The job of the Internship Committee, in simplest terms, is to guide and support our ministerial intern during this portion of their training in the quest to become a minister, and to submit an evaluation to the Ministerial Fellowship Committee at the completion of the internship. As many members of the congregation have expressed, having […]
Solar Panels Are Up and Running!
If you’ve visited the church in recent months, you may have noticed something new glinting in the sunlight—the solar panels on the western roof of Unity Hall and the sanctuary. With approximately 200 panels installed across these roofs, our system has a peak generating capacity of 100KW. These panels are part of Foothills’ ongoing commitment to climate justice and […]
Facility Report of Significant Plumbing Issue
On Sunday, November 3, a significant sewage backup occurred in the basement, impacting several areas: the family ministry storage area, hallway, and classrooms 113-114. Sewage seeped under the floorboards in rooms 113-114, necessitating floor replacement. Additionally, some items in the craft storage and holiday decorations were damaged and had to be discarded. ServePro responded promptly […]
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 […]
Exciting Volunteer and Paid Opportunities at Foothills!
As hard as it is to believe, the holiday season is right around the corner! This is one of our most vibrant and bustling times of year at Foothills, and we need you to help make it all happen. We’re offering a couple of key roles—both volunteer and paid—where you can contribute to our community’s […]
Updates to Foothills Music Director Search
Thank you for your active participation in our Music Director search process. Your feedback—whether through surveys, personal conversations, or insights from services—has been invaluable. We received input from a broad cross-section of our community, including choir members, musicians, staff, virtual attendees, and others involved in our music programming. Our goal has been to be transparent […]
Join The Generosity Builders Team!
Announcing the Generosity Builders Team: Join Us in Creating a Culture of Joyful Giving! We’re thrilled to announce the launch of our new team: the Generosity Builders Team, and we’re inviting YOU to join us on this exciting journey! Together, we’ll work to cultivate a spirit of generosity in our community that is joyful, energetic, […]
UU Climate Justice Revival
What does climate justice have to do with racial justice, gender justice, or disability justice? Are there deeper ways to understand this crisis that can lead to more impact both locally and globally? This fall, we are joining over 300 UU congregations nation-wide for a climate revival workshop. Together we will explore new ways to […]