The Martin Luther King, Jr. worship service of the Interdenominational Ministers Action Council of Delaware (IMAC) will be held virtually this year Sunday, January 17th at 6 p.m. Senator Chris Coons will be the preacher for the service. The service will be streamed live on Facebook. See our flyer for...

Join us for American Promise Delaware’s QUARTERLY MEETING via ZOOM at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 12. The topic is “Bridging the Democracy Gap: Overcoming Partisan Perceptions to Achieve Common Goals.” Our guest speaker is Dr. Marie Henselder Kimmel, MD, a retired Ob-GYN and co-founder of the Tri-County American Promise...

While our mission of serving youth aging out of foster care hasn’t changed in the 16 years ILYA (Independent Living for Young Adults) has been a social justice program at First U, there have been many changes over the years. New projects like New Apartment Kits and Baby Showers were...

You are invited to join Rev. Dr. Richard Speck and Marilyn Hyte on Saturday, January 16 , 2021 at 10 a.m. for a ZOOM (Link below) orientation membership meeting. We will provide a brief overview of our UU faith, answer your questions and provide a pictorial snapshot of our church....

The Christmas Eve special offering at both services will fund our annual efforts for the Emmanuel Dining Room (EDR). This once-a-year collection provides our entire year’s budget of grocery supplies, which will feed lunch to over 200 men, women, and children in Wilmington every month. The annual costs for this...

Thursday, December 24, 2020 – 4:00 p.m. “Once Upon a Christmas” Christmas Eve Whole Church Children, seniors, and everyone in between are invited to join us for a spirit-lifting Christmas Eve experience of story and song. Grab your hot cocoa, some cookies, and settle in as we explore the meaning...

Last Friday, we posted the link to Sunday worship in our weekly Enews, but we soon realized that there may be some weeks when the link will not be available in time for the Friday Enews mailing. This week, we will take a new approach and instead post a link...

Every month, the Environmental Justice Task Force (EJTF) challenges you to make a change that will directly impact the environment. This week, start planning for our January challenge! Here is a video about one way to contribute to reverse climate change. “How to Grow a Forest in Your Backyard/TED YouTube.”...

Our annual Counterpoint Society membership drive is in full swing! Counterpoint Society is a group of people who believe in the importance of music and who financially support First Unitarian’s Music Program above their regular church pledge. Counterpoint makes it possible for us to host special guest musicians in our...

It is time to stop hiding our light under a bushel. One advantage of our temporary shift to Virtual Sunday services is that we have learned how to program services that can be broadcast on social media. This means that we can now share links to upcoming services with our...

The church office will be closed on Friday,  January 1, 2021. The staff wish all of our members and friends a Happy New Year!

Please join us THIS Sunday, December 6th at 11:30 a.m. after the service when we will gather virtually on Zoom to share “coffee hour” together. The Board will give a short update on the kitchen project. Then we will break into small groups for 15 minutes to allow for informal...

You are invited to join Rev. Dr. Richard Speck and Marilyn Hyte on Saturday, January 16, 2021 at 10 a.m. for a ZOOM ( Link below) orientation membership meeting. We will provide a brief overview of our UU faith, answer your questions and provide a pictorial snapshot of our church. If...

Our virtual church has made the news! A recent article about First U in Town Square Live reported on our efforts to maintain safety while providing virtual experiences for our congregation. Click here to read all about it! A reminder that even though the building is closed, the church is...

As many people rush to get Black Friday deals early this year, ILYA (Independent Living for Young Adults) is also rushing to get things together for youth who have aged out of foster care. We will be preparing gifts for each youth including a gift card with which they can...

We hope you and your family had a nice Thanksgiving! May you all have good health and happiness this holiday season. This is your reminder that the church office will be closed both Thursday, November 26 and Friday, November 27, 2020.

When: Friday, November 20 starting at 11:00 a.m. Where: Delaware Tech 400 Stanton Christiana Road, Newark Register in advance: NovNewCastleCountyFood.eventbrite.com Sign up to volunteer: https://fbd.volunteerhub.com/event/index/12658105 Please bring photo ID and proof of Delaware residency. On-site registration will also be available! Service will be first-come, first-served. Assistance is limited to one...

THANK YOU! It is AMAZING to put out a call for postcard writers and have over 100 people respond across the State including UUs from all 5 congregations and many from partner organizations. We are writing 16,000 postcards to Georgia to inform registered voters of the Senate runoff elections and...

Every month, the Environmental Justice Task Force (EJTF) challenges you to make a change that will directly impact the environment. In this month and the months that follow, we are asking you to engage with some of the actions and mindsets presented in our recent book discussions of The Future...

In less than two weeks, it will be Thanksgiving! This year, Thanksgiving is on November 26, 2020. The Church Office will be closed November 25 and will remain closed until Monday, November 30, 2020. We hope you and your families will have a wonderful Thanksgiving.

What is “The Meaning of Home” when home brings violence against women, extreme poverty, and discrimination against Indigenous peoples? These are some of the factors leading record numbers of people – the majority Indigenous – to migrate from Guatemala. “People cross the border in search of new opportunities for their...

Every month, the Environmental Justice Task Force (EJTF) challenges you to make a change that will directly impact the environment. In this month and the months that follow, we are asking you to engage with some of the actions and mindsets presented in our recent book discussions of The Future...

We really GOT OUT THE VOTE!! Thanks to the 146+ UU volunteers and 22 partner organizations that sent 30,700 postcards for the General Election with Reclaim Our Vote (ROV). We wrote to registered voters in Southern States including a total of 18,000 to 3 different counties in Georgia. Georgia citizens...

Join the YWCA Delaware and their sponsors for a virtual conversation with Dr. Ibram X. Kendi, author of the New York Times best seller “How to Be an Antiracist.” Click here to register. The Human Rights Task Force is honored to support the YWCA. Questions email Becky Laster at blaster102@verizon.net.

Several events have made 2020 a tough year for many. Are you looking forward to the season of peace, love and joy, even if celebrated socially distanced or virtually? So are youth who have aged out of foster care and are on their own with little support. But they often...

As many of you are aware, abortion rights are under attack and with the appointment of Justice Amy C. Barrett, we will continue to be fighting for women’s rights among other issues. Planned Parenthood of Delaware is preparing for Roe v Wade to be overturned or parts of it to...

Don’t be late for online worship this year! Daylight savings time will end at 2 a.m. on November 1, so please change your clocks this weekend and fall back one hour.

Please join us this Sunday, November 1 at 11:30 a.m. after the service when we will gather virtually on Zoom to share “coffee hour” together. Our new Music Director Kathy Harris will be joining us for an informal Q&A.  Then we will break into small groups for a few minutes to...

Home. In these strange times the word takes on new meaning. It’s become our workplace, our school and even our church. Whether we feel trapped or contented there, our homes are central to our lives, especially now. This year’s Guest at Your Table theme is The Meaning of Home. Over...

Please join us for our Virtual Coffee House! Performers and audience members of all ages can watch together and participate in the group chat. If you would like to attend, please sign up here at the signup form link! The Coffee House acts are in, and they are a great...

Friday, October 30, 2020 7:00 p.m. ET (4:00 p.m. PT) on Zoom Join Emma’s Revolution for a fundraiser for the Unitarian Universalist Service Committee, sponsored by First Unitarian Church of Wilmington, DE! UUSC’s mission is to advance “human rights and social justice around the world, partnering with those who confront...

Please join us for our Virtual Coffee House! Performers and audience members of all ages can watch together and participate in the group chat. To comply with potential copyright restrictions, we will need to send all attendees a link for this specific event, just like Sunday morning worship services. To...

It is difficult being away from each other for so long. I miss seeing the children and youth in person! I also think this is a wonderful opportunity to bring your Unitarian Universalism into your home and start some UU traditions with your family. Participate in the worship service as...

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 Food Bank of Delaware, whether you need resources or you want to support an organization which is...

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 now these connections are even more important. If you use any of these social media platforms, you can follow First Unitarian Church and help keep...

The craft group is pleased to report that 165 hats/scarves/mittens were lovingly and artistically created for members of the community. Mimi Moser, Susan Madison, and Jackie Feldman recently sorted, counted, and boxed up the items for distribution to the YWCA Life Care Center, Sojourner’s Place, and Friendship House. UUSC was...

Join us for American Promise Delaware’s QUARTERLY MEETING via ZOOM at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, October 13. Co-sponsored by Delaware Coalition for Open Government (DelCOG) and Delaware Get Money Out (DGMO), the topic is “Following the Money: Campaign Finance in Delaware,” and our featured guests are Matthew Bittle, political journalist...

Please join the Zoom discussion on Wednesday, October 7 at 12:30 p.m., of three actions named in the book, The Future We Choose, that could fight the climate crisis- “Let Go of the Old World;” “Face Your Grief but Hold a Vision for the Future;” and “Defend the Truth.” We...

First Sundays at First U — Virtual Coffee Hour, Sunday October 4 Please join us this Sunday, October 4 at 11:30 a.m. after the service when we will gather virtually to share “coffee hour” together.  Come and see your friends. We will break into small groups for a few minutes...

From October 3 to 11, the 5th annual Peace Week 2020 will be held virtually statewide. Over 40 events are scheduled and will be available free of charge. For more information and to register, please visit PeaceWeekDelaware.org. Dozens of organizations and individuals will be facilitating programs which include art exhibits,...

In this time of uncertainty, divisiveness and turmoil, we see people reaching out and bridging differences, helping one another and trying to bring peace and joy into everyday experiences. Right now, you have an opportunity to bridge some gaps, help and bring peace and joy into a young person’s life....

Every month, the Environmental Justice Task Force (EJTF) challenges you to make a change that will directly help the environment. This month, we are asking you to cut down on the air pollution you create. Air pollution is unfair. Affluent whites produce more than their share, and disadvantaged people, including...

You are invited to join via Zoom a book discussion on Wednesday, September 9 at 12:30 p.m. to discuss Part 1, Two Worlds, of the book “The Future We Choose.” It tells what the future of the planet will look like if we do nothing to address climate change or...

Each week, we broadcast our worship services on Sunday mornings using our First U YouTube channel. We also keep an archive of sermons and worship services on our YouTube channel as well. Check it out, here. You can subscribe to receive updates when new videos are uploaded.

JOIN the next First U Postcard Campaign! Thanks to the 20+ First U writers who have sent 2,850 postcards already! The 5 Delaware UU churches sent 3,000 postcards to Florida in July and 4,700 to South Carolina in August. We are gearing up for our third campaign in September to...

Nonviolent Wilmington announces the resumption of its popular workshops based on the study guide Engaging Nonviolence: Activating Nonviolence in Our Lives and Our World by Veronica Pelicaric and Nina Koevoets. The original in-person workshops were suspended in March due to the pandemic, but we have developed a virtual curriculum that...

Small Group Ministry is a form of shared ministry that encourages spiritual growth and the development of deep and substantive relationships. Small Group Ministry meets our needs for belonging (intimacy) and meaning (ultimacy). It builds friendships and provides opportunities to talk with others about the big questions of life. Small...

Join the Human Rights Task Force in participating in the 21-Day Racial Equity Challenge. The 21-Day Racial Equity & Social Justice Challenge is being led by United Way of Delaware and YWCA Delaware. From Monday, August 17 until Monday, September 14, engage with thousands of other Delawareans in an online,...

Join the Human Rights Task Force in participating in the 21-Day Racial Equity Challenge. The 21-Day Racial Equity & Social Justice Challenge is being led by United Way of Delaware and YWCA Delaware. From Monday, August 17 until Monday, September 14, engage with thousands of other Delawareans in an online,...

Independent Living for Young Adults (ILYA) has new graduates that will start their post-secondary education this year. As a program of First Unitarian Church, the success of ILYA graduates who are aging out of the foster care system, is dependent on your support. During normal times, that can be a...

Trigger warning: Mention of Sexual Violence On August 9, our special offering will benefit the Delaware Alliance Against Sexual Violence (DAASV). We will be showing a short video containing the mention of sexual violence, but will not be sharing specific stories of sexual violence. The DAASV is Delaware’s newly formed,...

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 Food Bank of Delaware, whether you need resources or you want to support an organization which is...

All are welcome to join us on Sunday, August 2, 2020 at 3:00 p.m. (Eastern Time) as we honor our beloved friend, honorary minister, choir director, music director, colleague, brother, uncle, and so much more, whose unexpected death in June left many of us in grief. Our service will be...

The Delaware Racial Justice Collaborative (DRJC) will be holding a community forum with Attorney General Kathleen Jennings and three panelists representing the community. This is a followup to DRJC’s AG candidate forum in 2018. The forum will be held online on August 4. from 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. More...

Every month, the Environmental Justice Task Force (EJTF) challenges you to make a change that will directly help the environment. This month, we are asking you to learn about the main contributors of climate change by visiting the Project Drawdown website, here. “Drawdown” is “the future point in time when...

A few of our Soul Matters small groups will continue meeting during July and August and are open to additional participants. If you are not currently signed up for a Soul Matters group and are interested in participating, please click on the following link to fill out the sign-up. Current...

The church office will be closed on July 3 and July 6 to celebrate Independence Day holiday. Have a safe and happy holiday!

Join the new “White Fragility” book discussion led by Rev. Pamela Wat and Linda Sanders – Part of the racial justice work of white allies is to explore one’s own thoughts regarding race. First Unitarian Church is offering the opportunity to participate in a 7-session discussion series on Robin DiAngelo’s...

Please help us find the best Music Director for our church by completing it as soon as you can. Your input is vital to the success of our search, and it shouldn’t take you too long to complete. We want to hear from everyone in your family, young and old!...

We are pleased to report that our Black Lives Matter banner has been re-installed on Route 202. Please drive by and bless the banner and our property! Some of you may recall that we had some vandalism, emails, and phone calls about our sign the last time. We are ready...

A few of our Soul Matters small groups will continue meeting during July and August and are open to additional participants. If you are not currently signed up for a Soul Matters group and are interested in participating, please click on the following link to fill out the sign-up. Current...

Our Online Music Survey is ready and waiting for you! Please help us find the best Music Director for our church by completing it as soon as you can. Your input is vital to the success of our search, and it shouldn’t take you too long to complete. We want...

There are many ways to advocate for change. We offer different ideas to engage in advocacy for racial justice during this difficult time. There is something for everyone – ideas for action, materials for reading and learning, and local and national partners to support. Click here to download a list...

Oh what a beautiful day! We are used to seeing the church grounds in bloom every week when we come to church. If you miss walking the sidewalk or sitting in the memorial garden, here are some pictures to enjoy. Special THANKS to Nancy Pinson for her photos.

Our city is hurting due to recent national events. We want to support our neighbors and our partners in the struggle for justice, but it is an especially difficult time to gather due to the risks of being together in large crowds. We are offering many different kinds of ideas...

As our understanding of the risks and trajectory of this pandemic becomes clearer, the leadership of First Unitarian Church concludes that our congregation’s worship services, programs, meetings, and classes will continue to remain online-only at least through June 30. As the coming months unfold, we will offer updates as they...

Deadline is this Sunday, May 31, 2020. Send your nomination to marina@firstuuwilm.org with your name, charity contact info, and a brief summary of the work they do by May 31, 2020. You can also mail your request to the church office. The Executive Team will evaluate the nominees and will...

The Environmental Justice Task Force is encouraging you to attend the next monthly “Be Well” program online to learn about how you can boost your immunity during this pandemic AND be good to the environment. This monthly program hosted by Progressive Health of Delaware provides ongoing support, resources, and information...

What do you do when it’s graduation during the COVID 19 pandemic? CELEBRATE! Yes, ILYA (Independent Living for Young Adults) is still going to have a celebration for the 28 young people graduating from high school this year who are aging out of foster care. It will be different and...

Oh what a beautiful day! We are used to seeing the church grounds in bloom every week when we come to church. If you miss walking the sidewalk or sitting in the memorial garden, here are some pictures to enjoy. Special THANKS to Nancy Pinson for her photos.

The church office will be closed on May 25 to celebrate Memorial Day. Please enjoy the holiday and the beginning of summer.

Our church mask-makers have been busy. Masks are now required in Delaware when you venture out. If you need a cloth protective mask please contact Lydia Robb at LydiaR@firstuuwilm.org. We’ll figure our how to get a mask to you. Stay safe, stay well.”

The Environmental Justice Task Force challenge for May is to get outside and enjoy nature! Even though we are social distancing ourselves, we can still go outdoors and enjoy the Spring flowers and warmer weather. We encourage everyone to get outside daily- for a walk, hike, yard work, or a...

If you are new to First Unitarian Church or have just started participating in our streaming online services during the pandemic, we welcome you. If you would like to know more about First Unitarian Church or have questions about who we are or how to be more involved, please contact...

As our understanding of the risks and trajectory of this pandemic becomes clearer, the leadership of First Unitarian Church concludes that our congregation’s worship services, programs, meetings, and classes will continue to remain online-only at least through June 30. As the coming months unfold, we will offer updates as they...

Take a breath, take a moment, and listen to Rev. Pam Wat read a prayer by Rev. Lynn Ungar. Click this link, close your eyes and rest your soul a bit.

Each week during this time of social distancing, Rev. Pam will continue to lead one or two structured, small group gatherings related to the theme for the month. No preparation is required, although you must sign up in advance. We are using a Zoom platform and participants will receive a...

Keep your Sunday routine! Practice Your UU Spirituality at Home! Use these resources on Sunday or anyday! Check out our Family Resources page! Look for Religious Exploration at Home. Check out Soulful Home Resources – Thresholds, Soulful Home provides activities, questions, and resources for your family to bring Unitarian Universalism...

Join us every Sunday at 10:30 a.m. ONLINE! At-home participants are welcome to stay in their pajamas, sip their coffee/tea/hot cocoa, and be part of Sunday morning worship by viewing the streaming service each Sunday. To subscribe to receive the viewing link (which changes each week), please sign up at...

In accordance with the governor’s announcement, we are extending the closure of our church building at least through May 12. This means that worship services will be available online only, that most CYRE classes are cancelled, and that any small groups and meetings will only take place online. For now,...

With our bright future still ahead, we have decided, in consultation with Rev. Wat and guidance received with respect to the coronavirus (COVID-19), to move the date of our auction to October 10, 2020. The safety and well-being of our members, staff and friends are our top priorities. While there...

Please visit the CDC website for more information about how to stay germ-free. Please click here for access to the CDC site. Be sure to practice vigilance regarding hand washing, not touching your face, staying home when sick, calling your primary care provider if you develop flu or cold-like symptoms,...

Because of the impact of COVID19, we must postpone the Organ Concert originally scheduled for Sunday, March 15th at 3:00 p.m. We will reschedule David Schelat, one of Delaware’s finest organists, for a Fall Concert. David, then, will show us what our magnificent Rieger Organ can do with the special...

After many conversations among our staff, Board of Trustees, Safer Congregations Committee, event planners, and other volunteers, we have made the difficult decision to shift to online viewing only for our worship service this Sunday, March 15. We are also rescheduling the March 15 organ concert and the April 4...

Just one week away! We hope you have reserved the afternoon of March 15 to return to First U for the David Schelat Organ Recital. David Schelat is founder, president, and artistic director of Market Street Music, as well as conductor for Center City Chorale and Mastersingers of Wilmington. He...

Currently the Church Office has no access to the phone system. You can get messages to the Church by emailing officemgr@firstuuwilm.org.  Staff will monitor this address periodically through out the day.  For immediate issues, you may also contact Marina at 610-745-3674. Vendors have been alerted to the problems.  

Imagine listening to Bach’s Toccata, Adagio, & Fugue, BWV 564, a composition that shows off what a skilled organist can do with the pedals of our amazing Rieger organ. To organists, the pedals are another keyboard, and you may never have heard our organ played with the section of pedals...

On March 8, 2020 we will spring forward. Be sure to set your clocks so you don’t miss church on Sunday, March 8.

Save the Date, Saturday, March 28, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. We will be having a 1st U Coffee House. For singing, dancing, poetry, stand up comedy, playing an instrument and pretty much any other talent you might want to share; this Coffee House is the time. This is open...

American Promise Delaware is hosting an OPEN FORUM on Citizens United, the ‘Democracy for All’ amendment, and SCR 72: overturning misguided Supreme Court campaign finance rulings with a Constitutional amendment Tuesday, March 10, 7:00 p.m. First Unitarian Church of Wilmington 730 Halstead Rd., Wilmington, DE 19803 The primary sponsors of...

Bob’s Choice; First Unitarian Sanctuary, Sunday, March 8, 2020; 2 to 4 pm. How to have a Good Death.   You are invited to a screening of “Bob’s Choice,” a documentary that offers a moving portrait of Bob Fuller, a man with terminal cancer, who accessed the compassionate option of medical...

Our Environmental Justice Task Force challenge for February is to get in the habit of bringing your own reusable bag when you go shopping. The average American family takes home almost 1,500 plastic shopping bags a year and 100,000 marine animals are killed by plastic bags annually. How can you...

ILYA (Independent Living for Young Adults) is celebrating 15 years of support for youth aging out of foster care. We want you to celebrate with the team because you are the ones that make it happen with your generous support. If you come to church on Sunday, you’ll get to...

You are invited to tea with Rev. Pamela Wat. During the weeks of our Growing Together 2020/21 Stewardship Campaign, you will have opportunities to ask questions and learn more about how the congregation is doing financially, where we are going in the future, and the challenges and opportunities we face...

Mark your calendar for Sunday, March 15th at 3:00p.m. David Schelat, one of Delaware’s finest organists will show us what our magnificent Rieger Organ can do. When our Rieger Orgelbau organ was installed in 1976-77, it was the first tracker organ in Delaware. For a number of years after, organists...

All are invited to a special ceremony on Sunday, February 16, 2020 at 4:00 p.m. at First Unitarian Church in which we will install Rev. Pamela Wat as our settled Senior Minister and also re-dedicate our building (following major renovations to increase accessibility). We hope you will join us for...

On January 26, Rev. Pamela Wat shared her family’s tradition for celebrating the Chinese New Year. Everyone at church received a small red envelope with money in it. But there was a catch! People were asked to do something good with the money, to make the world a better place...

On Sunday, February 9th , it’s “Share the Plate Sunday” highlighting and benefiting ILYA (Independent Living for Young Adults). ILYA is the social justice program at First U that supports youth who have aged out of foster care. Youth who have been supported by ILYA will participate in the service...

Join us on Friday, January 24, 2020 at 7:30 p.m. Our annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebratory Concert features African American spirituals, the story of King’s youth and adulthood, and Martin Luther King, Jr. speech interpreter Rev. John Moore sharing the words of Dr. King. Singers include members of the...

Make Reusable Bags for Wilmington Residents. Please join us in Parish Hall on Sunday, February 9th from 2:30- 5 p.m. when we will change t-shirts into reusable shopping bags. The new Delaware law to ban plastic bags is starting in 2021 and we want to make bags for people that...

You are invited to tea with Rev. Pamela Wat. During the weeks of our Growing Together 2020/21 Stewardship Campaign, you will have opportunities to ask questions and learn more about how the congregation is doing financially, where we are going in the future, and the challenges and opportunities we face...

The  church office will be closed on Monday, January 20 in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Please enjoy a safe holiday weekend.

E-cigarettes and vaping have made news recently. This legislative session, Delaware will consider a law banning the sale of flavored e-cigs. The American Cancer Society strongly supports this ban. One in five Delaware adolescents smoke, with the majority starting with flavored products, setting them up for a lifetime of addiction...

Saturday, January 11, 2020 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. Where? Concord Square (Giant-Marshall’s) on Route 202/Concord Pike in front of La Tolteca. Pacem in Terris is a partner of the First Unitarian Church’s Human Rights Task Force. You can learn more about Pacem in Terris, here.

Please note this is a new date from last week’s Enews! We are unsure if the movie will play January 19th, so we moved the event up a week. Please join the Human Rights Task Force to watch the new movie Just Mercy, based off the Bryan Stevenson book that we read as...

Murray Grove is a living memorial to the origins of Universalism, a liberal religious tradition based on love and profound acceptance that transformed the landscape of religion in America. It has a long, proud history and is the site of the Universalist “miracle” almost 250 years ago. It is through...

On January 24, 2020 at 7:30 p.m., we will hold our annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebratory Concert. A good will offering will be taken to support the mission of YWCA Delaware. The YWCA is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women and promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all. A light reception...

All are invited to a special ceremony on Sunday, February 16, 2020 at 4:00 p.m. at First Unitarian Church in which we will install Rev. Pamela Wat as our settled Senior Minister and also re-dedicate our building (following major renovations to increase accessibility). We hope you will join us for...

Each month, the Environmental Justice Task Force challenges you to make changes in your daily life that benefit the environment. Our January “ask” is probably the most important one all year. What we eat has a profound impact on the planet. Animal Agriculture is responsible for up to 30 percent...

Our Special Offering at the 4 p.m. Christmas Eve Service will support Lutheran Community Services (LCS). LCS has been serving low-income families in Wilmington and New Castle County, with emergency food, housing and other services since 1959. When congregants or community members ask First Unitarian for help, we often refer them to the...

Tuesday – Christmas Eve at 4:00 p.m. December 24: “The Gifts of Christmas” – Whole Church Worship. In this multi-generational service for all ages, we welcome children, youth, family members and the young-at-heart to experience stories and songs. All will receive a special gift as we celebrate the gifts of...

The winter season is a time of quiet reflection, gatherings, and rituals that invite us to hold the realities of sacrifice and community, of hardship and hope. In this video message, I share some of the ways I hold on to hope and renew my commitment to justice and community...

Celebrate Epiphany with songs and stories!  We will include holiday music of the ages, soloists, stories and organ pipes will be a-blazing. Rieger organ will play and Mr. Ward plays his award winning “The Three Kings” on the organ. Don’t miss it, bring your family and friends. December 29, 10:30...

The church office will be closed on New Year’s Day, January 1, 2020. Have a safe and enjoyable holiday season!

THANKS FOR A VERY SUCCESSFUL GUEST AT YOUR TABLE PROGRAM. Giving of your time, talent, skills, and abilities were all significant contributions. Giving from your resources were equally significant, and, donations are still arriving. It all contributes to the successful social justice and humanitarian world-wide work of the Unitarian Universalist...

A Memorial Service for Glen Barbaras will be held on Saturday, January 11, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. at First Unitarian Church. A lunch reception will follow the service. Glen Barbaras’s obituary was posted in the News Journal; please click here to learn more about Glen. Glen recently celebrated his 100th birthday. In July 2018, First...

What do you learn when you sit on the other side of the bus? What lesson does a beloved dog come back in a dream to teach? What causes a group of unruly fourth graders to stop in awe? Come to our UU Lessons and Carols service December 29, 10:30...

SOMETHING DIFFERENT: The December American Promise Delaware ALL-HANDS meeting will be held via ZOOM only. Click on this link: https://zoom.us/j/546758981 shortly before 7 p.m., Tuesday, December 10: to learn strategies for engaging citizens and politicians in the quest for a 28th Constitutional amendment to get Big Money out of politics....

The final count is in! Items donated to UUSC for the GAYT campaign is 249. Thank you Carol Scott, Mimi Moser, Dottie Ashcraft, Jean Toll, Susan Madison, Michele Tashman, Meghan Miller, Darlene Scott, Jackie Feldman, Diane Wills, Deb Dalecki, and Carol Cottman. We are also grateful to those people who...

Did you know Americans throw away about 25% more trash than usual between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Eve? If every American family wrapped just three presents in reused materials, it would save enough paper to cover 45,000 football fields! Our Green Challenge for the month is to make some changes...

What do we surrender to the darkness? What shall we birth into the light? Come join us for Winter Solstice and the return of the light! The coffin and cradle ritual that has recently been celebrated at First U during the New Year will be adapted for our solstice gathering....

Join the Human Rights Task Force and Peace Week Delaware at our Guest Bartender fundraiser on Monday, December 9 from 6 – 9 p.m. at BBC Tavern and Grill. First U members Kim Tull, Jeff Lott and Jan Shay will be guest bartenders! They would love to see you come...

Shop for everyone on your gift list this holiday season at Amazon Smile and Amazon donates .05% of your purchase to First Unitarian Church. This year we are on track to earn $200, which is the most we have ever earned through Amazon Smile. If you shop Amazon, please set...

Yikes! There are only 2 weeks left before ILYA (Independent Living for Young Adults) wraps up the Holiday Giving project for this year… AND WE STILL HAVE QUITE A FEW WISH LISTS NEEDING VOLUNTEERS! A number of people have given cash or checks so we know we’ll be shopping. But...

Our next display in our Art Gallery, outside the Brunner Chapel and Music Room, is coming soon, and we’re looking for YOU to display your art and other creative works! Our display will be focused on the following Soul Matters themes: What Does It Mean to be a People of…...

Stay away from the malls and stores, and come to First Unitarian for a concert by coloratura soprano Kelly Curtin on November 29, at 3:00 p.m. in our Sanctuary. Kelly has performed extensively throughout the tri-state area and in Europe. The recital will truly be a wonderful event. A brief...

No, not the official holiday but until the deadline we have to meet to get all of our Holiday Giving wrapped and ready to be packed up and delivered to young people who have aged out of foster care. These young people are out on their own and won’t have...

In almost every store holiday decorations have appeared. Before long, every radio station will be playing holiday music. And at First U, ILYA (Independent Living for Young Adults) has kicked off our Holiday Giving project. For those not familiar with this, it’s our way of bringing some holiday cheer to...

The church office and building will be closed on November 27, 28 and 29 for the Thanksgiving Holiday. We hope you have a fun and happy holiday!

Meetings will resume on Tuesday, December 10, at 7 p.m. in Room 25. American Promise Delaware is a project of the First U Human Rights Task Force.

November’s Special Collection on November 10 will fund our annual efforts for the Emmanuel Dining Room (EDR). This once-a-year collection provides our entire year’s budget of grocery supplies, which will feed lunch to over 200 men, women, and children in Wilmington every month. The annual costs for this program are...

Every Sunday we say that we are “a beloved community that . . . fights injustice and transforms the world through loving action.” One way to do that is through your support of the Unitarian Universalist Service Committee (UUSC). If you were in church recently, you received a red booklet,...

Mark you calendars NOW to fall back one hour as we return to Eastern Standard time on Sunday, November 3.

In our Tale for All Ages last week we heard about a polar bear who lost his home as his ice floe melted. It was a story about bears, yes, but it’s also the story of real people facing a real crisis due to climate change. Made up of low-lying...

The Environmental Justice Task Force would like to share the good news that the long-awaited groundbreaking of the South Wilmington Wetland Park in Southbridge took place on Friday, October 18th. It has been a 13 year long journey with tireless work by our friends in Southbridge, as well as collaboration...

Come join us in Parish Hall  today,  Friday, November 15th at 6 p.m. for a pre-Thanksgiving vegan culinary feast! This annual community event is hosted by the Vegan Subcommittee and the Environmental Justice Task Force. Enjoy the delights of holiday foods that are made without any animal products, including no...

October 26 from 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. $5.00 per person, $20 maximum per family. Come out for a spooky and fun night! For 4th graders – 99 years old. (Younger children at parents’ discretion.) This is a Youth Group Fundraiser and proceeds support the Youth Group social action trip....

October 20th is the kick off date for our 2019 Unitarian Universalist Service Committee‘s Guest at Your Table program. The Guest at Your Table (GAYT) program’s purpose is to provide information about the world-wide work of UUSC and promote support for its work. Read about Stories of Hope, Women Leaders,...

Sunday, October 20 from 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. (Between Boscov’s and Macy’s) Grab your First U friends and go out to lunch after church! Help the Youth Group raise money for a summer service trip. There is something for everyone: Burgers, salads, fries, Brussels sprouts, onion rings, milk shakes,...

Handmade hats and scarves were donated to UUSC last fall, and the project was quite a success! The Knitting Ministry is ready to exceed what was accomplished last year. We are asking members and friends to make hats or scarves of any size and color. These items will be sent...

We are delighted to report that we have volunteer matches for all of the fifteen young adults who signed up to participate in the ILYA (Independent Living for Young Adults) Student Care Package project for this academic year! In fact, we had several MORE volunteers than students! This project matches...

Let’s celebrate the new church year, our renovated sanctuary and parish hall, and our first fall with Reverend Pam! Come to the House Pin table on October 13 and purchase a new House Pin or other hand made jewelry just for you by the UU Beading Babes. Our imaginative creations...

Friday, October 11 from 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Come out for Games and Fun for all ages in Parish Hall! The Questers (4th, 5th & 6th graders) are hosting a Fall Fun Night to benefit ILYA (Independent Living for Young Adults). Chili will be served for dinner! Drinks and...

IMAC is a local coalition of clergy who collaborate against the systemic racial and economic injustices that manifest poverty, addiction, and violence in our communities. Rev. Richard Speck and Rev. Pamela Wat are members of IMAC and invite First Unitarian Church to join them in supporting IMAC’s 2020 Delaware Faith...

I was happy to join the 6th annual “March for a Culture of Peace” on Sunday, September 29th. The march ended at the Wilmington Friends’ Meetinghouse on West Street where we gathered to hear about a new effort being launched called “Non-violent Wilmington.” A great ending for Peace Week Delaware...

Join American Promise Delaware ALL-HANDS meeting at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, October 8, in Room 25 to learn strategies for engaging citizens and politicians in the quest for a 28th Constitutional amendment to get Big Money out of politics. Or join the meeting on-line via ZOOM: just click on https://zoom.us/j/949352202...

Joe Sandberg died on September 8. Joe and his wife, Maureen, joined First U in 2005. We will gather to honor his life and to support Maureen in a memorial service on Saturday, October 12 at 10:30 a.m. at Chandler Funeral Home, 2506 Concord Pike in Wilmington. Rev. Pam is...

Friday, October 11 from 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Come out for Games and Fun for all ages in Parish Hall! Cost: $5.00 per person/$20.00 max per family (or bring a donation for the ILYA Apartment Kits- click here to sign up) Food will be served as well- so come...

Circle Suppers are a great way to get to know members of our Community! Conversations are exciting and varied, and you will meet new friends to engage as we like to mix groups. Click here to sign up. Contact circlesuppers@firstuuwilm.org with further questions. Your Circle Supper Team: Becca Hammonds and...

Come join Rev. Pam and Linda Sanders on Thursday evenings from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. to discuss the book “White Fragility: Why it’s So Hard for White People to Talk About Racism” by Robin DiAngelo. The sessions will run from October 3 to November 21 and be held at...

Saturday, October 5, 2019 9:00 a.m. to noon You are invited to a Caregiving Workshop on Saturday, October 5, 2019 from 9:00 a.m. to noon at First Unitarian Church of Wilmington (in Parish Hall). Rev. Pamela Wat will teach participants how to: deeply listen, respond to another’s emotions (even during...

Friday, September 20 from 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. The Green at University of Delaware. We must demand climate justice for everyone! The Delaware Environmental Institute is partnering with the Sierra Club and Students for the Environment to join in the Global Climate Strike at the University of Delaware. We...

The monthly theme of expectation and the upcoming theme of belonging have put me in mind of an experience I had last year. I was new to First U and was amazed and excited to see that it was buzzing with energy and activity. I learned about an upcoming Women’s...

Circle Suppers are a chance to meet new members and get to know your fellow members to whom you only nod or say a quick “hello.” We are amazing people, so seize this opportunity to really know some of us even better! Sign up here for the potluck dinners you...

Handmade hats and scarves were donated to UUSC last fall, and the project was quite a success! The Knitting Ministry is ready to exceed what was accomplished last year. We are asking members and friends to make hats or scarves of any size and color. These items will be sent...

Yes, school is back in session and ILYA (Independent Living for Young Adults) is kicking off the Student Care Package project for the 2019/2020 academic year. This project offers support to youth who have aged out of foster care and are continuing their post-high school education. Many of these youth...

We’ve all seen the pictures of the devastation Hurricane Dorian caused on the Abaco and Grand Bahama islands in the Bahamas. The numbers of those left homeless and the death toll continue to mount even as getting accurate information on conditions has been a challenge. But, as UUSC President &...

Join American Promise Delaware ALL-HANDS meeting at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 10, in Room 25, to learn strategies for engaging citizens and politicians in the quest for a 28th Constitutional amendment to get Big Money out of politics. Or join the meeting on-line via ZOOM: just click on https://zoom.us/j/509572665...

The Church Office will be closed on Monday, September 1 to celebrate Labor Day. Enjoy a safe and pleasant holiday weekend!

We challenge you to discover a healthier you! For 15 days, we will ask you to rethink your lifestyle and focus on optimal health. We will help you achieve the optimal sleep, exercise, and nutrition that your body needs to be its best. We will help you try out a whole foods, plant...

“Eating You Alive” Please join us at First Unitarian Church for another Peace Week Delaware event TONIGHT, September 27th to watch the documentary, “Eating You Alive”, a movie that promotes peace to the earth, the animals, and to our own bodies by eating a healthy, sustainable diet. “Eating You Alive”...

This year we are celebrating our Ingathering Sunday on September 8. It is a time when we gather to celebrate the start of another church/school year. Our service will include our annual water communion ritual in a whole church worship service led by Rev. Pamela Wat, Scott Ward, and Catherine...

The First U Human Rights Task Force is pleased to continue our work with racial justice by showing generosity to 2 of our partners: YWCA Racial Dialogues Series and Network Delaware Safe Communities Campaign. On Ingathering Sunday, September 8, we will split the offering plate with these two groups. We...

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED. UPDATE – Slavery in 2019: Human Trafficing in Delaware. – CANCELLED Due to unforeseen circumstances, the Human Rights Task Force must cancel this event. Apologies to all those who were planning to attend. We encourage you to learn more about Zoe Ministries through their website and TEDx Talks, here and here....

Join American Promise Delaware ALL-HANDS meeting at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 20, in Room 25 to learn strategies for engaging citizens and politicians in the quest for a 28th Constitutional amendment to get Big Money out of politics. Or join the meeting on-line via ZOOM: just click on https://zoom.us/j/177263811...

The Reverend Pamela Wat has been called as senior minister of First Unitarian Church. She began her duties at First Unitarian on August 1. Her first sermon will be on August 18, 2019. Learn more about the August 18 service, here. Learn more about Rev. Wat, here.

As we prepare for our transition to flexible seating in the Sanctuary, the improvements management team has been trying to find a good home for our pews. For months, we’ve been advertising on a website specializing in used pews and on Craigslist. We’ve also alerted the local church community, contacted...

Last Friday, July 12, our First U Human Rights Task Force joined our community to participate in Lights for Liberty: A Vigil to End Human Detention Camps that brought thousands of Americans together to protest the inhumane conditions faced by refugees. Here is a link to WDEL video posted that evening. For...

First U Food Pantry was selected by Giant Food store leadership as the benefiting non-profit in the Community Bag Program for August. The program is simple: First U Food Pantry will receive a $1 donation every time a reusable $2.50 Community Bag is sold during the month of August at...

Let’s join our partners Network Delaware Safe Communities Campaign and the ACLU-DE at this vigil. Wear your Side with Love shirts! Lights for Liberty: A Vigil to End Human Detention Camps will bring thousands of Americans to detention camps across the country, into the streets and into their own front...

Our Unitarian Universalist 7th Principle reminds us to have respect for the interdependent web of all existence of which we are a part. Connecting people with nature, the Delaware Nature Society is focused on healthy water, protection of habitats and wildlife, and conservation of working and natural lands. Their mission...

Happy Independence Day! Our office will be closed on Thursday, July 4 and Friday, July 5.  Have a great holiday weekend! Also on July 4, 5 and 6, electrical work will be done related to our construction project which will mean no electricity in building on those days.

It happened! The 2019 Graduation Pizza Party was held last week and as you can see in the pictures, below, a great time was had by all. High school grads, college grads, vocational school grads, foster care alumnae, Sophia Cywinksi, manager of the state’s Independent Living Program, Independent Living Coordinators...

Location: Brunner Chapel Weekly Practice: every Wednesday from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Monthly Group discussion: Last Wednesday of the month One Day Retreat: Saturday, September 14, 2019 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Please check our web site www.openheartzen.org for details.

This Sunday June 16th we will celebrate our annual Flower Communion during our morning worship service. We ask that each person bring a flower to exchange, plus one extra for visitors and guests.

CANCELLED Join us Wednesday, June 12 at 7:15 p.m. in the Parish Hall. Richard Speck will lead a drum circle. Drum Circle is a form of meditation that relaxes the body and focuses the mind. All are welcome. We begin following the Vespers service, held in the sanctuary at 6:30...

Join us for a small group discussion about White Privilege, facilitated by leaders in the movement to discuss the ideas around “what is” White Privilege and how to recognize where you fit in. These are one-time conversations that provide a strong foundation for our fall series on White Privilege. Both...

Please join us for our final monthly Vespers this season on Wednesday evening, June 12th, from 6:30-7:00 p.m. in the church sanctuary. (Childcare will be available from 6:00-7:15 p.m.) What is Vespers? Based on the Taizé style of worship, featuring candlelight, inspirational music, readings and meditation, Vespers offers a sacred...

Our Second Sunday Special Offering on June 9 will support Lutheran Community Services (LCS). LCS has been serving low-income families in Wilmington and New Castle County, with emergency food, housing and other services since 1959. When congregants or community members come to First Unitarian and ask for help, we often...

ILYA (Independent Living for Young Adults) is wrapping up the preparation of 25 backpacks filled with items youth aging out of foster care can take with them to a dorm or first apartment. Why? These are gifts that you provide to celebrate their graduating from high school. And celebrate we...

TODAY is the last day to submit your nomination for a Second Sunday Special Collection for Fiscal Year 2019-2020!! Is there a group that holds a special place in your heart? Send your nomination to marina@firstuuwilm.org with your name, charity contact info, and a brief summary of the work they...

Make sure you come to church June 30, it will be Roberta’s last Sunday preaching as our Developmental Minister. There will be special music, and a time to wish Roberta great happiness in her next chapter of life.

The Great Books Group will host the showing of the film “An Enemy of the People” on Saturday, June 1 at 1:00 p.m. at First Unitarian Church in Room 25. We are inviting everyone and your friends who would like to see this very good movie. This is a film...

The church office will be closed on Friday, May 24 and Monday, May 27 to celebrate the Memorial Day Holiday. Have a safe and happy holiday weekend!

Join American Promise Delaware ALL-HANDS meeting at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, May 21, in Room 25 to learn strategies for engaging citizens and politicians in the quest for a 28th Constitutional amendment to get Big Money out of politics. Or join the meeting on-line via ZOOM: just click on https://zoom.us/j/638266185...

We are always delighted to see you at church on Sundays. When visiting, we encourage our visitors to visit the Welcome Table at the front of Parish Hall and chat with our volunteers who are available to answer questions on First UU Church and our Unitarian Universalist faith. Please help...

Rev. Pamela Wat has been called by First Unitarian Church to be its next settled senior minister. She is the first woman called to ministry by the 153-year-old congregation, and the first person of color. On behalf of the Minister Search Committee, Paul Pinson made the motion to call at a...

Friday, May 10: 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. Brunner Chapel (Park in the back parking lot) Movie: The Last Campaign of Governor Booth Gardner It is time for Delaware to become one of the states that allows families the opportunity for dignity and compassion as part of their end of life...

Friday, May 17 or Saturday, May 18 at 1:00 p.m. To the Planting Hope Urban Farm at the Herman Holloway Campus of the Delaware Department of Health and Social Service. (1901 N. Dupont Highway, New Castle, DE 19720) A guided tour of the Spiral Cemetery, a Bee Pasture, the Planting...

ILYA (Independent Living for Young Adults) is preparing the gift backpacks and arrangements for our Graduation Pizza Party. We have 25 grads this year who have aged out or are aging out of foster care (steadily increasing numbers every year!!). So we’re coming to you for help to make this...

We are delighted you have chosen to visit us!  We encourage visitors to our church visit the Welcome Table at the front of Parish Hall and chat with our volunteers who are available to answer questions on First UU Church and our Unitarian Universalist faith. Please help yourselves to the...

Please join us for our Vespers series on Wednesday evening from 6:30-7:00 p.m. in the church sanctuary. (Childcare will be available from 6:00-7:15 p.m.) The services will be based on the Taizé style of worship, featuring candlelight, inspirational music, readings and meditation. Come to find peace, silence and fellowship. We...

The planned Earth Day event at the Delaware Environmental Education Center for 4/22/19 has been canceled. Thank you for understanding!

An Easter basket of benefits! This Easter Sunday we are giving to Chalice Lighters, and this time our gifts will be coming back to us! Since 1987, small gifts of $20 three times a year have been lifelines to UU congregations in our own region. Your gifts along with those...

Congregational Meeting Announcement Let this be notice of a congregational meeting to be held on Sunday, May 5, 2019 in the church sanctuary immediately following service for the purpose of voting on the ministerial candidate presented by the Search Committee. Proxy voting will be accepted with the confirmation that the...

The Minister Search Committee would like to thank members of the congregation for their participation, patience, and trust during our successful search process. Yes, we have found and selected an outstanding candidate-to be announced on Sunday, April 14. Together, you have created an energetic, forward-looking church that is eager to...

Saturday April 27th, 6:30-8:30 p.m. The Search Committee and Children and Youth Religious Exploration are hosting a Family Game Night on April 27th for families to come and meet our new ministerial candidate! Please bring a dessert, salad, appetizer, or drinks to share. Sign up here with what you are...

The church office will be closed on Friday, April 19, for Good Friday. All submissions for the April 19 Enews should be submitted by Monday, April 15, by 3 p.m. Thank you!

Join us Wednesday, April 10 at 7:15 p.m. in the Parish Hall. Richard Speck will lead a drum circle. Drum Circle is a form of meditation that relaxes the body and focuses the mind. All are welcome. We begin following the Vespers service, held in the sanctuary at 6:30 p.m....

The Southbridge neighborhood is part of Delaware’s largest city, Wilmington, at the northern end of the state separated from the rest of the city by the Christina and Brandywine rivers. Southbridge is vulnerable to sea-level rise. The low-lying land is 2 to 3 feet above sea level and, when the...

Service at 10:30 a.m. (Pre-service concert at 10:15 a.m.) Rev. Roberta Finkelstein, Minister, Scott Ward, Honorary Minister of Music A service of celebration and music, featuring the music of Franz Schubert with the First Unitarian Choir, instruments and soloists Linda Henderson, Natalie Gilbert and Terry Ward. Pre-Service concert at 10:15...

Please join us for monthly Vespers on Wednesday evening, April 10th, from 6:30-7:00 p.m. in the church sanctuary. (Childcare will be available from 6:00-7:15 p.m.) What is Vespers? Based on the Taizé style of worship, featuring candlelight, inspirational music, readings and meditation, Vespers offers a sacred space for 30 minutes...

Join the Environmental Justice Task Force for the Christina River Watershed Clean Up day on Saturday, April 6! Every year since 1992, the CRWC organization has organized to remove man-made trash from the watershed, at a number of drop-in sites. To date, they have removed 360 tons of trash, appliances,...

The Human Rights Task Force is co-sponsoring Children of Palestine: Heartbreak and Hope, a three-part series on efforts to gain basic survival and human rights for the children of Palestine. Playgrounds for Palestine, the first program in the series, will be held on Tuesday, March 26 from 7:00 p.m. to...

Service at 10:30 a.m. (Pre-service concert at 10:15 a.m.) Celebrating Spiritual Renewal through Music The Music of Franz Schubert: Mass in G D167, and Lieder Rev. Roberta Finkelstein, Minister, Scott Ward, Honorary Minister of Music, the Choir of First Unitarian Church with Instruments, Natalie Gilbert, soprano, Terry Ward, Baritone 10:15...

Join us from 6-8 p.m. in Parish Hall for our Spring Vegan Potluck. Please bring your entire family- there will be great food for the kids too. Bring something to share – a main dish, salad, or dessert. The Environmental Task Force is hosting and will provide drinks and appetizers....

Join American Promise Delaware ALL-HANDS meeting at 7 pm on Tuesday, March 19, in Room 25 to learn strategies for engaging citizens and politicians in the quest for a 28th Constitutional amendment to get Big Money out of politics. American Promise Delaware is a project of the First U Human...

This Sunday, March 17th, is best known as St. Patrick’s Day and thinking Irish, but for us it is also Justice Sunday-the day to receive a special offering to support the work of UUSC around the world. Its work is all about promoting justice, but also challenging injustice, and advancing...

Join us for our End of Life Planning program, Sunday, April 7, 2019, 12 noon to 1:30 p.m. in Brunner Chapel, sponsored by Pastoral Care Associates. Save the date, plan to attend. Light lunch provided, please register in advance: Lydia Robb, lydiajoanr@gmail.com or call 302-530-4042. Topics will include hospice philosophy,...

The Human Rights Task Force is co-sponsoring Children of Palestine: Heartbreak and Hope, a three-part series about efforts to help Palestinian children gain basic survival and human rights. These programs will be held at Westminster Presbyterian Church in Wilmington from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Tuesdays, March 26, April...

It’s St. Patrick’s Day! Wear the green and celebrate by visiting the House Pin table and say hi your hard-working Beading Babes (or should we say Leprechauns)! With our creative juices flowing, we have created new bead jewelry just for you! Select a necklace, earrings, bracelet, or eyeglass/name tag holder...

Judith Butler from Delaware American Promise will be our guest this Sunday, March 10 for a Justice Moment. She will share about the work they are doing to advocate for an amendment to the US Constitution to reverse Citizens United and get money out of politics. She will be available...

This is it! This Sunday, March 10, we turn our clocks forward one hour. Don’t be late for church!

Join us Wednesday, March 13 at 7:15 p.m. in the Parish Hall. Richard Speck will lead a drum circle, which is a form of meditation that relaxes the body and focuses the mind. All are welcome. We begin following the Vespers service, held in the sanctuary at 6:30 p.m. Attend...

Please join us for monthly Vespers Wednesday evening, March 13th, from 6:30-7:00 p.m. in the church sanctuary. (Childcare will be available from 6:00-7:15 p.m.) What is Vespers? Based on the Taizé style of worship, featuring candlelight, inspirational music, readings and meditation, Vespers offers a sacred space for 30 minutes of...

UUs all over the country are getting more involved in local legislative actions and so should we! To become more active in the legislative process, we need to inform ourselves about the issues and advocate for progressive change from our grounding in a liberal religious faith. Call your UU friends...

A day of fun skiing, snow tubing, hiking. The youth are also working on their upcoming Youth Service March 31st! See photos on our Facebook page, here. Or in our gallery, below:

Coordinated by Scott Ward and Martin Hargrove.  February is the time to sign up to perform at our our annual Coffee House. Singing, dancing, poetry, stand up, playing an instrument and pretty much any other talent you might want to share; coffee house is the time. THIS IS OPEN TO...

Location: Brunner Chapel Weekly Practice: every Wednesday from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Monthly Group discussion: Last Wednesday of the month from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. One Day Retreat: Saturday, March 9, 2019 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Please check our web site www.openheartzen.org for details.

Join American Promise Delaware ALL-HANDS meeting at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, February 19, in Room 25 to learn strategies for engaging citizens and politicians in the quest for a 28th Constitutional amendment to get Big Money out of politics. American Promise Delaware is a project of the FirstU Human Rights...

The class “Outsiders Becoming Insiders: The Inner History of the Broadway Musical” taught by Jim Curtis will be Sunday, February 17 from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. Light refreshments will be served. View our flyer, here.

Join us Wednesday, February 13, 7:15 p.m. in the Parish Hall. Richard Speck will lead a drum circle. Drum Circle is a form of meditation that relaxes the body and focuses the mind. All are welcome. We begin following the Vespers service, held in the sanctuary at 6:30 p.m. Attend...

Ken Brick from the Poor Peoples Campaign Delaware – A National Call for a Moral Revival will be our guest this Sunday, February 10, for a Justice Moment. He will share about the work they are doing to organize an agenda to advocate for those who struggle with poverty. He...

First Unitarian Church of Wilmington is the birthplace of the Independent Living for Young Adults (ILYA) social justice program. Since its beginnings, members and friends of the church have been very generous supporters allowing early volunteers like Betty Wier, Barbara Crowell, Barbara Perry, J. Harry Feldman, Henrietta McKelvey and many...

The Human Rights Task Force invites you to participate in a YWCA Dialogue to Action. Come be a part of a genuine discussion to create change. Stretch yourself to join a group so you can be part of the solution to some of the racial disparity and challenges we face...

Please join us for monthly Vespers Wednesday evening, February 13th, from 6:30-7:00 p.m. in the church sanctuary. (Childcare will be available from 6:00-7:15 p.m.) What is Vespers? Based on the Taizé style of worship, featuring candlelight, inspirational music, readings and meditation, Vespers offers a sacred space for 30 minutes of...

On Sunday, February 10th, some of the youth supported by ILYA (Independent Living for Young Adults) will be our guests participating in the service. One young woman will be sharing her experiences and Sophia Cywinski from the Delaware Department of Services for Children, Youth and their Families will also speak...

It’s an exciting time at First U. We are in the process of calling a new minister. We are making our Church more accessible, safe, flexible and inviting to all. We are creating new possibilities! And that is happening because you, our members, are stepping up! A Big Thank You...

It is an exciting time at First U. We are preparing for a new minister. We are creating new programs. We have decided that we want to be more accessible. We have determined that we want to make our space more welcoming and inviting. We’ve had teams who have worked...

Location: Brunner Chapel Weekly Practice: Every Wednesday 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m Please check our web site www.openheartzen.org for details.

If weather is bad on a Sunday morning, the decision to hold services or programming is made around 8 a.m. If we decide to cancel services, notice will be sent out via Enews, Facebook and Twitter. We will also announce on our web site. We post cancellation on the radio...

Sunday, January 20, 2019 from 4-6 p.m. at Congregation Beth Emeth Planned Parenthood of Delaware invites you to attend an interfaith worship service celebrating the anniversary of Roe V. Wade, followed by light refreshments, sponsored by the Clergy for Choice. Location: Congregation Beth Emeth 300 West Lea Blvd., Wilmington, DE...

Movie: Harvest of Empire “No one leaves home unless home is the mouth of a shark…” Poem by Warsan Shire When: Friday, February 1, 2019; doors open at 6:30pm; Movie from 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. Where: First Unitarian Sanctuary, 730 Halstead Road This gripping documentary reveals the political and social...

It may be hard to believe, as warm as it has been, but now that it is January, we expect some bad weather to begin. Please use caution when parking or using sidewalks. We have a contractor who plows and salts, and our custodians add ice melt as needed, but...

Join us for a concert this Friday,  January 25, 2019. The Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Week Concert to benefit the Delaware YWCA will be held at First Unitarian. Hosted by Rev. Roberta Finkelstein, Martin Hargrove and our Music Minster, Scott Ward. We will have special guest speakers, but mostly music....

Please get a cup of coffee or tea and join us at a reception on Sunday, January 20 after the worship service for The Pacem in Terris Youth Peace Art exhibition featuring art created by Delaware youth. Their art answers the questions, “What does peace look like?” and “What does the world...

Join American Promise Delaware ALL-HANDS meeting at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, January 15, in Room 25 to learn strategies for engaging citizens and politicians in the quest for a 28th Constitutional amendment to get Big Money out of politics. Find out why the Delaware chapter of American Promise is the...

Join us for a concert on January 25, 2019. The Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Week Concert to benefit the Delaware YWCA will be held at First Unitarian. Hosted by Rev. Roberta Finkelstein, Martin Hargrove and our Music Minster, Scott Ward. We will have special guest speakers, but mostly music....

You are invited to attend our First UU membership classes scheduled for: January 27, 2019 from noon to 2 p.m. – room 25 lunch provided March 24, 2019 from noon to 2 p.m.- room 25 lunch provided May 5, 2019 from noon to 2 p.m. – room 25 lunch provided...

Would you like to significantly improve your health? Reduce your risk of cardiovascular disease? Reduce your risk of many cancers? Get off of your type 2 diabetes medication? Lose weight? Or, how about significantly reducing your environmental footprint each year? Or, maybe you would like to reduce the inhumane treatment...

Location: Brunner Chapel Weekly Practice: Every Wednesday 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m (2019 practice starting on January 2) Up Coming Events: Saturday, January 12, 2018 -One Day Retreat from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Please check our web site www.openheartzen.org for details.

Please join us for monthly Vespers on Wednesday evening, January 9th, from 6:30-7:00 p.m. in the church sanctuary. (Childcare will be available from 6:00-7:15 p.m.) What is Vespers? Based on the Taizé style of worship, featuring candlelight, inspirational music, readings and meditation, Vespers offers a sacred space for 30 minutes...

Please note that the church office will be closed on: Monday, December 31, 2018 and Tuesday, January 1, 2019 to celebrate the New Year’s Holiday! Happy New Year, everyone!

Join us on Sunday, December 30, 2018 at 10:30 a.m. for a Kwanzaa service with Kamau Ngom. For four and a half decades, Kamau O. Ngom has been an educator, performer, community leader, and organizer in the field of African and African American history and culture. He is the founder and president...

Our traditional mini-concert before the 10:00 p.m. service (9:45 p.m.) will be “Holiday Classics from the Stage and the Screen.” Beloved songs to be sung by bass Martin Hargrove. During the service there will be a mix of traditional music and more modern selections with our choir and instruments. At...

The parking lot door (EEC entrance) will be closed for the 10:00 p.m. Christmas Eve service. You will need to walk around to the garden door entrance or the main Sanctuary entrance on Whitby Road. You can park on the street or in the parking lot across from the main...

Please note that the church office will be closed on: Christmas Day, December 25, 2018 Monday, December 31, 2018 Tuesday, January 1, 2019 Happy Holidays everyone!!

Come celebrate the Winter Solstice at First Unitarian Church of Wilmington and help us strengthen the circle. Gather for reflection, healing, and self-care while we look to the light within and without to feed our hopes and prayers. Bring a drum or rattle if you have one. Open to all;...

We are looking for a half time evening custodian, available to work Monday-Friday evenings from 5:30 p.m. until 9:30 p.m., although occasionally evening shift may end earlier or later, depending on activities in the building. Opportunity for Saturday hours on occasion. Although we do not hire church members for permanent...

One of the most exciting repairs we can experience here in the building is when we replace HVAC units on the roof. A crane, lots of helpers and the joy of a new, efficient system can make things lively around here. Our office HVAC failed inspection at a recent service...

Please join us for monthly Vespers this Wednesday evening, December 12th, from 6:30-7:00 p.m. in the church sanctuary. (Childcare will be available from 6:00-7:15 p.m.) What is Vespers? Based on the Taizé style of worship, featuring candlelight, inspirational music, readings and meditation, Vespers offers a sacred space for 30 minutes...

The church office will be closed today. Friday, November 23, for the holiday weekend. Enjoy your extended weekend!  

On Sunday, December 9th from 3-5 pm, the Coalition to Dismantle the New Jim Crow, along with its co-sponsors, are grateful to have Dr. Yasser Payne conduct a solutions-oriented workshop  at Congregation Beth Shalom, 1801 Baynard Blvd, Wilmington, DE 19802. What is the connection between violence and poverty? Dr. Payne...

Leading up to World AIDS Day on December 1, AIDS Delaware will recognize AIDS Awareness Month with daily posts containing HIV/AIDS history, facts, and information. Each day in November visit @AIDSDelaware on Facebook, @AIDSDE on Twitter, and @AIDS_DE on Instagram. Join us as we look back on the struggles, the...

Monday, Nov. 19, 6:15 p.m. at First Unitarian Church of Wilmington. Join American Promise Delaware, a project of the Human Rights Task Force of the First Unitarian Church of Wilmington, for the live simulcast debate being staged at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia. Jeff Clements, CEO of American Promise,...

November 11, 2018 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. Bring a brown bag lunch on November 11 and stay after church. Professor Mary Brigid McManamon, who teaches Constitutional Law at Widener University Delaware Law School, will present the current issues and continued controversies over the nation’s southern border. We will also hear...

Come join us in Parish Hall tonight, Friday, November 9th at 6 p.m., for our Vegan Thanksgiving Potluck. This community event is hosted by the Vegan Subcommittee of the Environmental Justice Task Force. Drinks and appetizers will be provided. Click here to sign up and explore recipes. If you have...

This month’s special collection is to fund our monthly cooking efforts for Emmanuel Dining Room (EDR). As we move into the month of Thanksgiving, we tend to think of a holiday table brimming with wonderful foods that are part of our family traditions. However, not everyone is as fortunate to...

On Wednesday, November 7th, Rev. Roberta will host an informal drop-in conversation to debrief how we feel about the mid-terms. Join us in the Library at 11 a.m. (If you work during the day and need a place to be together in the evening, join us in the Sanctuary for...

Mark you calendars now to fall back one hour as we return to Eastern Standard time.

Did you know that 5 of our First U Youth Group boys play on Brandywine High School’s Soccer team? The Varsity Squad, which includes Leo Claney, Calvin Donohue, Noah Hann-Deschaine, and Hayden Laster, remained undefeated after 12 games with a win at the Philadelphia Union’s Stadium on Monday, October 23rd....

The Plate Offering this Sunday will fund the Grants for Growth Program. Several UU Congregations are preparing applications that, when implemented, will promote their membership growth. The first Grants for Growth was made in 1997 to assist the “startup” of the Lewes Congregation (UUSD). Subsequently twelve grants have been made to...

This Sunday, 10/14, is the beginning of our 2018 Guest At Your Table (GAYT) Program. Our theme this year is “Justice Across Borders,” with special attention given to Central American migrant justice. To help us focus our thinking, consider the following: UUSC is a 78 year-old human rights organization grounded...

MARK YOUR CALENDARS for a 7:30 p.m. concert on January 25. The Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Week Concert to benefit the Delaware YWCA will be held at First Unitarian. Hosted by Rev. Roberta Finkelstein, Martin Hargrove and our Music Minster Scott Ward. We will have special guest speakers, but...

Join us November 11, 2018 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. in the church sanctuary. Bring a brown bag lunch and stay after church. Professor Mary Brigid McManamon, who teaches Constitutional Law at Widener University Delaware Law School, will present the current issues and continued controversies over the nation’s southern border. We will...

The Plate Offering this Sunday will fund the Grants for Growth Program. Several UU Congregations are preparing applications that, when implemented, will promote their membership growth. The first Grants for Growth was made in 1997 to assist the “startup” of the Lewes Congregation (UUSD). Subsequently twelve grants have been made...

Please join us for a Questers’ Fundraiser on Friday, October 12th at 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Our 4th through 6th grade children are planning a fun night to raise money and supplies for ILYA, while enjoying fall games! All ages are welcome. There will be food for sale this night...

You are invited to attend our First UU membership class scheduled for: October 28, 2018 from noon to 2 p.m. in Room 25 with lunch provided The class will include: group discussion, topics on UU history, our religious experiences, your faith journey, history of First UU and opportunities to engage at the...

Members and friends of First Unitarian Church joined people across the country in solidarity with survivors of sexual abuse. We walked out to Concord Pike on Monday, September 24. Photos available on our Facebook page or you can view our gallery, below. #believesurvivors  

Friday, October 12th from 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Please save the date for a Questers Fundraiser on Friday, October 12th. Our 4th through 6th grade children are planning a fun night to raise money and supplies for ILYA (Independent Living for Young Adults), while enjoying Fall games! All ages...

Join American Promise Delaware’s ALL-HANDS meeting at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, September 25, in Room 25 to learn strategies for engaging citizens and politicians in the quest for a 28th Constitutional amendment to get Big Money out of politics. American Promise Delaware is a project of the First U Human...

The UUA Disaster Relief Fund is accepting donations on their website. Thank you.

Did you know that at our recent Cottage Meetings the Youth said their most cherished memory from First U was planning and executing the Haunted House? This is a treasured tradition that our Youth are continuing. It brings them closer together as a group and is a great way for...

Do you want to get involved in Electoral Justice, but are not sure how? Florida’s Second Chances NEEDS OUR HELP! The UUA initiative “Love Resists” has organized two Unitarian Universalist Phone Banking Days to urge Florida voters to Vote Yes on Amendment 4 (Voting Rights Restoration for Felons). Floridians will...

A Day of Peace is a grassroots anti-violence gathering with the purpose of empowering our youth with hope and opportunity.  All are invited: city and suburban; black, brown and white; Anglo, African, and Hispanic, native-born and immigrant, advantaged and disadvantaged; Christian, Muslim, Jew and unaffiliated; young and old; people of all...

There are so many wonderful events for Peace Week Delaware 2018! Check the schedule for all the events, here. See information here regarding our First U Peace Week event on Monday, September 17th.

Following the Ingathering service on Sunday, September 9, 2018 we will parade outdoors for an old fashioned picnic with food and fun for all. This is a great chance to strengthen our community by meeting new friends and catching up with old friends. And it is an opportunity to introduce our...

Church office closed Friday 8/31 and Monday 9/3 for the Labor Day Holiday. Enjoy a safe and pleasant weekend.

Please vote in the Delaware Primary Election to be held on Thursday, September 6, 2018. Why do we watch and let others choose for us instead of participating? In the last mid-term primary in 2014, only 7% of registered Democrats and 14% of registered Republicans participated. If you want to...

Join American Promise Delaware to learn strategies for engaging citizens and politicians in the quest for a 28th Constitutional amendment to get big money out of politics. We’ll be showing a video of FEC Commissioner Ellen Weintraub at the June national conference speaking about the explosion of campaign funds in...

Saturday, August 11, 2018, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free Admission A Day of Entertainment, Food, Fun and Community Legislative Hall, Dover, DE www.delawarepride.org

First U offers rooms for use by the local community as well as by church members and friends. Parish Hall is a popular venue for birthday parties and special events. People use Brunner Chapel for yoga, or rent a classroom on the second floor for meetings. Next time you are...

Sarah McBride and the Fight for Transgender Equality – Triumphing Over Hate Through Understanding Monday, September 17, 2018 in Parish Hall & the Sanctuary 6:30 p.m. Light Refreshments 7:00 p.m. Lisa Goodman, President of Equality Delaware 7:10 p.m. Sarah McBride, National Press Secretary, Human Rights Campaign Click here for Sarah’s...

Delaware Shakespeare had the brilliant notion to invite various local clergy to play the part of the Friar in their summer production of Much Ado About Nothing. Rev. Roberta performed July 15 and July 20. Bravo!

Monday, September 17, 2018 in Parish Hall & the Sanctuary 6:30 p.m. Light Refreshments 7:00 p.m. Sarah McBride and the Fight for Transgender Equality “My name is Sarah McBride and I am a proud transgender American,” said the first openly transgender woman to address a national political convention. McBride’s new...

Join the newly launched DE American Promise Association to learn strategies for engaging citizens and politicians in the quest for a 28th Constitutional amendment to get big money out of politics. Our next meeting is on Tuesday, July 17, from 7-8 p.m., in Room 25 at the church. American Promise...

Calling all families for gently used children’s’ books (toddlers through elementary school). Please bring them to church this Sunday, July 15 and leave them in the Parish Hall in the box labelled BOOKS FOR SOUTHBRIDGE. Our friend, Marie A. Reed, President of the Southbridge Civic Association, thanks you. These will...

Delaware Shakespeare had the brilliant notion to invite various local clergy to play the part of the Friar in their summer production of Much Ado About Nothing. Needless to say, I said yes. You can see me on Friday, July 20 @ 7:30 p.m.  All you have to do is show...

The Coalition to Dismantle the New Jim Crow invites you to participate in a facilitated conversation about race in our community. First Unitarian and Mother African Union Church are co-sponsors and hosts for these conversations. We invite you to attend on Wednesday, July 18th @ 7 p.m. here at First U. View a...

The youth group went to Beards Fork, WV through the Unitarian Universalist College of Social Justice (UUCSJ) to volunteer with theSouthern Appalachian Labor School (SALS) for a week. You can view a gallery of photos, below:

Plan to attend an exhibit of wood sculptures created by our 99-year-old member, Glen Barbaras. Glen has been working in wood for 40 years – since his retirement in 1978 from DuPont. The sculptures will be on display after church, Sunday, July 15 in Brunner Chapel. Refreshments will be available....

Please take a few moments to read the statement by our Unitarian Universalist President, Rev. Susan Frederick-Gray. Although a presidential executive order has been issued, there remains much work to be done to help children already separated.  

On Sunday, September 9th we will celebrate Water Communion as part of our annual multi-generational Ingathering service. If you travel this summer, bring home a small vial of water from your travels. If you take a walk by Brandywine Creek, bring creek water. Or pool water. Or puddle water. We...

First Unitarian’s ministerial search committee is already hard at work. Our goal is to bring just the right person to minister with us into a bright future with our congregation. We will begin by connecting with you, our members and friends, through an electronic survey* in July, followed by a...

Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Newark 420 Willa Rd, Newark, DE SAVE THE DATE! The event is a celebration of the diversity of cultures in our local community through food, food demonstrations, dance performances, art, and more! Learn more, here. Delaware’s current Poet Laureates, the Twin Poets, Al Mills and Nnamdi...

The Wilmington Great Books group will sponsor a showing of the film of Eugene O’Neill’s play “Long Day’s Journey into Night” at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday , June 12. Everyone is invited to come enjoy the film with us. Bring family, friends and anyone else who might enjoy it. The...

Have you been upset and frustrated by the recent news regarding refugee families being separated and jailed by our countries own law enforcement agency ICE? If so, then please join us Friday June 8th at 6pm in Rodney Square to support these immigration children and the families that have been...

In 1933 members of the Unitarian Society of Germantown established a home for the elderly – in an old Victorian mansion in the Germantown section of Philadelphia – that provided quality retirement service that was not available for UUs. USG was soon joined by 8 other UU congregations in the former...

Please join us for our Vespers series on Wednesday evening from 6:30-7:00 p.m. in the church sanctuary. (Childcare will be available from 6:00-7:15 p.m.) The services will be based on the Taizé style of worship, featuring candlelight, inspirational music, readings and meditation. Come to find peace, silence and fellowship. We...

Join the newly launched Delaware American Promise Association to learn strategies for engaging citizens and politicians in the quest for a 28th Constitutional amendment to get big money out of politics. Our next meeting is on Tuesday, June 19, from 7-8 p.m., in Room 25 at First Unitarian Church. American...

Please bring a flower for each member of your family, and an extra for visitors. We will exchange flowers in a ritual of mutual blessing at the end of the service. You can learn about the history of the Unitarian Universalist Flower Communion, here.

Interested in getting more active with the First U and Human Rights issues? Then join us for our next Human Rights Task Force planning meeting on Sunday, June 3rd at 9:15 a.m. in Room 26! We will be planning events for the next calendar year and deciding on what issues...

ILYA (Independent Living for Young Adults) is gathering the names of graduates for this year and there are many! We’ve secured a location for the pizza party (at no cost) and are collecting sets of towels/facecloths, pop-up hampers and $25 Target gift cards to put in backpacks. As soon as...

The Church Office will be closed Monday, May 28. Have a happy and safe Memorial Day, friends!

There’s no going back for the young people graduating high school who now age out of foster care. These  students are looking to the future having overcome challenges most of us can’t even imagine. Oftentimes they were shifted through multiple schools adding more instability to the traumatic situations that disrupted...

The ACLU-DE Annual Meeting offer Delawareans a chance to catch up on the work we have done over the last 12 months, meet new board and staff members, and network with fellow civil liberty defenders from across the state. Meeting starts at 6:00 p.m. and will he held in the...

We hope you were able to join us on Sunday, April 29, for our Musical Service, “The Theology of the Lion King.” Here are some photos of that morning. A fun time was had by all! Thank you to our Photographer Team: Edris Harrell, Dale Stratton and Nancy Pinson.  

ILYA (Independent Living for Young Adults which is the social justice program at First U supporting young people who have aged out of foster care) is having another baby shower on June 2nd. We’ve collected much of what this young mother is lacking but there are a few things still...

The second of 4 training sessions for people interested in working with the newly launched DE American Promise Association will be held in Room 25 of the church on Tuesday, May 15, from 7-8 p.m.  Participants will learn strategies to engage citizens in the quest for a 28th Constitutional amendment...

May 2, 2018 – 6:30 p.m. Please join us for our Vespers series on Wednesday evening from 6:30-7:00 p.m. in the church sanctuary. (Childcare will be available from 6:00-7:15 p.m.) The services will be based on the Taizé style of worship, featuring candlelight, inspirational music, readings and meditation. Come to...

On Sunday, April 29th, the Youth Group is hosting a pancake breakfast in the Parish Hall, from 8:30 to 10:00 a.m. Entrance is $5 per person and a max of $20 per family. They are also hosting a small bake sale, so don’t forget to bring your money for cookies and yummy breads. The...

Our next All Music Sunday will be April 29, 10:30 a.m. We will be celebrating the spirituality of the Lion King. This was a sermon topic sold at our last church auction. Join the Choir, a small chamber orchestra, Rev. Roberta and some special guests for this great morning of music and reflection. Not...

Join us TONIGHT, Friday, May 18th in Parish Hall.  The Explorers class (our 5th through 7th graders) have been busy preparing for this fun night. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. with games from 7 until 9 p.m.  All money raised will benefit the Delaware Center for Homeless Veterans. $5/person or $20 a family....

Join the Coalition to Dismantle New Jim Crow Workshops on April 28, 2018 at Salesianum High School from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Cost is FREE (Continental breakfast and lunch provided) Register today! There are a limited number of seats available. For more information, view our flyer.

On April 22 at noon in the Sanctuary, The Strategic Planning Committee will present the details of the Capital Improvement Plan and answer questions. You can read an overview of the plans, here. We also have a progress report available, here. The vote on this plan will take place on May 6 at the Annual...

Sunday, April 15, 9:15 to 10:15 a.m. – Brunner Chapel Following the March for Our Lives and anticipating consideration of significant new gun safety legislation in Delaware, we have invited Dennis Greenhouse, chair of the Delaware Coalition Against Gun Violence legislative fund, to speak about successful legislation at the state level...

Last week a group of volunteers who support the Student Care Package project in the ILYA (Independent Living for Young Adults) program met with some of the Independent Living Coordinators (ILCs) who work closely with the students. For those who don’t know, in Delaware, young people aging out of foster...

On Sunday, May 6, 2018, at noon, we will conduct our Annual Meeting of the congregation. You will hear reports from the Board and the Executive Team. Voting members will: Elect the Nominating Committee, Board of Trustees, and Delegates for 2018 General Assembly. Hear a report on our current financial condition. Vote on the Capital Improvement Plan and...

The Children and Youth Religious Exploration classes continue to keep busy. In March: The Seekers (2nd, 3rd, 4th grades) held a fundraiser for Faithful Friends, raising $135, and made catnip toys that they also donated to the group. The Explorers (5th, 6th, 7th grades) held an Immigration & DACA letter...

UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST SERVICE COMMITTEE SPECIAL OFFERING One of the best ways to put our human rights and social justice values to work around the world is to support the Unitarian Universalist Service Committee(UUSC). Sunday will be your opportunity: To participate in our Special Offering for this month-it all goes to UUSC....

On Saturday, March 24, the Human Rights Task Force of First U rented two buses to take people to the Wilmington March for our Lives bus. Live video was posted that day, you can view it here. You can view photos below:

Good Friday, March 30, 2018 Office and Building Closed for the Good Friday Holiday. See you on Easter Sunday!

ILYA’s partnerships with other organizations are some of our strongest programs. One such partnership is with the New Century Club of Newark. We got in touch with this organization to seek a grant for a young woman who spent her teen years in foster care after suffering serious abuse as...

BUSES SOLD OUT!   Last chance to join us this Saturday, March 24th, for the March for Our Lives event in downtown Wilmington. First Unitarian Church is organizing a bus to take us to and from the event, but spots are filling up fast, so please sign up here  to reserve...

Members of First Unitarian Church in Brandywine Hundred ‘walk out’ in remembrance of Parkland following the service on March 11. You can view a video, featured on WDEL’s web site, here. In addition, we streamed the event live on Facebook so that members and friends could join us, even if...

6-8 p.m. Parish Hall Join us next week for our Vegan potluck on April 13th!  Vegans do not eat meat, dairy, or eggs. Please bring your entire family- there will be great food for the kids too (meatballs and hotdogs can be made vegan)! Bring something to share – a main dish, a salad,...

Coalition to Dismantle New Jim Crow Sunday, March 18, 9:15 – 10:15, Brunner Chapel Delaware’s Coalition to Dismantle the New Jim Crow grew out of a series of interracial, interdenominational discussions-organized in part by members of First Unitarian Church-of Michelle Alexander’s groundbreaking book The New Jim Crow: Mass Incarceration in...

This Sunday, March 11th, directly following our service, we will invite everyone to stand out on Whitby Road and 202 to share in 17 minutes of silence to remember the 17 victims from the Parkland Florida shooting. In doing this, we will also be uniting as a congregation to take...

Be sure to spring forward! Don’t be late to church on Sunday.

The First Unitarian Church of Wilmington invites you to an evening of fellowship, learning and renewal on Tuesday, March 13th @ 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Child care available by reservation. If you are planning to come for dinner we’d appreciate knowing in advance, but last-minute attendance is also welcome....

The plate offering on March 11, 2018 will support our Grants for Growth to the UUs of Southern Delaware (UUSD) for the UUA Religious Education Credentialing of their Director of Lifespan Faith Development. Through the process of credentialing she expects to gain the knowledge, understanding, and skills that are essential...

Please join The Sierra Club and the Environmental Justice Task Force for a Clean Energy Kickoff on Sunday, March 4th to learn more about Delaware’s current renewable energy policy landscape, what small (and larger) steps we can take to dramatically improve the outlook for clean energy, and how to get...

First Unitarian Church will hold a two-hour public discussion of Daring Democracy: Igniting Power, Meaning, and Connection for the America We Want. This Beacon Press book by Frances Moore Lappé and Adam Eichen is about the growing threats to American democracy and what we can do about them. It’s the...