Our congregation is saddened by the death of Barbara Sylvester. Ms. Sylvester was the last of the founding members of our congregation. It is doubly unfortunate, that she passed during this pandemic, so we cannot memorialize her in a timely manner. Once we are gathering in person again, we will honor Barbara Sylvester in a … Continue reading Founding Member of First Unitarian Died at the Age of 98

Rev. Chip is hosting online gatherings throughout the week. Use Zoom to participate with video, or just dial the phone number to use it as a conference call. See below a special link regarding how to use ZOOM. Mon 3/23 noon Tue 3/24 8a All of the above will use this zoom URL https://uuma.zoom.us/j/4774349822 Or … Continue reading On-line Community Connections

André Stoner, organizer with the St. Joseph County chapter of Faith in Indiana will be with our congregation on Sunday, March 1, at noon. Faith in Indiana is a multi-faith and multi- racial network of congregations. It works with ordinary people to build relational power so that together we can speak effectively into policy and … Continue reading Presentation by André Stoner of Faith in Indiana

Fun abounds each year at our Holiday Bazaar, and 2019 was no different! With the Cookie Walk, the items and goodies being sold, craft-making, Gingerbears, a corner offering great food, and much more, the community got into the holiday spirit! One last event will be the Dessert Raffle on Sunday, December 22, after the Sunday … Continue reading Holiday Bazaar Fun

Santa’s Elves, with a huge amount of help from our children, stuffed over 100 holiday stockings this year for the C.A.S.I.E. Center. This annual act of service brightens the season for children who need to be uplifted in love. It was a delightful event!

Our upcoming show includes watercolors by Saint Mary’s College professor and St. Joe Valley Watercolor Society artist, Nancy Turner, and her mother, Mary Kay D’Isa.   Mary Kay, who passed away in May of 2019, was a lifelong artist and art teacher in Ohio before moving to Mishawaka in 2014.  Nancy continues to be inspired as … Continue reading “A Brush with Color: Lessons Learned”

We are in need of donations for the C.A.S.I.E. Center (Child Abuse Services, Investigation, and Education.) Things we need are: Small toys and games; infant and toddler toys; small cans of playdoh, Barbie type dolls; matchbox cars; soft sport balls; small journals and markers; coloring books and crayons; small stuffed animals; hair accessories and lip … Continue reading C.A.S.I.E. Stocking Stuffers Needed

A big “thank you” goes out to everyone who helped and came to our 41st annual Auction on Oct. 19. To all donors and buyers: We had our most successful night ever – over $14,000! Selling two African Safari trips certainly helped! Rookie Auctioneer Jim Ward and joke seller Suzanne Waller made for lots of … Continue reading Auction Success!

If you have been interested in checking out our church, two classes are being offering for you to gather information. Classes will be held on November 17 & 24, at 11:45 (after the service)