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August 9, 2018 | Vol. 5 No. 32
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Worship this Sunday at the Lake Harriet Bandshell!
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Sunday, Aug. 12 at 10 a.m.
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Rev. Elaine Aron Tenbrink |
"Love Is Calling"
Rev. Elaine Aron Tenbrink
Worship Service
What does it mean to be the church where we listen to where love is calling us next? Join us at the Lake Harriet Bandshell (map) for worship this Sunday, Aug. 12 at 10 a.m. as we explore this question through story, games, song, and surprises.
This year our Lake Harriet service will feature a story for all ages, music by saxophonist extraordinaire Kendra Wheeler and local band A Ghost Revival, and an inspiring message by Rev. Elaine Aron Tenbrink, "Love Is Calling."
Please note: this will be our only worship service on Sunday, Aug. 12 (no service at 3400 Dupont).
Potluck Picnic
Following the service, we'll enjoy a delicious potluck picnic together. For the picnic, please bring a dish and/or beverage to share, as well as chairs or blankets to sit on. Bring plates, cups and eating utensils for everyone in your party. The picnic will take place on the park hill across the street from the bandshell.
Details
If you have a yellow "Standing on the Side of Love" t-shirt, please wear it!
Sunglasses and/or hats are recommended for your comfort.
There is limited free parking near the bandshell. Parking pay stations and meters are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
This is part of an annual outdoor worship series at the Lake Harriet bandshell with about 15 neighborhood congregations participating.
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Summer Worship Theme: Emergence
We humans look at a flock of birds flying overhead, sketching awe-inspiring designs in the sky, and think the birds must be following a leader. But leadership alone has never been the full measure of history nor the full inspiration of the beauty and patterns that emerge from a community of birds in flight. In fact, the patterns we see in the sky are made by each individual bird bringing to the group its own creativity and reacting to the movement of two or three of its neighbors. It is a dance between freedom and faithful followship. Our work in community, our efforts in justice making, and patterns of right relationship emerge in the same dance between freedom (our own creativity) and faithful following (our commitment to our neighbors, community). Together we create patterns of love and justice. This summer we ask: what makes something emerge? How and when do we lead? How and when do we follow? Where and how do we place our attention? What is emerging?
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Sunday, Aug. 19, 10 a.m.
Andrea Johnson
Summer Sundays at Church
During the summer, we invite everyone to our single 10 a.m. service each Sunday.
Childcare and Religious Education classes are available for children 6 months through entering 6th grade in the fall.
Recent Sermon Podcasts
Aug. 5, 2018
"Centering De-centering"
Arif Mamdani
July 29, 2018
"Next Gen: Helping and Hoping"
Lauren Wyeth
July 22, 2018
"In the Boat Together"
Rev. Ruth MacKenzie
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Immigration Court Observer Info Session
Sunday, Aug. 19, 11 a.m., Chancel Room
The Advocates for Human Rights and the Immigrant Law Center at the University of Minnesota are seeking volunteers. Their Immigration Court Observer program adds transparency and tracks trends of those detained by ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement). The detainees sit before Immigration Judges at the Whipple Federal Building four days a week from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Join us as we grow the First Universalist Court Observers program. There are four "shifts" each court date lasting 1.5 hours, with two observers at each shift. You can volunteer to attend once, or weekly, or on a flexible basis. No immigration or legal experience is required. To learn more, join us for one of two information sessions following church services on Aug. 19 and Sept. 9.
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As summer comes to an end, don't miss our fifth annual Backpack Blessing and worship service on Sunday, Aug. 26 at 10 a.m. The multigenerational service will offer children, youth, and adults of all ages the opportunity to reflect upon how we might carry the love of our church community and the tools of our faith with us wherever we go. In this season of returning and restarting, we affirm the boundless worth of each and every person, and encourage one another to consciously seek a path of integrity and compassion. Children and youth are encouraged to wear their school backpacks to church so that we can include them in the Backpack Blessing ritual.
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Families Moving Forward:
80 More Volunteers Needed!
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Our times call for radical hospitality. Join us to welcome families experiencing homelessness.
We are just two weeks out from hosting Families Moving Forward and we are excited to share that we have over 60 volunteers on board! Thank you for joining us to welcome families to First Universalist Church.
Through this act of hospitality, we'll open our doors to welcome families experiencing homelessness into our church, our lives, and our hearts for two weeks from
August 26 through September 9.
Each of these evenings, families of various configurations will arrive at our church.
This is where your presence matters! We still need nearly 80 more volunteers to serve our families! Each night we ask for 3 volunteers to prepare the dinner meal, 3 volunteers to engage in evening activities with families and children, and 2 volunteers to be overnight hosts (This tends to be an easy job AND comfortable beds and the opportunity to sleep are provided). We also need volunteers who are willing to break down the bedrooms and return them to classrooms at the end of the stay.
You can go directly to SignUp Genius to register
at:
https://tinyurl.com/fmf2018
Questions and comments can be directed to your site coordinators: david.j.caccamo@gmail.com or jess@jessicaleighlyons.com |
Lost & Found Winter Items: Last Chance to Claim
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Winter clothing from the church's Lost and Found has been removed from the coat closets. There are adult and children's coats, leggings, shirts, scarves, hats, and gloves.
Items not claimed will be washed and donated after August 12. If you are missing something, please call the church office (612-825-1701) or email Sandy at sandy@firstuniv.org before Aug. 12. Provide a description of the item you are missing and we will look for it. |
Circle Suppers Kickoff Potluck Scheduled for Nov. 3
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Looking for a way to meet new people in our congregation? Circle Suppers might just be the answer! We meet in a different person's home for an evening of good conversation and good food on the first Saturday of the month from December to March. These gatherings are for adults only - singles and couples. The kick-off potluck will be in the social hall at church on Saturday, Nov. 3. Join us! Watch the Liberal for more details. Contact Colleen Cavell - 612-323-4486 or cavell.colleen@gmail.com for further information.
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Cycle of Life and Pastoral Care
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Let Us Keep You in Our Thoughts and Prayers
If you are experiencing a crisis or transition, or celebrating a joy, please let us know. To be included in our Cycle of Life each Sunday in worship, contact Sandy DiNanni at
sandy@firstuniv.org or 612-825-1701. If you would like support, call the office at 612-825-1701 or contact any member of our
Pastoral Visitors Team.
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Congregational Care: Caring Corner
Write a note to a congregant who could use support! There are cards available in the library, which is located off of the Social Hall. You are welcome to stop by and write a card at any time. Just leave it in the basket and the church will mail it for you. Learn more about congregational care on our website.
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Planned Giving & the Heritage Circle
Please let us know
when you designate First Universalist Church as a beneficiary in your will or estate plan so we can thank you for your generous commitment and welcome you to the Heritage Circle. The church office and the Planned Giving Committee can help you. Learn more on our website.
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Church Office Hours
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Sundays 9
a.m.-1 p.m.
Mondays-Thursdays
8:30 a.m.-8 p.m.
Closed Fridays and Saturdays
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Contact Us
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First Universalist Church of Minneapolis
3400 Dupont Ave. S.
Minneapolis, MN 55408
612-825-1701
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First Universalist Church of Minneapolis
3400 Dupont Avenue S.
Minneapolis, MN 55408
612-825-1701
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