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First Universalist Church of Minneapolis
Weekly Family eNews
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Worship this Sunday
October 9, 9:30 and 11:15am
The Story of Place
Rev. Justin Schroeder, Senior Minister
We are in the middle of the Jewish High Holy Days, with Rosh Hashanah behind us, and Yom Kippur just in front of us. Yom Kippur is a time of repentance and atonement, of making amends with those we have hurt. How might our understanding of this Holy Day and this practice deepen, as we seek to understand the place and the land we live on, as it relates to an indigenous population?
Learn more about the upcoming service online.
Missed a Sunday? Find the podcast online.
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Religious Education classes this Sunday
Preschool, Chalice Children
We read
The Feelings Book,
by Todd Parr, and learn that church is a place where all our feelings are welcome.
PreK, Spirit Stories
We learn about labyrinths and go on a hunt to find the labyrinth at First Universalist.
Kindergarten, Rainbow Path
We hear the story of the flaming chalice and learn about First Universalist's Chalice Lighters.
1st grade, Love Surrounds Us
We talk about the importance of forgiveness in relationships with people we love.
2nd grade, Moral Tales
We learn about empathy through games and a story about a wounded seal.
3rd grade, Love Will Guide Us
We learn that imperfections can be beautiful, when seen with love and acceptance.
4th grade, Toolbox of Faith
We explore "flexibility" as a tool in our spiritual toolboxes and make duct tape lunch bags.
5th grade, Love Connects Us
We dig into the meaning of "love your neighbor as yourself," and discuss how each person is more than who we see on first glance.
6th grade, Taking Our Places
We welcome a visitor from the Pastoral Care Team, and learn about how pastoral care fits into the work of our church.
7th grade, Neighboring Faiths
We learn about Hinduism and make a lotus flower craft.
8th grade, Our Whole Lives (OWL)
The Fall Night OWLs Retreat is this Saturday! Check your email for all the details.
9th grade, Coming of Age
We are at Camp Friendship for our Fall Retreat. See you when we return, at 12:15pm Sunday.
10th-12th grade, Senior High Youth Group
We talk about what's moving in our lives and select themes to explore together in the months ahead.
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Classroom Volunteer News
Updates for you!
We are happy to announce that we now have Classroom Leads to help coordinate volunteers teams! They are:
PreK
Coral Gordon and Ada Gabrielsen,
staff
Kindergarten
9:30
Maren
Ahlberg
11:15
Amber Krygiel
1st grade
9:30
Terri Delaney
11:15
Lynda Enright
2nd grade
9:30
Shelly Sunderlin
11:15
Tammy Tucker
3rd grade
9:30
Jenelle Masterson
11:15
Megan Vaught
4th grade
9:30
Grace & Amy Zimmer
11:15
Ada Gabrielsen
&
Lena Vdakes
5th grade
9:30
Zoe & Katey Christenson
11:15
Tammy Tucker
6th grade
9:30
Julianne Marley
11:15
Nicole Hogan
7th grade
9:30
Barb Mersy
11:15
Carri Mosborg
Emily McPhillips,
staff
8th grade
Andrea Love,
staff
9th grade
Rev Ruth MacKenzie
and
Emma Stout
, staff
Senior High
Emma Paskewitz,
staff
If you are a Classroom Volunteer, you will be in a classroom 10 Sundays between September and October. Please make sure you've signed up for about one Sunday each month.
Religious Education just can't happen without all of us sharing the work and the joy of "doing church" with our kids.
Are you unsure of what you'll be doing, how to sign up, or how to get on board? Never fear! You can find lots of information, links to session plans, and a place to sign up for your Sundays on the
Volunteer Resources page
of our website. The password to view session plans is "peace."
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Focus Groups in October
Help shape the future of First Universalist Church!
Dear Families,
You're invited to help shape the future of First Universalist Church!
Beginning on Sunday, October 9, and running through the end of October, we will hold more than a dozen Focus Groups, laying out some of the urgent needs we face as a church, and sharing a vision for how we might address those needs.
You may recall that at our Annual Meeting in June, we spoke about a comprehensive stewardship campaign as a way to move forward, address some of these needs, and truly make 3400 Dupont our home. The Board of Trustees and the Senior Ministry Team agree: now is the time to dream about how we can best achieve the future that our Strategic Plan calls us into!
We need you! In these 45 minute long Focus Groups, we hope to hear from every person in this congregation. We want you, grounded in a shared love of our faith community, to help us create the strongest vision possible for our church as we seek to address these urgent needs.
We especially need parents and youth to add their voices to the vision. First Universalist is home to one of the largest UU Religious Education programs in the world. Help ensure we build a future together that continues to put the spiritual needs of children, youth and families at the center.
Warmly,
Lauren
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Young Families Halloween Party
Saturday, October 30, 9-11am
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Come celebrate Halloween and autumn with the littlest members of our church community. All families with children up through 1st grade are invited to attend. Older siblings are welcome, too. We will play together, do Halloween crafts, and march in a Halloween costume parade. Enjoy crispy apples, bagels, buttery popcorn and hot cider. This is a wonderful way to connect with other families with young children, while kids make memories and deepen their ties to their church community. Don't miss it! Sign up here.
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Child Dedication Ritual
Sunday, November 6
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During the Child Dedication ritual, the congregation pledges itself to partner with and support parents and families in the religious upbringing of the child. Infants and children of members and those on the path to membership at First Universalist Church may be dedicated.
Child Dedications take place during Sunday worship services twice a year, in May and November.
The next Child Dedication will take place on Sunday, November 6.
Please sign up by October 30.
Questions? Please contact Lauren Wyeth, Director of Children, Youth & Family Ministries, at 612-825-1701 x111 or lauren@firstuniv.org. |
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2016-2017 Religious Education Registration Open
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Children, youth and families are at the heart of the ministry of First Universalist, and our Religious Education program for children and youth is one of the largest among bricks and mortar UU churches worldwide. We continue to align Religious Education with the values and mission of the larger church so that children and youth are actively engaged in a spiritual journey with the whole congregation. E
ach class offers a variety of activities
on Sunday
mornings, including stories, singing, sharing joys and concerns, spiritual practices such as prayer and meditation, games, crafts and hands-on projects.
for the 2016-2017 church year. Read through the class descriptions for each age/grade level and find the registration form on our Religious Education website. Please keep in mind that some classes are now full, and bring a spirit of flexibility. We will find a spot for every family at one of the two service times. The safety of our kids, the capacity of our volunteer staff, and the quality of the church experience for everyone informs our enrollment policies.
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for Religious Education and learn more about our Sunday morning programs for children and youth
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First Universalist Church of Minneapolis
Lauren Wyeth, Director of Children, Youth & Family Ministries
3400 Dupont Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55407
(612) 825-1701 x111
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