HERE IT IS!! The long-awaited part for the HVAC system (the coil) is installed and ready to go! The five HVAC units have arrived, were installed on the roof, and are running. The arrival and placement were a fascinating production. Thanks to Peg for documenting the process! The crane and a flatbed truck arrive early in […]
UUs Just Wanna Have Fun: Foothills Annual Fundraising Auction!
https://youtu.be/EA2jdTdw5xk We are thrilled to share that the Foothills Annual Auction is coming up on Sunday, October 15, from 5-8 PM! Register today! The Foothills Auction is a significant driver of our impact! At our 2022 Auction, we raised $25,962 to support Foothills Unitarian’s mission to unleash courageous love and $6,202 to support the mental health […]
The Communicator: Church News September/October 2023
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The Building Bulletin: August 2023
We have good news on the building front!! You may remember that the rooftop unit for our HVAC system has been delayed while we waited for a coil required for the air handling unit to be shipped from overseas. We have been notified that the coil has been received and is being installed by the […]
Rainbow Villages: Creating Sanctuary Under the Rainbow
In the wake of a tidal wave of anti-LGBTQ+ legislation and hate which is sweeping our nation, I want to share with you what has been giving me hope. For the last 3 months, we have been working at Foothills behind the scenes to launch what we are calling “Rainbow Villages.” Rainbow Villages creates sanctuary and support for […]
The Communicator: Church News July/August 2023
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July/August 2023 Series Invitation: God. A Concept
God, the concept, has different names, metaphors, and practices across time and cultures. They all reckon in diverse ways with the fundamental mystery at the heart of existence. Often Unitarian Universalists think we must accept or reject the concept of God or Gods, but as we know, any binary is false. Our July/August series – God. […]
The Building Bulletin: July 2023
Work is wrapping up on the construction site. The stucco is complete, providing a beautiful view of the finished west side of the building as you drive down Drake Street. At long last, we can see what we’ve been working towards for so long. The construction fencing was removed on July 5. One of the […]
TV Recommendations with Rev. Gretchen: Nine New Shows
It’s June, which means this is my last post in this series! I hope you’ve enjoyed watching tv over the last few weeks. The amazing thing about TV right now is that great shows come out every day, and new discoveries of brilliance, originality, and creativity are constantly possible. Which is amazing and also sometimes overwhelming because […]
A Year of Music-Making and Community-Building
Wow, it has been an incredible year for music ministry at Foothills! It’s hard for be to believe that my first visit to the church was one year ago this week. In the 10 months since I started serving as your music director, we have shared so many incredible experiences together. Let’s take a moment […]