr. Chris Thompson.
  • Newsletter October 5, 2023
    In this week’s What’s Up: Rev. Lund returns for an online discussion about a multigenerational church, upcoming Dare to Lead workshop, and a message Sunday about Indigenous People’s Day and cultural appropriation in music.
  • Newsletter September 28, 2023
    In this week’s What’s Up: an intergenerational, alcohol-free game night this Saturday and Friendly Feast on Sunday.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Newsletter August 31, 2023
    In this week’s What’s Up: Speak UUp has a call for climate justice, Friendly Feast this Sunday following the service “Awakening the Lotus: Walking the Path of the Buddha in the Ozarks.”
  • Newsletter August 24, 2023
    In this week’s What’s Up: today is the last day to register for this weekend’s workshop, and preparation for a relaunch of OWL.
  • Newsletter August 17, 2023
    In this week’s What’s Up: Sunday we welcome Rev. Michelle on return from her sabbatical, Ice Cream Social this Saturday at 6:00 p.m., and more information about the upcoming workshop led by UUA Congregational Life specialists.
  • Newsletter August 10, 2023
    In this week’s What’s Up: screens and upgraded speakers now in the Channing Room and PreK room as we work to make sure the auditory and visual experience of Sunday Services is inclusive of all, Pledge Drive ends August 15, and an invitation to sign up on Lotsa Helping Hands.
  • Newsletter, August 3, 2023
    In this week’s What’s Up: post-storm grounds clean-up this Saturday, Election Protection, and Humanist Group to discuss “On Tyranny.”
  • Newsletter, July 27, 2023
    In this week’s What’s Up: important news from the Directors Circle, Choir Rehearsal resumes August 13, and Speak UUp focuses on election protection.
  • Newsletter July 20, 2023
    In this week’s What’s Up: the upstairs bathroom remodel begins soon and you can help, the 2024 pledge drive, and the Ice Cream Social is August 19.
  • Newsletter July 13, 2023
    In this week’s What’s Up: Speak UUp returns with a focus on Healthy Families and Fair Wages, Book Group meets July 17, and “Blessing of the Animals” this Sunday with a Donate the Plate for Eden Animal Haven.
  • Newsletter July 6, 2023
    In this week’s What’s Up: Sunday’s message is Vulnerability and Aging, Humanist Group discusses Neoludditism, and the upcoming General Circle meeting.
  • Newsletter June 29, 2023
    In this week’s What’s Up: seeking suggestions for the Wayside Pulpit, Friendly Feast, and “Liberty Denied: The Rising Tide of Educational Gag Orders.”