Dear First Unitarian community, At this time last year, as the world was responding to the growing threat of the COVID-19 pandemic, First Unitarian pivoted to virtual church. Now we are entering an in-between time that may well be as challenging as dealing with the early days of the pandemic....
Thank you to everyone who has pledged so far! We have a total of $394,180 in pledges recorded for fiscal year 2021/2022. Your generous support is much appreciated. Over the next few weeks, we have a team of volunteers who will reach out to donors who have not yet pledged....
Hi everyone! We just wanted to drop a quick reminder to anyone who is still waiting to register for summer camp this year to fill out their registration soon. We currently have waiting lists for Parker 1 & 2 as well as Ballou 1 & 2 with only a handful...
The Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA) joins leaders across the country in decrying the recent surge of hate crimes against Asians and Asian Americans. In this last year, violence and verbal harassment targeting this community have been exacerbated by anti-Asian rhetoric and blame. We call on federal, state, and local governments...
We love our congregation and we miss seeing everyone on Sunday mornings. We have always connected to our community through Facebook, Instagram and Twitter, and but during the pandemic, these tools are more important than ever. If you use any of these social media platforms, you can follow First Unitarian...
During this past school year, thirteen volunteers have been participating in the ILYA Student Care Package project led by Deb Griffin and assisted by Pauline Koch. Throughout the school year, these volunteers have sent “care” packages with items such as snacks and other goodies, school supplies, dorm decorations, household supplies,...
For the special offering on April 11, the Delaware Nature Society is asking for your help in supporting its conservation, advocacy and education programs, including regenerative agriculture at Coverdale Farm Preserve. Spring is a perfect time to focus on how food has a profound impact on our environment and our health....
As many of you know, Doyle Dobbins is a beekeeper and he donates honey each year and sells the honey with all proceeds going to support the Unitarian Universalist Service Committee (UUSC) and it’s world-wide social just work. He also donates honey to the Food Bank of Delaware. He is...
We received sad news this week. Gale Sheppard, a long time church member, passed away on March 28, 2021 in Florida. Her daughter, Rebecca, was with her. Her daughter, and two sons, Paul and Mark, are in our thoughts. You can view her obituary, here.
Our pledge drive for the upcoming fiscal year, 2021-2022, is wrapping up. We have been pleased to hear from so many of you, and every pledge is greatly appreciated! During the worship service on March 28, Edris Harrell shared her testimonial about why this church means so much to her...