As we move toward the close of our church year, there’s so much happening in the life of our community!
Beginning Memorial Day weekend, we shift to one worship service at 10 AM for both May 24 and May 31.
Sunday, May 31 will be our official final worship service of the church year—a beloved multi-generational morning that includes our annual Flower Communion, Senior Bridging for our graduating high school seniors, and New Member Sunday. Following worship, we’ll gather for our end-of-the-year potluck picnic on the playground to celebrate another wonderful year together.
Then on Sunday, June 7, we’ll celebrate Pride Sunday! We’ll begin with a shortened gathering at church at 9:30 am before heading downtown together to march in the Pride Parade.
Looking ahead to summer, we’re excited to welcome back our popular Summer Forum series. Speakers are still being finalized, but you can expect thoughtful learning, engaging conversations, and inspiring presentations from leaders throughout the Salt Lake Valley.
During Summer Forum, children in 5th grade and younger are invited to join us for Camp RE on the playground, featuring stories, crafts, activities, games, and lots of outdoor fun. Youth in 6th–12th grade are encouraged to attend Summer Forum alongside their adults and participate in the wider community conversations.
And keep an eye out for more information about Summer Sundown, our evening summer worship series beginning in July. We’re excited to gather in new ways during the warmer months and look forward to sharing more details soon! If you have any great ideas, or want to help host, look for the announcement below!
Join us for our new monthly Community Dinner Nights! We’ll share a potluck meal, then break into multi-age activities: activities and games for kids, skill workshops for teens, and multiple programming groups for adults. Come for the food, stay for the connection!
We are looking to diversify our voices on Ritual Sundays, and would love children and youth volunteers to help as worship associates. We need musicians, singers, readers, greeters; any ways that you see an adult participate, a child or youth could as well. Look below for ways to start to participate!
Music: Does your child or youth play and instrument and would like to play a prelude? Or would they lilke to lead, "Come, Come"? Email David Owens to signup!
Chalice Lighting: Click Here to signup to light our chalice. Children or youth can bring their own chalice lighting words, or we can provide options!
Have something else your child or youth would like to helo with? Email Amanda Esko and let her know.
Do you like to jump in where you’re needed most? Our Sunday Superheroes are flexible helpers who fill in any gaps on Sunday mornings—whether that’s caring for little ones in the nursery, assisting in a classroom, or lending a hand wherever support is needed. Superheroes meet in the Little Chapel at 10:45 am to check in and find out where their superpowers will be most helpful that day. No cape required—just a willing spirit and a smile!
If you are in need of assistance or support during this time, please reach out in confidence to our Senior Minister, Rev. J Sylvan, at minister@slcuu.org, or to our Director of Religious Education, Amanda Esko, at dre@slcuu.org.
Utah Pride Festival, June 6th and 7th
It's that time of year again... time to show your PRIDE as UUs at the Utah Pride Festival, June 6 & 7! We will once again represent our church at a table at the Festival, and we're looking for volunteers for two-hour shifts on Saturday and Sunday, as well as help setting up on Friday. Please sign up here for your shift. Happy Pride!
Save the Date: Be Part of Harmony Fest 2026!
Harmony Fest, First Unitarian's art and music festival, will be on Saturday, May 30th!
Last year it was a joyous event that brought in folks from all over the valley and our goal is to make it even bigger and better this year!
Want to get involved? You can:
Join the Harmony Fest Team by coming to Teams Night or finding us at coffee hour
Apply to sell your art or perform your music at harmony-fest.com
Spread the word! Postcards coming soon, till then we have info at harmony-fest.com
Let's create the world we want through radical connection, art, and joy!
Full Week Faith plans are daily activities for families to work on together and within the community. Each week, you will find a family discussion question, a chalice lighting, a journal prompt, an activity, and more. Full Week Faith plans are meant as a jumping-off point for families to engage in faith development together!
Weekly guide to what's happening in every age group! Different age groups are separated by tabs at the bottom, so please make sure to look there for your age group.
Miss RE in Little Chapel? Watch RE-Imagining Chapel! Parent pro-tip- Put it on when you just need 15 minutes of peace!
Each week we chronicle the lives of Unitarian, Universalists, and Unitarian Universalists throughout history!