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'Finding a Haven' with the LGBTQIA+ Soul Circle
 Join the First U LGBTQIA+ Soul Circle in examining and celebrating the significance and beauty of our diversity, as well as the amazing gifts of inclusivity and strength our community can cultivate.
Music will be provided by members of the Circle.
We are worshiping in person, expecting all to be masked and fully vaccinated. If you cannot join us, click here to watch on our YouTube channel at 10am.
Click here to access the order of service.
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Connect with friends in breezeway after the service
 It's summer, which means it is time for refreshments and fellowship in the breezeway after worship! Gather with friends and family after our 10am worship for cool summer treats and a time for socializing.
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Carol Adams celebration of life on Friday, July 29
 Members of the First U Community are invited to a celebration of life for Carol Adams on Friday, July 29, 3:00 - 5:00pm in the Parish House Atrium. Light refreshments will be shared after a brief service.
Carol had been a member of First U since 1993 and served in many leadership capacities, including President 2004-05. She passed away in October after a short illness.
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Summer at First Unitarian
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Nancy's on vacation next week
 Director of Operations Nancy Forsstrom will be on vacation next week, July 25th - 29th. You can leave a message in her voicemail or email, and she will get back to you asap.
If you have items for the July 29 First U Times, click here to send them to Bev Koteff no later than Tuesday the 26th at noon.
If you want to request an invitation for July 31 worship, please click here to send it to Ann Boyd at the Front Desk by 3:00 pm Wednesday, the 27th.
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Church office open 9 to 4, weekdays
 For the summer, the church office is open Monday - Friday, 9am - 4pm. Feel free to stop by any time; we always look forward to visits from members and friends of the congregation. The administration and building staff wish everyone a great summer.
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Upcoming Summer Service Series preview
 Check out the speakers, topics, and musicians in our Summer Services Series. We post updates each week.
July 31, "Who am I? Identifying and Belonging at First U" with Svetlana Goretaya. We will hear Svetlana's story of her identity journey from mainstream Protestantism to Unitarianism, from mental distress to wholeness, and to embracing her multifaceted identity. Music by Neil Bartholomew and Brian Bartling.
August 7, "Up From the Ashes." A look back at the catastrophic fire at First U in 1966 and the restoration that followed with Rod Haynes who witnessed it all. Music by Claire Rosenbaum.
August 14, with Atwater - Donnelly. With readings in the form of questions, join Aubrey and Elwood for a provocative and evocative service of songs and queries. Members of the congregation will be challenged to join in asking difficult questions during turbulent times in an effort to move forward in positive and helpful ways.
August 21, "Letting Love Guide Us" with Rev. Mary Margaret Earl. We are deeply connected to some animals. Compassion and kinship guide those relationships. But modern systems have broken our connection with other animals. This week we consider how we can reawaken our connection and widen our circle of compassion. Music by Janice Okoomian.
August 28, with Sorrel Devine; music by Sally Racket
September 4, with Anne Connor; music by Nancy Nicholson
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Lay Ministry team available during summer months with new email address
 We all experience challenges in our lives from time to time. If you become ill, suffer a loss, or experience a difficult life transition or celebration, call on us. Our Caring Crew, Lay Ministry Team, and First U Buddies want to help.
If you have a pastoral concern during the summer months, click here to contact one of the Lay Ministers; they check email often.
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Let us know if you test positive for COVID-19
 If you test positive for COVID-19 and have attended a worship service, a meeting, or made some other visit to First U in the previous five days, please let the church office know immediately so that we can continue to follow our safety protocols and offer you any support you need.
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Tuesday noon deadline
Deadline for submitting materials for each week's First U Times is noon on Tuesday at the latest. Much earlier is better. To submit your article and photo or graphic to Nancy Forsstrom, click here.
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