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Our Covenant of Right Relations During Times of Conflict

This is a special message and invitation to the FUS community from the Board of Trustees.  FUS is in a time of transition. We just entered a period of interim ministry, have recently seen the closing of the charter school that was housed here, and are undertaking some physical changes to the Upper Assembly Hall. While so much good work… Read More »Our Covenant of Right Relations During Times of Conflict

Winter Solstice Storytelling open to ages 6 to 106!

When I was in middle school, a friend had just come back from seeing his grandparents and he asked me about mine.  I matter-of-factly explained that all my grandparents were gone by the time I was two years old.  His reaction startled me: “Karen, you’re too nice a person not to have grandparents!”  Regardless of whether I “deserved” to have… Read More »Winter Solstice Storytelling open to ages 6 to 106!

Navigating the Loneliness Epidemic: Reconnecting in an age of Isolation 

by Joyce Edwards and Karen Rowehl  Throughout human history, social connections have been vital to our survival and well-being. Our ancestors thrived in close-knit communities, relying on each other for protection, resource sharing, and emotional support. Fast forward to 21st century, and we find ourselves in a strange paradox: despite nearly universal technological connectivity, many of us are struggling with… Read More »Navigating the Loneliness Epidemic: Reconnecting in an age of Isolation 

Twin Events Address Life’s Big Issues

by Karen Rowehl and Joyce Edwards, member of HumanistsMN. Both are members of the collaborative FUS/HMN Mental Health Team.  First Unitarian Society of Minneapolis (FUS) and HumanistsMN (HMN) have joined forces to present two innovative programs: one exploring our relationship with mortality, and another empowering individuals to take control of their medical decisions.  Death Cafe: Breaking the Final Taboo  ***THIS EVENT… Read More »Twin Events Address Life’s Big Issues

Fall Equinox – a great day to join us in person

Other religious communities have special days that bring their people together for community rituals and meals.  As Humanists, we don’t all celebrate the same religious holidays – or in some cases ANY religious holidays – but most of us do share a deep appreciation of nature and its rhythms.  At First Unitarian Society of Minneapolis (FUS), the turning of the… Read More »Fall Equinox – a great day to join us in person

An Invitation to Discomfort

In the same way that many have come to rely on air conditioning to keep us comfortable, it’s easy to get used to having our human environment organized to please us and our ways of being. Just as there are benefits to sitting on the front porch to cool off on a summer night, there are benefits to learning to… Read More »An Invitation to Discomfort

The Season of Abundance

The coming of Autumn marks the peak of harvest time. In the spirit of abundance, the Seasonal Celebrations Team invites you to participate in our traditional Fall Food Drive on Sunday, September 22.  During Assembly that morning, we will be celebrating the Fall Equinox!  That Sunday we will also collect non-perishable food items for the Groveland Food Shelf, which is… Read More »The Season of Abundance

Fall Equinox Blog ‘24

A few weeks ago we celebrated the first of the summer wheat harvest at Lammas. And Fall Equinox kicks off the season of full blown harvest festivals in the northern hemisphere. In modern times we have access to most foods year round (imported from around the globe at more less expense) but we still take this time to celebrate the… Read More »Fall Equinox Blog ‘24

FUS 2024 Annual Retreat to the Woods Program

Below is the draft program for this year’s FUS Retreat to the Woods. SAVE THESE DATES – 4:30 pm Friday September 27 to noon Sunday September 29.   The registration form should be available on the FUS website in a week. Youth 17 and under are free; adults (w/bunkhouse) $65; adults (tenting) $40; Saturday day tripper ($40). In addition to other activities, Becca Brackett will share her life… Read More »FUS 2024 Annual Retreat to the Woods Program

An Announcement from Rev. Dr. Jé Exodus Hooper

Rev. Dr. Jé Exodus Hooper would like to share with the FUS community an exciting new development in their ministry this fall: Je has accepted a position as Assistant Minister at the Beacon Unitarian Universalist Congregation in Summit, New Jersey. Je will continue their connection with FUS as our Affiliated Humanist Clergy and will visit us periodically. Here are some… Read More »An Announcement from Rev. Dr. Jé Exodus Hooper