This Sunday

First Universalist holds worship services at 10:30 am on Sundays, September – June.

Please join us in exploring a variety of spiritual practices, participating in ceremonies and traditions that ground us, sharing in music that moves us, experiencing sermons that encourage us to question, and coming together based on a belief that we must act together to support justice and peace in our world.

TRANSFORMATION THROUGH IMPROVISATION

Sunday, April 28, 2024, 10:30 – 11:30 am

Rev. Angie Arndt will offer reflection as to the role that Improv wisdom can play in deepening our spiritual life. Reflecting on teachings from the book Improv Wisdom, Don’t Prepare Just Show Up, by Patricia Ryan Manson, Angie will share some of the maxims of improvisational theatre and eastern philosophy that can shift perspective, bring joy and return us to the present moment over and over again.

Leaders for this Sunday’s Service

  • Rev. Angie Arndt, Guest Minister
  • Sam Chandler, Music Director
  • Gwen Matthews, Director of Education & Communications
  • Mack Jones, Youth Facilitator
  • Joanna Landsman, Worship Assistant

Online Services

Want to join the service virtually? Please sign up for our e-newsletter, Channels, to receive the Zoom link to join or contact our church office for the link.

Want to watch a recording of the service later? Please check out our services on demand archive here on our website.

WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT SUNDAY SERVICES

You are invited to join us in worship (in person or online) and in conversation at fellowship hour following the service.

  • Arrival. The church has a small parking lot, but plenty of on-street parking is available. You may enter directly into the Sanctuary through the double doors facing Main Street. Accessible entries are off the parking lot and off ‘the wing’ which will bring you to the elevator. At the Sanctuary greeters will answer questions regarding the service, religious education, child care, building amenities and church activities, and can provide you with brochures and information regarding Unitarian Universalism if you would like. You will be invited to fill out and wear a name tag.
  • Nursery care is available for infants, toddlers, and younger children provided by Redcross certified teenage babysitters. The nursery is located down the hallway at the front of the Sanctuary.
  • Sunday services begin at 10:30 am and include words, music, meditation, and more. Services may be quite varied and we invite visitors to attend a few services (in person or online) to gain a fuller impression of the rich diversity of our faith community.
  • Children in pre-K through 4th grade participate in the first portion of the service through our Time for Wonder and then are invited to leave together with their teachers for Children’s Chapel. Children in 5th through 8th grade are invited to attend our Junior Youth Group following the Time for Wonder. For those in 9th through 12th grades, they are welcome to stay in the service on Sunday mornings. Senior Youth Group meets on Sunday afternoons.
  • Fellowship. On most Sundays we have social time in our Gathering Room, located just below the Sanctuary for coffee and tea, refreshments and conversation.
  • What to Wear. Most members dress casually but neatly, while others prefer to dress up. You may wear whatever seems comfortable for you.