“I joined after a period of recovery from a harmful faith community. I was welcomed with open arms and celebrated for being who God made me to be.”
– Lexi, First United community member
"This has always been a place where I felt safe. Not just tolerated but celebrated, not just included but valued.”
– Chelsea, First United community member
“Learning and serving together, we build the relationships that sustain us through life’s journeys—journeys I can’t imagine navigating without the love and support from this church family."
– Sarah, First United community member
"We are the caretakers of the earth, of the church, of its mission and of each other. "
– Abby, First United community member
"Our children have a voice. All of the children, from early childhood center to youth ministries, get to express their beliefs (and doubts) about Christ and what we learn in the Bible with ease.”
– Gina, First United community member (mother of 4)
“Three courageous women [lead this congregation] equally. No senior. No associate. Just a team serving together. They lead not by hierarchy, but by collaboration.”
- Doug, First United community member
“Technology keeps me involved and connected to my church family.”
– Kathy, First United community member (remote participant)
“My daughter gets to grow up in a church where she never has to question whether she belongs.”
– Chelsea, First United community member
“I have been able to live a much richer life in faith and grow a lot closer to God and to other people."
– Robert, First United community member (youth)