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For all communications-related questions, please email Rev. Ashley Harness-Jimenez, ashley [at] firstuniv.org.

The Weekly Liberal

The Weekly Liberal email newsletter is sent every Thursday and published on our website.

We are happy to consider submissions sent by email to our Communications Assistant, Rachel Rott: rachel [at] firstuniv.org. Please note that we are unable to accept submissions on paper or by phone. Publication is at the discretion of Rev. Ashley.

Deadline for submissions: Tuesday at 10 a.m. the week of desired publication. The Weekly Liberal is typically published on Thursdays.

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September 12, 2024

The Weekly Liberal, September 12, 2024

In this Issue “We Begin Again Together”Sunday WorshipThis Sunday, Sept. 159 & 11 a.m.Last Sunday’s RecordingsCycle of LifePrograms CalendarPastoral & Community CareFaithful ActionNewsCommunity Events & Affiliated Orgs Read this issue…

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September 10, 2024

The Weekly Liberal, September 5, 2024

In this Issue What We Do NextWater CommunionCommunity DinnerYoung AdultsMutual Aid Sunday School80+ Spirituality CircleDaytime ConnectionsImprov for EldersSign-Up SundayMeditation GroupGrief GroupElection NewsCommunity SafetyMUUSJA, AUW, 12-Step Spirituality Read this issue…

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September 5, 2024

Religious Education needs YOU!

Yes, you! We have a phenomenal crew of 70 adults who have signed up to volunteer with our children and youth for this church year. We still need 11 additional adult volunteers to make our Sunday morning programming happen. Here are our remaining volunteer needs on Sunday…

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August 29, 2024

The Weekly Liberal, August 29, 2024

In this Issue Our New Website!This Sunday, Sept. 1NO WORSHIPCommunity DinnerYoung AdultsMutual Aid Sunday School80+ Spirituality CircleDaytime ConnectionsImprov for EldersGrief GroupElection NewsStewardship MessageBus Tour, AUW, 12-Step Spirituality Read this issue…

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August 28, 2024

The Weekly Liberal, August 22, 2024

In this Issue Empathy is EmancipationThis Sunday, August 25Facilitate A Fall Program Young AdultsMutual Aid Sunday SchoolCommunity DinnerMeditation GroupGrief GroupElection NewsNo Worship Sept 1Staff Sabbath Read the August 22 issue…

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Fall 2024 Programs
August 19, 2024

Seeking Submissions: Fall Spiritual Growth

Would you like to host a discussion group, or lead a group in a spiritual practice that is meaningful to you? Maybe you would like to create space with other people for creating art together—it could be fiber arts, music, writing… What can you dream up? Our vibrant adult spiritual…

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August 18, 2024

The Weekly Liberal, August 15, 2024

In this Issue Lend Us Your Boomwhackers, Facilitate a Fall Program, Octavia Butler Book Club, Meditation Group, Car Wash, AUW, 12-Step Spirituality, and more. Read the August 15th issue…

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August 8, 2024

The Weekly Liberal, August 8, 2024

In this Issue Taking Time for the Questions, Young Adults Mutual Aid, Election News Update, Meetups, Community events and affiliated organizations – DRUUMM, MNIPL, Car Wash Read the August 8th issue…

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August 7, 2024

The Weekly Liberal, August 1, 2024

In This Issue “Getting Rest, Getting Ready,” Children, Youth, & Families Registration, Family Book Club, Mutual Aid Sunday School, Child Dedication, Plant-Based Potluck, DRUUMM, and more Read the August 1 Issue…

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August 7, 2024

The Weekly Liberal, July 25, 2024

In This Issue IntroOn A Quiet Day at Church Sunday WorshipThis Sunday, July 28August 18: Lake HarrietLast Sunday’s RecordingsCycle of Life Programs CalendarFacilitate A Fall Program Octavia Butler Young Adults Playground Meetups Mutual Aid Sunday School Family Book Club Kids CampMeditation GroupPastoral & Community CareGrief Group Faithful Action Electrify Everything Early…

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