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June 20, 2019 | Vol. 6 No. 25
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Sunday, June 23, 10 a.m.
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Lena K. Gardner |
Worship Leader: Lena K. Gardner
Executive Director of
Black Lives of UU
and First Universalist member, Lena K. Gardner, will be exploring the importance of a grounded, principled understanding of "yes, and...
" that doesn't eschew responsible action in the world for tepid inaction or hollow half-steps under the guise of thoughtfulness and embracing "all sides". We will explore what a principled "yes, and
" could mean in the midst of power structures that define all aspects of our lives even how we think about ourselves, our bodies, our children and the circumstances of our lives. If you have heard Lena Gardner preach before, you know she will raise many questions and offer sustenance for spiritual deepening. Lena states: "I do believe that in seeking together - the responsible search for truth and meaning - we find paths that bring us closer to love and justice, rather than comfortably embracing the ways of the world that are marred by injustice, greed, and racialized inequality."
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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
Sunday, July 14, 10 a.m.
Worship Leader: Lauren Wyeth
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June 16, 2019
Our Second Sound
Rev. Justin Schroeder & Rev. Karen Hutt
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
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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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| On the Podcast: Reflections on Fatherhood |
Sermon recap by First U staff member Liz Farmer:
The following quotes, each by different speakers, are a sampling of the diversity and complexity presented on Father's Day morning at First Universalist.
"What are these "manly virtues" I believe in? Because anything I could come up with to answer that question were just adjectives I would use to describe most of the women and genderqueer people in my life..."
"Pardon the weird analogy, but it's like our first son is an automatic car, and our second son is stick shift."
"Many fathers- of all genders and persuasions- still have to choose every day to share responsibility for the caring of children, the provision of sustenance, and the nurturing of home."
Happy listening!
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"Legalize Equality" Screening
Tuesday, June 27, 7 p.m.
The Association of Universalist Women invites you to a screening of "Legalize Equality," a 25-minute film about why we still need an ERA in the Constitution. Learn more about the Equal Rights Amendment here, and come to the screening and discussion on June 25 at 7 p.m.
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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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Protest & March: Stop Separating Families
Sunday, June 30, 2 p.m.
On the one year anniversary of the Families Belong Together marches, we are demanding an end to family separations at the border and in Minnesota. Join MIRAC and CAIR-MN for a march beginning at Lake Street and Nicollet Ave. and ending at First Universalist Church. Snacks and refreshments will be served at the end as we listen to speakers from the community. Learn more on the event's facebook page.
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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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Tours of Organics Processing Facility and a Recycling Center
Wednesday, July 10th, 8:45 a.m.-12:45 p.m.
The Environmental Justice Team has arranged free tours of the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community Organics Recycling Facility and the Dem-con Recycling Center/Materials Recovery Facility in Shakopee. The Organics Recycling tour instructs on how compost is made and how its use can improve our soil. The Recycling Center includes a classroom session, hands on sorting, and a tour.
Up to 28 people can sign up! The minimum age is 8, and anyone under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. We have received a grant from Hennepin County for our transportation by bus, which will leave First U at 8:45 am and return by about 12:45 pm. Bring your own snack and beverages and anticipate that the bus will not be air-conditioned. Please dress for the weather. RSVP to Judy Broad by July 3 (jab679@gmail.com) with your name, ages of youth, and contact info.
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Worship and Potluck at Lake Harriet:
Sunday, Aug. 18 at 10 a.m.
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Join us for an energizing worship service and potluck picnic at the Lake Harriet Bandshell on Sunday, Aug. 18 at 10 a.m.!
We'll enjoy music, an inspiring message, and a delicious potluck picnic together afterwards. Please note: this will be our only worship service on Sunday, Aug. 18.
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.
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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In July and August, we'll be temporarily reducing office open hours two days a week. The office is regularly open 9 a.m to 8 p.m Monday through Thursday. In July and August, the office will be open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Mondays and Thursdays, and 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. This change will not affect any scheduled meetings and events; doors and phones will not be answered outside of office hours.
July & August Office Open Hours
Mondays: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Tuesdays: 9 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Wednesdays: 9 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Thursdays: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Fridays: CLOSED
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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! Our week is
Monday, June 24 through Friday, June 28.
Our build site is in Richfield.
Please consider joining in. We need about 75 volunteers in all (15 per day). Volunteers must be at least 16 years of age, and 16- and 17-year-olds must be accompanied by an adult. The work day is
from 8:15 a.m. until 4 p.m.
, and lunch is provided.
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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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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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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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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Sundays 9
a.m.-1 p.m.
Mondays-Thursdays 9
a.m.-8 p.m.
Closed Fridays and Saturdays
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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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