Good Friday gives us a traditional day to seriously consider suffering and how humans cause it. In our service, six readers each share a “modern day crucifixion” story: examples include firsthand stories of domestic violence, hate crimes, or war. We end the service in darkness with the story of Jesus’ crucifixion
Abby will discuss the Palm Sunday and Passion Sunday traditions. As a Trinitarian Unitarian, she finds these stories challenging and valuable for study.
The service on Sunday March 22 will be led by members of the Growing First Church Task Force. The Task Force has been reviewing, compiling and discussing the responses from our November 2025 meeting when the congregation was asked what they appreciate and treasure about First Church, to develop an outreach campaign for the church. … Continue reading Growing First Church: Our Strengths Within
In his book “Awe: The New Science of Everyday Wonder”, Dachner Keltner, a psychology scholar, defines “awe” as “the feeling of being in the presence of something vast that transcends your current understanding of the world.” In my experience, “awe” is a concept not often felt by UU’s. We greatly value logic, rationality, and critical … Continue reading The Saving Power of “Awe”
Join us for a service full of song from FCJP choir as well as readings from choir members about how music has had a positive impact, bringing people together in troubled times.
There is so much demanding our attention and knocking us off balance. On this Sunday, we make space for spiritual practice together.
On this “Pledge Sunday,” we reflect on the importance of our congregation, UUA, and liberal religious institutions in this time of authoritarianism.
When the world feels riddled with horrors, it matters that we remember stories of hope — stories that remind us of all the power we hold when we work together for what is good and right. Today’s service will focus on disability rights activists and the extraordinary story of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
All of us have been shaped by the anthology of ancient texts that we call “The Bible.” On this Sunday, a brief orientation to the Bible and UU perspectives on it.
Even in the coldest part of winter, comes the promise of spring. This week, we mark the holiday of Imbolc / Candlemas, honoring the point halfway between solstice and equinox.
