Teaching Truth: Putting Students First – Countering the Baseless Claims of Anti-CRT Politics

Join the UU Congregation of Fairfax and their panel of speakers to learn about Critical Race Theory (CRT), the politics around the topic in Northern VA and across the nation, and reinforce the understanding of why learning accurate, inclusive history is good for students and our communities. Find out more...

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First U Food Pantry

First U Food Pantry has been selected by our local Giant Food store leadership as the benefiting non-profit in the Community Bag Program! You can help support pastoral care for our members in need by purchasing reusable grocery bags at Giant. For the month of January 2022, First U Food...

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MARCH FOR DEMOCRACY! : Friday, January 7 at 5:30 p.m. – CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER

Unfortunately today’s first Friday walk has been canceled due to icy conditions from the overnight snow. LWVNCC President Dick Johnson sent the notification this morning, expressing his disappointment. If you are on the LWV mailing list you’ll also get an email notification from the League office shortly. March for Justice,...

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Second Sunday Special Offering January 9

The Delaware Coalition to Dismantle the New Jim Crow (DCDNJC) continues to advocate for reducing systemic racism in Delaware. While the Covid Pandemic has eliminated our monthly meetings in-person, we are still  in a number of ways. We have lobbied to reform the state laws governing incarceration, expungement of prior...

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Food Bank: “Forks on the Farm”

You’re invited to an alfresco candlelit dinner! Friday, November 12, 5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Join us for a fundraising event to celebrate the Food Bank of Delaware’s farmers and chefs. You are invited to embrace the late fall ritual of stopping to enjoy life’s simple pleasures. This intimate alfresco...

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Food Bank of Delaware

Although First U has a small food bank in our building for members in need, the Food Bank of Delaware provides more extensive support than our church can provide. Please learn more about the Food Bank of Delaware, whether you need resources or you want to support an organization which...

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2021 Delaware Pride Festival

Saturday the 2nd of October 2021 Legislative Mall in Dover 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. After being cancelled in 2020 and shifted from June to October this year, the Delaware Pride Event is back! The UUs of Delmarva have two booths and are planning a Blessing Booth on Saturday the...

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Al-Anon Meetings

Al-Anon is a recovery support organization for families and friends of alcoholics. Al-Anon members share how attendance has helped them more fully understand their alcoholic relatives, and how to enjoy a full and happy life, regardless of whether the alcoholic is still drinking or not. Prior to the pandemic, Al-Anon...

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LCS News – Hunger Walk/Run Registration now OPEN!!

Hello everyone! The annual Walk/Run is going to be in person this year!! We are thrilled to welcome back all of the friends, community leaders, and Lutheran Community Services supporters that we’ve missed seeing! In addition to the Walk, there will be games, refreshments, and contests for attendees! LCS will...

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Attention Giant Shoppers!

  Throughout the month of August 2021, First U Food Pantry has been selected to receive a $1 donation for every $10.99 Bloomin’ 4 Good Bouquet with the purple circle sticker sold at the Giant store located at 4301 Concord Pike, Wilmington DE.

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Food Bank of Delaware

Although First U has a small food bank in our building for members in need, the Food Bank of Delaware provides more extensive support than our church can provide. Please learn more about the Food Bank of Delaware, whether you need resources or you want to support an organization which...

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Transgender / Non-Binary Monthly Gatherings

This is a wonderful community led space that is truly multigenerational. Many trans UU’s are searching for a way to connect to other trans UU’s and Adrian Ballou has taken on creating this space. Children attend with their parents and there is breakout space for children and youth. This program...

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Al-Anon Meetings

Al-Anon is a recovery support organization for families and friends of alcoholics. Al-Anon members share how attendance has helped them more fully understand their alcoholic relatives, and how to enjoy a full and happy life, regardless of whether the alcoholic is still drinking or not. Prior to the pandemic, Al-Anon...

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Cooking for a Cause – Food Bank of Delaware

An evening of live cooking and baking featuring Chefs Bill and Jessica Wallen from Grain, Chef Michele Mitchell from Michele Mitchell Pastry Designs and the Food Bank’s Chef Tim Hunter. Charles Lewis from Buckley’s Tavern will discuss wine pairings and hold a cocktail demonstration. Live entertainment from Nelly’s Echo from...

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