Building Hope Together: Join Us for First U Habitat Volunteer Events in 2025–2026

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As the Habitat for Humanity coordinator for First Universalist, I’m excited to share our upcoming plans for the year ahead and invite you to join us in making a real impact in 2026. Whether you can swing a hammer, prepare lunch for volunteers, advocate for policy change with our state legislature, or support our program financially—there’s a role for everyone in this work of building homes and hope.

Our congregation has already shown amazing dedication to The Heights—more than 60 of us have volunteered on-site and we’ve contributed financially to move this ambitious project forward. The Heights is not just another housing development; it’s a community designed with environmentally sustainable building practices, affordable housing opportunities, and space for families to grow and thrive. To learn more about this Habitat project, visit the City of St. Paul’s landing page for The Heights redevelopment. 

This fall, we’ll continue the work we have started. Mark your calendars for Saturday, November 8—our next volunteer build date at The Heights. Whether you’re a seasoned builder or brand new to Habitat, all skill levels are welcome. Every hour you contribute helps create safe, stable homes for families in our community. 

Date: Saturday, November 08
Time: 8:30am to 3:30pm.
Location: 1461 McKnight Rd N, Maplewood, MN

Sign up here

Here’s a look at what’s ahead for our 2025–2026 Habitat partnership. Confirmed dates & sign-up information will be promoted in future additions of The Liberal:

  • December 2025 – Build Day (Tentative Saturday, 12/06)
  • February 2026 – Build Day
  • March 2026 – Build Day
  • April 2026 – Build Day
  • May 2026 – Habitat on the Hill (advocacy event at the MN Capitol)
  • June 2026 – Congregational Thank You / Potluck / Fundraiser for the next year

Together, we’re building more than houses—we’re building community, hope, and justice. I invite you to sign up for the November build or mark your calendars for future events. Your presence matters, and there’s a place for you in this work.

Please reach out to me with any questions!

David Harrison
rdavid.harrisonjr [at] gmail.com