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July 19, 2018 | Vol. 5 No. 29
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| SUNDAY WORSHIP AT FIRST UNIVERSALIST CHURCH |
Worship this Sunday, July 22 at 10 a.m.
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Rev. Ruth MacKenzie
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Sunday, July 22 at 10 a.m.
"In the Boat Together"
Rev. Ruth MacKenzie
In most Danish churches, a model of a sailing ship hangs suspended from the ceiling somewhere above the congregation. The boat shifts and sways with the breath of those gathered, reminding everyone who enters and worships that we are meant to sail together. This Sunday, we explore our emerging understanding of community, tapping into something larger than our individual wants or longings. We will explore the question: What would it mean to be in the boat together, particularly using our racial justice commitment as our nautical compass?
Order of Service
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More information about worship this Sunday
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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, July 29, 10 a.m.
Lauren Wyeth
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
July 15, 2018
"No Going Back"
Rev. Elaine Aron Tenbrink
July 8, 2018
"Awakenings"
Jack Gaede
July 1, 2018
"The 18" Pilgrimage"
Pastor Danny Givens, Jr.
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une 25, 2018
"There Is No Spoon: Moving Beyond White Fear and Getting to Work on Racial Justice"
Eric Cooperstein
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Immigration Court Observer Info Session
Sunday, July 22, 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 three information sessions following church services on July 22, Aug. 19, and Sept. 9.
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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 Aron Tenbrink, 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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Two First U Members Elected to MidAmerica Board
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At the annual business meeting of the UUA MidAmerica Region, held at General Assembly on June 20, two members of First Universalist were elected to the MidAmerica Board of Trustees. Janell Hill was elected to a three-year term as a new Board member, and David Lauth was elected to a three-year term as President of the Board. The MidAmerica board and staff serve 186 UU congregations throughout 13 states.
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 "Soil, Food, and Climate: What's the Connection?" will be held at First Universalist on Wednesday, Aug. 8 from 6 to 9 p.m., and will likely provide some answers to this important question.
Featured will be a panel discussion on regenerative agriculture - a set of enlightened farming and gardening practices that
hold promise of not only slowing but also reducing present-day and future atmospheric carbon concentrations. Other benefits include enhanced nutrition in foods, better support of pollinators, and improved water retention in soils.
We hope you can attend and that you'll tell your friends and neighbors about it.
Host and sponsor for this event is First Universalist's Environmental Justice Team. Co-sponsors include Citizens' Climate Lobby, North Wind Region, and the MN350 Climate Solutions Team. Locally grown food will be available; a donation of $5 is recommended.
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Habitat Summer Work Week: Two Spots Left!
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 Interested in joining the crew for our Habitat for Humanity Summer Work Week? Our build site is in North Minneapolis in the Jordan neighborhood this year, and we'll have volunteers working every day the week of July 30. The work day is from 8:15 a.m. until 4 p.m., and lunch will be provided.
While volunteer spots are almost full for the week (July 30 - Aug. 3), a few have opened up due to cancellations. We currently have one volunteer slot available on each of the following days: Monday, and Friday.
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Hosting Families Moving Forward in Late August
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Families Moving Forward will be returning to First Universalist soon. We will be hosting families for the two weeks of August 26 - September 9. Many of you have expressed an interest in engaging in this effort. If you're new to our community, this is a fabulous way to meet folks and strengthen bonds. We welcome you! There are many spots open to volunteer your time and talents. Please visit https://tinyurl.com/fmf2018 to sign up. Watch the Liberal for more detailed information in the coming weeks!
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Mni Ki Wakan
(Water Is Sacred) Pre-Summit Fundraiser
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 Hau Mitakuyapi, dear friends, relatives, supporters, allies, and organizations: you are cordially invited to the Mni Ki Wakan (Water is Sacred): Pre-Summit Fundraiser at First Universalist Church on Wednesday, July 25, 6-9 p.m., in support of the upcoming second annual Mni Ki Wakan: World Indigenous Peoples' Decade of Water Summit on August 8 & 9.
The Mni Ki Wakan: Water Summit will convene indigenous peoples and youth from the world community around water.
The pre-summit Fundraiser on July 25 will feature indigenous guest speakers, artists, and presentations from co-conveners of the water summit. Learn more.
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| RESOURCES & CONTACT 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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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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