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June 21, 2018 | Vol. 5 No. 25
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| SUNDAY WORSHIP AT FIRST UNIVERSALIST CHURCH |
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| Summer Worship Theme: Emergence |
Worship this Sunday
Sunday, June 24,
10 a.m.
"There Is No Spoon: Moving Beyond White Fear and Getting
to Work on Racial Justice"
Eric Cooperstein
Our Unitarian Universalist faith calls upon us to seek equity and racial justice in our individual lives and work. But it is not always clear what that looks like or how we break through personal barriers that may be holding us back. This Sunday, Eric Cooperstein will share part of his journey into racial justice work outside of our Church and what is emerging for him from that process.
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Sunday, July 1, 10 a.m.
Pastor Danny Givens
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
June 17, 2018
"Behind the Wall"
Rev. Karen Hutt
June 10, 2018
"Endless Emergence"
Lena K. Gardner
June 3, 2018
"What Is Lighting Us Up?"
Rev. Jen Crow and Rev. Justin Schroeder
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Brave Conversations:
Interrupting Bias and Systemic Racism
Sunday, June 24, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Do you know how to respond when a relative at the dinner table or a neighbor at a block party says something that you think is biased? At this workshop you will learn strategies for approaching people you are in relationship with such as family, neighbors, realtors, friends, coaches, and teachers. You will have an opportunity to learn with others who are facing the challenges of speaking up and knowing what to say. There will be time to practice responding with directness and respect. Register with Sandy at Sandy@firstuniv.org or 612-825-1701.
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Wellspring Info Sessions
Sundays, July 1 or 8, 11:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m.
Join us for an informational session to learn about Wellspring at First Universalist! UU Wellspring is a program of distinctly Unitarian Universalist spiritual development, offering the opportunity to learn more about ourselves and our faith through a year-long small group experience. The program will begin with a retreat for all participants on Saturday, Aug. 25, 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m.
Join us for an upcoming info session to learn more! The final two info sessions will be offered on Sunday, July 1 and Sunday, July 8 at 11:30 a.m. Come early at 11:15 a.m. for snacks and socializing!
Attendance at one session is required if you wish to participate for the first time in Wellspring in 2018-2019.
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Lake Harriet Worship Service and Potluck
Lake Harriet Bandshell
Join us for an energizing worship service and potluck picnic at the Lake Harriet Bandshell!
We'll enjoy music, an inspiring message from Rev. Elaine, and a delicious potluck picnic together afterwards. For the picnic, p
lease bring a dish and/or beverage to share, as well as chairs or blankets to sit on, and plates, cups and eating utensils for everyone in your party.
This is part of an annual outdoor worship series at the Lake Harriet bandshell with about 15 neighborhood congregations participating.
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| Celebrating Our Faithful Action in 2017-2018 |
On May 29, the Faithful Action Council hosted a dinner to celebrate the community partnership and faithful action work of our members. Fifty people came to recognize the commitment and perseverance of those who lead First Universalist Church's community partnerships.
Some of the highlights of this year's faithful action work include:
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Geoff Lenox and over 40 church members and friends hosted eight meals at Simpson Shelter, serving more than 960 shelter guests.
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More than 100
people hosted families at church for two weeks in the fall. We will be hosting Families Moving Forward for two weeks again this August and September.
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First Universalist volunteers provided more than 1,200 volunteer hours to the community through our church's partnership with Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity.
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Church advocates joined with others across the Twin Cities to secure $120 million in Housing Bonding Funds for affordable housing and temporary crisis housing with Habitat, Beacon, Simpson, and the Homes for All coalition.
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Five of the 13 volunteers with this year's Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) clinic at EMERGE came from our church, contributing 175 hours of assistance over the tax season. This year, $245,929 went back to 186 community members and families through this program.
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A group of dedicated members supported the 100+ economically disadvantaged and marginally housed students that attend AFA, a unique public charter high school. In response to a question asked about the relationship between between First Universalist and AFA, one of their teachers said, "They just love us."
We are deeply grateful for all who have volunteered with these partners over the past year, and we are especially thankful to members Peg Mitchell, Jess Lyons, David Caccamo, Geoff Lenox, Ingrid Young, Cindy Marsh, Hal Schroer, Stan Sattinger, and Mark Bohnhorst for their leadership and generosity of time and energy.
We are continuing to deepen our work with five of these partners in 2018-2020, and are committing to work with ISAIAH as an extension of the First Universalist Sanctuary & Resistance Team's work. Watch for more information about our Faithful Action work in future issues of The Weekly Liberal!
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June Board of Trustees Meeting
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The June meeting of the Board of Trustees takes place this evening, Thursday, June 21, at 6:30 p.m. Board meeting materials can be found on our website
here.
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| First U Member Meadow Muska Featured on TPT |
| First Universalist member Meadow Muska and her photography were recently featured on Twin Cities Public Television! The 16-minute segment, "Meadow Muska: Photography as a Revolutionary Act," is part of TPT's OutNorth, which documents and honors Minnesota's LGBTQ history. Watch the segment online here. |
Caregiver Support Group at First Universalist
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Are you or someone you know a caregiver? First Universalist has a Caregiver Support Group for members and friends of the church. The group meets once a month to hear each others' experiences, share practical knowledge, and feel less alone. The group has a facilitator who has over 20 years experience leading caregiver groups. If you would like more information, contact Anne Frenchick tedanne@pro-ns.net.
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2018 Habitat for Humanity Summer Work Week
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Please join in First Universalist's Habitat for Humanity Summer Work Week, and help a hardworking family in our community achieve the joy and stability of homeownership. The dates are
Monday, July 30 through Friday, August 3
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site is in North Minneapolis in the Jordan neighborhood.
We need 65 volunteers in all (13 per day). Volunteers must be over sixteen years of age, and sixteen- and seventeen-year-olds must be accompanied by an adult. The work day is from 8:15 a.m. until 4 p.m., and lunch will be provided.
Concerned that you don't know much about building or how to use tools? No worries! Your fellow volunteers and our Habitat site supervisor, Jake, will help you.
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| RESOURCES & CONTACT INFORMATION |
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Cycle of Life and Pastoral Care
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We hold in our thoughts and prayers the family of member Lyle Johnson, who passed away in December 2017. A memorial service for Lyle will be held at First Universalist Church on Friday, June 29 at 4 p.m.
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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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