Connections Ministry Overview

In addition to worship, music, learning, and justice you will find there are many additional programs, groups, and activities in our community! This is a thriving congregation that is sure to have something for everyone. 

Connect to the Congregation!

  • Attend Sunday services regularly, in-person or online. Past services can be viewed through the webpage or the 1U YouTube channel. 
  • Conversations with the Minister is an opportunity for casual conversation with Rev. Margalie Belizaire and other seekers. Scheduled for most 3rd Sundays right after service. Bring your beverage, snacks and curiosity to Gore Hall Room B. This is a perfect time to ask questions about Unitarian Universalism, First Unitarian Church of Orlando, and/or Rev. Margalie Belizaire.
  • Enjoy our many and diverse Religious Enrichment offerings and Fellowship activities. All are welcome to attend events of interest. Looking for more details? Check out the “Guide to Belonging”, this  website in the Events Calendar, in the Weekly Update, on the main bulletin board in the Gore Hall foyer [below], and on our Facebook page.

Our Connections Ministry encourages and supports connections by serving visitors to 1U, providing information to those interested in the path to membership, supporting our fellowship groups, and assisting our new and existing members and friends to make more connections within our Beloved Community. 

The Membership Team includes a Welcome Team  that greets new visitors every Sunday, and answers their questions. Among other things, the Membership Team then 

  • Offers classes for prospective members and plans the celebration when they join.
  • Helps both visitors and new members find connections in the congregation.

Fellowship Groups offer our visitors, members and friends a variety of opportunities to make connections and get to know each other.  Here are some of our groups that gather for activities and fellowship:

Our Care Team is a group of volunteers who offer various types of logistical and emotional support to our members. 

Our Caregiver Support Group  welcomes caregivers who are feeling the need for connectedness and support.

A list of all of our groups is here.

When ready, you might also take the next step and move from being a friend to becoming a member of the congregation. 

We encourage you to participate in our community life and start making connections!