Wellspring Wednesday

Wellspring Wednesday at Unity Church gathers a multigenerational church community Wednesday evenings to nourish right and holy relationship among us and deepen our life of faith grounded in spiritual practice and antiracist multicultural work. The Wellspring Wednesday experience includes:

• Sharing meaningful time and nourishing food together.
• Brief multigenerational worship in Ames Chapel.
• Opportunities to play, learn, and practice with one another. See upcoming programs below!

​Here's what you can expect:

• 5:45 p.m.: Dinner prepared and served by our Food Ministry Teams. Menus are posted with the programming for each week. The cost for dinner is $8/adults, $4/child (ages 5-12), $2/child (ages 2-4), and $20/family. If you need financial assistance to help cover the cost of dinner, please email Laura Park at laura@unityunitarian.org. If you plan to join us and need a special food preparation, please email madeline@unityunitarian.org. Vegetarian, vegan, gluten free, dairy free options available.
• 6:45 p.m.: Multigenerational chapel service in the Ames Chapel
• ​7:10-8:30 p.m.: Weekly programs with childcare provided. See September programs below!​

Wellspring Wednesday Programming

​December 7
Dinner: Tater tot hotdish, salad, dessert

The Role of Religion: Colonization, Missionary Work, Boarding Schools
In-person in the Parish Hall and Online via Zoom
Registration
As we continue the process of telling the truth and taking responsibility for our part in historical injustice and the complicity that continues into the present, part 3 of our seven-part monthly series on Truth Telling and Healing will focus on the Role of Religion: Colonization, Missionary Work and Boarding Schools. Dr. Samuel Torres, Deputy CEO of the Native American Boarding Schools Healing Coalition will discuss the history of Indian boarding schools and their impact today, considering what we can do and what is being done. 

Seven Perspectives on Homelessness in Saint Paul 
In-person in the Robbins Parlor
Representatives from seven parts of the Saint Paul service system will discuss their perspectives on homelessness:

1. Saint Paul Police Department
2. Catholic Charities Higher Ground Shelter
3. The Listening House Homeless Day Services
4. HART – Homeless Assistance Response Team
5. Minnesota Community Care Clinic/Clinic 555
6. Ramsey County Human Services
7. Community Outreach Services

Each representative will talk about how they come into contact with people experiencing homelessness, what they have learned, and what they think will need to happen to address homelessness. They will also talk about their warming center initiative, a new place for people to go on winter nights if they have nowhere else to go. Come ask the questions you’ve been afraid to ask about the culture of homelessness and where we all fit in the big picture of advocacy and compassion. You can even sign up to volunteer!

Religious Education New Family Orientation
Gannett Room
Are you a new or visiting family interested in learning more about Unity's religious education programs? Religious Education New Family Orientation is offered the first Wednesday of every month at 7:15 p.m. RSVP required, one week in advance, by email to Ray at ray@unityunitarian.org.

There is no Beginner Violin on December 7.


See you in 2023!
After December 7, Wellspring Wednesday goes on winter break and returns January 4, 2023. Here's a preview of what's to come!

Beginner violin will continue each week in the Choir Room. Lectio Divina will be held on the second Wednesday via Zoom. Fun and games will continue with Board Game Night in the Center Room on the third Wednesday.

January 4: Multigenerational Movie Night. Send movie suggestions to madeline@unityunitarian.org. 
Conversation with Senator John Marty about his proposed gun safety legislation. Sponsored by our Gun Sense Community Outreach Ministry Team.

January 11: Indigenous Healing Through Language, Culture and Spirituality

January 18: Conversation with Artist-in-Residence Paul Kruse
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January 25: Unity’s History Teaching Team will present on Unity Church in WWI

Wellspring Wednesday Proposal Form

Is there a program or class you would like to see offered  -- or that YOU would like to offer -- at an upcoming Wellspring Wednesday?

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