Beyond the Service

We offer many activities in addition to Sunday services. Some activities are more structured than others, some more service-oriented, and some mostly social. All provide the opportunity to share, learn or sometimes just relax in the company of like-minded, compassionate people. And this community has been active for over 100 years! We encourage you to read more about our history to see what we’ve done over time.  See the Newsletter section of this web site for more information.

Current activities include:

Coffee Hour: Each Sunday following the service, as COVID protocols allow, the congregation gathers in the dining room for coffee, snacks and conversation.

Coffee and Chat:
Women and men of the 1st U community meet every 3rd Thursday of each month at various locations.

Social Justice:
The Social Justice Committee regularly sponsors and participates in initiatives that contribute to equal rights and healthful living for all people. Recent activities include the Voices for Worker Equality Series, Pure Water for the World, and Adopt-a-Highway. All are welcome to join!  For more: Social Justice Committee

Educational Events:
We often sponsors or are host to events open to the community to explore important topics together. Notable topics have included climate change, availability of social services, dream interpretation, evidence of an after-life, meditation and holistic health.

Social Events:
Members of the congregation and friends often meet just to enjoy each other’s company while doing something relaxing and fun! These events often happen spontaneously and anyone is welcome to suggest something.  We also have music events that take advantage of our grand piano and/or musicians who provide their instruments and/or  vocal skills.  If you’re looking for a beautiful venue with great acoustics, seats about 100, and plenty of parking, contact us!!!

Dinners:
During the year, there are several opportunities to share good food together.  A few times a year, coffee hour after the service becomes a potluck, often sponsored by one of the committees. Dinners or bake sales are sometimes also held as fund-raisers.