The truth is, grief hurts. It is exhausting, disorienting, and downright awful when we lose someone or something that matters to us. As we approach a year of pandemic living and losing, grief is our everyday companion. The author and activist, adrienne maree brown, reminds us that we are water, that the salt trails of our tears are the natural outcome of our living and loving. This Sunday, February 21, we’ll continue to recognize our losses and the love that keeps us connected.

Follow along with the Order of Service

Offering: Black Lives of Unitarian Universalism
(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.

Care Companions Space ~ 11 a.m.
We know that worship can take us into deep and surprising places. If you find yourself needing to talk with someone about what is stirring for you after worship, please speak with one of our care companions in a confidential zoom room after the service. This is how we care for one another.

First Step ~ 11-11:30 a.m. today
First Step is a brief, casual orientation to Unitarian Universalism and First Universalist Church. Today, First Step will be abbreviated to 30 minutes. Participants will learn about the foundations of our faith tradition and opportunities to get involved. If you attend First Step this morning, please fill out our Visitor Connect form so we can follow up with you! Thank you!

Post-Worship Fellowship Hour for BIPOC and Multiracial folks ~ 11-11:30 a.m. today
A social space for those who identify as black, indigenous, people of color, and multiracial to connect.

Sunday Small Groups & All Identities Fellowship Hour – 11-11:30 a.m. today 
Fellowship hours will funnel through this link. Breakout room options are:
Six-Week Sunday Small Groups (pre-registration required)
All-Identities Fellowship Hour

UUs in 12-Step Recovery – 11:30-12:30
Do you identify as someone in 12-Step recovery? Would you like to build community at church and add a layer of support for yourself and others? Join this drop-in group for UUs in 12-step based recovery from all kinds of addiction and family dysfunction. We’ll join in a time of silent meditation, explore a topic, and share our experience, strength and hope with each other. Participation in the meeting is confidential, and no sign up is required.

Annual State of the Church Meeting – 11:30 a.m.
Join us for our annual State of the Church meeting, which will include updates from the board and staff on the upcoming ministerial transition, finances, and Phase 2 of the capital campaign and building renovation. Our State of the Church meeting this year will be held via Zoom. You can join us live, or watch the recording, which will be made available within a few days. (Webinar ID: 844 7686 9954). To join via phone (audio only), dial 1-312-626-6799 and enter the webinar ID.