General church news
As part of our ongoing commitment to equity and in recognition of the inherent worth and dignity of every person, First Unitarian Church strives to make their activities available to folks either needing to or preferring to attend virtually. Since 2019 First Unitarian Church has made it possible for folks to attend Sunday Services via … Continue reading New Zoom Link for Sunday Services
“This is a historic moment for Unitarian Universalism, as we move our living tradition forward to focus on shared values that will help promote liberation, radical inclusion, and communal care both within our church and across society,” said UUA President Rev. Dr. Sofía Betancourt. This quotation is from this UUWorld article. The vote on the proposed changes to Article … Continue reading Article 2 Revision Officially Passes
The Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA) plans to vote on a historic revision of Article 2 of its bylaws at the upcoming General Assembly after a 40-year gap. The proposed changes, including a new graphic and 6 core values centered on love, sparked debate within the First Unitarian Church, resulting in mixed delegate votes.
On the evening of our Halfway to Halloween Trivia Night, First Unitarian Church transformed into a spooky haven filled with friendly competition, fun, and a great sense of community. The event was a huge success, bringing together a diverse group of participants of all ages for a night filled with Halloween-themed questions, clever answers, and … Continue reading A Spooky Success: Halfway to Halloween Trivia Night at First Unitarian Church
This Valentine’s Day we are celebrating all forms of love: queer, romantic, platonic, straight, and otherwise! Come and enjoy a special 4 course meal while taking in the beautiful live music of Allen DeSomer! We will have appetizers, salad, a choice of chicken rigatoni or vegetarian lasagna, and a delightful selection of desserts. We love … Continue reading Love is Love Dinner Date!
As Board of Trustees of the First Unitarian Church of South Bend, we acknowledge that there are members of our community currently suffering in regards to the conflict between Israel and Hamas. We would like to formally acknowledge that we see you in this suffering and to further echo the sentiments of National UUA President … Continue reading Board Statement Regarding the Conflict Between Israel and Hamas
One of the longtime goals of Souunds South Bend, the name of our in-house concert programming, is to host a Klezmer band. Sometimes called “Jewish jazz,” Klezmer is an instrumental musical tradition of the Ashkenazi Jews of East and Central Europe. It’s lively, fun and beautiful. Well, it’s happening. And it’s a band directly from Odessa, Ukraine! … Continue reading Klezmer Concert to Benefit the Ukraine!
For August, the Defeat the Deficit team raised a total of $1,584. These funds came primarily from two different small scale projects. The first was a boats themed envelope fundraiser. This echoed the fan favorite fundraiser from years past- the Ginger Bears. Here members and friends could purchase a boat that symbolically represented a specific … Continue reading August Report from Defeat the Deficit
At our annual meeting in May of this year, the board proposed that the passing of the budget would entail forming a special taskforce. The goal of this taskforce is threefold: To Increase Revenue, Engage our current Members and Friends, and Engage with the Community. On June 28th, the taskforce met for the first time. … Continue reading June 2023 Meeting of the Taskforce
Our own Don Wheeler invites us to be part of Rebuilding Together (formerly Christmas in April). The work day is Saturday April 29. There are 15 very needy properties on the westside. Please consider being part of a team to help these folks clean-out and cleanup their homes, feel safer and give them more pride … Continue reading First U to Rebuild Together
