We are a Welcoming Congregation. We welcome and affirm people of all ages, abilities, races, ethnicities, gender identities, family structures, sexual orientation, and faith backgrounds. View our Covenant of Good Relations.

Membership Ministry

Mission

To maintain and strengthen the bonds of community at First Church both for its own sake and to enable the church to accomplish its mission.

Strengthening the bonds of community

Leadership

Suzette Southfox, Director of Community Life, Rev. Kathleen Owens and Linda Sola.

Groups

  • Affinity Groups
  • Community Building - Strives to deepen the bonds among members and friends of the church, and is the driving force behind Neighborhood Groups.
  • Dynamic Duos - Sponsors social activities for couples of all ages and orientations with similar values to become acquainted through enriching experiences.
  • Hospitality - Hosts the Welcome Table on Sunday mornings, visitor orientation sessions and provides Sunday morning docent tours, greeters, name tags, and visitor follow-up.
  • Kitchen - Maintains and coordinates two highly used kitchens and manages the Sunday social hour after each service.
  • Membership - Helping people become members of this church and find a place within the community. For information about becoming a member see our Become a Member page.
  • Men’s Fellowship (UUMF)
  • Singletarians - Social opportunities for single persons over 50, including brunch after church at a local restaurant and occasional gatherings hosted at members’ homes
  • UU Women (formerly Women's Federation)
  • Voluntary Simplicity
  • Women Together Annual Retreat
  • Young Adult & Campus Ministry