Events

Our Annual Congregational Meeting will be held on Sunday, May 17th following the 2nd Sunday service.

First Unitarian Church Annual Meeting Agenda
May 17th, 2015

1. Call meeting to order
2. Introduction

• Reminder of Policy Governance model
• Review Ends and how church provides avenues for accomplishing Ends

3. Board reports

• Overview of Congregational Linkage Results
• Plan for 2015-2016 church year

4. Operations Report

• Ministry
• Committees: Overview of what has been accomplished this year by our many groups
• Financials

5. Congregation Business: member voting

• Approval of Budget
• Election of new Board members
• Resolutions

6. Closing

The 2015 Annual First Unitarian Church Fine Arts and Crafts Festival will be held on April 18th from 5 to 10 pm in Eliot Hall, the Sanctuary, and Little Chapel, and weather permitting outdoors.  This event has become one of the church’s premier fun events.  The event is a three ring “circus” kind of thing with visual art the center piece.  The event is open free to all, with free wine and refreshments.  There is free aerial ballet performances and free music performances.  

This is a fund raising event for the church and the church keeps 25% of all art sales.  So come be entertained.

Calling All Artists: The 2015 Annual First Unitarian Church Fine Arts and Crafts Festival will be held in Eliot Hall on April 18th from 5 to 10 pm. Artists need to sign up prior to April 5th as space is limited. Please use the link on the church’s homepage http://www.slcuu.org/programs/committees-and-groups/item/30-art-fair. Any questions contact Bill Reed (801) 884-8032.

Big S little s, What Begins with S? The Seuss-sational Spaghetti Supper..S, S, S! Please join us for a night of entertainment and fun with Dr. Seuss! Our high school youth are presenting a spaghetti dinner - including spaghetti, bread, salad, drinks and dessert (wine available for a small donation) for just $15 for adults and $10 for kids. March 21st, entertainment begins at 5:30 p.m. followed by the dinner and free crafts. We will have a dance interpretation of McGrew's Zoo by the Learning Circle Dance Company. It promises to be a magical night! All proceeds go to the YRUU Service Trip fund. Tickets will be on sale in Eliot Hall March 8th and 15th, get yours early! Any questions? Contact Nancy Moos at .

Zumba Class March 8th! Join us for some energetic dancing with Zumba instructor Jaron Winder! He is a fun and exciting instructor, you're sure to burn lots of calories and have a great time doing it! Come to Eliot Hall at 1:00 pm. The cost is $10 per person. This is a fundraiser for the YRUU Service Trip to Portland! Any questions, please contact Nancy Moos at

Please join us on Sunday, March 1st at either 9 or 11 a.m. for a spirited coming together of our church community. "Every particular in nature, a leaf, a drop, a crystal, a moment in time is related to the whole, and partakes of the perfection of the whole." Ralph Waldo Emerson. Celebration to include music that lifts the spirit, Tom's message of inspiration and refreshments to delight the palate.

Annual Halloween Carnival, Tuesday October 28th Please plan to join us this Tuesday for the annual YRUU Halloween Festival. Tuesday, Oct 28th from 6:00 - 8:00pm here at First Church. Our high school youth group has planned a variety of activities for kids including a "Haunted Hallway", costume contest, carnival games, music, candy, prizes, and more. All ages are invited to attend and share in seasonal fun and games. Friends are very welcome, so please feel free to invite others who might enjoy a family-friendly social occasion. Eat dinner before you arrive – we will serve treats but not a meal! All proceeds from this event go towards the YRUU Mission Trip fund. The suggested donation amount is $5 per person payable at the door. Thanks for your support!

Our annual Activities Fair will be held on Sunday, September 21st after both services. The Activities Fair is a great opportunity to learn about the various groups, programs, and committees of the church.

Attention church groups: tables will be set up outside and will be available on a first come, first served basis.