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August 8, 2019 | Vol. 6 No. 32
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Sunday, Aug. 11, 10 a.m.
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Arif Mamdani |
"Is Your Breath Happy Here?"
Arif Mamdani
Our breath is the very essence of our lives and a doorway into presence and connection. This Sunday at 10 a.m., join Arif Mamdani, First Universalist's new Director of Membership and Adult Ministries, for an exploration of breath, relationship, and hospitality.
Please join us for worship at 10 a.m.!
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Sunday, Aug. 18, 10 a.m.
Lake Harriet Bandshell Worship & Potluck
Sunday, Aug. 25, 10 a.m.
Backpack Blessing Sunday
Music: First Universalist Summer Choir
Sunday, Sept. 1, 10 a.m.
Labor Day Weekend
Sunday, Sept. 8, 9:30 & 11:15 a.m.
Water Communion Sunday
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Aug. 4, 2019
"Yes, And: A Theology of Improv"
Rev. Ashley Horan
July 28, 2019
"Where is the Lost and Found?"
Rev. Karen Hutt
July 21, 2019
"Squirming with Jesus"
Rev. Karen Hutt
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On the Podcast: Rev. Ashley Horan's Aug. 4 Sermon
"Yes, And: A Theology of Improv" |
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Rev. Ashley Horan |
Sermon reflections by Liz Farmer:
We've all been in one of "those" meetings before: no one can agree on what the problem is, much less an attempt at a solution. Or squirmed when a family member brings up a topic and someone interjects - "oh, stop talking about [insert difficult topic here] already!" What if, in these instances, those involved instead participated with a theology of improv in mind? What if they affirmed concerns, stories, or observations? And then added something new to the mix? Made specific suggestions? And if the idea fails or the conversation gets difficult, carried the burden with the other participants equally?
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Welcoming Shir Tikvah to Our Lake Harriet Bandshell Worship and Potluck Picnic on Sunday, Aug. 18
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Worship is at Lake Harriet on Aug. 18!
Join us for an energizing intergenerational worship service and potluck picnic at the Lake Harriet Bandshell on Sunday, Aug. 18 at 10 a.m.!
We'll be joined by guest musician Aimee K. Bryant, and together we'll enjoy music, inspiring messages and stories, and a delicious potluck picnic afterwards.
Guests from Shir Tikvah
We've invited the congregation from Shir Tikvah to join us for the service and picnic - please help us give them a warm welcome! If you're able, please bring more food/a larger dish to share than usual, and if you can, please bring vegetarian dishes to help make the picnic as welcoming to our guests as possible. This event will be a great opportunity for members of both of our congregations to meet and get to know each other a bit, so please make an effort to join us!
Volunteers Needed
We're in need of an early bird volunteer or two to arrive at the park across from the bandshell by about 7 a.m. on the morning of the service to reserve picnic tables/space for us. Could you help? Please contact Sandy at sandy@firstuniv.org or 612-825-1701 if you can volunteer for this essential role!
Things to Bring
Sunglasses and/or hats are recommended for your comfort during the service. In addition to a dish to share (ideally vegetarian), please bring plates, cups and eating utensils for everyone in your party. We recommend bringing chairs and/or blankets to sit on for the picnic as well.
Please Note: This will be our only worship service on Sunday, Aug. 18 (no worship at 3400 Dupont). Please join us at Lake Harriet!
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Welcoming Arif Mamdani,
Director of Membership and Adult Ministries
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We are delighted to welcome Arif Mamdani as our new Director of Membership and Adult Ministries. He has officially started in this position as of Thursday, Aug. 1.
Arif will be preaching on Sunday, Aug. 11, and he'll be facilitating the upcoming
Pathway to Membership class on Aug. 13 and 20. Arif is in the process of reaching out to lay leaders for fall and year-long programming.
He can be reached at
arif@firstuniv.org
and 612-825-1701 x124.
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The Pathway to Membership Class
Tuesdays, Aug. 13 & 20, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Is First Universalist feeling like your spiritual home? We'd love to welcome you as a new member! Join us for The Pathway to Membership, a class exploring Unitarian Universalism, the history & mission of this congregation, and the experience of membership. This upcoming class (two sessions = one class) will be led by Arif Mamdani, our new Director of Membership and Adult Ministries. To register, contact Sandy DiNanni at sandy@firstuniv.org or call 612-825-1701
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Seniors Hike with Daytime Connections
Thursday, Aug. 22, 10 a.m.
Theodore Wirth Park (
map)
Join First Universalist Seniors for an exploration of the Bassett Creek watershed in Theodore Wirth Park! This hike will have a bit of uphill/downhill, so sturdy shoes are recommended. Those who haven't been to Wirth Park lately will have a chance to check out the Trailhead Center, a beautiful new facility with information and rentals for hiking, skiing, snowshoeing and biking. We'll also stop for lunch at their full-service restaurant. Meet at 10 a.m. at the Trailhead Parking area (1221 Theodore Wirth Pkwy) a short drive North from the main entrance on Hwy. 55. Please call Ward at (612) 823-2385 to RSVP or for additional information.
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Sunday, Aug. 25, 10 a.m.
Our annual Backpack Blessing service offers 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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"Talking Black in America" Film Screening
Sunday, Aug. 25, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Join the Racial Justice Education Team for a screening of "Talking Black in America." This drop-in screening will include facilitated discussion and light snacks.
About the film: The creativity and resilience of people living through oppression, segregation and the fight for equality, and the powerful identity forged by a shared heritage, are all expressed in the ways African Americans communicate. This film chronicles the incredible impact of African American English on American language and culture.
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Memorial Service Volunteers Needed August 24
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Volunteers are needed to help with the memorial service for Lucy Swift, which will be held at church at 3 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 24. Needed are four greeters at 2:30 p.m.; four ushers at 2:30 p.m.; three people to help set up the social hall at 1:30 p.m.; three people to help serve at 4 p.m.; and four people to help with clean-up at 4:30 p.m. We would also appreciate some donations of sweets. Please email Margit at margit.berg7@gmail.com if you can help, or call her at 612-802-5382.
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Augsburg Fairview Academy Donations Resume this Fall
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 Donations of school supplies, backpacks, and new or gently-used, clean, teen-
appropriate clothing may be dropped off beginning Sunday, Aug. 25.
Bring items to the Info Center in the Social Hall on Sunday or leave on the shelves for AFA near the 34th St. entrance.
Desired items include: backpacks; spiral notebooks, pens, pencils, and pocket folders; men and women's underwear, socks, fall jackets, hoodies, jeans and tops (all sizes including L and XL).
Augsburg Fairview Academy (AFA) is a public charter high school which serves a diverse student body; most come from low income backgrounds and many have been homeless or marginally housed. AFA is a long-standing First Universalist community partner; we stock the Hope Clothing and Food Closets to provide support to these determined students. AFA is our neighbor, located on 25th and Columbus Ave. South, just two miles from Church.
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New Exhibit: "Faces of Renting" through Sept. 29
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The exhibit "Faces of Renting," is now on view in the First Universalist Social Hall through Sept. 29, 2019. Consisting of a detailed, watercolor portrait series by Cori Lyn alongside photos by Nancy Musinguzi, the exhibit provides a peek into just four of the many renter households in the Greater Powderhorn area.
"Faces of Renting" is an exercise in feeling: to sense the experience of living somewhere you don't own, to struggle with forces beyond your control, and to make a home for yourself regardless. Read more about the exhibit here.
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Office hours on Mondays and Thursdays are temporarily shortened through the end of August. The office is open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Mondays and Thursdays, and 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Building doors and phones are not monitored outside of office hours - please schedule group meetings and plan your visits to church accordingly.
July & August Office Open Hours
Mondays & Thursdays: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Tuesdays & Wednesdays: 9 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Fridays: CLOSED
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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. If you call outside of office open hours, follow the prompts for pastoral care on the recording.
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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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