Hello, and welcome to the new Church Year at First Unitarian Church of Salt Lake City! For those who are new-comers, I would love to tell you more about our Legacy Capital Campaign. We are sincerely grateful for the service …
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The Legacy Campaign would like to acknowledge the generous donation of $15,000 from the George S. and Dolores Dore Eccles Foundation.  We would also like to thank the Sorenson Legacy Foundation for their support and $15,000 contribution to the Legacy …
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Find out what’s happening with the Legacy Campaign!  There will be a congregational meeting to update you on our fundraising and building plans.  The meeting will be held in the chapel on Sunday, April 17th at 10:15 am. If you …
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We had a fabulous 120th birthday celebration on Sunday, February 20th.  A big thanks to Steve Hardy for an AMAZING cake.  Not only did he do a great job replicating our newly refinished steeple, and front steps and columns, but …
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by Ed and Teresa Dieringer, Legacy Campaign Chairs We are pleased to report that the first stage of First Church’s renovation is nearing completion. The steeple and bell tower renovation is now finished!  Areas of this structure that were expected …
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Thank you to all who participated in our Better Off With the Blues Fundraiser event on Sat. Jan 8th.  The music was fabulous, as was the reception that followed.  And we raised $2,000 for the Legacy Campaign. We appreciate everyone’s …
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Over the next few weeks the front and exterior of our chapel will be getting a much-needed facelift. Our steeple will be repaired and repainted, the front steps and columns will be repaired, and needed window repairs, painting and sealing will occur this fall. This project is part of our Phase I project to preserve and renovate our current chapel and original building.
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The first tangible steps of our capital campaign have begun! In early October the house on the north lot was demolished in preparation for our new sanctuary. Every effort was made to recycle as much of the house as possible before demolition. Since the new sanctuary is Phase II of our campaign, the lot is being graded and will be turned over to the Garden Group in the interim years to expand our community gardening program. Plans also call for a privacy fence to be constructed on the front, east-facing slope, as well as some landscaping for aesthetic purposes. These projects will be completed by volunteers and are scheduled to take place in the early spring.
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