September 2020
Drive-in/Outdoor Vesper Service
Drive-In/Outdoor Vesper Service September 27th Mark your calendars for Sunday, September 27th at 5:00pm for an opportunity to worship (distantly) together in person. Rev. Krueger will offer a 30-minute evening vesper service from the First United grounds. You will be able to participate from your car while listening to a special radio channel, or bring a lawn chair and sit outside. More details to come next week. Rain date Sunday, October 4th at 5pm.
Find out more »November 2020
Human and Pet Food Drive
Human and Pet Food Drive Saturday, November 14th, 10 - 2 As Thanksgiving nears, First United wants to support MCUM and Area 10 on Aging as they serve our neighbors living in need. Please donate generously to help support our community members. Bring non-perishables to the circle drive near the kitchen entrance. Wearing your mask, drop food directly into the vehicles parked in the grass, or volunteers will unload your vehicle for you. If you feel comfortable, bring a chair…
Find out more »Yard Work Morning
Yard Work Morning, 8 a.m. till no later than 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 21 Come for all or part of the morning to help prepare our grounds for the winter. We will work outdoors at a good social distance: raking, weeding, tidying. Questions? Contact Ted Wininger (twininger68@gmail.com)
Find out more »December 2020
Midweek Advent Services
Midweek Advent Services – Short services (15-20 min) with readings, prayers, and music to help you focus on the coming of Jesus into the world. Two opportunities for each week’s themes: Outdoor In-person in the courtyard Wednesdays @12:30pm (Dec 2, 9, 16, 23) Masks required, singing only by soloist Watch the announcements for sign-up details Zoom Service Thursdays @5:30pm (December 3, 10, 17) Enjoy from the comfort of home. Tune into the FirstUC Zoom channel.
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Midweek Advent Services – Short services (15-20 min) with readings, prayers, and music to help you focus on the coming of Jesus into the world. Two opportunities for each week’s themes: Outdoor In-person in the courtyard Wednesdays @12:30pm (Dec 2, 9, 16, 23) Masks required, singing only by soloist Watch the announcements for sign-up details Zoom Service Thursdays @5:30pm (December 3, 10, 17) Enjoy from the comfort of home. Tune into the FirstUC Zoom channel.
Find out more »January 2021
Food Drive for Humans and Pets
Food Drive for Humans and Pets Mark your calendar: Another food drive for humans and pets! Saturday, January 16th, 10am-2pm. Our goal? A record-setting ONE TON of food! Help us get there! Help is needed to welcome people and assist with the food. Click here to sign up. Masks and social distancing required. Tent and warm building provided if needed. When shopping, MCUM recommends purchasing items that you or your family would enjoy. You can also consider buying things that would be needed together,…
Find out more »March 2021
Food Drive for Humans and Pets
Food Drive for Humans and Pets Mark your calendar: Another food drive for humans and pets! Saturday, March 27th, 10am-2pm. Join us as the weather warms and COVID relaxes its grip on our community. Monroe County United Ministries (MCUM) focuses on providing short-term emergency food for people in need, while also working with them on long-term goals and priorities. Area 10 Agency on Aging supports seniors and those with disabilities, enabling them to keep their cherished pet companions by assisting…
Find out more »April 2021
Spring Yard Work Morning
Spring Yard Work Morning The Board of Building & Grounds will host a spring yard work morning next Saturday, April 3rd, 8am-11am. We will do some raking and removing of last year’s foliage, especially in the courtyard. Weeding, trimming, hauling—all are possibilities. Everyone is invited to come help. Come for all or part of the time. Questions? Contact Ted Wininger.
Find out more »Midweek Easter Services
Midweek Easter Services Throughout Eastertide (the season following Easter leading up to Pentecost) you are invited to gather for in-person, outdoor services in First United’s Courtyard. These short services (15-20 minutes) will include readings, prayers, and music to help you celebrate resurrection and give thanks for the new life that is springing up all around us. Services will be offered on Wednesdays @ 12:30pm (thru May 19). Masks and distancing are required, and singing will be offered by a soloist…
Find out more »Midweek Easter Services
Midweek Easter Services Throughout Eastertide (the season following Easter leading up to Pentecost) you are invited to gather for in-person, outdoor services in First United’s Courtyard. These short services (15-20 minutes) will include readings, prayers, and music to help you celebrate resurrection and give thanks for the new life that is springing up all around us. Services will be offered on Wednesdays @ 12:30pm (thru May 19). Masks and distancing are required, and singing will be offered by a soloist…
Find out more »May 2021
Midweek Easter Services
Midweek Easter Services Throughout Eastertide (the season following Easter leading up to Pentecost) you are invited to gather for in-person, outdoor services in First United’s Courtyard. These short services (15-20 minutes) will include readings, prayers, and music to help you celebrate resurrection and give thanks for the new life that is springing up all around us. Services will be offered on Wednesdays @ 12:30pm (thru May 19). Masks and distancing are required, and singing will be offered by a soloist…
Find out more »Midweek Easter Services
Midweek Easter Services Throughout Eastertide (the season following Easter leading up to Pentecost) you are invited to gather for in-person, outdoor services in First United’s Courtyard. These short services (15-20 minutes) will include readings, prayers, and music to help you celebrate resurrection and give thanks for the new life that is springing up all around us. Services will be offered on Wednesdays @ 12:30pm (thru May 19). Masks and distancing are required, and singing will be offered by a soloist…
Find out more »Midweek Easter Services
Midweek Easter Services Throughout Eastertide (the season following Easter leading up to Pentecost) you are invited to gather for in-person, outdoor services in First United’s Courtyard. These short services (15-20 minutes) will include readings, prayers, and music to help you celebrate resurrection and give thanks for the new life that is springing up all around us. Services will be offered on Wednesdays @ 12:30pm (thru May 19). Masks and distancing are required, and singing will be offered by a soloist…
Find out more »June 2021
Summer Series Events
Summer Series Event The Board of Christian Education is hosting three Sunday Summer Series events. WHEN: June 27th, July 25th, and August 29th, 4pm-6pm. WHERE: Outside on the church grounds (weather permitting - will accommodate indoor if needed). WHAT: Programming will include educational sessions for adults, children’s activities, and outdoor nursery care will be available if requested. Youth are invited to attend the adult sessions or to assist with the children. During the July 27th gathering, there will be two…
Find out more »July 2021
Summer Series Events
Summer Series Event The Board of Christian Education is hosting three Sunday Summer Series events. WHEN: June 27th, July 25th, and August 29th, 4pm-6pm. WHERE: Outside on the church grounds (weather permitting - will accommodate indoor if needed). WHAT: Programming will include educational sessions for adults, children’s activities, and outdoor nursery care will be available if requested. Youth are invited to attend the adult sessions or to assist with the children. During the July 27th gathering, there will be two…
Find out more »August 2021
Summer Series Events
Summer Series Event The Board of Christian Education is hosting three Sunday Summer Series events. WHEN: June 27th, July 25th, and August 29th, 4pm-6pm. WHERE: Outside on the church grounds (weather permitting - will accommodate indoor if needed). WHAT: Programming will include educational sessions for adults, children’s activities, and outdoor nursery care will be available if requested. Youth are invited to attend the adult sessions or to assist with the children. During the July 27th gathering, there will be two…
Find out more »September 2021
Food Drive for Humans and Pets
Food Drive for Humans and Pets Mark your calendar: Another food drive for humans and pets! Saturday, September 18th, 10am-2pm. Join us to help make a difference for those in our community who are in need. Masks and social distancing required. Monroe County United Ministries (MCUM) focuses on providing short-term emergency food for people in need, while also working with them on long-term goals and priorities. Area 10 Agency on Aging supports seniors and those with disabilities, enabling them to keep…
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May 2022
Consumer-Free Kids
Consumer-Free Kids Mark your calendars and plan to attend Bloomington Multifaith Alliance: Children & Youth’s “Consumer-Free Kids: Making room on Earth by consuming less” event on Saturday, May 14th, 10am-11:30am. The event will take place right here at First United (in Fellowship Hall and the church grounds). Participants will engage in stations focused on zero-waste lunch boxes, “Mend it! Fix it!”, eco-bricks, and a no-buy day and participate in a toy swap (bring your gently-used toys). Sycamore Land Trust will…
Find out more »Food Drive for Humans and Pets
Food Drive for Humans and Pets. The next First United drive-up/drop-off food drive is Saturday, May 21st from 10am-2pm. Sign up to help receive donations on the sheet in the Narthex or at the following link: click here. We will accept donations of pet food (to be given to Area 10 Agency on Aging) and people food and hygiene items (to be given to Monroe County United Ministries). Most-needed items are peanut butter, soups, crackers, baking mixes, canned fruits and…
Find out more »November 2022
Building and Grounds Work Day
Fall Workday Join your Board of Building and Grounds on Saturday, November 12th, 8am-11am to enjoy the beautiful fall weather as we rake, weed, and mulch. Bring a rake, pitchfork, garden sheers, or just bring yourself. It will be a good time.
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