2026 Stewardship Pledge Drive March 1-31

We are just past the mid-point in our campaign that lasts only through the end of March. The congregation has indeed been “Growing the Light” with both seasoned and new families and individuals pledging. Here is our new graphic showing we have also just crossed the mid-point in our financial goal!

Please consider pledging as an additional way to connect with First U. When we go over the budget portion of the annual meeting, you’ll be able to put your finger on something meaningful to you and think, “I’m in there!” Thank you!

Have you taken the Connection Ministry’s Activity Survey yet? Please do.

UU the Vote: Write Postcards

We will be in the Social Hall after the service to write postcards to get out the vote for the Virginia constitutional amendment to adopt a fair congressional district map — a vote that as of this writing is still blocked by yet another court challenge, but should be cleared soon! You can also take cards home to write. Last week we gave out over 100 cards! Come check us out! Questions? Send us an email..

CLCM: March 22 at Noble Funk

Make plans Sunday to attend CLCM’s exciting Annual Campaign event! Doors open at 2pm at Noble Funk, 922 S 2nd St.  Limited tasting tickets for a special live taping of Secrets of Bluegrass Chefs at 3pm. There’s a silent auction and children’s activities. If you can’t make the event but would like to support our work, donations can be made online or by mailing a check to 809 S 4th St, Louisville KY 40203.

Nixtamel Corn Festival

Saturday, March 28, 2pm-5pm
Support the LaCasita Center
at 223 E. Magnolia Avenue 40208
See more in the Justice section.

UU Youth Camp  

Check out the Midwest Unitarian Universalist Youth Camp (MUUYC), affectionately known as Marwood, for ages 12-15.

Looking for Pride Day Volunteers

Join First U and All Peoples for Louisville’s annual Pride Day on June 20 and we need volunteers! People are needed to help with the Glitter Blessing Booth and the Pride Day Parade! You can help leading up to the event and/or the day. If you’re interested in fun times for a bright cause, please contact the office.

Soccer Pride Night

We are looking to see if there is any interest from our congregation in joining the Congregational Pride Night on May 29 for the yearly Soccer Pride Night hosted by the Racing Louisville FC. In order to get a head count, if you would like to attend, please contact the office.

Tone-Deaf Volunteers Needed – Thursdays During Choir Practice

As part of the ongoing effort to make First U more family-friendly, we need help on Thursday evenings during choir rehearsals from people willing to spend time with the children of parents, guardians and caregivers who are in our choir. We need two folks each time, but you don’t have to commit to doing this every week. Contact the office.

If you are not tone-deaf, why not join the choir?

The I-65 Central Corridor Project 

This project will affect most of the downtown area, including First U. You’ve probably noticed that some of the ramps near the church to I-65 have closed. This is in preparation for the project that begins June 1. At that time, 65 will be closed in both directions at Jefferson St. downtown to I-264 (the Watterson). For more information and to sign up for updates, click here or see the I-65 Central Corridor Facebook page.

The Celebration of the Spring Equinox is one of joy as the Earth begins to visibly renew herself in bringing forth an abundance of beauty and nourishment for all creatures.  Join us for the celebration of sowing the first seeds of the season to feed both the body and soul.

Join us to learn about one of First U’s major advocacy efforts in Louisville, CLOUT. As a member of Citizens of Louisville Organized and United Together, First U works with 26 interfaith congregations (Protestant, Catholic, Jewish) to effect change in Louisville. Rev. Robert Owens, retired Presbyterian minister and retired lead organizer of CLOUT for 32 years. His message will expand on how important it is for us to join together to confront those in power to achieve justice!
Contact Jane Martin Buckley or Trish Ramey if you have any questions about CLOUT and what you can do to help us succeed in our justice mission with our congregation.

We need your help to pull this off. Please contact Loren or see the Midweek Update for more information. In case of rain or bad weather, we’ll move the egg hunt indoors.

We will have an extended Coffee Hour after the service, but No Lunch.

It’s helpful if you RSVP for the Easter Egg Hunt. Contact Loren or click this link to sign up to attend and for the various tasks we need help with. Some things to sign up for include:

• Donate plastic eggs, candy and/or small items to put in the eggs
• Stuff eggs Sunday at 9:30am; or hide them shortly after the service.
• Supervisors needed: Egg stuffing/hiding, Food Setup, Cleanup and Prize Giving

About the Speaker:
Reverend Karen G. Johnston is the Senior Minister at First Unitarian Universalist Society of Burlington and the founder of Date with Death Club, a nondogmatic curriculum used by four dozen (or so) UU congregations to “explore mortality in community.” She and Rev. Liz attended seminary together.

Resolution on the Climate Crisis:

First Unitarian Church of Louisville acknowledges the imminent threat of the climate crisis to both human civilization and the other species with which we share the planet. We join with All Peoples and other UU churches to call on all members of our community to take action to reduce the threat and mitigate the consequences of the climate crisis.

Adopted by the congregation of the First Unitarian Church of Louisville
at the Annual Meeting, June 2022.

Stop by the Seventh Principle Team table this Sunday

to sign the petition for HB 593 that calls for DC billionaires to build and supply their own DC energy use.

Earth Month Activities
in April (and March 22)

*NOTE: Due to the time sensitive importance of data center action there will also be an information table in the social hall this Sunday, March 22, to sign a petition for KY legislators.

Data Center (DC) Action

After state legislators passed a 50-year sales tax free, incentive to DC developers, KY counties and communities, like many across the US, began pushing back when they understood the local impact of DCs.

On March 5, Louisville’s Planning Commission gave the go-ahead for the Campground Rd. hyper-scale data center (DC) project after more than an hour of passionate testimony against the project from neighbors, and concerned citizens, including many of Jefferson County’s young adults. This DC will create a 35% increase in the total electricity used in Jefferson County, increasing electric and potentially water/sewer rates, light, noise, air, water and climate related pollutions. Fifty acres of mature trees were also leveled.

Most DCs are being used for AI, a technology that can be beneficial, but provides great opportunity for manipulation of voice and facial imaging, among other misuses, while eliminating jobs. Though the Campground Rd. DC deal appears to be sealed, there is a push to build more DCs in Jefferson County. DC technology needs to be brought to a halt until responsible guardrails can be created around its development and use.

Children’s RE Contact: Loren  

This begins in the sanctuary at 11:00 with the Moment for Ages. They leave during the Song for the Children.

The Nursery: Tadpoles will be open for babies and pre-k  from 9:30am-12:15pm on Sundays. Registration Forms. Registration information is required for each child, including those in the nursery.

Adult (RE) Contact: Adult Religious Exploration

All are Welcome: Members, friends, visitors, curious people, and people lost in the building are all welcome.
Check-in begins at 9:45. Class meets in the Church Library at 10am.
Click here (or see above) for information about  Adult RE.

Nixtamel Corn Festival 

Saturday, March 28, 2pm-5pm
Support the LaCasita Center at 223 E. Magnolia Avenue 40208
Join us at the Festival Del Maiz y Nixtamal (Nixtamal Corn Festival). You are invited to celebrate with everyone at a community festival honoring corn, a sacred food that has nourished our families for generations. This festival is a space to reconnect with our roots, share culture, and enjoy food, music, and community together. There will be one-of-a-kind pieces created by local artisans. This includes jewelry, bags made from recycled materials, home items, and more. Support a program that empowers local families through arts and crafts.
The event is FREE and open to all! We invite you to bring a priority need item to share if you are able. Dried black beans, white rice, and diapers size 3-7.

UU the Vote

will rise again in 2026, a very important election year. We will be writing postcards to get out the vote among traditionally under-represented voters in swing states, reminding folx of the important issues and values at stake. We hope that our first postcard campaign will be to get out the vote for the Virginia constitutional amendment to adopt a fair congressional district map — a vote that is currently being blocked by yet another court challenge! Once the Virginia Supreme Court rules (favorably, we expect), we will be writing postcards in the Social Hall after the service. You can also take cards home to write. Come check us out! Questions? Send us an email.

Resources for Resistance

Be sure to view the list of resources above and share with those that need them.

Save the Date: No Kings March : Saturday, March 28

Legislative Monitoring

As you know, the Kentucky Legislature is in Session. To find out what laws and regulations are being considered, to get contact information for your representative, or monitor the process, you can go to this website.