Today at 2:00 – Ukrainian Freedom Orchestra Performance First, today, Tuesday, February 25th , the Ukrainian Freedom Orchestra will offer a live performance of Beethoven’s 9th Symphony to mark the three years since Russia invaded Ukraine. The Schiller poem “Ode to Joy” will be sung in Ukrainian. I believe the start time for our location will be 2pm EST. … Continue reading MAM Memo 2/25/25
The UUA has joined a multifaith coalition to challenge the federal administration’s rollback of the sensitive locations policy—a move that threatens religious freedom and the sanctity of our sacred spaces. We uphold our faith’s call to be a sanctuary for all who face oppression. To learn more about the legal strategy and our partners, watch: “Defending Faithful … Continue reading Defending Faithful Sanctuary and Hospitality
Morning RE 10:00am in the Library (Families Welcome/Childcare Available beginning at 9:30) Contact: Jim Hennigan February 23 – REsUUrrection We’re going to brainstorm what adult and family-friendly religious exploration should look like at First U. What do you think of having one-time sessions that you can count on every Sunday morning? What are more involved series … Continue reading What’s UUp February 23rd, 2025?
Central Louisville Community Ministries Opportunity First U was one of the founding members of CLCM over 50 years ago, and assisted in creating a ministry that would respond to the emergency rent and utility needs, food, clothing and more of our downtown neighbors in crisis. Today, opportunities are available for our congregation members and friends … Continue reading Midweek Update 2/20/25
View this email in your browser MAM Memo February 18 Snow and Floods Sorry to have missed you all on Sunday for worship, but I am very glad that we were able to cancel the service before too many of our early arrival volunteers got here. Thanks to … Continue reading MAM memo 2/18/25
View this email in your browser 809 S. 4th Street Louisville, KY 40203 https://firstulou.org/ [email protected] (502) 585-5110 Proudly Progressive, Boldly Inclusive, Radically Friendly Reverend Mary Ann is away on a long weekend. If you need assistance, contact the Board President or the Office. What’s UUp Sunday, February … Continue reading What’s UUp 2/9/25?
809 S. 4th Street Louisville, KY 40203 https://firstulou.org/ [email protected] (502) 585-5110 Proudly Progressive, Boldly Inclusive, Radically Friendly Midweek Update February 6, 2025 The Announcements (FYI) are Below. Upcoming Church Services RE: Religious Exploration Justice Activities FYI NEW: Adult Religious Exploration for February click here for … Continue reading Midweek Update 2/6/25
Dear First Unitarian Universalist Members and Friends, What do we do in challenging times such as these? Taking small actions can help us focus, calm and embrace our best selves. Educational opportunities can help us build capacity for justice-making as we encounter life situations. Below are several opportunities for Building Capacity. Please read these and … Continue reading MAM memo from 2/6/25
This week’s theme is a bold proclamation of sacred and revolutionary truth: there are Black people in the future. Image from Speed Art Museum These words from Interdisciplinary Artist and Cultural Producer Alisha B Wormsley are a declaration of resilience, commitment to solidarity, and insistence that victory is ours! vision of boundless possibility refusal to … Continue reading Side With Love: There are Black People in the Future
Mní Wičóni. Water is life. This sacred truth reveres the interdependence that defines all of our existence. In both the original Lakota and translated English, Mní Wičóni (Water is life) reminds us that honoring our connections to the elements—the air, the land, the water—transforms our communities. When we fully embrace water not just as a resource … Continue reading Side With Love: Water is life
