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March 19, 2026

Sex Ed Sunday: Yes, No, Maybe So

Sex Ed Sunday is this Sunday! Our First U OWL Program Coordinator, Claire Tralle, shares about how she and her family have learned about consent from Taylor, the Childless Lady Cat.

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March 5, 2026

SmorgasBoard: March 5, 2026

Originally referring to a regular (every seven years) break from farming to allow fields to be restored, the concept of a sabbatical is rooted in the Old Testament. In modern times, it refers to the practice of granting professionals time away from their regular duties for rejuvenation and exploratory learning.

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March 5, 2026

Come in—bring your whole self

Come in. Come into this place which we make holy by our presence. Come in with all your vulnerabilities and strengths, fears and anxieties, loves and hopes. For here you need not hide, nor pretend, nor be anything other than who you are and are called to be. Come into…

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