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First Universalist Church april 12, 2015 First Universalist Church april 12, 2015 of Minneapolis of Minneapolis Get Connected! First Universalist Church Welcome! of Minneapolis Book Discussion: Capturing Nature Art Exhibit Celebrating our We are so glad that you are here. In the Universalist spirit of love and hope, What Does Justice Look Like? we give, receive, and grow. Three artists--Erin Mason, Jo Ann Musu- At First Universalist Church, The Struggle for Liberation in Generosity meci, and Jill Ewald--are all interested in in the spirit of love and hope, Dakota Homeland, capturing nature in their art work. They are Offering plates from Sunday service: we give, receive, and grow. by Waziyatawin displaying their work at First Universalist We welcome, affirm, and protect the 3/29 Youth Cultural Exchange $810 in the Social Hall April 5 through May 17. light in each human heart; we act outside 3/22 Racial Justice $960 Sunday, April 12 at 1:00pm The artists will be available to talk with you of our walls; we listen to where love is 3/15 Beacon Interfaith Housing $1,259 calling us next. OR Tuesday, April 14 at 6:30pm, about their artwork and have additional Cummins Room 3/8 Youth Cultural Exchange $1,315 items for sale including on Sunday, April 19, We do all this as a faith community after both services. To nominate an offering recipient, go to: committed to racial justice. These Discussion facilitated by Suzanne www.firstuniversalistchurch.com/offering-plate spiritual practices and commitments are Hay, Kayci Rush, and Rev. Justin the ways we move in rhythm with the Tandlund Peter by photo Schroeder. During the past 150 Worship Theme: great love that is alive in the world. years, the majority of Minnesotans The Big Questions Are You Visiting? have not acknowledged the im- Come to a brief orientation to First Helpful Information mense and ongoing harms suffered Church is one place where we ask the big ques- Universalist and Unitarian Universalism, Hearing Devices are available; please by the Dakota People ever since tions. We venture into the unknowable, the big the 1st and 3rd Sundays of the month. ask an usher. Cushions are available for their homelands were invaded over questions with curiosity, and humility because Our next orientation the pews and are located next to the 200 years ago. we know ourselves as marvelous, and a speck of sound booth and at the entrance to the dust, all in the same breath of being. takes place: Sunday, April 19th Sanctuary. Please return them to their Meet us in the front of the Sanctuary imme- home after the service. Worship Resources: Join us this month when we delve into diately after the service. Find out more about We also have Fragrance-Free rows For further study and contemplation, the big questions: our community in this 45-minute overview. marked in the balcony. No sign up needed and coffee & childcare are here is the book referenced For more information about First provided. in the sermon. What is the nature of being human? Universalist, go to our website: Why is there so much despair? The Visiting Families Welcome Station at www.firstuniversalistchurch.org, stop by What is holy? the north end of the Religious Education our Information Center in the Social Hall What is wholeness? wing has information about our Children, downstairs after services, or call our church Is there evil? Youth & Family Ministries. Stop by if office, 612-825-1701. warriors of What is this wondrous thing called life? you are interested in learning more, or email our Director of Children, Youth The Weekly Liberal FREE: Jazz Band Gig in & Family Ministries, Lauren Wyeth at: compassion [email protected]. the Social Hall Want to know what’s going on at First Universalist Church? The Weekly Liberal Friday, April 17th from 7:30 to 9:30 PM Let Us Keep You In Our (our weekly newsletter) is for you! If you Thoughts & Prayers aren’t already on the e-news distribution rev. ruth mackenzie John Jensen and the Jazz Band will be playing list and would like to be, simply sign up 30s and 40s ballads and swing music perfect for If you are experiencing a crisis or online by visiting our website or by dancing and/or listening.Several years ago a few transition, or celebrating a joy--please let The Pathway to First U members jointly scored an auction win for a scanning the QR code below. Please note, us know. If you’d like to be included in our Membership performance by John Jensen and the Jazz Band and too, that paper copies of The Weekly we’ve decided to share it with fellow First U folks. Cycle of Life each Sunday in worship, please Liberal will always be available in the Feeling like First Universalist could contact Sandy diNanni at (sandy@firstuniv. office and at Sunday’s services. april 12, 2015 be your spiritual home? Our next Bring a finger food snack to share if you wish. We’ll org) or (612) 825-1701. Pathway to Membership class is a provide paper plates and napkins and will be taking two-session experience on Sun- up a collection to cover custodial charges. We will If you would like support, please contact days, April 19 and 26 from 1-4pm. NOT have utensils, bar service or child care avail- able that night. BYOB is also NOT an option but we Rev. Jen Crow ([email protected] or To sign up, contact the Rev. Elaine WILL have terrific music in abundance! No RSVP 825-1701) or any member of our Pastoral Aron Tenbrink at Elaine@Firstuniv. needed to come enjoy fabulous music. Dance or just Care Team. org or 612-825-1701x124. enjoy the jazz! Music for Gathering Dr. Jerrod Wendland Hymn of Prayer # 123 (please remain seated) Pavane in the Dark Morning Spirit of Life Worship Leaders -from Pleiades Dances Spirit of life, come unto me, -Takashi Yoshimatsu Sing in my heart all the stirrings of compassion Rev. Ruth MacKenzie Minister of Worship Arts & Coming of Age Blow in the wind, rise in the sea: Rev. Elaine Aron Tenbrink Minister of Membership & Adult Ministries Move in the hand, giving life the shape of justice. Dr. Jerrod Wendland Pianist Roots hold me close. Wings set me free. Kendra Wheeler Saxophonist Words of Welcome Rev. Rev. Ruth MacKenzie Spirit of Life, come to me. Come to me. Frank Sentwali Spoken Word Artist Youth for Night on the Street -Carolyn McDade (reprinted with permission by the UUA) Worship Guests: Frank Sentwali is the creator of Edu-Poetic Enterbrainment, a Twin Cities’ spoken word and music ensemble. Frank has spent years in the education Bellsound system as a tutor, teacher and mentor. He currently co-facilitates S.E.E.D. Spoken Word / Sacred Text Frank Sentwali (Sentwali Entertainment Education Division), presenting programs in schools and community centers. Kendra Wheeler has performed throughout the Midwest. She has per- formed at the Chicago Symphony Center as a soloist, and placed first in Prelude Kendra Wheeler Musical Offering Kendra Wheeler the Schubert Club Competition. She is also a member of ZA Saxaphone Quartet, a new chamber group comprised of students of the University Fuzzy Bird Sonata Dr. Jerrod Wendland Fuzzy Bird Sonata Dr. Jerrod Wendland of Minnesota that won the Midwest Young Artist Competition and has I. Run, Bird. II. Sing, Bird. performed on the radio. -Takashi Yoshimatsu -Takashi Yoshimatsu Chalice Lighters Kailyn Wittrock 9:30 Maya Conners 11:15 Sermon Rev. Ruth MacKenzie Call to Worship Ginger Murphrey Warriors of Compassion Worship Design and Coordination Rev. Ruth MacKenzie Minister of Worship Arts Notes From Jerrod Wendland: Kendra Wheeler Opening Hymn #1040 (please rise in body or spirit) Offertory Takashi Yoshimatsu is a contemporary Japanese composer who dropped Hush Fuzzy Bird Sonata Dr. Jerrod Wendland out of college to join a rock band. Self-taught as a composer, he is influ- III. Fly, Bird. enced as much by Pink Floyd and Yes as by Beethoven and Tchaikovsky. (teal hymnal) -Takashi Yoshimatsu Besides Fuzzy Bird (one of a number of compositions about birds), he has written six symphonies, volumes of piano music, and an orchestral arrangement of ELP’s Tarkus (yes, that’s the one with the armadillo-tank Lighting the Chalice on the cover!). Closing Words Rev. Ruth MacKenzie Chancel Flowers Love is the spirit of this church, Today’s flowers are donated by Jeanne and John Peppel in celebration of and service is its law. the marriage of their son, Scott Lloyd Peppel and Michela Bond Blain on This is our great covenant: Saturday, April 11, 2015, in Charleston, SC. To dwell together in peace, to seek the truth in love, and to help one another. Blessing in Song #413 Offering: Night on the Street Go Now in Peace -James V. Blake Night on the Street 2015 is happening Fri., April 17. Sponsored by Plym- (reprinted with permission by the UUA) outh Congregational Church and Beacon Interfaith Housing Collective, Night on the Street gives youth the experience of sleeping on the street while also participating in a night of learning, sharing, social media ad- vocacy - and oh yeah, FUN! Many of First U’s Coming of Age youth and Silence Music for the Journey Dr. Jerrod Wendland High School Group will be participating this year. Rondo – Spring Comes Again -from Pleiades Dances -Takashi Yoshimatsu Cycle of Life Rev. Elaine Aron Tenbrink .