It’s Valentines Day, a time to think about love. Traditionally, this day is about romantic love, but let’s not forget all the other kinds of love, particularly at this time when the world needs all the love it can get. The world needs love, and life itself needs our love…even when it seems impossible to love our lives. Ellen Bass… Read More »Words For These Times: “The Thing Is” by Ellen Bass
Without a doubt, it is clear that this life is absolutely NOT turning out the way I would have planned. I suspect that you wouldn’t have wanted the world to be this way either. Except that, in so many unexpected and beautiful moments, we stumble upon patches of ‘good enough’ that get us through…patches carefully filled in by workers and… Read More »Words For These Times: “The Way it Is” by Lynn Ungar
Three women in their 20s discuss their perspectives on hope and grief as we usher in the changes of 2025, moderated by Minnesota Women’s Press editor (and FUS member) Mikki Morrissette. Melissa Vasquez of LatinoLEAD organizes and celebrates the Minnesota Latine Community. Cheyenne Wilson is author of a comprehensive guide for fellow survivors of sexual assault — part of the… Read More »Coming of Age in This Age
I love how this poem nudges me to be clear about what matters most. It reminds me of a poem by Mary Oliver that I’ll share in a future post…where she talks about what one might be willing to die for. I hope this offers a place for you to rest your mind and heart. “One Hundred and Eighty Degrees”… Read More »Words For These Times: Issue 2
The Kurt Pearson Social Concerns annual grant applications are now open for the 2024 award year until September 15. This legacy fund has been making grants to 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations in the community that have demonstrated commitment to issues that Kurt would have supported. To apply, go HERE. If you have connections with 501(c)3 organizations, let them know about this funding opportunity. Be sure… Read More »The 2024 Kurt Pearson Social Concerns Grant Applications Now Open
We are happy to announce that the Ethical Education Committee and E² youth have unanimously chosen Zola Rosenfeld (she/her) as our new Ethical Education Director. Zola will serve our youth with a wealth of knowledge, skills, and creative ingenuity that echoes the heart of our E² curriculum. Zola will start in mid-August. We look forward to an amazing program year!… Read More »Our New Ethical Educator
Dear FUS and those Beyond [systems of] Belief, We hope that you, your loved ones, and community members are safe and healthy. We, the First Unitarian Society of Minneapolis, value a culture of peace in our personal relationships, in our local community, in the work of our congregation, and in our nation. Even when our democracy is being challenged, there… Read More »Cultivating a Culture of Peace
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
Two bills, HF4304 and SF3480, provide for the transfer of approximately 155,000 acres of state-owned land that lies within what is now the White Earth State Forest to the White Earth Nation. All of the land proposed for transfer lies within the original boundaries of the White Earth Reservation established by treaty in 1867. Like most tribes in the country, White… Read More »Justly Return Land to White Earth Nation
The Ratepayers Protection Act SF4426/HF4292 will ensure that Minnesota utility customers are not paying for costs associated with utilities’ political influence activities, including lobbying, membership in industry trade associations that advocate for utility interests, and marketing initiatives or event sponsorships. It includes expanded disclosures to ensure transparency, and enforcement mechanisms to encourage compliance. Message: Please support the Ratepayers Protection Act… Read More »Protect Minnesota Ratepayers
