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Rev. Debra gets married!

On January 8, 2022 Rev. Debra Guthrie and the love of her life, Donna Joyce exchanged their vows of marriage at the church. The service was officiated by Linda and Fred Warren. It was a small ceremony and a lovely day. The couple would like to thank the congregation for their wonderful and generous gifts. Rev. Debra will change her name to Debra Guthrie-Joyce. But she will still answer to Rev. Deb or… more

Our First Settled Minister

At the May 2021 congregational meeting the church called its first ever settled minister Rev. Debra Guthrie. We are pleased that we will be able to step forward into the future with a settled minister which will allow us to plan longer projects and help vitalize our ministry in the community.… more

Calling a Settled Minister

Brought to you by the Called Ministry Task Force: Betsy Randall, Diane Dusick, Lynne Harrison and supported by the Committee on Shared Ministry members Linda Warren and Louise Plodinec.

Are we ready for the next step in our relationship with a minister? What’s working well in our community? Are there things we could improve upon? If the congregation votes to call a settled minister, what does … more

Called Minister Task Force

Text of Worship Service 1/24/2021

Good morning & welcome to a metaphorical marriage proposal.

Debra Guthrie has served AUUC as a “Contract” Minister. A Contract Minister is hired by a congregation seeking a minister to serve less than ¾ time. Contracts are made with the board and written for one year. Contracts cover specific tasks, such as preaching; but do not cover all ministry services… more

AUUC COVID-19 Update 3-16-20

Dear AUUC members and friends,

Because of the health risks posed by COVID-19, the AUUC Board has decided to cancel worship services and Children’s Religious Education classes for the next two weeks (March 22 and 29). In making this difficult decision the Board considered the advice of the UUA and US public health officials. The Board will monitor the situation and reassess the situation in two… more

Green Sanctuary Update February 2019

Mark Your calendar for these special environment days~

    • Meat Free Monday
    • FairTrade Fortnight (February)
  • World Water Day (March)
  • Earth Hour (March)
  • Earth Day (April)
  • International day for biological diversity (May)
  • World Environment Day (5 June) and Environment Sunday (closest Sunday)
  • World Oceans Day (June)
  • Creation Time (September to October)
  • World Car Free Day / walk to church Sunday
… more