Every few years, the world comes together to watch football—or, as we insist on calling it here in the United States, soccer. The women’s World Cup was in 2023, and this year it’s the men’s turn.  For the first time ever three countries are serving has hosts: Mexico, the United States, and Canada. To mark the occasion, Patricio Aleman and Paul Trewartha-Weiner are organizing First UU World Cup watch parties. We would love for you to join us, so here is your invitation to the first week’s Matches: 

The 2026 World Cup Inaugural Match:

• Thursday, June 11^th at 2:00pm At Whistle Binkies North

Mexico vs. South Africa!

The United States First Match:

• Friday, June 12 at 8:00pm At Whistle Binkies North

USA vs Paraguay.

Come join us for Football, drinks, popcorn, and food if you wish!   

Please send an RSVP HERE pktrewein@gmail.com if you are planning to attend either match so I can let WB know the count.  See you Thursday!!

Park Play Dates
Families are encouraged to meet up during the dates/times below to gather/play with fellow UUs!
Saturday, June 13 ~ 10 am-12 pm ~ Soldier’s Field ~ Roy Sutherland Park
            Stay for Juneteenth celebrations at Soldier’s Field from 12 pm-5 pm
Saturday, July 11 ~ 10 am-12 pm ~ Three Links park by Silver Lake
Saturday, August 8 ~ 10 am-12 pm ~ Foster Arend Park

Juneteenth Community Celebration ~ Saturday, June 13 ~ 12-5pm ~ Soldiers Field

Join fellow UU’s in support of Juneteenth! First UU will have a booth so stop by and receive your glitter and bubble blessings.

General Assembly 2026, Meet the Moment: Together Everywhere, will unfold in two parts with a midweek pause. From Sunday, June 14 to Tuesday, June16, delegates will engage in fully virtual General Sessions focused on the business of the Association. Programming resumes Friday, June 19 through Sunday, June 21 with worship, featured speakers, and Meet the Moment themed programs that can be experienced online, at the studio site in Louisville, or in participating local congregations. This flexible model makes GA more accessible, sustainable, and connected for UUs everywhere. View the summary schedule HERE. View the Full Event schedule HERE. If you would like more information on becoming a delegate, email Rev. Luke at revluke@uurochmn.org.

Dinner & a MUUvie ~ PBS Documentary: Henry David Thoreau

5:30 -7pm ~ Fellowship Hall
Movie begins at 5:45 pm.

Tuesdays, June 16 (part 1), July 7 (part 2), & August 4 (part 3) ~ Registration REQUIRED
Childcare available if registered.

Register HERE

Join us for dinner (provided) and a showing of Henry David Thoreau a three-part, three-hour PBS documentary executive produced by Ken Burns and Don Henley, premiered on March 30–31, 2026. Directed by Erik and Christopher Loren Ewers, it explores Thoreau’s life beyond the myth, featuring Jeff Goldblum as the voice of Thoreau and George Clooney as narrator. Please note: programming begins promptly at 5:45 pm.

Henry David Thoreau helped define modern environmentalism and nonviolent resistance, yet his life has been obscured by myth. The author of Walden and Civil Disobedience, he was brilliant but flawed, idealistic but opinionated. A writer, scientist and activist, his words resonate urgently with today’s challenges as humanity looks for ways to live in harmony with nature—and each other.

Watercolor for Beginners ~ Tuesday, June 30 ~ 10am – 12pm ~ Pod Area ~ $10/person
Register HERE.

Join Addie Seabarkrob for Watercolor for Beginners – Easy experiments with watercolor. Bookmark size or note card size. Tutorials provided or follow your bliss. Ages 12 & up. Supplies are provided.

Alcohol Ink Art with Sue Nielsen
Saturday, July 25
1-3pm
First UU Pod Area
Register HERE.
Bring your own beverage.

Join Sue Nielsen and create alcohol ink art for 5 greeting cards. Discover how the bright, bold, vibrant colors move and mix on special paper for this medium.
The UU has aprons for you each to wear, to protect clothing 🙂

$15/person
If financial assistance is needed please contact Melissa Eggler at congregationlife@uurochmn.org
12 people max

This year’s NAMIWalk event is on Saturday, September 26, 2026 at Cascade Lake Park in Rochester. First UU has a team again this year, and our team page is now set up. You can register and/or donate at https://www.namiwalks.org/teams/FirstUURoch – so let’s get started!