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First UCC is an OPEN & AFFIRMING and a JUST PEACE congregation in covenant with the United Church of Christ.

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Following the Saturday shooting at a California synagogue, the latest incident of terrorism by a white supremacist, the Rev.Traci Blackmon offers words of witness. Read the statement here: https://t.co/Q6sFC4J4x6 https://t.co/Q6sFC4J4x6

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Pastor Todd here to share that Pastor Lauren offered the opening prayer as the guest chaplain at the House of Representatives in St. Paul today. It was a lovely prayer. She reminded the body that members are... https://t.co/5sJF1q0Glp

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Images from our two Easter services. Christ is risen indeed!

Thank you to John Severson for the photos.

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Pastor Todd here. It was fun to see Leota Goodney, and Cliff and Gail Moll at the Capitol today living out their faith, advocating with ISAIAH MN for Clean Energy and Paid Family Leave. https://t.co/VUo8YKgkC8

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Thank you to Spirit Voices and a group of readers (led by Bob G-B) for helping to tell the stories of Palm-Passion Sunday last week. Continue Holy Week worship with Maundy Thursday tonight at 7:00 pm, Good Friday tomorrow at noon, and Easter Sunday worship at 8:30 or 10:30 am.

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A prayer for Notre Dame:

We grieve the destruction of this most sacred place, and the art, sacred objects, and stories known and unknown housed there.

God, please gather up the ashes of these memories in... https://t.co/QwsgkmQZW6

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Hi First UCC, Pastor Todd here. I was asked to offer the opening prayer for the House session this morning. I thought I would share it with you. https://t.co/YlD6bjxj6Z

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Pastor Todd here: Big hearing on the House floor today on drivers licenses! The bill will allow people who are undocumented to receive a driver's license. This has been a primary request of the immigrant... https://t.co/bEZnhTBNDK

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Worship on March 17, 2019... highlights included Children's Choirs and Scripture Embodiment!

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Happy Spring Break! Remember there will be no faith formation this morning, 3/24, nor next week, 3/31. There will be rehearsals for all involved in the musical, though!

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CW: New Zealand mosque shootings
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As you all have no doubt read, the shooter who live-streamed the massacre stated "Subscribe to PewDiePie" in his video (PewDiePie being the controversial YouTuber... https://t.co/oNOuRqCBIR

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Hey First UCC! Don't forget to fight food inequality tomorrow morning by bringing extra dry and canned goods to worship. Envelopes will also be available for food shelf donations. All of the food... https://t.co/cMT7dZWQYU

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Dear Friends, if you are looking for a way to stand with our Muslim sisters and brothers in solidarity and love, especially in the wake of the violence in Christchurch, NZ, this is a way to do that this afternoon. https://t.co/HSIQcm6eFP

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God, hear our prayer. https://t.co/h6TbOTqCV2

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This is the UCC minister whom Pastor Abby spoke about in her sermon on Sunday. Read Rev. Kaji Douša's reflections about being flagged by the government for her immigration advocacy. https://t.co/eLokNnv3Ff

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First UCC! You are so generous in your giving, one of our offering plates broke this morning! 🤣