Building Connections Within Follen
Follen Church is a vibrant spiritual community with a variety of programs, events, and activities that take place annually or are ongoing throughout the year. Below is a list of opportunities, many with links to learn more.
Ongoing Programs & Groups
- Justice Book Group
- Covenant Groups (spiritual discussion groups)
- Jewish Heritage Group
- Follen Stitches (knitting & crafting group)
- Men’s and women’s discussion groups
- Caretakers of Elderly Parents support group
- Adult Choir
- No Name Choir (pickup choir program)
- Child & Family Support Committee
- Chronically Ill Partners/Spouses Support Group
- Creative Writing Group
- Parent Affinity Group (for parents of kids 0–18)
- Meet the Moment (social justice action group)
Activities & Seasonal Events
- Follen Folk Nights (ongoing)
- Soup Suppers & Food for Thought (ongoing)
- East Village Fair (October)
- Dinner & Pumpkins (October)
- Follen Story Slam Jam (November)
- Holiday Craft Fair (December)
- Christmas Tree sales (December)
- Fellowship Dinner (February)
- Goods & Services Auction (March)
- Fancypants Dessert Auction (Easter Sunday)
- Annual youth music production (June)
- Theology on tap (summer)
Volunteer & Giving Opportunities
- After Sunday service Coffee Hour/Coffee Crew
- Ushering or greeting at Sunday worship service
- Giving Tree toy drive, sorting and delivery (December)
- Interfaith Garden
- Supporting religious exploration
- Kiva microloan program
- Support the Volunteer Service Network
- Serve on an action team or committee
- Community Work Days at the church (semiannual)
- Serve on Parish Board or Program Council
- Support the UU Urban Ministry
- Volunteer with Follen Folk Nights
- Get involved in one of many social justice initiatives through the Social Justice Action Team
- Help with the Annual Youth Music Production
Programs for Children & Youth
- FUUY: Follen Youth Group (grades 9–1)
- Middle School Youth Group (grades 6–8)
- OWL: Our Whole Lives (grades 8–9)
- Sunday morning Religious Exploration (babies–grade 8)
- Coming of Age (grade 10)
- Children’s Choir (grades 1–5)
- Youth Choir (grades 6–12)