First Universalist Church of Minneapolis Sunday Service Podcast

Going slow to go fast. Heeding the lessons from geese. These last several weeks, our services have invited us to reflect on how it is that we do this thing called religious community. This Sunday, we continue this exploration as we lift up a concrete approach to the challenges that can arise when human beings try to do things together.

Words of Welcome- Rev. Jen Crow (:30)

Story for All Ages- The Messiah is Amongst You- Dr. Glen Thomas Rideout (8:07)

Prayer and Cycle of Life- Rev. Karen Hutt (14:43)

Message- One Of Us- Rev. Arif Mamdani (21:04)

Introduction and Anthem- How Can I Keep from Singing- Dr. Glen Thomas Rideout, First Universalist Choir, Dr. Randal Buikema (conductor), Franco Holder (piano), and the First Universalist Orchestra. (38:13)

This Sunday, we worship at the Lake Harriet Bandshell! Worship leaders Aimee K. Bryant, Franco Holder, Dr. Glen Thomas Rideout, Rev. Arif Mamdani, Julica Hermann de la Fuente, Rev. Jen Crow, Lauren Wyeth, and Rev. Karen Hutt will lead and inspire us through music, story, and message, and challenge us to consider what we might learn from — among other things — Canadian geese.

Words of Welcome- Rev. Jen Crow (:30)

Story for All Ages- Sue Searing (7:08)

Prayer and Cycle of Life- Rev. Arif Mamdani (12:26)

Reading- Lessons from Canada Geese- Julica Hermann de la Fuente and Rev. Karen Hutt (21:51)

Song- What Wonderous Love- Dr. Glen Thomas Rideout (24:54)

Message- Rev. Karen Hutt and Lauren Wyeth (27:39)

This Sunday, we worship at the Lake Harriet Bandshell! Worship leaders Aimee K. Bryant, Franco Holder, Dr. Glen Thomas Rideout, Rev. Arif Mamdani, Julica Hermann de la Fuente, Rev. Jen Crow, Lauren Wyeth, and Rev. Karen Hutt will lead and inspire us through music, story, and message, and challenge us to consider what we might learn from — among other things — Canadian geese.

Words of Welcome- Rev. Jen Crow (:30)

Story for All Ages- Sue Searing (7:08)

Prayer and Cycle of Life- Rev. Arif Mamdani (12:26)

Reading- Lessons from Canada Geese- Julica Hermann de la Fuente and Rev. Karen Hutt (21:51)

Song- What Wonderous Love- Dr. Glen Thomas Rideout (24:54)

Message- Rev. Karen Hutt and Lauren Wyeth (27:39)

Change is ever-present these days, a constant cycle of new information, new experiences and new understandings of ourselves, each other, and the larger world keep coming our way. This Sunday, we continue our exploration of the nature of change and how we, as people of faith, continue to align our actions with our values.

Words of Welcome- Rev. Jen Crow (:30)

Story for All Ages- The Water Cycle- Aimee K. Bryant (4:58)

Blessing in Song- Breaths- Dr. Glen Thomas Rideout (9:37)

Prayer and Cycle of Life- Rev. Arif Mamdani (14:21)

Sermon- Roots Hold Me Close- Rev. Jen Crow (23:12)

Outro music- Shenandoah- First Universalist Church Choir, conducted by Dr. Randy Buikema

Change is ever-present these days, a constant cycle of new information, new experiences and new understandings of ourselves, each other, and the larger world keep coming our way. This Sunday, we continue our exploration of the nature of change and how we, as people of faith, continue to align our actions with our values.

Words of Welcome- Rev. Jen Crow (:30)

Story for All Ages- The Water Cycle- Aimee K. Bryant (4:58)

Blessing in Song- Breaths- Dr. Glen Thomas Rideout (9:37)

Prayer and Cycle of Life- Rev. Arif Mamdani (14:21)

Sermon- Roots Hold Me Close- Rev. Jen Crow (23:12)

Outro music- Shenandoah- First Universalist Church Choir, conducted by Dr. Randy Buikema

This Sunday, August 1, Julica Hermann de la Fuente guides us in using Martha Beck’s Change Cycle to explore how we navigate and make meaning of change. Join us to inquire into the nature of change, the possibilities and challenges of change, and the ways that change will continue to be with us personally and congregationally. 

Words of Welcome- Julica Hermann de la Fuente (:30)

Story for All Ages- Suzy Messerole (2:37)

Interlude - Building a New Way- Aimee K. Bryant and Franco Holder (9:00)

Prayer and Cycle of Life- Julica Hermann de la Fuente (11:28)

Message- Harnessing (and Being Harnessed by) Change- Julica Hermann de la Fuente (16:03)

Outro Music- I Am Willing by Holly Near

This Sunday, August 1, Julica Hermann de la Fuente guides us in using Martha Beck’s Change Cycle to explore how we navigate and make meaning of change. Join us to inquire into the nature of change, the possibilities and challenges of change, and the ways that change will continue to be with us personally and congregationally. 

Words of Welcome- Julica Hermann de la Fuente (:30)

Story for All Ages- Suzy Messerole (2:37)

Interlude - Building a New Way- Aimee K. Bryant and Franco Holder (9:00)

Prayer and Cycle of Life- Julica Hermann de la Fuente (11:28)

Message- Harnessing (and Being Harnessed by) Change- Julica Hermann de la Fuente (16:03)

Outro Music- I Am Willing by Holly Near

This Sunday, Rev. Karen shares her humanist journey from Yankee Stadium to the Rift Valley in East Africa. We will also explore opportunities for Unitarian Universalism and humanism in the coming years as we reflect on our 5th Source.

Words of Welcome- Julica Hermann de la Fuente (:19)

Wisdom Story- Anansi- Sue Searing (4:38)

Interlude- We Shall Be Known- Seth Anderson-Matz (10:31)

Prayer and Cycle of Life- Julica Hermann de la Fuente (12:43)

Message- What Kind of Humanist Are You?: A Colored Kid's Journey- Rev. Karen Hutt (18:23)

Outro Music- Lean On Me, by Bill Withers- Aimee K. Bryant and Franco Holder

This Sunday, Rev. Karen shares her humanist journey from Yankee Stadium to the Rift Valley in East Africa. We will also explore opportunities for Unitarian Universalism and humanism in the coming years as we reflect on our 5th Source.

Words of Welcome- Julica Hermann de la Fuente (:19)

Wisdom Story- Anansi- Sue Searing (4:38)

Interlude- We Shall Be Known- Seth Anderson-Matz (10:31)

Prayer and Cycle of Life- Julica Hermann de la Fuente (12:43)

Message- What Kind of Humanist Are You?: A Colored Kid's Journey- Rev. Karen Hutt (18:23)

Outro Music- Lean On Me, by Bill Withers- Aimee K. Bryant and Franco Holder

Prophets are often treated like icons. How many prophetic people can you rattle off the names of? What characteristics do they display? Our 2nd Source as UU’s provides us with some interesting human centered guidance, if we parse the words enough and dive deeply. This Sunday, we continue to learn how to walk the walk that we talk of so much.

Words of Welcome- Julica Hermann de la Fuente (:30)

Wisdom Tale- The Emperor's New Clothes- Aimee K. Bryant (3:30)

Interlude- Shine On Me, by Melanie DeMore (11:16)

Prayer and Cycle of Life- Julica Hermann de la Fuente (14:50)

Sermon- A Prophetic Encounter: Have You Had One Lately?- Rev. Karen Hutt (20:23)

Outro music- Show Up, by Joe Davis