Transforming Our Future Together
In the spring of 2023, our first year of shared ministry together, we held a series of Community Conversations. It was my hope to hear from a wide swath of … Continue reading Transforming Our Future Together
Author: Rev. Alison Miller
Showing Up with and for North Carolina
In many ways, we have two Homecoming weeks here at First Unitarian, and you will not want to miss this second Sunday of our new program year. Our Learning Community classes … Continue reading Showing Up with and for North Carolina
A New Beginning
Welcome to Fall and Homecoming at First Unitarian! Here are some of the things to anticipate in our community in the coming weeks: We will be kicking off our annual … Continue reading A New Beginning
Transitions & Celebrations
Beloveds, We have so much to celebrate together! Here are some key dates coming up throughout June and a little beyond… ** Sunday, June 7, is our multigenerational Flower Communion … Continue reading Transitions & Celebrations
The Legacy Continues…
The end of June will mark a significant moment in the life of our congregation as Rev. Thomas Disrud retires after 31 years of ministry here at First Unitarian. For … Continue reading The Legacy Continues…
Bridging from Staff Back to Member
At our recent membership celebration Sunday, I shared that every year we become a new community. As new people join us – as new visitors, friends, and members join with … Continue reading Bridging from Staff Back to Member
Ethics of Artificial Intelligence
You would have to be hiding under a rock not to be aware of how prevalent the influence of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is becoming in our world. Yet, many people … Continue reading Ethics of Artificial Intelligence
A Season of Gratitude
We enter a season of deep gratitude for our Associate Minister, the Reverend Tom Disrud, as he approaches his retirement on June 30. Our community has benefited from his ministry … Continue reading A Season of Gratitude
Fun-Raising!
When people are new, they often ask me and others: What is a good way to get to know people in our community? There are a few answers to this, … Continue reading Fun-Raising!
Mad Libs Prayer
There are folks who speak about a “fourth wall” in worship. This is the invisible barrier between those of us on the chancel – the worship leaders and musicians – … Continue reading Mad Libs Prayer