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Seasonal Celebrations

The Cycle of the Seasons

At First Unitarian Society we celebrate the cycle of the seasons:  the spring equinox, the summer solstice, the autumnal equinox, and 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.


Seasonal Celebrations Team

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

  • Spring Equinox Celebration

    Spring Equinox Celebration. Join us for Sunday Assembly on March 23 at 10:30 CDT – in person or via FUS Live – to celebrate Spring!  Our intergenerational program will include a fun skit, reflections on spring, and music by the FUS house band, The Eclectics. Those attending in person are invited to stay for our Spring Brunch afterwards – menu below (suggested…

  • Hope Springs Eternal

    The days are clearly a lot longer now than they were only a few weeks ago at Imbolc, and certainly in comparison to the longest night of Solstice!  Not only is it staying light for more hours of the day, but with the return of Daylight Saving Time, our evenings are once again transformed.  Sun…

  • December Pet Food and Supply Drive

    Support the North Minneapolis Pet Resource Center This December!  By Theresa Zingery  This December, join us at First Unitarian Society (FUS) in making a difference for pets and their families in need. For the second year, we are hosting a Pet Food and Supply Drive to support the North Minneapolis Pet Resource Center (NMPRC). Your…

Dates to Save!

  • Friday June 20th, 6:30pm – Summer Solstice Celebration
  • Sunday August 3rd – Lammas
  • Sunday, September 21, 10:30am – Fall Equinox
  • Friday, December 19th, 6:00pm – Winter Solstice Celebration
  • Saturday, December 20th, time TBD – Winter Solstice Celebration

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Four Seasons Tree. Illustration on white background