ANNOUNCING!!! FIRST CHURCH’S NEW MINISTER Rev. Dr. Alex Riegel The Search Committee is delighted to welcome Rev Dr Alex Riegel as First Church’s Developmental Ministerfor the next 4-7 years! Here are some things we have learned about him. Alex was born in Michigan and although unchurched, was very philosophical and questioning. He attended the University of Michigan in … Continue reading SUNDAY, APRIL 16, 2023
Monday at 1:00 PM Communities Against Gun Violence will hold an Action Team Meeting at St. Andrews Episcopal Church, 1809 Rutland Avenue in Norwood. There will be a potluck at 1 followed by the meeting at 2; featuring Reverend Chris Slane and local rock stars working on gun violence prevention who will discuss new ideas … Continue reading Social Justice/Public Witness newsletter: Earth Day edition — Week of 4/16/23
Get Off the Dance Floor Hello Beloveds, Though I have never been tested, I am pretty sure I have Seasonal Affect Disorder (SAD). Over the years I’ve thought about getting myself a sun lamp to help alleviate the symptoms, but as winter approaches each year, I tend to convince myself that “It won’t be that … Continue reading SAD and Adaptive Change
THE RACIAL JUSTICE CHALLENGE TODAY This year’s Racial Justice Challenge provides 21 days of anti-racist education. From April 17 – May 15, 2023, participants will have the opportunity to learn and engage with curated information on racial inequity within the following topics: You can engage with as much of the challenge as you prefer by … Continue reading Social Justice/Public Witness newsletter: Easter edition
You Are Divine and You Are Loved! Hello Beloveds, The passage of Kentucky’s Anti-Trans bill last Wednesday demands a response… To begin, a message to our trans and nonbinary members, friends, and neighbors – we see you. You are divine, and you are loved. To our members, friends, and neighbors who live and work in Kentucky … Continue reading Trans Rights Now!
For Earth Month Join Faith communities for the Go Green Education/Lifestyles 2023 EcoChallenge; join the team, FCGG for Earth Month 2023, and compete with teams from around the world in this fun, free, educational, and interactive game. Register here. Monday at 7 Sierra Club will host: An evening with Larry Falkin, former Director of the … Continue reading Social Justice/Public Witness newsletter week of 4/3/23
How to Talk to Children about Gun Violence Hello Beloveds, In the wake of another school shooting this past Monday in Nashville, you may be wondering how to talk to the children in your lives about gun violence. Here are some vetted resources that may help you… In love and light, faith and service, – Meredith
A Path to Membership Visitors, are you looking to deepen your connection to First Church? You are invited to our next small group sessions with the Membership & Welcoming Team (11:15am-12:15pm, after Sunday service):Sunday, April 16: Getting to Know UU
A Nominating Committee announcement Hello! The First Church Nominating Committee has been hard at work seeking qualified candidates/strong leaders to run for the three (3) Board of Trustees positions that will become available at the end of the fiscal year (June 30, 2022). Beth Lutz and Amanda Oney are serving as co-chairs, with Barb Rider, … Continue reading From Beth Lutz & the Nominating Committee — 3/22/23
Covenant Language Finale Dear Congregants, You spoke and we listened! The Committee on Right Relations took feedback and input from four listening sessions (including two terrific sessions with our church’s Youth) as well as a number of emails and conversations to hone and improve our draft of the Covenant (see attached). More than 50 individuals … Continue reading From Rozy Park and CRR — 3/20/23
