This past Sunday, we held our second Congregational Meeting of the year. We took time to celebrate all that has come to fruition this year and to discuss the resources necessary for our work in 2025. And what a year 2024 has been! In our first full year in our new space, we’ve already seen […]
Nomination Committee: Upcoming Board and Nominating Committee Vacancies
12/10/2024, Cheryl Hazlitt The Nominating Committee has begun its annual conversations with the Board of Trustees and with ministry to assess upcoming vacancies for elected positions. Diana Hutchinson and Sue Bloomfield will be leaving the Board of Trustees as their terms have been completed. Christine Engelen is rotating off the Nominating Committee leaving a vacancy […]
Congregational Meeting + Packet
Dear Foothills Community, We are eager to meet with you in our upcoming Congregational Meeting and provide you with the information in the Meeting Packet to prepare for our discussions. However, we must first provide an important update: Our Congregational Meeting will now begin at 2:00 PM this Sunday to accommodate a critical event supporting our immigrant neighbors. On […]
Important News from the Internship Committee
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 […]
Choir Director Update
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]