December 12, 2025
The Weekly Liberal, December 11, 2025
Rev. Kate Tucker to preach | "A love so big" | Paolo returns to First U as Music Director
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December 11, 2025
A love so big
"It is our faith that each child born is one more redeemer. We celebrate the divine spark within each of us, at every age… A redeemer was born on that night long ago, and has been again every day and night since, whenever anyone brings their gifts to share and opens their heart to this world."
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December 11, 2025
Welcoming Paolo Back to First U
Rev. Jen and Paolo Debuque share about Paolo's return to First U as Part-time Director of Music.
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December 10, 2025
Holiday Display in The Sanctuary | Bring A Stuffed Animal!
The Visual Arts Team has created a stunning winter scene in the sanctuary, and they invite you to lend a stuffed animal to the scene!
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December 5, 2025
The Weekly Liberal, December 4, 2025
This is a sanctuary for what is real, and what is yet possible. | Saying Farewell to Dr. Glen Thomas | December Worship Events | Smorgasboard | Meet our newest members!
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December 5, 2025
The Weekly Liberal, November 20, 2025
A Time of Transition and Farewell for Dr. Glen Thomas Rideout | Holiday Week | Give to The Max Goal Met! A Tale of Two Churches
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December 4, 2025
This is a sanctuary for what’s real, and what is yet possible.
Individually, many of us are struggling. Struggling to make ends meet, struggling to keep our heads up, struggling to live not only in despair, but with joy and presence and connection. It is in this moment that we arrive in December to our worship theme of Honest Hope, Lament, and Sanctuary: We move through darkness with honest hope—not by turning away from grief, but by holding it together. This is a sanctuary for what’s real, and what is yet possible.
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November 20, 2025
A time of transition and farewell for Dr. Glen Thomas Rideout
As we prepare to say goodbye to Dr. Rideout, we want to express our deepest appreciation for his exceptional leadership, creativity, and dedication to our worship ministry.
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November 20, 2025
A faithful ending
On Sunday, December 7, 2025, I will conclude my service as your Director of Worship Arts Ministries. That morning we will share a ritual of release and blessing in worship, to honor the ministry we have held together and to place one another back into the care of Spirit for whatever comes next.
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November 20, 2025
A Tale of Two Churches
What would it be like for children, youth, and adults of all ages to feel truly woven into the fabric of congregational life?
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