We Belong, Together.
We are building a community of hope with a joyful, wide embrace.
Join us as we seek to follow where love calls us next.
Sunday Worship
Sunday, August 23: Summer Camp Sunday and Backpack Blessing
One worship service at 10 a.m.
Are you smarter than a fifth grader…when it comes to our Unitarian Universalist Shared Values? Join us this week for our Summer Camp Sunday and Backpack Blessing worship led by our summer campers and camp staff. We’ll sing, share, and explore our shared values together. Don’t forget to bring your backpack, laptop case, purse, or fanny pack for our annual Backpack Blessing! We’ll send you home with a reminder that no matter what you’re carrying this time of year, we are holding it together – with Love at the Center.
Religious Education classes are on summer break. Children and youth are welcome and included in worship on Sundays. Childcare is available for ages six months-preK.
Community Partners
Walk and Talk with Housing in Action
Tuesday, August 18, 9-10:30 a.m.
Meet at Sammy’s Avenue Eatery
First U congregants are invited to an hour-long guided walk to learn more about housing on the Northside with First U Foundation recipient Housing In Action. The walk will be led by their Executive Director, AsaleSol Young. Housing in Action is also acting as the development director for the Black Lives of Unitarian Universalist (BLUU) housing cooperative project.
Coming up at First Universalist
Latest Updates
SmorgasBoard: How Did That Happen?
August 20, 2026
Board President Marc Gorelick writes about the decision-making process used by the First U Board, and the move to a single service beyond summer.
Finish The Promise
August 20, 2026
We can free up $132,000 per year in bank loans and put that money toward our life-affirming mission! The Finish The Promise Campaign Team shares what they’re up to and how you can help.
Rev. Jen & First U Board take part in press conference addressing DHS surveillance
August 18, 2026
Rev. Jen: “In times like these, silence is not an option. We can never become too scared to care for each other.”
