First Unitarian Congregational Society in Brooklyn

12/04/2023

12/03/2023

Welcome Everyone! Today's order of service:https://www.fuub.org/home/home/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/OS120323.pdf

12/02/2023

We're ready! Best items go early. 10am to 3pm! Come one, come all!

12/02/2023

We're ready! Come on down 10am to 3pm. Best items go early!

12/02/2023

Great bargains on beautiful clothes can be found at the UniFair boutique! Pair a great outfit with something from the jewelry table for the perfect holiday ensemble. UniFair opens at 10am on Saturday, December 2nd and closes promptly at 3pm. Bring friends!

12/01/2023

This beautiful wreath could be yours, but you have to come to UniFair on December 2nd from 10am to 3pm. First c one, first served.

12/01/2023

This may be the best UniFair white elephant table ever! Shopping starts at 10am on Saturday, Dec. 2nd. Come on down!

11/30/2023

Quilters and crafters: our linens table is laden! Come on down on Saturday 12/2, 10am to 3pm for great finds.

11/30/2023

It's UniFair time. This beautiful pile of white elephants needs to be unpacked, tagged, and priced. All are welcome to come help out Thursday night from 6 to 9 PM or Friday from 10 AM till we're done. Also, come out to shop on Saturday from 10 AM To 3 PM.

11/28/2023

If you're trans/nonbinary+ and in need of a nourishing space to connect with other non-cisgender UUs, we hope you'll join the November UPLIFT monthly gathering, happening tomorrow at 5pm PT / 8pm ET.

This intentionally multi-generational gathering is open to and welcoming of trans/nonbinary elders as well as children, youth, and young adults. NOTE: There may be cisgender people present as parents supporting their 13-and-younger-child's presence in the space, as tech support, or as captioners.

Bring a trans/nonbinary+ friend if you'd like and come enjoy our cozy community. Register: https://www.uua.org/lgbtq/transnb.

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11/27/2023

seminary student at Union Theological Seminary . Thank you for a beautiful Monday worship service!

11/26/2023

Rev. Meagan Henry preaching, "Everything I Need to Know, I Learned in Roller Derby" with music by the First Unitarian Choir and soloists led by Adam Podd.

11/23/2023

The clergy and staff of The First Unitarian Congregational Society in Brooklyn wish all our friends the happiest and healthiest of Thanksgiving holidays.

11/19/2023

Rev. Ana Levy-Lyons preaching, "The Thousandth Generation"
On the day of our annual Hunger Communion service the First Unitarian community is invited to join in fasting from sunrise to sundown. This year the fast will be in recognition of the people of Gaza, particularly children, who are struggling to find food and water. All are invited, whether fasting or not, to contribute at least what we would have spent on food to Anera (https://tinyurl.com/4fh8cypn), an organization working on the ground in Gaza to bring humanitarian relief.

11/14/2023

Join us for some mid-week, pre-holiday spiritual sustenance. All are welcome. Doors open at 6:30PM for pre-worship fellowship.

11/12/2023

Welcome to First Unitarian Congregational Society in Brooklyn, where we are exploring the theme of prayer through words, music, silence, prayer, and community.

Rev. Ana Levy-Lyons and Lay Worship Leader, Shira Nayman preaching "Prayer-in-Living".

Music by The First Unitarian Choir, soloists, and Jazz musicians led by Adam Podd, music director.

11/05/2023

Welcome Everyone! Today's order of service:https://www.fuub.org/home/home/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/OS110523.pdf

11/05/2023

Three G major String Quartets later this month!

11/04/2023

Don't forget to turn your clocks back (assuming you have any that' don't do it automatically) and make travel accommodations for the New York City Marathon. Enjoy an extra hour of sleep!

11/04/2023

Attending services on Sunday? See if you can find these diamonds.

11/01/2023

See if you can find this next time you visit...

10/30/2023

First Unitarian scavanger hunt! Watch for more occasional photos on Facebook and Instagram!

10/28/2023

Many thanks to Those Girls for a great evening! We had fun and raised over $2,000 for our facade repair project.

10/25/2023

Two more nights until Those Girls Sing The Broadway! Buy your tickets at https://thosegirlsfirstu.eventbrite.com. You'll have a blast. Bring friends.

10/23/2023

Tonight at 7PM! In person at 7PM in the First Unitarian Sanctuary or join us on YouTube https://youtube.com/live/Kej_F5sLrN4?feature=share! All are welcome!

10/23/2023

Join NYC favorites THOSE GIRLS for an all-new mix of all things Broadway, from Gilbert & Sullivan to SIX!

10/23/2023

Unitarian Universalist Ministry for Earth offers Monthly Full Moon Spiritual Gatherings so we may all find time to ground, recenter, and imagine what is possible in a world in need of repair. Join to enjoy readings, a short reflection, time for individual contemplation, and sharing in small groups. Together, we nourish our spirits for the work of environmental justice. 🌕 [full moon]

Join the next gathering on October 28th at 4pm PT / 7pm ET at https://bit.ly/3QgubmM and sign up for reminders at https://forms.gle/yqRXREbe9jQcSawr9.

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10/22/2023

Welcome to First Unitarian Congregational Society in Brooklyn, where we are exploring the themes of religion and politics through words, music, silence, prayer, and community. Rev. Ana Levy-Lyons preaching, "Clean, Renewable Energy" with music by the First Unitarian Choir led by Adam Podd and a special wisdom story for all ages.

10/20/2023

In the Sanctuary at First Unitarian. All are welcome!

10/18/2023

Concerts are on the First Friday of the month at First Unitarian Congregational Society in Brooklyn!

Did you know that BASS offers complimentary tickets to college-level music students? We work directly with many of the conservatories to send out ticket-offers when comps are available, but if you would like to be on our comp list, please let us know! To receive comp notifications, please email us at [email protected]!

10/15/2023

Join Rev. Meagan Henry and music director, Adam Podd for this lovely mid-week pick-me-up. We meet in the McKinney Chapel. Doors open at 6:30.

10/15/2023

Welcome to First Unitarian Congregational Society in Brooklyn, where we are exploring the themes of believability and unbelievability through words, music, silence, prayer, and community.

Rev. Ana Levy-Lyons preaching, "Believe the Unbelievable" with music by the First Unitarian Choir and soloists led by Adam Podd.

10/14/2023

Election day is November 7th. If you live in New York City and you're not registered to vote, you can do it on-lin here. https://vote.nyc/page/register-vote Let's exercise our 5th principle, "he right of conscience and the use of the democratic process"

10/13/2023

Don't forget! The Queens bound BQE will be closed to traffic from Atlantic Avenue to Sands Street from October 14th to 16th for necessarty repair work. Use an alternate route or public transportation if traveling to the church on Sunday morning.

10/10/2023

Many Christian Churches use the term giving testimony to describe the sharing that happens after a significant event. Climate Week was significant! Join Side with Love, Unitarian Universalist Ministry for Earth, UUSJ, and UUSC, to debrief Climate Week 2023. We’ll share stories, reflect on victories, lament what’s left to do, and learn what comes next in our collective work for climate justice. Join us to metabolize it all! Register: https://secure.everyaction.com/yhBLuHQZlUK9kafyOToQEw2.

10/05/2023

Jacob Johns, a father, Unitarian Universalist, and Indigenous climate activist from Spokane, was tragically shot last week morning during a peaceful protest against the er****on of a conquistador monument in Tewa territory, also known as Española, New Mexico. He is presently battling for his life in the ICU.

DRUUMM shares our healing prayers with Jacob and his family and uplifts the struggle for self-determination and environmental justice Jacob is a part of. We are painfully reminded that our Black, Indigenous, and Communities of Color face disproportionate trauma and harm, and if pastoral care would be helpful for any DRUUMM member, please reach out to us at druumm.org/chaplains

Ways to support:

1️⃣ Consider donating through the GoFundMe set up to assist with his immediate medical expenses: https://gofund.me/0a63153a
2️⃣ Support Jacob’s ongoing community activism via tax-deductible donations at the Backbone Campaign: https://www.backbonecampaign.org/jacob

We cannot overstate the urgency of combating the intensifying violence against Indigenous peoples that has persisted since colonialism's inception, especially amidst the climate crisis. Together, we must recommit to our collective care and protection of each other and our planet.

In the news:
- https://www.abqjournal.com/news/man-shot-during-juan-de-o-ate-statue-rally-in-espa-ola/article_946dcd3c-5e2d-11ee-9363-97e4e793df8a.html
- https://sourcenm.com/2023/09/28/trump-supporter-shoots-someone-attending-peaceful-rally/
- https://news.yahoo.com/sheriffs-official-ids-suspected-shooter-233400729.html

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