Dear Foothills Community,We are excited to announce that, after thoughtful conversation and discernment, Benjamin Hanson will return to Foothills as Choir Director in a part-time capacity. Benjamin brings not only his musical expertise but also a deep understanding of our community and the vital role music plays in our shared life. As we prepare for the […]
The Courageous Love Boat Fundraising Auction was a splashing success!
The Courageous Love Boat Fundraising Auction was a splashing success! Thanks to our many donors, bidders, and 32 volunteers – the online and live auctions were AMAZING! And a special shout-out to our sponsors, At Home Realty and Hurr Vasa Sprinkler & Landscape – thank you for your generosity. We netted almost $37,000 – a […]
Post-Election Offerings at Foothills
Thursday 11/14 Thursdays in November. Come together for a brown-bag lunch where we will sit & chat and eat together through the month of November. We are here for each other no matter what happens. Details can be found here. Sunday 11/17 Join us Sunday for We Choose Hope for a message reminding us that no […]
Covid Research Survey
For the last 4 years we have been participating in a research study about congregational life after the pandemic. They now have asked us to reach out directly to people who attend our congregations to get their feedback. We ask that you please take a few minutes and complete this survey. This is extremely valuable […]
It’s a Big Week Ahead – Election Week at Foothills
Monday 11/4 Gather in joyful resilience and come Sing with Sophia from 4 – 6pm. Tuesday 11/5 Vote! Join the Election Day community gathering at Plymouth UCC from 4 – 6pm. Bring a poem, a baked good or a prayer to share. Click here for more info. Wednesday 11/6 ISAAC is hosting a Post-Election Solidarity […]
Thank you to everyone who joined our Letter-Writing Club!!
A big thank you to everyone who wrote letters to help get out the vote with VoteForward/UU the vote. We mailed approximately 5,000 letters! Together we are making a difference. Please see a list of volunteers below. We know many more of you volunteered your time or helped in this effort in some way and […]
UU the Vote Opportunities – Week of 10/28
Join the UU the Vote, Michigan, weekly phonebank tomorrow, October, 29th. Sign up here. REMINDER: Coming up this weekend: Join UU the Vote, Colorado UU congregations, and local grassroots partners fighting for bodily autonomy and reproductive justice on November 2 and 3 for an inspiring, empowering, and faith-filled mobilization to reach voters in this crucial weekend before the […]
FAQ Music Transition & Staffing
1. Why did Benjamin leave? Can he return? Benjamin realized that being a full-time music director was not his passion. As someone early in his career, this is a natural part of discerning his path. He emphasized in his exit interview that it wasn’t about the job, staff, or congregation—he had a positive experience at […]
Summary of Music Plan 2024
Overview of Music Plan October 2024 Here’s a quick overview of our new music plan, going to effect November 1st. If you’d like all the details, please check out this blog post. Sophia Miller (who you may know from her music leadership this summer) is stepping in as Acting Music Director starting November 1, in […]
Music Plan Oct 2024
Dear friends and members of Foothills, We are excited to share our next steps in service of the long term success of the music program at Foothills. We believe music is essential to who we are and how we create community together, and we know you share this understanding. This is a detailed communication, meant […]