As we prepare to say goodbye to Dr. Rideout, we want to express our deepest appreciation for his exceptional leadership, creativity, and dedication to our worship ministry.
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On Sunday, December 7, 2025, I will conclude my service as your Director of Worship Arts Ministries. That morning we will share a ritual of release and blessing in worship, to honor the ministry we have held together and to place one another back into the care of Spirit for whatever comes next.
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This is our throughline for November: a people who set a table large enough for truth—truth about wages and benefits, land and lineage, the Earth seated with us as a permanent guest.
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Rich and meaningful handholds for our journey together this October.
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Mark your calendar for Wednesday, September 24 at 7 p.m., and read more about State of the Spirit!
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The Visual Arts Committee has created a sanctuary art installation using the stunning photography of First U staff member, John Steitz.
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Mark your calendar for Sunday worship—and more—at First U in September
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Every stop is a start at the pausing place. It is where another’s story starts to slow your own.
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Never learned how to rest with purpose? Already practicing? Need a second just to breathe while someone else minds the clock? You’re not alone. Here’s a place to pause.
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In ‘78, the pride flag wore eight colors. Hot pink for sex. Red for life. Orange for healing. Yellow for sunlight. Green for nature. Turquoise for magic. Indigo for serenity. Violet for spirit.
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