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Attend a film premiere that includes First U collaboration in support of First Nation Youth
How a 2018 First U concert event supported St. Paul Indigenous youth in their protest against the Doctrine of Discovery
Read MoreThe Weekly Liberal, May 15, 2025
"Church is for everybody" | Youth Fundraiser! | Summer Worship Schedule Begins - ONE service at 10 a.m.
Read MoreChurch is for everybody | Join us Saturday for a youth-led fundraiser!
Like Allison, our First U youth are growing up in a caring religious community. You can support their leadership at Saturday's Talent Show & Trivia Night!
Read MoreBuilding Hope from the Capitol: My Day at Habitat on the Hill
David Harrison recaps a powerful day at the Capitol—and offers an easy way to take action for fair and affordable housing.
Read MoreWe are SO close.
We are only $25,000 from our pledge goal. There is no one to backstop us: can you give, or increase your pledge, today?
Read MoreMay 18: Summer Schedule Begins at First U
Join us this summer at church! One service at 10 a.m. every Sunday, May 18-September 7.
Read MoreThe Weekly Liberal, May 8, 2025
"There are no hands but ours" | CYFM Advisory Update | A Baby Shower & A Furnishings Ask! | Community Dinner
Read MoreThe Weekly Liberal, May 1, 2025
"We are a faith community of big dreams and collective power" | We The People Concert Tix
Read MoreThere are no hands but ours
Some of you gardeners out there may already know the answer to this question…When is the best time to plant a tree? Ten years ago. When is the next best time to plant a tree? Today. One hundred and sixty-five years ago, our religious ancestors planted a tree in Minneapolis.
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