Mission Statement
First Unitarian Church nurtures and challenges the spiritual and intellectual journey for all generations and actively engages in building a progressive and just world.
Are you
...looking for a home church?
...curious about Unitarian Universalism?
...thinking about joining but want a complete picture of our congregation?
You’ve come to the right place! Our website aims to reflect the friendliness of our congregation. When you do come to church, stay for coffee hour and look for more information at the Book, RE and Welcome tables in the social hall. Introduce yourself, sign the guest book, request a name tag, and be sure to come back again and again.
Who We Are.
Latest News for Members and Friends
UU Orientation Scheduled for January 30th
Our Minister Tom Goldsmith, our Intern Minister Jamila Tharp, our Religious Education staff, and members of our Welcoming Committee are presenting a Unitarian Universalist Orientation program on Monday January 30th from 7-9pm. Come get to know us and find out more about First Unitarian Church. Childcare will be provided. Please sign up for this event online here or at the Welcome Table in Eliot Hall after a Sunday service.
Auction: Travel and Fun Still on the Table
Please click here to go to the auction website. First Church’s First Online Auction was a great success! To date, the auction, with your support and generosity, has returned $28,850 to our community. But we have travel, fun and money STILL ON THE TABLE! A lot of money! PLEASE help us reach our goal of returning $35K to First Church for its daily support of social justice and religious liberty. Please consider bidding on these time-sensitive items TODAY! Go to http://slcuu.auctionanything.com OR see us at the Auction Table after each service for the next two weeks.
Spring Break Getaway for Two-Zihuantanejo, Mexico
Raintree Villa Vera Puerto Mio Zihuatanejo
Week of March 10th-17th, 2012
A $7,000 VALUE! Resort on private peninsula in Zihuatanejo Bay. Studio/1 bedroom Resort Rooms (No kitchen facilities) Value: $999/night $6,993/week . Airfare not included. Bidding online starts at only $500! Donated by Scott and Connie Maves.
Madrigal Renaissance Evening Celebrating Valentine’s Day
Saturday February 11th, 2012
Join us for a raucous evening of magical madrigal music with luscious lyrics, lovely lads and ladies. We will celebrate Love’s Labor lost (and found again!) for St. Valentine’s Day. Enjoy singing, dancing, punning and pudding. It will be an evening complete with costumes, cleavage and cod pieces with First Church’s Own Madrigal Singers. 17 SPOTS REMAINING at $50 per person. Hosted by John & Marti Major and John & Nikki Blackburn.
DOTTIE: The SISTER Lives On!
A brand new play by Charles Lynn Frost & Christopher Wixom
Thursday February 16, 2012 Salt Lake Acting Company
This is a special preview performance for Unitarians and their guests. Includes a wine and cheese pre-show party and an after show champagne and dessert party with the actor Charles Lynn Frost and playwright Christopher Wixom. ONLY 32 SPOTS REMAINING AT $125 each. Hosted by The Reverend Tom Goldsmith & Mary Tull and Doug & Sandi Greene.
Did you enjoy Jazz Vespers this year?
Now you can download this year's album taken from various performances during the 2011 Jazz Vespers series. Click here to listen!
Upcoming Events at First Unitarian Church
January 23, 2012 - 7-9 p.m. Parenting Throughout the Lifespan Class. Join our Minister Tom Goldsmith, church member and pediatrician Lou Borgenicht, and Director of Religious Education Mary Kroener-Ekstrand for a discussion of the article "How to Land Your Kid in Therapy on Monday, January 23rd from 7-9pm in Eliot Hall. Pick up the article at the RE Table or read it the Atlantic Magazine website before the session. Childcare will be available upon request – contact Mary at dre@slcuu.org with the names and ages of your kids so that appropriate arrangements can be made.
January 30, 2012 - 7-9 p.m. UU Orientation. Please sign up with link above.
