September 26, 2025
The Weekly Liberal, September 25, 2025
Care & Formation of our Children & Youth | Smorgasboard | Common Ground Sundays | Fall Programs A-Plenty!
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September 25, 2025
Care and formation of our children and youth
“There is no such thing as other peoples’ children,” and that’s true in our congregation: care and formation for the children of our church is the responsibility of each one of us.
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September 25, 2025
Smorgasboard: A message from the Board of Trustees
Board President, Marc Gorelick, shares insights from the Congregational Survey.
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September 18, 2025
The Weekly Liberal, September 18, 2025
Sign-Up Sunday! Fall Programs Are Launching | State of The Spirit launches | CYFM Advisory Update | Board Meeting
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September 18, 2025
A New Practice for Our Life Together: State of the Spirit
Mark your calendar for Wednesday, September 24 at 7 p.m., and read more about State of the Spirit!
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September 18, 2025
Let’s Build Beloved Community Together
Don't miss Sign-Up Sunday on September 21! Find your connection points and take your next step into belonging and community.
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September 18, 2025
Children, Youth, and Families Advisory Team September Update
All are encouraged to take a few moments to catch up on the wonderful things our Children, Youth, & Families Advisory Team has been up to!
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September 11, 2025
First U welcomes Cummins Ministerial Intern, Nico Van Ostrand
Nico Van Ostrand joins the First U ministerial team, and Rev. Jen offers background about the role of a ministerial intern. Welcome, Nico!
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September 11, 2025
John Steitz photography in the sanctuary
The Visual Arts Committee has created a sanctuary art installation using the stunning photography of First U staff member, John Steitz.
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September 5, 2025
Blessed are those who mourn: A call to action
From the Minnesota State Capitol: Rev. Ashley Harness and First U Board President Marc Gorelick call on lawmakers to ban assault weapons and high-capacity magazines.
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