August 14, 2025
Nurturing radical hospitality at church
Anyone—including newcomers!—can find their way into service at First U as greeters, ushers, and Newcomer Welcome Team members
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August 11, 2025
Seth Anderson-Matz joins the First U Staff
Seth Anderson-Matz joins the First U Staff as the new Intergenerational Justice, Service, and Leadership Coordinator
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August 11, 2025
The Weekly Liberal, August 7, 2025
"Prophethood of All Believers" by Rev. Jen | Welcome, Seth! | Young Adults Brunch
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July 31, 2025
The Weekly Liberal, July 31, 2025
"Stop in The Name of Love" by Dr. Glen Thomas | Fall Program Submissions | Bring us your boxes! | Potluck Gatherings
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July 31, 2025
Becoming Dementia Friendly Congregation
Deepening and expanding our welcome at church—find out how you can help.
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July 24, 2025
“This is why the world needs OWL.”
Highlights from Allison's attendance at the UCC General Synod—with an earring connection to First U!
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July 17, 2025
The Weekly Liberal, July 17, 2025
"And the rest is music" by Dr. Glen Thomas | An apology | Potluck Gatherings
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July 17, 2025
And the rest is music
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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July 10, 2025
The Weekly Liberal, July 10, 2025
Revs. Meg Riley & Kate Tucker attend the Melissa Hortman funeral | Coffee Maker Alert | MUUSJA gratitude for Pride Booth
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July 10, 2025
Revs. Kate Tucker & Meg Riley attend state funeral for Rep. Melissa Hortman
Rev. Meg Riley, along with Rev. Kate Tucker, attended the funeral for Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark. They share about it here.
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