At First Unitarian Society we celebrate the cycle of the seasons: the spring equinox, the summer solstice, the autumnal equinox, the winter solstice. Seasonal celebrations are ancient cultural phenomena that help define a community and shape our lives as individuals. They reflect our understanding of the world and through them we affirm our values and bring meaning to our lives.
We celebrate the changing seasons through inter-generational, participatory events incorporating music, poetry, theatrics, dance, reflection, food, and festivity. Various traditions from our agrarian past are re-cast to create holiday celebrations with modern sensibilities.
Team members plan, recruit others, and participate in all aspects of each seasonal event. First Unitarian Society attendees can join the Seasonal Celebrations Team with our monthly meetings. People can attend regularly to aid in planning events or volunteer sporadically as they are able for one particular event to help behind the scenes or participate as a performer. Whether a regular part of the Team or a sporadic volunteer, First Unitarian Society attendees contribute their skills to help with one or more aspects of the festivities (e.g. food, costumes, promo, music, reader, etc.). The Seasonal Celebrations Team is a fun and meaningful way to be engaged with the First Unitarian Society.
News
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A Family-Friendly Celebration of the Longest Day
Summer Solstice! Just the words alone conjure up images of lazy days at the lake, picnics in the park, and long bike rides. From the standpoint of sunshine, we have reached the pinnacle of the year: for six months, every day has brought just a smidge more brightness to our lives. Solstice is an opportunity…
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Summer Solstice Celebration – Friday, June 21, 2024
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…
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Happy Spring Equinox!
Compared to other seasons, winter is a time that we are more likely to choose to stay at home. Icy temperatures, snowy roads, late sunrises, and dark evenings all foster more decisions to not go out and to choose virtual options over leaving the comforts of home. Although this past winter was milder than usual,…
Dates
- June 21 – Summer Solstice
- 6:30pm – In person celebration at FUS – limited tickets available at the door
- 7:30pm – View live stream of the Midsummer Revels Program on FUS Live or YouTube
- August 4, 10:30am – Lammas
- September 22, 10:30 am – Fall Equinox
- December 20, 6:00pm – Winter Solstice (time not final)
- December 21, 6:00pm – Winter Solstice (time not final)
- Feb 2, 2025, 10:30am – Imbolc (a Cross-Quarter day)
- March 23, 2025,10:30am – Spring Equinox
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