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The Reverend Dr. Joshua Snyder, Senior Minister
The Reverend Barbara H. Gadon, Minister,
Programs & Pastoral Care
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What's Happening at First UU Wilmington:
FY 2010-2011 Budget has been passed, with a full time Music Director and a full time CYRE Director!
Please go to our members’ area for more information.
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LAST CALL
An Invitation to all who like to sing!
On Saturday, September 11, we will have a choir retreat. Anyone who likes to sing is welcome. We will have a light brunch, starting at 9:00 a.m. followed by a brief worship service led by Rev. Gadon, then yoga led by Robert Gadon, basic vocal training led by Marcie Schiff, a hymn sing led by Scott, a sight reading session and quickie music reading lesson, led by Scott, and a brief rehearsal for Ingathering Sunday!
All from age 12 and up are welcome!
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General Assembly Report
Please see the additional insert in your Order of Service for an inspirational report from Jeff Lott about this year’s General Assembly. There will also be a link online at
“Jeff Lott’s General Assembly Report 2010.”
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Children and Youth Religious Exploration
Registration Form 2010/2011
Another great year is beginning at First Unitarian Church! You and your child (ren) don't want to miss a single day!
Here is a link to register your child (ren) for Children and Youth Religious Exploration. Registering in a timely manner helps us plan so we can provide a better program for you and your child (ren)!
If you prefer to use paper registration forms, here is a link to click for a printable version. Paper registration forms can also be obtained at the CYRE Table on Sunday mornings or by contacting Catherine Williamson, Director of Religious Exploration at catherine@firstuuwilm.org or
(302) 478-2384.
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Fall Church Retreat brochure.
See our e-mail flyer.
We have just added the brochure, above,
and a registration link below.
Take a look and plan on joining us for a
relaxing and fun retreat weekend!
Click HERE to REGISTER ONLINE!
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Learn more about Open Heart Sangha at www.openheartzen.org
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Click here to view our video by the Allies for Racial Justice Team!
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This Week's Adult Forum
This week, September 5:
“Religion and Ethics Newsweekly” — First Sunday of Every Month. This fascinating PBS series explores world events from the perspective of a variety of world religions, as well as the current-day tribulations and triumphs within communities of faith. Meet 9:30 to 10:15 a.m. in Brunner Chapel. Led by Jim Davis.
This Week's Sunday Service:
This week, September 5:
“Medium Music Sunday” —Led by Scott Ward, Honorary Minister of Music. This Medium Music Sunday we will be featuring the music of Puccini. Performing are: soprano Andrea Arena, tenor Scott Ward, bass Martin Hargrove and pianist Linda Henderson. Learn about Puccini and listen to his beautiful music, and come to hear some more thoughts of Music In Our Lives.
Next Week's Adult Forum
Next week, September 12:
“Lost Christianities: Christian Scriptures and the Battles over Authentication" lecture series begins with “The Divinity of Early Christians.” In this series, Dr. Bart D. Ehrman guides us on a journey into the confusion that often existed among early Christians and how the church moved from there to the point of “orthodoxy.”
Next Sunday's Service:
Next week, September 12:
“To Boldly Go along the Path of Renewal” — The Rev. Dr. Joshua Snyder: Come celebrate our annual Ingathering service. As we begin the new church year of small groups, worship services, social action projects, and religious education classes we ask, “How will we do this work together?” Shall we be bold or mild? Why do this work in the first place? Join us for a renewal of the spirit, the community, and the world.
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This Sunday's Order of Service:
Last Sunday's Order of Service:
Sermons: Printed copies can be found in the rack in Parish Hall (on the back wall) or on the website at this link.
Or, if you want audio or video copies, you can place an order by signing the notebook in the office. Audio CD’s are $5.00. Video copies on VHS are $5.00, DVD’s are $10.00.
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Sunday Service
Single service held at 10:30 a.m.
Church Office Hours:
Monday - Friday: 8:00 to 4:00
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: 10:15 to 12:15
Our Address:
730 Halstead Road
Sharpley
Wilmington, DE 19803
Tel: 302-478-2384
Fax: 302-478-2622
E-mail the church office
E-mail the Webmaster
Map Quest Driving Directions,
Click here for our Office Holidays list
Visit our CALENDAR
September QUEST
is now available
October QUEST deadline is Wednesday, September15th.
Please send your submissions to Karen@firstuuwilm.org
Learn more about the
Financial Support of
First Unitarian Church
Click here to see our new web page!
Here's a quick link to our
Electronic Giving
UUSC Earthquake Relief Fund
You may Contribute by going to www.uusc.org, or mail checks made payable to UUSC/UUA Haiti Earthquake Relief fund to UUSC, P.O. Box 844001, Boston, MA 02284-4001.
Check out my blog!
Nancy Pinson, First U President
walkingspiritualpractice.blogspot.com
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To gain access to the Members' Area page you must contact the church office so they can verify your eligibility for access. The office staff can provide you with the new and easy to remember password.
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PHOTOS!
Here's a picture from the First U Auction hike(5/22/2010) with Nancy, Paul, and Matt Pinson; Helen and Bob Foss; and Cindy Cohen, led by Parry and Nan Norling.“What a fun experience!” said Helen Foss.
Our Clergy: The Rev. Barbara Gadon, The Rev. Dr. Joshua Snyder
Our Mission-Covenant Statement:
The First Unitarian Church of Wilmington, Delaware, inspires lifelong spiritual growth. We promote religious freedom and joyfully offer our community and our world the transforming message of our Unitarian Universalist principles. We share a freely-chosen faith that opens minds and deepens understanding of life's enduring mysteries. We rely on reason, intuition, personal experience, and diverse religious traditions. As individuals in community, we commit our energy and resources to this mission.
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