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Faith and Fellowship Development

Ours is a faith that recognizes ambiguity and change. Therefore, our faith journey is one that takes a lifetime.
We take parts of the journey alone, but we understand the importance of community in addressing the questions the universe asks us.
We gather as a community to find spiritual renewal and to support the work of making peace, bringing justice, and deepening our faith.

Unless otherwise specified, contact the church office for information: Church Office

Adult Education -
Journeys of the Mind and Spirit

We encourage members to take classes in Unitarian Universalist history, principles, and theology as well as wisdom from other world religions and critical issues facing our society today. An array of programs -  from classes to open forums to small groups and informal discussions - reflects the diversity and interests of our congregation.
Contact: Doreion Colter

Beginnings Class

Several time each year, we have a gathering for people who want to learn more about our Church, our faith, our history, and how one becomes a member. Come meet new people while learning about Unitarian Universalism at the same time. Participants are not obligated to join the church after attending the Beginnings Class.  See our church calendar for the next Beginnings Class or check with a church member at the Welcome Table in the Pratt Parish Hall any Sunday after the church service. Sign up at the Welcome Table or email: Membership. We provide childcare if it is requested two weeks in advance.

Book Group

Led by our Affiliate Minister, Michael Franch, the group meets on the 4th Thursday of the month (except Nov and Dec) in a member's home. To participate, contact: Michael Franch

Cabaret

Fun and fellowship for the whole family. Cabaret Photos

Choir

Join the Choir and enjoy singing on Sundays and special occasions. Our choir provides anthems, leads the congregation in songs from our hymnal, and sometimes gives us the gift of a solo rendition. They also produce an original Cabaret, one of the most entertaining events of the year. The choir claims to be the group that has the most fun, but you'll have to find that out for yourself. Jim Houston

Communications

Writing, editing, design, and layout for internal publications including include The Beacon (our newsletter), the website, annual reports, and various brochures. Contact: Church Office

Covenant Groups & Small Ministries

    Book Group - Michael Franch
    Dream Group - Paula Franklin
    Forties Network - Jen McLeran
    Men's Group - Glenn Ricci 
    Women's Group - Janet Eisenhauer

Cooking

Do you like to feed a crowd? Join Helen and her crew whenever we have luncheons or dinners at church. And on the 5th Saturday of the month, Helen coordinates cooking at the church for the needy at "Our Daily Bread." No skills needed. Contact: Helen Szymkowiak

Dream Group

A lay group for those interested in exploring the meaning of their dreams, the Dream Group has been meeting continuously since 1987. Our dreamwork model is based on the educational and literary work of Rev. Jeremy Taylor.  We meet once each month on the third Sunday, or as arranged with Dream Group members, in the Dream Room, 12:30-2:30 p.m.
Leader: Alice Lium

Book Fair


                      

Interweave

Part social, part political, part educational, and part religious and spiritual, Interweave is an informal group of First Unitarian congregants who represent and support the ideas and issues of concern to members of our congregation who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgendered, and their allies and friends. Interweave accomplishes its mission through a changing array of interests, both inside and outside the congregation, including hosting and co-sponsoring special events, supporting local lobbying and activist organizations, and providing leadership for the June Pride service at our church. Contact Chair: Vernon Ray

Neighborhood Circles

Members who live in geographic proximity get to know and value one another at fun social gatherings several times a year. Through Neighborhood Circles we strengthen our caring connections to each another. Find your Circle here, or contact Carolyn Battle

Opportunity Fair

Good place to learn about church activities. Opportunity Fair Photos

Young Adults

Be part of a network of active church members in their twenties and thirties. The Young Adult Group is represented in various committees and on the Board of Trustees. The group also organizes social events and reaches out to newcomers. The best time to meet members of the group is during coffee hour after Sunday services. To find out what the group is planning, contact:
Chair: Whitney Novak.

SPECIAL OPPORTUNITIES:

Cooking for Our Daily Bread:  Every month with a fifth Sunday we prepare food for the guests of Our Daily Bread.  Come at 8:30 (Hamilton Street door of the Parish Hall) to start the preparation, a little later, if you like, to relieve the cooks and help clean up.  Cold drinks, a snack - and fun! 

Banner Neighborhood Reading Club:  Help children reap the joys and rewards of literacy by volunteering. 

BIHN (Baltimore Interfaith Hospitality Network): Work with First Unitarian members and other local congregations to provide support at a local shelter for homeless families.  

BRIDGE:  Bridge brings together area congregations and other groups to increase our voice on issues of importance to the life and spirit of the city and surrounding areas.  BRIDGE has selected three areas for priority attention: housing and livable communities, crime and drugs; and education. 

Interfaith Fairness Coalition:  IFC exists to foster a welcoming embrace of Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgendered people in membership and all positions of leadership in religious life.

 For these and other opportunities to fulfill the mission of First Unitarian Church of Baltimore, contact Office Coordinator: 410-685-2330; Office.

 

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