Join Us for Worship This Sunday!

May 11 at 10 a.m.

Liam Hart, Director of Music, FUUSB Choir & others

Mary Beth McNulty, Worship Associate

"Music Sunday: Welcoming the Stranger"

The FUUSB music community, under the guidance of our Director of Music, Liam Hart, will present a series of musical reflections on the immigrant/emigrant experience interspersed with readings from different faith traditions on the duty of hospitality and the welcoming of strangers. The program will feature a performance of Maurice Duruflé's beloved "Ubi Caritas" by the choir and two original songs from members of the congregation.

Join us for worship in person in the Sanctuary, or online. The livestream link and order of service will be shared at bit.ly/FUUSBWorship, or visit our YouTube channel.

Following the service, all are welcome to Coffee Hour in the Community Room.

While at the Meeting House, anyone is welcome to wear a mask. In the spirit of caring for each other, please stay home if you have any cold or flu symptoms. Thank you.

Children & Youth This Sunday

Erika Reif, Director of Lifespan Faith Development

Members of the Yuuth exploration group should head directly to the downstairs kitchen to begin their baking project. All other children will begin the morning with their families in the Sanctuary and leave for exploration groups after the Time For All Ages. Members of the 3rd-6th grade Bible Stories group should come dressed appropriately for an outdoor service project. Childcare for infants, toddlers and preschoolers is available in the Nursery.

Looking Back to Sunday

Rev. Karen G. Johnston, Senior Minister



Here is a link to the video recording of last week's service.

Faith Development Parent Surveys

Töve Johnson, Program Assistant

Calling all parents: Help us strengthen our program by completing a short Faith Development Survey!

FUUSB Game Night- This Saturday!

Erika Reif, Director of Lifespan Faith Development

Saturday, May 10, 5-8 p.m.

Community Room

Our multigenerational Game Night is back! All ages are invited to play, eat, and be together.

We have lots of games at the ready, but feel free to bring the one you want to play. In the past we've done jigsaw puzzles, Dominoes, Ticket to Ride, Rumikub, Azul, group card games, Pictionary, and more. There are generally several things happening at once. It's okay to come with a group of friends and the intention to play a particular game. You can bring children and play with them or have them play with childcare staff while you try out a game with an older crowd. Make it what you want!

We'll have a "no-stress" potluck; you can wow us with your culinary skills or pick up a loaf of bread and a tub of hummus from the market. The point is to have fun together and not go hungry. We'll have decaf and tea available, plates and utensils.

Come for a little bit or stay the whole time. Come ready to make new friends and reconnect with the old!

Next Date with Death Club- May 31

Rev. Karen G. Johnston, Senior Minister

Registration for each month's Date with Death Club opens on the first Wednesday of each month. May's session is rescheduled from March: What to Do with a Dead Body. Registration is required; click here to do so. Space is limited to 28 people. 

Date with Death Club is a monthly curriculum-based gathering to "explore mortality in community." You can attend one, some or all sessions. It's okay to attend this one even if you didn't go to the other ones.

Climate Justice Team seeks stepping stones

Mary Andrews Climate Justice Team

The Climate Justice Team is looking for pavers to make a pathway through the native plantings garden.

Now that the garden is maturing, we would like to invite people to walk through the garden to observe the plantings and the varied life we’re attracting. Do you have any old or unused pavers (slate, stone, or concrete) to help us delineate a walking path?

We are hoping to install with the youth group on May 18. Please contact Mary at if you can assist. Thank you!

Annual FUU Campout

Elmore State Park, June 13-15

Erika Reif, Director of Lifespan Faith Development



It’s not too early to plan for summer fun! For more than 20 years, members of First UU have gathered at this beautiful state park in mid-June to commune with nature and each other! This loosely planned weekend will include a Friday night potluck dinner, group campfires, sing-alongs, and an informal closing circle worship. Climbing the mountain and the firetower are optional but inspiring activities! There will be children; there will be youth, there will be adults, younger and older. If you like camping and UU fellowship, please consider joining us! (If sleeping in a tent is not on your to-do list, we welcome day- trippers for the Friday potluck or Saturday beach and mountain fun!)

Please follow this link for more information and to register!

Interested in joining a Group at First UU?

Susan Ogden, Member

Dear Friends,

If you are looking to deepen your connection with others and explore meaningful topics, consider joining a circle at First UU!

We offer a variety of circles designed to foster community, personal growth, and spiritual exploration. To learn more about the different types of circles available, please visit the LINK to the FUUSB Circles web page.

For further information or to express your interest, please contact Gail Beck or Susan Ogden at ThemeCircles@uusociety.org.

May’s Theme Circle topic is Imagination!

Learn more & RSVP at www.bit.ly/OrdainRowan.

Each month FUUSB has an Earth Teacher and a packet of materials to help you connect with and make meaning in your life in relationship with that Earth Teacher. Check it out.