Archives: Services

All Souls

At First U, we transform love into action by remembering those blessed souls that have touched our lives and our hearts, particularly in the past year. Join Rev. Liz and Rev. Roger for this moving service of honor and love.

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Rev. Dr. Robert Schacht, in his own words

As First U continues to celebrate our 300th anniversary, this is part of a series in which we look back at the long-serving ministers of the 20th century. Sandy Schacht will present a sermon that was written by his father, Rev. Dr. Robert Schacht, Minister … read more.

Conversations during special Sunday service

We are navigating confusing times together. For part of the service this week, we will take some time to safely gather in small groups to answer some questions about what we need most. Please consider these questions:

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Broken Whole

Our worship theme for October, “Unity and Diversity,” seemingly puts together two competing or divergent ideas. For example, can something that is broken be called whole? Is there beauty in the breaking? We will consider this dynamic and the spiritual lessons inherent therein. We’ll also … read more.

Heeding the Call

Vocation and Calling is our Meeting House theme this month. Worship this morning will ask what calls us. What theology, what traditions, what values, what places, what yearnings call to us?  Especially now, when so much is asked of us, are we able to attend … read more.

Reclaiming Life

Everything’s different. Everything’s the same. Things are constantly changing, improving, regressing. COVID changes everything and nothing. Now we’re at least coming back together, not only at church but with family and friends – and it’s not easy.  We didn’t like being apart and being isolated, … read more.