Welcome to First Unitarian
Society of Minneapolis:

We are a gathering place for people of various religious and philosophical traditions. Rather than readings from only one tradition, we use excerpts from poetry, novels, non-fiction titles, and the news of the day. Rather than preaching from scripture, the ministers talk about what was happening in the here and the now.

Since ”church” is a word specifically meaningful in a Christian context, people at First Unitarian Society of Minneapolis tend to prefer the word “congregation,” an inclusive term. Congregational humanists are humanists who choose to congregate–that is, join together for companionship, mutual support, mutual inquiry, and social activism.

We strive to achieve the best aspects of a caring congregation, a beloved community. A place to be and a place to belong.

Humanism is the proposition that human beings can solve human problems. By this proposition, Humanists accept moral responsibility for humanity, all living things, and the planet itself. 

The human search for truth has led to the creation of many religious and philosophical traditions. We respect all of them, insisting that human beings are more important than our ideas. Human ideas, at their best, serve the human need for meaning and purpose in this world, now. So, many humanists are atheists. Many are agnostic. And many are unconventional in their views.

Humanism is a worldwide, grassroots movement reflecting human cultures in their many varieties and the sheer number of humanist options reflects this. Varieties reflected in the United States include secular humanism, religious humanism, and congregational humanism.

As congregational humanists, we congregate! We gather in groups and celebrate the joys, sorrows, and milestones of our lives together. 

First Unitarian Society of Minneapolis is the birthplace of congregational humanism. As a congregation, FUS has been instrumental in the development of humanism in its several forms. Our goal is to be radically inclusive in thought, word, and deed.

We invite you to join us in the quest for meaning and purpose in the here and now.

In Unitarian Universalism, you can bring your whole self: your full identity, your questioning mind, your expansive heart. We think for ourselves, and reflect together, about important questions. Read more here.

Together, we create a force more powerful than one person or one belief system.

We are covenantal rather than creedal: it’s more important how we behave with each other and in the world than what we say we believe. We ask ourselves to think critically, value reason, live harmoniously, and love and serve one another and the world.As Unitarian Universalists, we do not have to check our personal background and beliefs at the door: we join together on a journey that honors everywhere we’ve been before.

Our beliefs are diverse and inclusive. We have no shared creed. Our shared covenant is based in seven values with Love at the center.

The centerpiece of our shared life is our Sunday Assembly, which takes place at 10:30 a.m. This is available in person in our Upper Assembly Hall or streaming online via our website. During our hour together, we listen to and participate in music from a variety of traditions; we hear an enlightening talk by a minister or guest speaker; we laugh together, and explore what it means to be human. Afterward, join us in our Lower Assembly Hall for conversation and our scrumptious mini meal. We also offer learning, justice, and social events at other times.