Events in April 2023
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Creating Theology Together
Creating Theology Together
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April 1, 2023Join Rev. Bob LaVallee to engage with and name your UU theology and identity. What do you believe? Why do you believe it? Creating Theology Together is a new curriculum that recognizes the value of cultivating our individual theologies and credos—as celebrated in the “Building Your Own Theology” curriculum—but extends beyond the individual to clarify what shared values and beliefs ground our larger faith community. Moreover, what values and beliefs ground our faithful actions in the larger world? Course dates and times are below. To register, email Rev. Bob at blavallee@uuabq.org.
April 1: 10:30–3:00 pm
April 8: 10:00–Noon
April 22: 10:00–Noon
April 29: 10:00–Noon -
All YoUUth
All YoUUth
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April 2, 2023Join Youth Programs Coordinator Alana Rodriguez each week for our religious education program for 6th-12th grade.
Religious Education for ChildrenReligious Education for Children
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April 2, 2023Our Rainbow Principles curriculum for 2022–23 will begin September 11 and we’ll start with learning about our chalice. The second and third week we’ll learn about covenant and create our own together. Children will have the opportunity to create their own chalice each week in September.
Class starts at 10:00 am. Each 45-minute class will begin with a song led by one of our UU musicians, and then a chalice lighting and check-in: the Roses and Thorns that are our children’s Joys and Concerns. We’ll read a story together and talk about its meaning. Then we play. A variety of activities are available for children to choose from, and volunteer RE leaders and assistants companion the children, talking, playing, and building relationship. We end at 10:45 so that volunteers and families have the time to go to the service together or get settled on our playground.
Each month, we’ll explore how we live another Unitarian Universalist Principle together. In October, we’ll explore the first Rainbow Principle: Respect the worth and dignity of each person. I hope that you will join our community!Addiction Recovery Ministry MeetingAddiction Recovery Ministry Meeting
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April 2, 2023Our twice-monthly meetings are addiction support meetings where someone provides a topic or reading, and we share together. We do not focus on one specific addiction—many are represented. Our focus on being together is support and recovery. Expectations for those who attend extend from just listening to participating fully. We cherish honesty and openness, confidentiality, integrity, and compassion.
If you are looking for support, join us at 12:30 pm right after services.
Meeting ID: 961 4648 2750
Passcode: 425559
Contact us at recovery@uuabq.org for more information or if you need our support.Young AdultsYoung Adults
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April 2, 2023The Young Adults affinity group meets every Sunday to offer space to partner in church community life, build friendships, and contemplate religious themes together. Join us from 12:30-1:30 pm in the Arnold room (we ask that masks be worn) or online via Zoom/Discord. This group is geared towards those ages 18-35 years old and anyone who feels being in this group would deepen their belonging at First U. This year, we are planning to grow our community presence with more youth ministry and we are excited to welcome new and familiar faces.
For more information, please find us on Realm at Groups > Affinity Group > Young Adults, or text Ollie Bradstreet at 207-391-9127. -
Sol Singers
Sol Singers
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April 3, 2023Sol Singers, our pastoral care choir, meets Mondays 5:30 in Memorial Hall and on Zoom. Email Susan Peck at speck@uuabq.org for more information.
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Chalice Choir Rehearsal
Chalice Choir Rehearsal
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April 6, 2023Chalice Choir, our choir for youth and adults, rehearses 6:30-8:00 Thursdays, in the sanctuary, and will be working on a choral song cycle about breath, grief, and hope in the time of pandemic.
UU People of Color GroupUU People of Color Group
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April 6, 2023All self-identified people of color are invited to join us for support and fellowship. We meet over Zoom on the 1st Thursday and 3rd Monday of each month. Email Lucy Silva for login information.
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Creating Theology Together
Creating Theology Together
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April 8, 2023Join Rev. Bob LaVallee to engage with and name your UU theology and identity. What do you believe? Why do you believe it? Creating Theology Together is a new curriculum that recognizes the value of cultivating our individual theologies and credos—as celebrated in the “Building Your Own Theology” curriculum—but extends beyond the individual to clarify what shared values and beliefs ground our larger faith community. Moreover, what values and beliefs ground our faithful actions in the larger world? Course dates and times are below. To register, email Rev. Bob at blavallee@uuabq.org.
April 1: 10:30–3:00 pm
April 8: 10:00–Noon
April 22: 10:00–Noon
April 29: 10:00–Noon -
All YoUUth
All YoUUth
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April 9, 2023Join Youth Programs Coordinator Alana Rodriguez each week for our religious education program for 6th-12th grade.
Religious Education for ChildrenReligious Education for Children
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April 9, 2023Our Rainbow Principles curriculum for 2022–23 will begin September 11 and we’ll start with learning about our chalice. The second and third week we’ll learn about covenant and create our own together. Children will have the opportunity to create their own chalice each week in September.
Class starts at 10:00 am. Each 45-minute class will begin with a song led by one of our UU musicians, and then a chalice lighting and check-in: the Roses and Thorns that are our children’s Joys and Concerns. We’ll read a story together and talk about its meaning. Then we play. A variety of activities are available for children to choose from, and volunteer RE leaders and assistants companion the children, talking, playing, and building relationship. We end at 10:45 so that volunteers and families have the time to go to the service together or get settled on our playground.
Each month, we’ll explore how we live another Unitarian Universalist Principle together. In October, we’ll explore the first Rainbow Principle: Respect the worth and dignity of each person. I hope that you will join our community!Earth Web Monthly MeetingEarth Web Monthly Meeting
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April 9, 2023First Unitarian’s environmental team, Earth Web, meets on the second Sunday of each month at 12:15 pm, both on campus and on Zoom, and all are welcome to attend. This year we plan to focus on water issues, looking at both personal and congregational ways to use our scarce resource responsibly. We will offer opportunities to educate and celebrate around this issue. We will also engage in legislative action on conservation, environmental, and water issues. Please consider visiting the NM State Engineer’s website, www.505outside.com, for information on xeriscaping. Contact Marilyn O’Boyle at marilynlea@aol.com if you would like more information about getting involved!
Young AdultsYoung Adults
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April 9, 2023The Young Adults affinity group meets every Sunday to offer space to partner in church community life, build friendships, and contemplate religious themes together. Join us from 12:30-1:30 pm in the Arnold room (we ask that masks be worn) or online via Zoom/Discord. This group is geared towards those ages 18-35 years old and anyone who feels being in this group would deepen their belonging at First U. This year, we are planning to grow our community presence with more youth ministry and we are excited to welcome new and familiar faces.
For more information, please find us on Realm at Groups > Affinity Group > Young Adults, or text Ollie Bradstreet at 207-391-9127. -
Sol Singers
Sol Singers
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April 10, 2023Sol Singers, our pastoral care choir, meets Mondays 5:30 in Memorial Hall and on Zoom. Email Susan Peck at speck@uuabq.org for more information.
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Chalice Choir Rehearsal
Chalice Choir Rehearsal
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April 13, 2023Chalice Choir, our choir for youth and adults, rehearses 6:30-8:00 Thursdays, in the sanctuary, and will be working on a choral song cycle about breath, grief, and hope in the time of pandemic.
Circle of TrustCircle of Trust
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April 13, 2023Looking for a way to meet people and connect more deeply? You’re invited to check out Circle of Trust, a welcoming space for deep listening and deep sharing. Circle of Trust is based on our church’s Covenant Group program, but with flexible attendance. We meet the 2nd and 4th Thursday evenings 6:30–8:30 pm on Zoom. The January dates are the 12th and the 26th. January topics are “Finding our Center” and “Forgiveness,” with preparation materials distributed for reflection before the meeting. For information, the Zoom link, and materials, contact Lea Ann Boone at lboone133@gmail.com.
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Bread, Wine, and Book Club
Bread, Wine, and Book Club
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April 14, 2023We meet the second Friday of each month at 7:00 pm on Zoom. Contact Martha Beyerlein (martha.beyerlein@comcast.net) for the meeting information.
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Board of Directors Meeting
Board of Directors Meeting
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April 15, 2023 -
All YoUUth
All YoUUth
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April 16, 2023Join Youth Programs Coordinator Alana Rodriguez each week for our religious education program for 6th-12th grade.
Religious Education for ChildrenReligious Education for Children
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April 16, 2023Our Rainbow Principles curriculum for 2022–23 will begin September 11 and we’ll start with learning about our chalice. The second and third week we’ll learn about covenant and create our own together. Children will have the opportunity to create their own chalice each week in September.
Class starts at 10:00 am. Each 45-minute class will begin with a song led by one of our UU musicians, and then a chalice lighting and check-in: the Roses and Thorns that are our children’s Joys and Concerns. We’ll read a story together and talk about its meaning. Then we play. A variety of activities are available for children to choose from, and volunteer RE leaders and assistants companion the children, talking, playing, and building relationship. We end at 10:45 so that volunteers and families have the time to go to the service together or get settled on our playground.
Each month, we’ll explore how we live another Unitarian Universalist Principle together. In October, we’ll explore the first Rainbow Principle: Respect the worth and dignity of each person. I hope that you will join our community!Addiction Recovery Ministry MeetingAddiction Recovery Ministry Meeting
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April 16, 2023Our twice-monthly meetings are addiction support meetings where someone provides a topic or reading, and we share together. We do not focus on one specific addiction—many are represented. Our focus on being together is support and recovery. Expectations for those who attend extend from just listening to participating fully. We cherish honesty and openness, confidentiality, integrity, and compassion.
If you are looking for support, join us at 12:00 pm right after services.
Meeting ID: 961 4648 2750
Passcode: 425559
Contact us at recovery@uuabq.org for more information or if you need our support.Young AdultsYoung Adults
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April 16, 2023The Young Adults affinity group meets every Sunday to offer space to partner in church community life, build friendships, and contemplate religious themes together. Join us from 12:30-1:30 pm in the Arnold room (we ask that masks be worn) or online via Zoom/Discord. This group is geared towards those ages 18-35 years old and anyone who feels being in this group would deepen their belonging at First U. This year, we are planning to grow our community presence with more youth ministry and we are excited to welcome new and familiar faces.
For more information, please find us on Realm at Groups > Affinity Group > Young Adults, or text Ollie Bradstreet at 207-391-9127. -
Sol Singers
Sol Singers
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April 17, 2023Sol Singers, our pastoral care choir, meets Mondays 5:30 in Memorial Hall and on Zoom. Email Susan Peck at speck@uuabq.org for more information.
UU People of Color GroupUU People of Color Group
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April 17, 2023All self-identified people of color are invited to join us for support and fellowship. We meet over Zoom on the 1st Thursday and 3rd Monday of each month. Email Lucy Silva for login information.
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Chalice Choir Rehearsal
Chalice Choir Rehearsal
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April 20, 2023Chalice Choir, our choir for youth and adults, rehearses 6:30-8:00 Thursdays, in the sanctuary, and will be working on a choral song cycle about breath, grief, and hope in the time of pandemic.
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Together Women Rise
Together Women Rise
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April 21, 2023Meeting at First U since 2016, this group is part of a national Giving Circle organization, where participants come with a dish and a donation—and learn about the month’s featured program to support women and children in developing nations. Meets the third Friday of each month at 5:30 pm in Memorial Hall.
Contact: Margo Milleret
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Creating Theology Together
Creating Theology Together
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April 22, 2023Join Rev. Bob LaVallee to engage with and name your UU theology and identity. What do you believe? Why do you believe it? Creating Theology Together is a new curriculum that recognizes the value of cultivating our individual theologies and credos—as celebrated in the “Building Your Own Theology” curriculum—but extends beyond the individual to clarify what shared values and beliefs ground our larger faith community. Moreover, what values and beliefs ground our faithful actions in the larger world? Course dates and times are below. To register, email Rev. Bob at blavallee@uuabq.org.
April 1: 10:30–3:00 pm
April 8: 10:00–Noon
April 22: 10:00–Noon
April 29: 10:00–Noon -
All YoUUth
All YoUUth
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April 23, 2023Join Youth Programs Coordinator Alana Rodriguez each week for our religious education program for 6th-12th grade.
Religious Education for ChildrenReligious Education for Children
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April 23, 2023Our Rainbow Principles curriculum for 2022–23 will begin September 11 and we’ll start with learning about our chalice. The second and third week we’ll learn about covenant and create our own together. Children will have the opportunity to create their own chalice each week in September.
Class starts at 10:00 am. Each 45-minute class will begin with a song led by one of our UU musicians, and then a chalice lighting and check-in: the Roses and Thorns that are our children’s Joys and Concerns. We’ll read a story together and talk about its meaning. Then we play. A variety of activities are available for children to choose from, and volunteer RE leaders and assistants companion the children, talking, playing, and building relationship. We end at 10:45 so that volunteers and families have the time to go to the service together or get settled on our playground.
Each month, we’ll explore how we live another Unitarian Universalist Principle together. In October, we’ll explore the first Rainbow Principle: Respect the worth and dignity of each person. I hope that you will join our community!Animal Advocates Monthly MeetingAnimal Advocates Monthly Meeting
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April 23, 2023First Unitarian’s Animal Advocate group supports ethical, moral, compassionate choices for all life through fundraising, education, and activities. They are meeting in person on the fourth Sunday of each month at 12:15 pm in the Wesson Room. Since their meetings are indoors, they request that everyone attending be vaccinated against Covid 19. For more information, contact Sharon Hall, at sharnoldhall@aol.com.
Young AdultsYoung Adults
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April 23, 2023The Young Adults affinity group meets every Sunday to offer space to partner in church community life, build friendships, and contemplate religious themes together. Join us from 12:30-1:30 pm in the Arnold room (we ask that masks be worn) or online via Zoom/Discord. This group is geared towards those ages 18-35 years old and anyone who feels being in this group would deepen their belonging at First U. This year, we are planning to grow our community presence with more youth ministry and we are excited to welcome new and familiar faces.
For more information, please find us on Realm at Groups > Affinity Group > Young Adults, or text Ollie Bradstreet at 207-391-9127. -
Sol Singers
Sol Singers
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April 24, 2023Sol Singers, our pastoral care choir, meets Mondays 5:30 in Memorial Hall and on Zoom. Email Susan Peck at speck@uuabq.org for more information.
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Chalice Choir Rehearsal
Chalice Choir Rehearsal
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April 27, 2023Chalice Choir, our choir for youth and adults, rehearses 6:30-8:00 Thursdays, in the sanctuary, and will be working on a choral song cycle about breath, grief, and hope in the time of pandemic.
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Creating Theology Together
Creating Theology Together
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April 29, 2023Join Rev. Bob LaVallee to engage with and name your UU theology and identity. What do you believe? Why do you believe it? Creating Theology Together is a new curriculum that recognizes the value of cultivating our individual theologies and credos—as celebrated in the “Building Your Own Theology” curriculum—but extends beyond the individual to clarify what shared values and beliefs ground our larger faith community. Moreover, what values and beliefs ground our faithful actions in the larger world? Course dates and times are below. To register, email Rev. Bob at blavallee@uuabq.org.
April 1: 10:30–3:00 pm
April 8: 10:00–Noon
April 22: 10:00–Noon
April 29: 10:00–Noon -
All YoUUth
All YoUUth
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April 30, 2023Join Youth Programs Coordinator Alana Rodriguez each week for our religious education program for 6th-12th grade.
Religious Education for ChildrenReligious Education for Children
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April 30, 2023Our Rainbow Principles curriculum for 2022–23 will begin September 11 and we’ll start with learning about our chalice. The second and third week we’ll learn about covenant and create our own together. Children will have the opportunity to create their own chalice each week in September.
Class starts at 10:00 am. Each 45-minute class will begin with a song led by one of our UU musicians, and then a chalice lighting and check-in: the Roses and Thorns that are our children’s Joys and Concerns. We’ll read a story together and talk about its meaning. Then we play. A variety of activities are available for children to choose from, and volunteer RE leaders and assistants companion the children, talking, playing, and building relationship. We end at 10:45 so that volunteers and families have the time to go to the service together or get settled on our playground.
Each month, we’ll explore how we live another Unitarian Universalist Principle together. In October, we’ll explore the first Rainbow Principle: Respect the worth and dignity of each person. I hope that you will join our community!Young AdultsYoung Adults
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April 30, 2023The Young Adults affinity group meets every Sunday to offer space to partner in church community life, build friendships, and contemplate religious themes together. Join us from 12:30-1:30 pm in the Arnold room (we ask that masks be worn) or online via Zoom/Discord. This group is geared towards those ages 18-35 years old and anyone who feels being in this group would deepen their belonging at First U. This year, we are planning to grow our community presence with more youth ministry and we are excited to welcome new and familiar faces.
For more information, please find us on Realm at Groups > Affinity Group > Young Adults, or text Ollie Bradstreet at 207-391-9127.
