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This Sunday is a special opportunity for community celebration and connection for First Universalist. We’ll begin our morning at church at 10 a.m. for a brief worship service and glitter blessing affirmation–all are welcome! Then, around 10:30, those who choose to will head out to the Twin Cities Pride Parade, where we will watch the parade. The parade starts at 11 a.m. at 3rd & Hennepin and proceeds down Hennepin to Spruce.

Schedule and Things to Note:
10 a.m. Service and Glitter Blessing inside the sanctuary (note that, in order to offer a more accessible space for this special service, we have decided to start inside instead of under the tent). Begin the day with a brief, 30-minute service, including a glitter blessing to spark our spirits.
10:30 – ? Parade – We’ll then carry our energized spirits to the Pride Parade and Festival. You can join a group biking to the parade, or taking the #6 bus together. We will have free bus passes printed out for those who need one. We are not marching in the parade. This invitation is to attend the parade together. We will arrive together, stay as long as you like, and then head back to the church on our own schedules.
Join us virtually – Not up to joining in the parade in person but want to go with us in spirit? Join the livestream here.
Self Care – Remember to bring a water bottle and any sun protection you may need (sunscreen, hat, etc.). You’ll be able to grab a snack and fill up your water bottle at church before we head out to the parade, or bring a snack or two of your own from home.
Coffee Hour – There won’t be a full coffee/social hour after the worship service this week. An abbreviated and casual Place to Start visitor class will still take place after service at the front of the sanctuary.

A Place to Start
This Sunday’s “A Place to Start” will be abbreviated and more casual than usual due to the special Pride service and Parade.
Are you new or new-ish to First Universalist and wondering where to begin? Here’s “A Place to Start!” Whether you’re simply curious or are considering making this your spiritual home, in this casual class, you’ll learn some of the basics of Unitarian Universalism, as well as how to get connected to what you’re seeking here at church. Meet at the front of the sanctuary immediately after the service on a first or third Sunday. No RSVP necessary. Facilitated by First U members.

If you can’t make it, or prefer to connect with a staff person one on one, please fill out the Visitor Connect form so we can follow up with you. Thank you!