A couple of days after we “fell back” to Standard Time, this snippet of a conversation took place at my house: “I’m running out to the store to pick up a few things” “So late?” “It’s only 5:30” “Really!? It feels so late – it’s so dark outside.” It does feel that way. Especially right after that jarring change from… Read More »Bring Forth the Light at Winter Solstice
In Minneapolis we experience a full 7 hours and 31 minutes more of daylight at Summer Solstice than we do at Winter Solstice. And while we no longer need natural daylight to enjoy nighttime activities, isn’t it nice to be outside at night savoring the natural light (and, of course, being warm). How do you enjoy these extra hours of… Read More »Summer Solstice Celebration – Friday, June 21, 2024
After our slow-motion spring this year, it’s hard to imagine that we are already closing in on the year’s longest day … and that thereafter, the days will begin getting shorter! The Summer Solstice actually arrives on June 21 (at 4am, if you happen to be up), but we will get a bit of a jump on the occasion by… Read More »FUS Summer Solstice celebration: Friday, June 17, 2022 — 6:30pm!
Join us on Sunday, March 20, 2022 at 10:30 a.m. CT! Celebrate the arrival of Spring, Sunday, March 20th! Bring the whole family for a festive morning at FUS. Our “Pageant of Spring” assembly will feature our customary children’s procession, salutations from Spring’s Air, Fire, Water and Earth, Time for All Ages, and poetry readings by our youth. The FUS… Read More »Spring Equinox Celebration
