October 6, 2026
The Weekly Liberal, October 1, 2026
Rev. Jen: "We are a people of practice" | Celebrating Finish The Promise | Sign up for Fall Programs!
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October 1, 2026
We are a people of practice
This month, we explore a theme together at church: We are a people of practice.
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October 1, 2026
Finish The Promise: This Sunday, we celebrate
We need roughly $30,000 to pay off the entire $1.3 million building loan. Give now and let's celebrate our success this Sunday!
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September 30, 2026
Finish The Promise: September 29
We are 97% of the way to our audacious goal! Help us cross the finis line!
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September 25, 2026
The Weekly Liberal, September 24, 2026
Board President Marc Gorelick gives a Board report | Fall Program Guide
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September 25, 2026
The Weekly Liberal, September 17, 2026
Allison and Rev. Laura invite you and your families into Religious Education and Spiritual Growth Programs
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September 24, 2026
SmorgasBoard: September 24
Board President Marc Gorelick shares the First U Board of Trustee's goals for the church year.
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September 22, 2026
Finish The Promise: September 22
We are 93% of the way to our goal! The Finish The Promise Team shares exciting news about a funding match, and where we're at in our fundraising efforts.
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September 17, 2026
Highlighting a few upcoming places to connect and learn
Chalice Circles, a Facilitator Training, and White Men for Racial Justice—a few of the ways into connection and learning that are coming up soon!
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September 17, 2026
Opportunities galore: Let’s go!
Religious Education and OWL classes begin this Sunday, and we kick off Fall Programs with Sign-Up Sunday. Find your connection points!
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