Announcements (June 4, 2018)

01 June 2018

Family Fun Night

Join us on June 4th at 6 p.m. for Family Fun Night. We will be outside, weather permitting.

General Assembly Discussions

General Assembly is coming up in June, and delegates from our congregation will consider a number of business items, Actions of Immediate Witness, and Congregational Study/Action Issues.  Want to know more about issues, or about General Assembly?  You can join Rev. Monica for one of two discussions, and let her know what’s important to you as your GA delegates represent you in Kansas City.

  • Monday, June 4, 6:30 pm, First Unitarian Church (during Family Fun Night)
  • Thursday, June 7, 8:00 am, Corner Bakery (Foothill Drive)

Lunch Bunch

  • June 3, Desert Edge Brewery, 273 Trolley Sq, 801-521-8917, www.desertedgebrewery.com
  • June 10, Rawtopia Living Cuisine and Beyond, 3961 S Wasatch Blvd, 801-486-0332, www.rawtopia.com
  • June 17, Indochine Vietnamese Bistro, 230 S 1300 E, 801-582-0896, www.indochineutah.com
  • June 24, Fav Bistro, 1984 E Murray Holladay Rd, 801-676-9300

UU Walk/Hike

  • Tuesday, June 5th, 8am Walk along the Jordan Parkway w/Shirley. Meet at Arrowhead Park (So side of 4800 So) 550 W 4800 So.
  • Friday, June 8th, 9am Walk the Avenues w/Sonia. meet at Reservoir Park corner of South Temple and University St (1300 East)

Young Adult Group

A community of people in their 20’s, 30’s or young at heart.  The next, and final discussion session of the church year is with Monica on Thursday, June 7th at 7:30 pm in the Haven.

Summer Picnic 

Mark your calendars for the Annual Church Picnic at Sugarhouse Park following the service on Sunday, June 10th

UU Walking Meditation

Join us June 12th at 6pm.  Shirley Ray is leading a walking meditation at Red Butte Garden.  Meet at the entrance of Red Butte Garden Visitor Center.  Bring a light snack to share. (If you are a RBG member and have extra free passes please bring and share)

Environmental Ministry

Bear River, Bears Ears and Bears: Songs, Photos and Stories by Art Lee June 15, 2018, 7:00 PM in Eliot Hall.

RE Garden Parties

Every Thursday night at 6:45 pm, we'll be meeting at the RE garden plot at First Church  Please contact Amanda Esko at for more information on this fun summer project.

Artists Discussing Art

Last Monday of every month Artists gather in the Haven at 7 pm to discuss each others art. This discussion is open to all visual artist, watercolor, acrylic oil, mixed media, fused glass, and clay. Bring work to discuss or just come to listen. Bring a light refreshment to share. Please contact Bill Reed at with questions.

Dinner and Dialogue

Meet other UUs on a more personal level over a potluck dinner.  Sign up at the Congregational Life table in Eliot Hall to host or Join a group.  Contact with questions

Harvest for Hunger

A new community project aimed to help people grow back yard gardens while committing to donating a portion of their harvest to people within our community who regularly go without meals. Like to garden? Have space in your yard for a garden? Want to contribute to the cause? Find out more at the Congregational Life Table or email

Mindfulness Group

Meditation is held Sundays at 9am during the summer schedule. We gather in the Parlor, up the stairs at the south side of Eliot Hall.  Mindfulness practice is shared, then followed by 20 minutes of guided meditation, and closing with loving kindness. All are welcome for the first time, to investigate or to maintain mindfulness practice.  For more information, contact  

Sanctuary

Want to know more about out Sanctuary effort?  Stop by the Sanctuary table in Eliot Hall after service.  To volunteer to be a Sanctuary host, sign up here: https://tinyurl.com/Volunteer4SLCSanctuary