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Events in March 2023

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		1	2 6:30 pm: Chalice Choir Rehearsal 6:30 pm: Chalice Choir Rehearsal 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm March 2, 2023 Chalice 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. Read more 6:30 pm: UU People of Color Group 6:30 pm: UU People of Color Group 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm March 2, 2023 All 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. Read more	3	4	5 10:00 am: All YoUUth 10:00 am: All YoUUth 10:00 am – 10:45 am March 5, 2023 Join Youth Programs Coordinator Alana Rodriguez each week for our religious education program for 6th-12th grade. Read more 10:00 am: Religious Education for Children 10:00 am: Religious Education for Children 10:00 am – 10:45 am March 5, 2023 Our 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! Read more 12:30 pm: Addiction Recovery Ministry Meeting 12:30 pm: Addiction Recovery Ministry Meeting 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm March 5, 2023 Our 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. Read more 12:30 pm: Young Adults 12:30 pm: Young Adults 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm March 5, 2023 The 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. Read more
6 5:30 pm: Sol Singers 5:30 pm: Sol Singers 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm March 6, 2023 Sol 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. Read more	7	8	9 6:30 pm: Chalice Choir Rehearsal 6:30 pm: Chalice Choir Rehearsal 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm March 9, 2023 Chalice 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. Read more 6:30 pm: Circle of Trust 6:30 pm: Circle of Trust 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm March 9, 2023 Looking 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. Read more	10 7:00 pm: Bread, Wine, and Book Club 7:00 pm: Bread, Wine, and Book Club 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm March 10, 2023 We meet the second Friday of each month at 7:00 pm on Zoom. Contact Martha Beyerlein (martha.beyerlein@comcast.net) for the meeting information. Read more	11 10:00 am: UU 101 - Principles and Sources 10:00 am: UU 101 - Principles and Sources 10:00 am – 12:00 pm March 11, 2023 Saturday, March 11, 10:00 am–noon, in person Want to learn a little more about the basics of Unitarian Universalism? Rev. Bob LaVallee will lead a review of the principles and sources and how they can help us live a life aligned with UU values. Despite being a two-hour class, there will be lots of time for fun and conversation. To register, email Rev. Bob at blavallee@uuabq.org. Read more	12 10:00 am: All YoUUth 10:00 am: All YoUUth 10:00 am – 10:45 am March 12, 2023 Join Youth Programs Coordinator Alana Rodriguez each week for our religious education program for 6th-12th grade. Read more 10:00 am: Religious Education for Children 10:00 am: Religious Education for Children 10:00 am – 10:45 am March 12, 2023 Our 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! Read more 12:15 pm: Earth Web Monthly Meeting 12:15 pm: Earth Web Monthly Meeting 12:15 pm – 1:15 pm March 12, 2023 First 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! Read more 12:30 pm: Young Adults 12:30 pm: Young Adults 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm March 12, 2023 The 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. Read more
13 5:30 pm: Sol Singers 5:30 pm: Sol Singers 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm March 13, 2023 Sol 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. Read more	14	15	16 6:30 pm: Chalice Choir Rehearsal 6:30 pm: Chalice Choir Rehearsal 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm March 16, 2023 Chalice 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. Read more	17 5:30 pm: Together Women Rise 5:30 pm: Together Women Rise 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm March 17, 2023 Meeting 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 Email: milleret@unm.edu Read more	18 9:30 am: Board of Directors Meeting 9:30 am: Board of Directors Meeting 9:30 am – 11:00 am March 18, 2023 Read more	19 10:00 am: All YoUUth 10:00 am: All YoUUth 10:00 am – 10:45 am March 19, 2023 Join Youth Programs Coordinator Alana Rodriguez each week for our religious education program for 6th-12th grade. Read more 10:00 am: Religious Education for Children 10:00 am: Religious Education for Children 10:00 am – 10:45 am March 19, 2023 Our 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! Read more 12:30 pm: Addiction Recovery Ministry Meeting 12:30 pm: Addiction Recovery Ministry Meeting 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm March 19, 2023 Our 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. Read more 12:30 pm: Young Adults 12:30 pm: Young Adults 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm March 19, 2023 The 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. Read more
20 5:30 pm: Sol Singers 5:30 pm: Sol Singers 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm March 20, 2023 Sol 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. Read more 6:30 pm: UU People of Color Group 6:30 pm: UU People of Color Group 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm March 20, 2023 All 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. Read more	21	22	23 6:30 pm: Chalice Choir Rehearsal 6:30 pm: Chalice Choir Rehearsal 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm March 23, 2023 Chalice 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. Read more 6:30 pm: Circle of Trust 6:30 pm: Circle of Trust 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm March 23, 2023 Looking 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. Read more	24	25	26 10:00 am: All YoUUth 10:00 am: All YoUUth 10:00 am – 10:45 am March 26, 2023 Join Youth Programs Coordinator Alana Rodriguez each week for our religious education program for 6th-12th grade. Read more 10:00 am: Religious Education for Children 10:00 am: Religious Education for Children 10:00 am – 10:45 am March 26, 2023 Our 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! Read more 12:15 pm: Animal Advocates Monthly Meeting 12:15 pm: Animal Advocates Monthly Meeting 12:15 pm – 2:00 pm March 26, 2023 First 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. Read more 12:30 pm: Young Adults 12:30 pm: Young Adults 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm March 26, 2023 The 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. Read more
27 5:30 pm: Sol Singers 5:30 pm: Sol Singers 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm March 27, 2023 Sol 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. Read more	28	29	30 6:30 pm: Chalice Choir Rehearsal 6:30 pm: Chalice Choir Rehearsal 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm March 30, 2023 Chalice 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. Read more	31