Historically, UU ministers were instrumental in creating this U.S. holiday and the “Pilgrims and the Indians” pageant tradition that roots the holiday in an historically inaccurate and harmful colonial narrative. Many UU congregations in New England can trace their lineage directly back to early settler congregations that had a role in the genocide of Native communities. As a religious tradition, we cannot decide who we will be without reckoning with the truth of who some of our ancestors were.

This year, let us be grateful in a genuine manner. Let our gratitude flow from our deep, ongoing commitment to justice and equity. Let our gratitude grow from the opportunities we have to be together authentically—whether virtually or in person. Please join me as we reimagine this day and gather in community to honor Indigenous ancestors, experiences and traditions. May it be a time to reflect and find meaning in how our shared values connect us. ” – UUA President, Rev. Susan Frederick-Gray.

Join us Sunday, Nov. 29 at 10 a.m. for a special Thanksgiving worship.

NEW! Nov. 29, 2020 Virtual Order of Service

Offering: Create Climate Justice – Indigenous Solidarity Fund with the UU Ministry for Earth
(give here) or text firstuniv to 73256. You’ll receive a link to a secure form where you can enter your information. Select the “Offering Plate” fund from the dropdown menu.

Sunday Care Companions Space ~ 11 a.m.
If you find yourself needing to talk with someone about what is stirring for you on a Sunday morning, please speak with one of our care companions in this confidential zoom room.

*Post-Worship Fellowship Hour for BIPOC and Multiracial folks
A social space for those who identify as black, indigenous, people of color, and multiracial to connect.
*BIPOC/Multiracial Fellowship Hour has moved permanently to a breakout room in the Sunday Small Groups and Fellowship Hours zoom room linked below. 

Sunday Small Groups & Fellowship Hours – Just following the service, ~ 11:15 a.m.
This Sunday, Nov. 29, small groups and fellowship hours will funnel through this link. We’ll begin the time with a short prayer and check in, then go into smaller breakout rooms. Breakout room options are:

• Drop-In conversation about the worship service facilitated by Julica Hermann de la Fuente
• Six-Week Sunday Small Groups (pre-registration required)
• BIPOC-Multiracial Fellowship Hour
• All-Identities Fellowship Hour