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Events in March 2023

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February 27, 2023(1 event)

5:30 pm: Sol Singers


February 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.

February 28, 2023
March 1, 2023
March 2, 2023(2 events)

6:30 pm: Chalice Choir Rehearsal


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.

6:30 pm: UU People of Color Group


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.

March 3, 2023
March 4, 2023
March 5, 2023(4 events)

10:00 am: All YoUUth


March 5, 2023

Join Youth Programs Coordinator Alana Rodriguez each week for our religious education program for 6th-12th grade.

10:00 am: Religious Education for Children


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!

12:30 pm: Addiction Recovery Ministry Meeting


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.

12:30 pm: Young Adults


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.

March 6, 2023(1 event)

5:30 pm: Sol Singers


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.

March 7, 2023
March 8, 2023
March 9, 2023(2 events)

6:30 pm: Chalice Choir Rehearsal


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.

6:30 pm: Circle of Trust


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.

March 10, 2023(1 event)

7:00 pm: Bread, Wine, and Book Club


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.

 

March 11, 2023(1 event)

10:00 am: UU 101 - Principles and Sources


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.

March 12, 2023(4 events)

10:00 am: All YoUUth


March 12, 2023

Join Youth Programs Coordinator Alana Rodriguez each week for our religious education program for 6th-12th grade.

10:00 am: Religious Education for Children


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!

12:15 pm: Earth Web Monthly Meeting


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!

12:30 pm: Young Adults


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.

March 13, 2023(1 event)

5:30 pm: Sol Singers


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.

March 14, 2023
March 15, 2023
March 16, 2023(1 event)

6:30 pm: Chalice Choir Rehearsal


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.

March 17, 2023(1 event)

5:30 pm: Together Women Rise


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

March 18, 2023(1 event)

9:30 am: Board of Directors Meeting


March 18, 2023

March 19, 2023(4 events)

10:00 am: All YoUUth


March 19, 2023

Join Youth Programs Coordinator Alana Rodriguez each week for our religious education program for 6th-12th grade.

10:00 am: Religious Education for Children


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!

12:30 pm: Addiction Recovery Ministry Meeting


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.

12:30 pm: Young Adults


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.

March 20, 2023(2 events)

5:30 pm: Sol Singers


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.

6:30 pm: UU People of Color Group


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.

March 21, 2023
March 22, 2023
March 23, 2023(2 events)

6:30 pm: Chalice Choir Rehearsal


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.

6:30 pm: Circle of Trust


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.

March 24, 2023
March 25, 2023
March 26, 2023(4 events)

10:00 am: All YoUUth


March 26, 2023

Join Youth Programs Coordinator Alana Rodriguez each week for our religious education program for 6th-12th grade.

10:00 am: Religious Education for Children


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!

12:15 pm: Animal Advocates Monthly Meeting


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.

12:30 pm: Young Adults


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.

March 27, 2023(1 event)

5:30 pm: Sol Singers


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.

March 28, 2023
March 29, 2023
March 30, 2023(1 event)

6:30 pm: Chalice Choir Rehearsal


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.

March 31, 2023
April 1, 2023(1 event)

10:30 am: Creating Theology Together


April 1, 2023

Join 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

April 2, 2023(4 events)

10:00 am: All YoUUth


April 2, 2023

Join Youth Programs Coordinator Alana Rodriguez each week for our religious education program for 6th-12th grade.

10:00 am: Religious Education for Children


April 2, 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!

12:30 pm: Addiction Recovery Ministry Meeting


April 2, 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.

12:30 pm: Young Adults


April 2, 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.