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'Who Am I?' with Svetlana Goretaya
 Join us this Sunday morning at 10 as we hear Svetlana’s story of her identity journey from mainstream Protestantism to Unitarian Universalism, from mental distress to wholeness, and to embracing her multifaceted identity.
Svetlana Goretaya is a Slavic American woman and religious and spiritual seeker. By day she is a clinical social worker and therapist, and by night she is a guinea pig mom and enthusiastic dancer, yogi, and artist.
Musicians will be Neil Bartholomew and Brian Bartling.
We are worshiping in person, expecting all to be masked and fully vaccinated. If you cannot join us in person, click here to watch on our YouTube channel at 10am.
Click here to access the order of service.
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Catch up with friends, enjoy treats in breezeway after worship 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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Summer at First Unitarian
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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 upcoming speakers, topics, and musicians in our Summer Services Series. We post updates here each week.
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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