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June 13, 2019 | Vol. 6 No. 24
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Sunday, June 16, 10 a.m.
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Rev. Justin Schroeder |
Lead Minister: Rev. Justin Schroeder &
Rev. Karen Hutt
"And for those of you who are sick of Mother's Day, just wait a month or so... it'll be Father's Day... no baggage there, right?!" - Rev. Karen Hutt in her Mother's Day sermon
That month or so has passed, Father's Day is here, and we are ready to explore this equally complicated day. In her sermon, "Our First Sound," Rev. Karen Hutt reflected on the lovely, weird, fun, scary, and joyous relationships we have with our mothers, and all of the nuance that exists around Mother's Day. This Sunday, Rev. Hutt and Rev. Schroeder, along with several congregants, will reflect on what it means to be a father, what it means to be a father in this #MeToo era, what it means to be a "white father" or a "father of color," and more. Finally, we'll reflect on the spiritual dimension of fathering. Join us this Sunday as we reflect on "Our Second Sound" at 10 a.m.!
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Sunday, June 23, 10 a.m.
Worship Leader: Lena K. Gardner
Sunday, June 30, 10 a.m.
Lead Minister: Rev. Ruth MacKenzie
Sunday, July 7, 10 a.m.
Worship Leaders: Rev. Justin Schroeder and the Asylum Support Team
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June 9, 2019
"Healing America: Understanding and Challenging Islamophobia"
Jaylani Hussein
June 2, 2019
Flower Communion Sunday
Rev. Karen Hutt, Rev. Justin Schroeder
Listen to the podcast
May 26, 2019
"Lives Knit Together"
Rev. Ruth MacKenzie
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| Summer Worship Theme: "Yes, And" |
We live in a society of either/or, us or them, this or that, winning or losing, success or failure. Yet, what we are beginning to understand in our sciences of living systems, physics, and metaphysics is that this world was created, creates, and recreates in the mysterious dance of relationship. Interactions upon interactions are the creating drivers of this world. Wisdom teachers from Lao Tzu, to adrienne maree brown, to indigenous peoples around the globe have said as much: This world is more "Yes and..." than "either/or." In the months of summer, when creativity and emerging life is hard to miss, we will explore the spiritual imperative of Yes, and. How do we engender curiosity and listening as our default response? What kind of spiritual practices might buoy our hearts, and create our capacity for joy? How might this community of faith make our shoulders strong, keep our hearts open, and join together as an island of sanity and solidarity? Join us in the Yes, and...
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| Listen to Jaylani Hussein on the Podcast |
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Jaylani Hussein |
Sermon recap by First U staff member Liz Farmer:
"The work of challenging Islamophobia is healing work, not just for Muslims, but for America," says Jaylani Hussein, Executive Director of the Minnesota Chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-MN). In his June 9 sermon, he shares stories of how he connects with people across lines of difference- faith, race, homeland, language, culture. He counsels us with four ways to engage in the community-building, heart-strengthening work of challenging Islamophobia.
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Listen to each other, especially for what's not being said.
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Speak up about injustice all the time, not simply in reaction to violence on the news.
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Faith communities cannot be passive; actively live out your values.
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On a podium or behind the scenes, NOW is the time to act.
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Final Wellspring Info Session
Tuesday, June 18, 7-7:45 p.m.
Wellspring is a uniquely Unitarian Universalist program of spiritual deepening that offers the opportunity to learn more about ourselves and our faith through a year-long small group experience. It has five components: commitment to a daily spiritual practice, monthly spiritual direction, small group meetings, reading about the theological and historical foundations of our faith, and putting our faith into action.
Attendance at an info session is required if you wish to participate in Wellspring for the 2019-2020 year. The final information session will be held at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, June 18 - please join us to learn more!
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"Dakota 38" Screening
Sunday, June 23, 11:30 a.m.
Join the Racial Justice Education Team for a screening of the documentary "Dakota 38." This drop-in screening will include facilitated discussion and light snacks.
In 2005, Jim Miller, a Native spiritual leader, found himself in a dream riding on horseback across South Dakota. Just before he awoke, he arrived at a riverbank in Minnesota and saw 38 of his Dakota ancestors hanged. This moving documentary follows Jim and a group of native riders on a 330-mile healing journey across South Dakota to Minnesota, retracing the route of his dream on horseback to arrive at the hanging site on the anniversary of the execution.
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Seniors Hike with Daytime Connections
Thursday, June 27, 10 a.m.
Coon Rapids Dam Regional Park
10360 W River Rd, Brooklyn Park
(map)
Senior Hiking adventures will make a second attempt at meeting at the Coon Rapids Dam Regional Park. (The Memorial Day date in May did not work for very many.) We'll begin our hike on the west side of the Mississippi River, cross the river on the walkway on top of the dam, then follow a loop trail on the east side of the river before returning to the west bank. We're planning an optional lunch at Leopold's Mississippi Gardens.
Please call Ward at (612) 823-2385 or email him at wmlyndall@gmail.com
, by Friday, June 21 to RSVP and discuss whether you would be able to drive a carpool or would prefer to ride with someone else. We'll organize carpools once we know how many hikers/drivers we'll have.
Learn More about Coon Rapids Dam Regional Park
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"Paris to Pittsburgh" Screening
Sunday, June 30, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
Join the Environmental Justice Team for a screening of the documentary, "
Paris to Pittsburgh." This screening will include light snacks and a discussion afterwards.
"Paris To Pittsburgh" is a 75-minute video of inspiring stories of local, private sector, and community leaders across the U.S.
who are continuing to take action to transition to a clean energy economy - regardless of federal inaction.
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In Celebration of Pride Month!
Sunday, June 30, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
Children, youth, and young families are invited to attend a Drag Story Hour in the Chalice Room on June 30. Snacks will be served at 11:15 and the show starts at 11:30. Stay for a meet 'n greet afterwards!
All are welcome.
Our Drag Story Hour is inspired by other
Drag Queen Story Hours, which have taken place at libraries, theaters, and other public spaces in Minneapolis and around the country.
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Racial Justice & Our UU Faith Workshop
Sundays, July 7 & 14, 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m.
Join us for an interactive, reflective workshop exploring a framework and tools for understanding race, racism, and whiteness and the spiritual imperative that drives our racial justice work. We offer this workshop several times each year and encourage every member of our community to participate. This is a two-part workshop, led by
Channing McKinley and Shannon Puechner.
To sign up, contact Sandy DiNanni at
sandy@firstuniv.org
or 612-825-1701.
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Newcomer Circle
Tuesdays, July 9, 16, 23 & 30, 7-8:30 p.m.
Are you new to First Universalist? Whether you are a recent visitor or a new member, you're invited to join a Newcomer Circle. These four-
session gatherings of 6-10 newcomers offer a chance to get to know Unitarian Universalism, reflect on our spiritual journeys, and connect with other folks who are new to church.
To register, contact Sandy DiNanni at sandy@firstuniv.org or 612-825-1701.
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Peace Literacy Educator Training: June 21-22
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The
Peace Literacy Education Team at First Universalist Church has charted a course to make the Twin Cities one of the nation's first Peace Literacy hubs - with a goal of making education in Peace Literacy a Universal Human Right by 2028, just as education in reading and writing literacy became a Universal Human Rights in 1948.
The team invites you to a free workshop taking place at First Universalist on
Friday June 21 and Saturday June 22 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. each day.
The purpose of the workshop is to inspire and empower Twin Cities teachers, counselors, social workers, community educators, charter school leaders, home-schooling parents, pre-school teachers, public and private school leaders to create a values-centered and trauma-informed education community.
Workshop leaders are Paul K. Chappell, Director of Peace Literacy Education at the Nuclear Age Peace Foundation in Santa Barbara, CA, and Dr. Sharyn Clough, Professor of Philosophy, Oregon State University, Corvallis, Oregon,
Continuing Education Credit Units will be available. School teams are encouraged to attend!
Educators from greater Minnesota and out-of-state are welcome.
The workshop is an ecumenical space with no religious affiliation endorsed or assumed
by the workshop facilitators.
Register for a free ticket here.
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Do you like to sing? Have you thought about being in a choir, but can't make an extended commitment? Summer Choir may be just right for you. The Summer Choir is scheduled to sing in services on June 16, July 21, and August 25. Rehearsals are at 9 a.m. on the day of the service, and music is easy enough to learn in the 45-minute rehearsal. All are welcome If you have any questions, contact Randy at randy@firstuniv.org.
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We need ushers for 10 a.m. summer services - please sign up now! Whether you're new to First Universalist or have been around for a long time, ushering is a great way to connect with people and help create a welcoming space for all who visit our church.
Usher once a month or whenever it fits your schedule. Arrival time is 20 minutes before the start of the service and duties conclude when it ends. Short and sweet - yet a very important role! Contact Karen Larson at karentischlerlarson@gmail.com to sign up or ask questions.
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Volunteers Needed!
Habitat for Humanity Summer Work Week is June 24-28
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First Universalist's Habitat for Humanity Summer Work Week is just around the corner! We still need just a couple more volunteers before the Habitat work week starts on June 24th. Please consider joining in!
Concerned that you don't know much about building or using tools? No worries! All you need is a willingness to learn and to work hard to help a deserving family in our community achieve the dream of owning a home.
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Registration for 2019-2020 Religious Education is Now Open
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Registration for Sunday morning childcare and Religious Education in the 2019-2020 church year is now open. Register online today!
- The church year starts Sept. 8, 2019 and runs through May 17, 2020
- All families - new or returning - with children and youth in Nursery through High School must register
- There is no fee for Religious Education or childcare
- Programs for children, youth and families are an essential ministry of First Universalist, funded by the annual gifts of the members and friends of the congregation
- Our model is a cooperative one, with families learning and growing in religious community together.
- Visit the Class Descriptions page to review curriculum for each age and grade level.
- Childcare and RE class sizes are limited and are filled on a first-come first-served basis - the safety of our kids, the capacity of our volunteer teams, and the quality of the church experience for everyone guide our enrollment policies.
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| First Universalist Members in the News |
Read about Karen Warren's experience with Multiple System Atrophy (MSA) and her work to legalize medically assisted dying. Warren is a proponent of the End-of-Life Option Act. In a 2017 speech to Minnesota lawmakers, she urged them, "permit us the peace of mind that comes from knowing that we can decide when enough is enough."
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Space Reservations for Meetings and Events
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Are you responsible for reserving meeting space for a church committee you serve on? Are you a volunteer planning a church-sponsored event?
Spaces are available on a first-come, first-served basis, and requests must be communicated to Events Coordinator Lucia Webb.
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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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First Universalist Church of Minneapolis
3400 Dupont Ave. S.,
Minneapolis, MN 55408
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First Universalist Church of Minneapolis
3400 Dupont Avenue S.
Minneapolis, MN 55408
612-825-1701
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