Join this 4-part Virtual Series “Transcendentalism and Today” with author of “Conflagration: How the Transcendentalists Sparked the American Struggle for Racial, Gender, and Social Justice,” John Beuhrens. Sign up for the sessions that you would like to attend: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1oElANsM196TEf6aSbFu8aThCS0w3-L_Rq2Xg5lXGjtM/viewform?edit_requested=true The Zoom meeting link will be sent out closer to date of the each session.

Rev. Chip will host a series of small-group conversations to learn about Unitarian Universalism in general, and about our congregation in particular. If you are considering joining the congregation, these would be good conversations in which to participate. Nobody will be required to join, however. Contact Rev. Chip or the office, if you’d like to … Continue reading Learning about UUism

The latest unemployment rate in South Bend was 20.2%.  We can’t solve all the problems that cause this unprecedented level of unemployment immediately.  But we can at least make sure that people have food to eat. So get ready for the next big food drive on July 11th.  The food will go to Broadway Christian, and they can … Continue reading PEACE & JUSTICE FOOD DRIVE

“As we mourn the death of George Floyd and other Black people killed by police, and as we respond to COVID-19, which continues to disproportionately impact Black communities, the UUA denounces anti-Black racism and the inherent violence of policing. Police brutality is a symptom of white supremacy and anti-Black racism, and as people of faith … Continue reading Statement about the Movement for Black Lives

First Unitarian Church has a newly elected board in place for the new fiscal year (2020-2021). Our Officers are Melanie Smith-Guillaume (President), Anne Mannix (Vice President), Elena Wake (Treasurer), and Kay Azar (Secretary). Our Trustees are Howard Berberick, Bert Dodds, Becky Lindstrom, and Gail deSomer.        

From books for kids to post-graduate texts; or movies, graphic novels, etc.–Dr. Nicole A. Cooke’s website has the resources you need: https://padlet.com/nicolethelibrarian/nbasekqoazt336co

From Victoria Alexander: “I’ve been getting a lot of questions from my non-Black friends about how to be a better ally to Black people. I suggest unlearning and relearning through literature as just one good jumping off point, and have broken up my anti-racist reading list into sections.” 📚 EDIT: I’m so glad many of you are … Continue reading Book List for Unlearning Racism

Schedule of all of our online gatherings this week:Wed 6/10 1:00 pmFri 6/12 1:00 pmSat 6/13 1:00 pmSun 6/4 10:30 am “First Zoomitarian” worship serviceMon 6/15 1:00 pmTue 6/16 1:00 pm All of the above will use this zoom URL https://uuma.zoom.us/j/4774349822or just use a phone: 312.626.6799