April 3, 2026
The Weekly Liberal, April 2, 2026
Caring for our neighbors as spiritual practice | Emma's Revolution | We The People Concert | Circle Suppers
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April 2, 2026
Ramadan and Easter: Caring for the body and soul of another
Watching out for your neighbor can be a spiritual practice. Claire shares about keeping watch over a local mosque during Ramadan, and the ways spiritual practice can be identified in everyday acts.
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March 27, 2026
The Weekly Liberal, March 26, 2026
We are church—together | Emma's Revolution to play benefit concert at First U | Child Dedication April 12
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March 26, 2026
We are church—together
First U Director of Children, Youth, and Family Ministries, Allison Connelly-Vetter, is back at church after parental leave, and eager to reconnect with you all!
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March 24, 2026
The Weekly Liberal, March 19, 2026
Sex Ed Sunday: Yes, No, Maybe So | Pledge Update | Spring Child Dedication
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March 19, 2026
Sex Ed Sunday: Yes, No, Maybe So
Sex Ed Sunday is this Sunday! Our First U OWL Program Coordinator, Claire Tralle, shares about how she and her family have learned about consent from Taylor, the Childless Lady Cat.
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March 19, 2026
Save the Date: First Universalist Summer Camp 2026!
Save the dates for our 2026 First Universalist Summer Camp: Monday, August 17 through Friday, August 21, 2026! Look for a registration form coming soon.
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March 13, 2026
The Weekly Liberal, March 12, 2026
Welcome back, Allison! | Pledge Update | CYFM Advisory Council News
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March 12, 2026
Welcome back, Allison!
Allison is returning to First U after parental leave!
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March 12, 2026
We’re in The Final Stretch of Our Pledge Campaign!
An update and message from the First U Stewardship Team—we're on our way, and we need your pledge forms by this Sunday! Be at church for a community treat...
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