Groups and Gatherings to Support Your Spiritual Practices

Tuesday Morning Meditation

9-10:15 a.m. online and at church in Room 209

We are a lay-led group- none of us are experts. Our practices come from our own experiences, and we share a variety of sources. We don’t follow one method or another, but we do share what we learn with each other. After meditation we practice deep listening to hear from each person, if they choose. Once a month on the second Tuesday we have a Learning Session and continue until 11 am. We continue all year, every week, and are always open to new members. Contact Sara McMullen (saramcminneapolis@gmail.com) to be added to the contact list. Facilitated by Sara McMullen and Sherry Merriam.

Warmth of Spirit: Sunday Welcome Teams

Team Meeting and Training Workshop: Sunday, June 16; 11:15 a.m.- 12:30 p.m.
Greet/Usher 2nd and 4th Sundays: June 23, July 14, 28, Aug. 11, 25; Sept. 8; 9:40 a.m. Gather/Greet, 10:00 Worship, 11:15 Connect and Reflect
Email Liz Farmer (liz[at]firstuniv.org) saying you’d like to join the team.

Building Community is the responsibility of the individual and the collective! Sunday welcome teams practice “welcome” as a spiritual practice together. Who are we welcoming to church, and how can we welcome them warmly and authentically? What does it mean to bring and welcome ourselves to church? What does welcome feel like as a practice rather than a goal? Welcome Teams practice welcome and hospitality on Sunday mornings as greeters and ushers, then gather briefly after worship to share and reflect on themes and questions about welcome, relationship, culture, friendship, and belonging. Facilitated by Membership Coordinator Liz Farmer and eventually shared among group members.

Is there a practice you’d like to facilitate that’s not represented here? Please reach out to ashley@firstuniv.org.