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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 23, 2024

Fall Programs Are Open!

With deep gratitude to all of the folks who signed up to host or lead groups and gatherings for Fall, we invite you to sign up! Throughout the fall season, you can access the most current Program Guide and view our programs on the church calendar by visiting the Spiritual…

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September 20, 2024

The Weekly Liberal, September 19, 2024

In this Issue Fall ProgramsThis Sunday, Sept. 229 & 11 a.m.Sign-Up SundayPastoral & Community Care\Faithful ActionNewsBoard MeetingCommunity Events & Affiliated Orgs Read this issue…

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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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