August 20, 2026
Finish The Promise
We can free up $132,000 per year in bank loans and put that money toward our life-affirming mission! The Finish The Promise Campaign Team shares what they're up to and how you can help.
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November 10, 2025
The resources we need to provide sanctuary at First U
Our board of trustees has issued a challenge: They will match, dollar for dollar, the first $3,000 raised through Give to the Max.
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May 15, 2025
Church is for everybody | Join us Saturday for a youth-led fundraiser!
Like Allison, our First U youth are growing up in a caring religious community. You can support their leadership at Saturday's Talent Show & Trivia Night!
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May 13, 2025
We are SO close.
We are only $25,000 from our pledge goal. There is no one to backstop us: can you give, or increase your pledge, today?
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May 8, 2025
There are no hands but ours
Some of you gardeners out there may already know the answer to this question…When is the best time to plant a tree? Ten years ago. When is the next best time to plant a tree? Today. One hundred and sixty-five years ago, our religious ancestors planted a tree in Minneapolis.
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May 1, 2025
We are a faith community of big dreams and collective power.
Rev. Jen reflects on what Dr. Ortega brought to First U in his workshop with lay leaders; consider the Four Pivots.
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April 30, 2025
Show up, have a fabulous time, support our ministries!
Grab seats for our concert | Pledge update | Talent & Trivia Night
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January 20, 2025
You are not alone. We are holding this day together.
Inauguration Day message from Rev. Jen & Rev. Ashley
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