We Belong, Together.
We are building a community of hope with a joyful, wide embrace.
Join us as we seek to follow where love calls us next.

Sunday Worship
August 17 | Abiding love and hope
Abiding love and hope matter in these days–they name the kind of spiritual stamina communities need if they are to heal, grow, and endure. This love does not depend on perfect conditions or quick resolution—it stays present in the long stretch between hurt and repair, between loss and renewal. It’s what keeps people at the table after trust has been shaken, and what inspires them to keep tending the life of a community—teaching, caring, repairing, giving—through seasons of both weariness and joy.
Join us in person or via livestream for worship on Sunday morning at 10 a.m.

Please Take Note
August 1-22: No in-person gatherings at church, except worship
If you have a group, gathering, or meeting scheduled at church between August 1 – 22, we ask you to reschedule, gather virtually, or meet off-site instead. We have multiple summer camp programs taking place during that time, and our space will be filled with children and youth, and all sorts of summer camp equipment. Thank you so much for helping to make space for these wonderful and affirming programs at church.

Special Worship Event
Worship at the Lake Harriet Bandshell
Join us at the Lake Harriet Bandshell for worship on Sunday, August 31! We’ll be sharing more details, including information about the potluck after worship—check your weekly newsletter. And mark your calendars!
Please note: the First U building will be closed on August 31.

Coming up at First Universalist
Latest Updates

The Weekly Liberal, August 14, 2025
August 15, 2025
Congregational Health Survey from the Board | Service opportunities with our youth and in welcoming newcomers | EJ Team Potluck

Congregational Health Survey
August 14, 2025
The Board encourages congregants to take part in the Congregational Health Survey.

Nurturing radical hospitality at church
August 14, 2025
Anyone—including newcomers!—can find their way into service at First U as greeters, ushers, and Newcomer Welcome Team members