Category: News
Spring Annual Meeting – Sunday June 1
This online only meeting begins at 12:15pm. Registration opens at 11:45am. To vote in the meeting, you must be a member of the congregation and have made an identifiable financial […]
Read moreFirstU Service at 473 Oakwood Ave – Sunday June 8
After three years of not being able to occupy the building, we invite you to a 10:30 am “soft launch” at 473, complete with stories, celebration rituals, and singing! Be […]
Read moreOur Theme for May is “Activism”
Our monthly themes and Journey Groups are small reflection circles that enable us to go deeper into our monthly theme by sharing our thoughts with a small gathering of people.
Read moreFUUN Auction – Sunday June 29
People and Stuff at 473 – April 2025
Every day, new things happen at 473 Oakwood! Here are some photos of the fixtures ready to be installed.
Read moreMinisters for 2025-2026
Rev. Linda Thomson will be joining FirstU as our summer minister. Rev. Linda will also serve as a part-time contract minister until next Spring,
Read moreWe’re Moving into 473! Join Us by Supporting FirstU!
As we prepare to finally cross the threshold, our excitement will likely be running high. But also maybe some butterflies, as we begin this exciting new chapter. We’ll need to be careful stewards of our beloved new building, taking care in all sorts of ways to make sure it is the welcoming place we have dreamed of for so long. There will be a bunch of new bills to pay as a result, along with staff and ministerial support.
Read morePeople and Stuff at 473 – March 2025
This week, our staff team visited 473 to see the progress and begin making plans for how to use specific spaces. Check out the photos showing work on the east windows, bathroom tiles, sanding the sanctuary floor, and getting ready to close in the ceiling.
Read morePeople and Stuff at 473 – February 2025
On Tuesday, February 11, there were 37 tradespeople on-site at 473! They were making things happen with drywall, wiring, concrete, welding, glass, insulation and more.
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