If you use our automated giving service to make your regular pledge payments, please be sure to renew your authorization for the new fiscal year, July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024. All authorizations for the current year expire on June 30, 2023. You can update your authorization by doing...
So far we have raised $505,000, surpassing our goal of $499,000. At 101% of our goal, we are grateful to all our members and friends, especially those who were able to increase their pledge for next year. THANK YOU SO MUCH! It is not too late to pledge! If you...
We have almost met our goal! We are preparing to wrap up our stewardship drive for next fiscal year, 2023-2024. We have a team of volunteers reaching out by phone and email. If you haven’t pledged yet, please consider doing so as soon as you can, so that we can...
We are preparing to wrap up our stewardship drive for next fiscal year, 2023-2024. We have a team of volunteers reaching out by phone and email this week. If you haven’t pledged yet, please consider doing so as soon as you can, so that we can complete budget proposals for...
Maybe you have only visited a few times, or maybe you only attend online worship on Sunday mornings. Perhaps you enjoy Lifestream @ First Unitarian workshops or you have children in our religious exploration program. No matter which way you participate in our community, we love you and are grateful...
Pledge Drive Update Thank you to everyone who has submitted a pledge for next fiscal year, 2023-2024. Your generous support means so much to all of us. As March 8, 2023 we have raised $424,000 (about 85%) toward our goal of $499,000! Ready to pledge or want to learn more...
The path that I have taken in my spiritual life has been rocky at times. In choosing a direction at a fork in the road, I have often made away-from decisions. That doesn’t feel right. I don’t believe that. It became my habitual way of searching for an organized faith...
Each week during worship, we affirm our mission: “First Unitarian Church is a beloved community that nourishes minds and spirits, fights injustice, and transforms the world through loving action.” These 21 carefully chosen words are grounded in our congregation’s shared values: love and compassion, growth and discovery, freedom and justice,...
Thank you to everyone who has submitted a pledge for next fiscal year, 2023-2024. Your generous support means so much to all of us. As of February 21, 2023 we have raised $321,000 (about 60%) toward our goal of $499,000! During this year’s pledge drive, our pledges need to be...
In November, over 70 First U members and friends met during the Strategic Planning Summit, and there they talked about the history of the church and then BOLDLY envisioned our future. They wanted First U to become a thriving church, with a variety of activities that would create a connected...
Recently we received notice from Amazon that they plan to discontinue Amazon Smile, their program that would pay non-profits a portion of sales when customers selected their favorite charity. Amazon will wind down Amazon Smile by February 20, 2023. Until this date, customer purchases made via Amazon Smile will continue...
If you use Amazon for purchases, please consider using Amazon Smile and designate First Unitarian Church of Wilmington DE as your charity of choice. Shop online and use the Amazon Smile web page at this link and Amazon will donate .05% of your purchase to First Unitarian Church. Shop for...
For decades, the people of Burma (Myanmar) have experienced discrimination, persecution and violent oppression by the military junta directed against ethnic and religious minorities. In February 2021 the military attempted to wrest control from the duly elected civilian government. In the face of public protests, the military has killed more...
Did you know you can donate stocks to the church? You can! It’s easy to make a direct donation from your brokerage account to the church account. Just email Marina at marina@firstuuwilm.org or Chrissy at chrissy@firstuuwilm.org to get instructions. If you decide to make a donation using stock, please let...
December 4 – 10, 2022 MARK YOUR CALENDAR and plan to participate in our first online auction. What will you donate? A magnificent meal in your home? A merry meal? A basket full of goodies? An excursion to entice the adventurous? Awe-inspiring art? A service to bring sunshine into someone’s...
We invite you to mark your calendar for a very special event, inspired by our members and friends – “Tis the Season”. Join online from December 4th until December 10 and bid at our biennial auction that features the many joys and wonders of our members. Proceeds from the auction...
If you use Amazon for purchases, please consider using Amazon Smile and designate First Unitarian Church of Wilmington DE as your charity of choice. Shop online and use the Amazon Smile web page at this link and Amazon will donate .05% of your purchase to First Unitarian Church. Shop for...