August 7, 2026
The Weekly Liberal, August 6, 2026
Rev. Laura: "An Openness to Change" | Welcome, Cas Burr, to the First U Staff!
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August 6, 2026
An Openness to Change
"I have come to understand that to move beyond reacting or simply coping I need to be proactive in finding spiritual practices that let me acknowledge my anxieties and then to let them go (or at least to calm them)."
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August 6, 2026
Vote to Save Democracy!
Early voting for the Primary ends August 10 | Get a ride to the polls from church this Sunday!
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August 5, 2026
A New Format for Sundays at Church
We're trying a new format for Sundays at church, starting this Fall. We'll keep you posted as we continue to work out details.
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August 4, 2026
The Weekly Liberal, July 30, 2026
Allison: Hirut's new role at First U; new childcare staff added | This Sunday: "Life Together"--exploring the meaning of community
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July 30, 2026
Congratulations, Hirut! And welcome, new childcare staff!
Hirut Hedge has a new role at First U! And we have added three new adults to our childcare staff team.
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July 29, 2026
Minneapolis: Vote Early, In Person!
Vote early, in person in Minneapolis, August 1-August 10. Get a ride to the Minneapolis polls on Sunday, August 2 at church.
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July 29, 2026
The Weekly Liberal, July 23, 2026
Rev. Jen: Be A Worship Associate | Vote to Save Democracy | Disability Pride Month - This Sunday
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July 23, 2026
Opportunity: Apply to Be A First U Worship Associate
The First U Worship Team wants to develop new congregant Worship Associates. Is this a role that might suit you?
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July 23, 2026
The Weekly Liberal, July 16, 2026
Rev. Jen: Thoughts about the wildfires and ways to take action | Pancake breakfast and games for trans folx
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