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EVERYBODY IN!

Community Dinners

Wednesdays, Nov. 9 and Dec. 7, 6–8 p.m. in the Social Hall
RSVP Requested

Swing by church for a delicious home-cooked meal at 6 p.m. in the Social Hall. All are welcome and there is no charge. Menu available on our website, a week in advance. We always offer vegan, vegetarian, gluten free, nut free and kid-friendly options. All church events are alcohol-free. Following dinner, stick around and join a breakout group to learn more about one of the many opportunities for deeper engagement at church.

NOVEMBER 9 MENU: We’ll be serving macaroni and cheese with vegan and gluten-free options, along with a green salad, fruit salad, and cookies.

DECEMBER 7 MENU: We’ll be serving vegan chili, baked potatoes, and salad.

Breakout Groups:

November 9

December 7

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Jane Bassuk’s textiles are on display in our Universal Gallery Sept. 11 through Oct. 16. She will be available to talk about her work after services on September 25.

Much of Jane Bassuk’s work explores how energy and light are integral to natural and man-made architecture. In her art quilts, she has always created surreal landscapes that use organic shapes derived from the flora and fauna of the natural world. She uses different types of textures to develop the surface and experiment with color to create different light effects. Her works continually investigate the power of nature over man-made structures. She chooses fabrics because of the feelings they evoke and for their implied glimpses of land, sea, and man-made objects. She heavily embellishes each piece with embroidery and beads to enhance the surfaces. Jane also examines feminine sexuality and her Jewish heritage, exploring loss, spirituality, human mortality, and human connection to the infinite universe.

Jane Bassuk has a BFA in painting from the University of Michigan and an MA and MFA in painting from the University of Iowa. She taught at North Hennepin Community College and is now retired. For more information visit her website: www.janebassukartist.com

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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.

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