Events
For those attending the auction at the University Park Marriott
- Bring your cell phone. You will need your phone to place auction bids
- Bring your proof of vaccination
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Dear First Church Members and Friends,
Important updates on plans for the November 13, 2021 First Unitarian Church auction!
- The 2021 Fairly Free Thinker Awardwill be presented to Angela Dunn, Executive Director of Salt Lake County Health Department. Prior to June 2021, Dr. Dunn was the State Epidemiologist for Utah.She is perhaps most remembered for frequent appearances at press conferences alongside Governor Herbert in 2020 and then Governor Cox in 2021 as the COVID-19 pandemic surged across the state. Her steadfast positions to encourage safe health practices were often in conflict with other business and political leaders’ demands to “open up” the State. She was also the target of protests for her position. She is a courageous leader and we are proud to honor her. She will be live with us at the Marriott to receive her award.
- We are announcing a new and improved plan for a hybrid in-person and virtual auction event. In recognition of the potential health risks of holding an in-person event, the auction planners have consulted with health experts who have assured us that with informed and careful planning, we can hold a safe and successful event. The 2021 Auction will provide two options for participating in the Auction events.
- In-person attendance at the University Park Marriott
The following procedures will be observed for those attending the auction in-person at the University Park Marriott:
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- Proof of full Covid-19 vaccination status
- Mask wearing expected (masks available at registration, if needed).
- More spacing between Silent Auction displays
- Dinner seating with social distancing in mind
- Limited capacity from past years
Event Activities:
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- Silent Auction items on display at Marriott
- Raffle prize on display at Marriott
- Open bar with signature cocktails, wine and beer
- Dinner and dessert with social distancing
- Program begins 7:30 pm
- Presentation of the Fairly Free Thinker Award to Dr. Angela Dunn
- Surprise entertainment
- Live auction
Ticket price: $100
- Video Streaming on Zoom
For those who are not comfortable attending an indoor event but want to join in the fun, we offer this virtual option:
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- Silent Auction bidding online.
- Raffle prize displayed online – tickets purchased online
- Program begins on Zoom at 7:30 pm
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- Presentation of the Fairly Free Thinker Award to Dr. Angela Dunn
- Surprise entertainment
- Live auction bidding through the Zoom chat feature
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Ticket price: $25
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- In-person attendance at University Park Marriott (includes dinner) $100.
- Virtual attendance through Zoom $25.
- Raffle tickets 1 for $5 or 5 for $20.
IMPORTANT DATES:
LOCATION:
We hope you will join us for all the fun and enjoyment in supporting the First Unitarian Church of Salt Lake City!
The 2021 Auction Executive Committee
Becky Heal Jessica French
Colleen Bliss Nicki Blackburn
Michele Page Cathy Chambless
Dot Verbrugge
AND HERE IS AN INVITATION THAT YOU CAN SEND TO YOUR NEIGHBORS AND FRIENDS: Auction Invitation pdf
We will return to worship at 9am and 11am inside the building beginning this Sunday, Oct 24th.
- Ticketing is mandatory (reserve your free ticket on our Eventbrite page Friday at 6pm) Click Here.
- Masks are mandatory (and for sale if people forget)
- Proof of vaccination is mandatory, but a photo of your vaccination card is acceptable. Using https://docket.care/ is also acceptable.
The 11am service will be live-streamed on zoom, followed by Virtual Coffee Hour. Click Here for the Zoom Link
Live vs Virtual: We'll do them both!
After consulting with many experienced voices we have decided to hold a hybrid auction. The 2021 auction will be BOTH live at the University Park Marriott and virtual streamed to your own front room. Precautions for the live auction include proof of vaccination and masking. Both the live and virtual attendees can bid on silent and live auction items as well as hear from our Fairly Free Thinker Award recipient, Dr. Angela Dunn.
--But whether you're going live or Zooming, you have to register and purchase your tickets! Click on the links below and sign up today! Questions? Becky Heal . If you had signed up last year, log in to your account, make sure your password and credit card information are up to date, and purchase your tickets.
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First Church Auction Needs You!
As part of our annual auction we need your contributions to make it a success. The most popular auction items are those community-building experiences, such as dinner parties, concerts, wine and cheese soirees with an interesting local celebrity, wine tastings and similar experiences. Do you have an idea? Or if you are short of ideas, do you have a suitable space for entertaining? If you’d like to find out more about how to donate or would like to team up with someone else to host an event, please contact Jessica French at , who will connect you with one of the committee members who can help you make it happen.
Due to myriad circumstances, a continuation budget was passed at the last congregational meeting. These include:
It was decided that when the new minster arrived we would develop a Budget for 2021-22 and present it to the congregation. Click Here for the for the proposed Budget.
Additionally, the Board convened a task force to revise the Church Bylaws. The taskforce consisted of Board President, Sarang Joshi, Former President Ed Derringer, Former President Erin Johnson, Peter Grundfossen and Rick Langer. The Bylaws needed to be updated because:
Prior to the Congregational Meeting, we will be hosting 3 Budget Question and Answer Sessions with Margaret on zoom. Click Here for the Zoom Link
Agenda for the Congregational Meeting
First Unitarian Church is proud to host this year's Pride Interfaith Service, to be held virtually via Zoom on Wednesday, June 2, starting at 7pm.
Come celebrate Pride in worship with people from diverse faith traditions, honoring the Festival theme of "Our History, Our Stories, Our Community". We are so excited to welcome Angie Rice as the guest speaker for this event, and proceeds from the offering will benefit Transgender Education Advocates of Utah.
You must preregister to attend the event. Click Here to Preregister
Notice of Congregational Meeting
May 16, 2021 11am
Due to the COVID-19 scenario, this year’s Congregational Meeting will be held online via Zoom. Please try to be online early so that we can confirm a quorum and quickly walk through online voting logistics. The church leadership and Board of Trustees looks forward to seeing you all on Sunday for a meeting that honors our 5th Principle: The right of conscience and the use of democratic process within our congregations and in society at large. Meeting will take place after the Virtual Live Worship Service in the same zoom room at this link: https://tinyurl.com/coffee-hour-link
Call to Order and Quorum Check 10% - Sarang Joshi
Welcome - Don Walton
New Member Acknowledgement - Kristen Quinn
Elections of new members to the Board (Kelly, Derek and Matt) - Kristen
Motion to elect slate of Board candidates
Pledge Report - Becky Heal
Endowment Report - Cathy Chambless
Budget - Margaret Kosorok Bean
Capital Campaign - Allan Ainsworth
Adoption of 8th Principle - Rev. Monica Dobbins
Sanctuary Report - Joan Gregory
Church Re-opening - Melanie Steiner-Sherwood
Closing and Looking Forward - Sarang Joshi
We are thrilled to announce that Vicky Chavez, who has lived in Sanctuary in our church for 39 months, received a stay of deportation for one year. Vicky and her daughters were welcomed to join the community outside the church’s walls by many people today including SLC Mayor Erin Mendenhall who said, “Salt Lake City welcomes you—we have welcomed you all along. You and your daughters are valued members of our community.”
Thank you to our entire congregation for your endless support over the last three years, and to our community partners who helped make this joyous day possible!
#teamvicky4ever #slcuu #firstuuslc #unitarianuniversalist #sanctuary
If you would like to donate to our Sanctuary Family Fund CLICK HERE
- (Will be posted to our Youtube Channel Dec 19th"
- https://tinyurl.com/slcuupageant2020
- Meeting ID: 955 5321 8571 Password: chalice
- https://tinyurl.com/coffee-hour-link
- Meeting ID: 953 6319 4188 Password: slcuu
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Meeting ID: 928 4380 9478
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Password: solstice
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Meeting ID: 914 1699 1975 Password: xmas
Service for June 7, 2020 Everything Possible. Five Utah Unitarian Universalist congregations share the efforts made in their own communities in pursuit of the inherent worth, dignity and inclusion of those who are LGBTQ+.