Article 2 Revision Officially Passes

“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

Voting to Revise Article 2

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.

A Spooky Success: Halfway to Halloween Trivia Night at First Unitarian Church

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

What to do if you unsubscribe from the Chirp!

In this video, Dr. Louise shows you how to manage your subscription preferences for the Chirp! Sometimes we accidentally unsubscribe from the list, and in order to make sure you get all the latest information from the church, we have to go into our subscription preferences. This video walks you through how to do that.

Love is Love Dinner Date!

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!

Final Article II Proposal

Our UUA’s Article II Study Commission has published their final proposal for the Values and Inspirations to be voted on during the (virtual/online) General Assembly in June, 2024. You can find their proposal, and the process for amending and/or approving these words, by clicking here.

Board Statement Regarding the Conflict Between Israel and Hamas

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

Klezmer Concert to Benefit the Ukraine!

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!