Free Handbell Concert April 29, 2024

1U is proud to host the Magic of Bronze Handbell Ensemble as their home for rehearsals.
On Monday, April 29, 2024 at 7:45pm, they will be performing for us in Gore Hall as an open dress rehearsal for an upcoming concert series. The performance is titled, “Celestial Cadences, A handbell voyage in space and time” and will include music from Star Wars, Star Trek, and more.
Please plan to come support “our” handbell ensemble and enjoy an evening of beautiful music.
2024-04 Free Handbell Concert

Beyond the Binary April 27, 2024

Beyond the Binary
To register go here: https://www.uua.org/southern/calendar/region/beyond-binary
Registration closes April 20th.

Join us for a day of creating community with transgender, nonbinary folx, and our allies.

Who is this for:

  • LGBTQ+ Friends and Family, Straight and cis-gender
  • Religious and non-religious community, who would like to learn more.

Programming Plans for Saturday, April 27th
(subject to change)
All the following as well as digital content recordings and materials from the other locations will be emailed to registered participants after the event.

Keynote Program will be:

  • The Making of a King: Drag Workshop 101 – Streamed Live from Syracuse
    with Buck Wylde
  • Discussion Groups live on premises.
  • Lunch On The Premises
  • Gender Education 101- Gender Identity, Language and Building Community
  • Facilitated Discussions for the Trans and Queer Community: The Intersection of Gender, Sexuality and Spirituality
  • Update on Legislation in our State
    Information Session on Our Whole Lives Education.

Beyond the Binary April 2024

Save the Date for June 12 Blood Drive!

Lives can be saved through your blood donation! All blood types are needed!

Next donation date:

  • June 12, 2024

Appointments are available from 8:30 am-1:30 pm.  Make an appointment to reserve your spot at oneblood.org. First Unitarian is the sponsor of this event when you make your appointment.

Be sure to be well hydrated and eat well before you donate. This is particularly important when daily temperatures are high.

First Unitarian Church of Orlando is located at 1901 E. Robinson Street Orlando 32803.

PLAN AHEAD

We have the new dates for 2024-2025 scheduled!

  • June 12, 2024
  • August 7, 2024
  • October 2, 2024
  • November 27, 2024
  • January 22, 2025

Contact blooddrive@orlandouu.org with questions. Thank you for giving!

June 2024-Jan 2025 Blood Drive Dates

Music for Spiritual Healing

Friday, March 22, 7:00 to 9:00pm, Sanctuary
The 1U Music Team is excited to offer an evening of music to soothe our minds and souls. On March 22,  mother and daughter musicians Melanie and Julia Willison, second- and third-generation Unitarian Universalists, will share a program of music based on a recital held in their hometown church, The Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Midland, Michigan. Melanie has served that congregation as Music Coordinator and Accompanist for 20 years, and Julia shared her musical talents in the congregation since childhood and is also a member of the 1U Chalice Choir.

For the concert here at 1U, they have intentionally chosen music that acknowledges both human pain and loss, and the transformative power of hope, joy, and love … with plenty of fun sprinkled in!

We hope you will join us for this free musical offering in the Sanctuary. Come let the music touch your heart and mind. Benefit from the transformative, healing power of music.

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UUA Southern Region March Newsletter

Catch the March 2024 of the UUA Southern Region March 2024 Newsletter

Highlights include:

  • Southern Region Blog and UUA Communications – Sabbatical Announcement, by Natalie Briscoe; UUA Condemns Violence Against Gaza, Urges Immediate and Total Ceasefire
  • Southern Region Events – Building Beloved Community: Beyond the Binary; Gathering for Religious Educators; Presidents’ Gathering; Mailing Address Update for the Southern Region
  • News & Resources – “Amplifying the Charge” Article II Small Group Ministry Resource; Scholarship Opportunity for First Year Seminarians; UU the Vote 2024 Launch; Taproot: A National BIPOC Space; Tips & Tactics for Completing Your Pledge Drive; Mosaic Virtual Spring Gathering; New “Path to Membership” Training; Side with Love Events; Worship and Small Group Content Curation Opportunity Available; Spiritual Deepening through Worship and Small Groups; Chalice Lighters Update; Faithify Updates; General Assembly 2024 Updates; News from The Mountain; SOUUL Summit
  • Calendar, Connections, and Quick Links – Upcoming Events; UU Camp, Conference, and Retreat Centers in SR; Quick Links; Southern Region Staff

Program Assistant Transitions

We are sad to notify you that Sunday, March 10th will be Gabriele “Gaby” Cabrera’s last day with us at the First Unitarian Church of Orlando. Gaby has been with 1U for over 8 years as our Program Assistant and has served this community well. She will be missed tremendously. As you see Gaby over the next couple of weeks, please take a moment to thank her and to wish her well.

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