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May 17, Sunday, 9:30 and 11:15a
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Thresholds
In the novel "The Color Purple," Alice Walker writes: "I think us here to wonder, myself. To wonder. To ask. And that in wondering bout the big things and asking bout the big things, you learn about the little ones, almost by accident. But you never know nothing more about the big things than you start out with. The more I wonder, the more I love." This Sunday, we celebrate wondering and asking about the big things. We celebrate the wonderings of our Coming of Age youth and our New Members. We celebrate those threshold moments for us all, when you fall more deeply in love with the world, with yourself, and with the unnameable mystery.
Read more about this week's service, or listen to sermons from previous Sundays online
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 Registration is Now Open
for Religious Education, 2015-2016
Religious Education registration for the next church year is now open.
Regular registration closes May 29, and families will receive confirmation of their child(ren)'s class placement by email on June 1.
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 Religious Education Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast
Seeking breakfast helpers!
Sunday, May 31
As the church year draws to a close, we honor the many volunteers who ministered to our children and youth, generously sharing their time and attention through the year. If you were not in the classrooms this year and can help with the Appreciation Breakfast, please sign up online. Helpers are needed to bring food, set up, serve or clean up.
Religious Education Volunteers received an invitation to this special event by email this week. If you volunteered in Religious Education classes but didn't receive your invite, please email Lauren so we can get one to you and express our gratitude.
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 Summer Sundays at First Universalist
Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day
On Summer Sundays we have a single worship service at 10am, and childcare and Religious Education classes are offered from 10-11am for children ages 6 months up through those entering 6th grade in the Fall. Learn more about our planned activities for each age group online.
Adult staff and trained youth from the congregation provide care and guidance as we enjoy a more relaxed pace and focus on building community with one another. No need to register for summer in advance. Simply fill out a brief form the first Sunday you attend and we'll keep it on hand all Summer.
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 The House That Love Built
A perfect opportunity for families who participated in the campaign last year!
Did your family help build the Habitat for Humanity House our congregation sponsored? Did you cut your holiday spending last year and donate the difference? Did your child collect coins, or your youth decorate cookies for a fundraiser in their RE class? Perhaps you and your family would like to see the house, and work alongside the homeowners and other volunteers on simple landscaping projects for a day.
The work is appropriate for all ages. Younger kids must attend with a parent. Teens are welcome to come on their own with parent permission. We'll be carpooling from church, leaving around 9am, or families can meet at the site at 9:30am. Bring your gloves -- Habitat will provide all the other supplies and 1st U volunteers will provide lunch. We'll work through mid- to late-afternoon, or until the job is done.
Maikee's Landscaping Day
Saturday, Jun 13, 9am-4pm
Email [email protected] to sign up!
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 8th grade Racial Justice workshop series
Comes to a close Saturday, 5-9pm in Room 203
Our 8th graders have completed their year-long OWL (Our Whole Lives Sexuality) curriculum and will spend the remainder of the church year learning about race, racism and racial justice movements. The three workshops take place on the following days and times:
- Sundays, May 3 and May 10, 9:30-11am
- Saturday, May 16, 5-9pm, Pizza dinner and viewing of the movie Selma, immediately following the 9th-10th graders' Coming of Age service (youth and parents are encouraged to attend the COA service before the youth workshop!)
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 Intergenerational Flower Communion Choir
Rehearsal begin this Sunday, May 17
Are you and/or members of your family interested in singing? Have you considered singing in the choir, but you couldn't make the long-term commitment? With three rehearsals and a single worship service performance, the Intergenerational Choir may be perfect for you. All ages are welcome.
Repertoire
Sahayta, by Ben Allaway
Rehearsals
Sunday, May 17,10:35-11:10am (between services)
Wednesday, May 20, 7-7:45pm
Wednesday, May 27, 7-7:45pm
Service
Sunday, May 31, 10am - Flower Communion
Randy Buikema, Director of Choral Arts, will serve as the choir's conductor. The anthem, Sayahta is a unique musical experience for singers of all ages. The text of Sahayta deals with themes of unity, peace and community, and it draws on words and phrases in Arabic, Hebrew, Hindi, Sanskrit, Spanish, English, Filipino and Swahili. With an infectious world beat, this song will unite the singers and the congregation. Come join the fun!
If you have any questions, contact [email protected] .
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 Summer Camps at First Universalist
Camper registration and camp counselor applications being accepted NOW!
Summer is a great opportunity for children and youth to connect deeply, build community, and learn in a fun, supportive circle of friends of all ages. That's why First Universalist will offer four weeks of Summer Camp experiences for kids and youth in 2015!
We will also be hiring about 20 paid youth staff, including paid Youth Counselors (entering 8th grade and up), and volunteer Junior Counselors (entering 7th or 8th grade). More information about all Counselor positions is online.
CAMPER REGISTRATION AND CAMP COUNSELOR APPLICATIONS are now being accepted online! Click here
to go to First Universalist's Summer Camp website.
Jun 22-26, Monday-Friday, 9am-3pm
Chalice Camp (entering 1st-6th grade)
led by Lauren Wyeth
Jul 13-17, Monday-Friday, 9am-3pm
Creativity Jam Camp (entering 1st-6th grade)
led by Tami Eshult
Jul 20-23, Monday-Thursday, 9am-3pm
Racial Justice Training for High School Students (entering 9th-12th grade)
Youth working as Racial Justice Camp Counselors must attend this training. Others welcome.
co-led by Tami Eshult and Lauren Wyeth
July 27-30, Monday-Thursday, 9am-3pm
Racial Justice Camp (entering 3rd-8th grade)
co-led by Lauren Wyeth (3rd-5th gr) and Tami Eshult (6th-8th gr)
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Religious Education information for families
On Sunday mornings:
A parent/guardian should sign children into their classrooms, up through 6th grade.
Classes end at 10:40am (1st service) and 12:25pm (2nd service). Please be ready to meet younger children at these times.
- Children up through 3rd grade must be picked up by 10:45am/12:30pm.
- Children in 4th-6th grades will be released if not picked up by 10:45am/12:30pm.
- Older youth will be released immediately after class.
Find your classroom for this Sunday below:
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Nursery
ages 6-17 mos.
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Nursery Care, Room 103
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Toddlers
ages 18 mos.-2 yrs.
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Toddler Care, Room 100
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Chalice Children, Room 104 |
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PreK
entering Kindergarten in Fall 2015
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Spirit Stories, Room 101
Attend Rainbow Path graduation in RE
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Kindergarten
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Rainbow Path, Room 105
Attend Rainbow Path graduation in RE
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1st grade
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Rainbow Path, Room 107
Attend Rainbow Path graduation in RE
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2nd grade
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Moral Tales, Room 208
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3rd grade
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Moral Tales, Room 204
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| 4th grade |
Toolbox of Faith, Chalice Room
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5th grade
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Toolbox of Faith, Room 202
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| 6th grade |
We celebrated our Rites of Passage on Friday
Attend Sunday service with your family
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7th grade
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Neighboring Faiths Quiz Bowl!
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8th grade
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Racial Justice workshop series ends Saturday
Attend Sunday service with your family
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9th-10th grade
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Coming of Age worship and reception, Saturday at 3pm
Attend Sunday service with your family
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10th-12th grade
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Youth Group picnic at Lake Calhoun, 11am!
Email [email protected] for more information |
 Visiting with children?
Welcome!
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