First Unitarian Society of Minneapolis is a multigenerational congregation that celebrates and prioritizes the engagement of families and youth! Here, you can find out more about our inclusive, innovative, and uniquely Humanist programs and events.
Families of all backgrounds, belief systems, and identities are welcome and cherished.
Parents and guardians:
Registration is now OPEN for the 2026-2027 school year! Programming options available for K-12.
First Unitarian Society offers free childcare during every Sunday Assembly, as well as during special events.
Youth at First Unitarian Society can participate in a variety activities on Sundays & beyond. This year, we’re excited to introduce a programming roster with all-new class options tailored to different age groups. Find out more about each option in the adjacent menu.
Registration is now open for the 26-27 programming year.
Online registration form linked below.
During assembly, youth are also always welcome to attend Sunday assembly with their guardians in our Upper Assembly Hall, if they prefer. Children preschool-age and younger also have the option to attend childcare.

Zola Rosenfeld, E2 Director
First Unitarian Society’s Ethical Explorers—“E2”— is a first-of-its-kind program in ethical and humanist education. Come join us for a unique program that bridges religion, secularism, arts, and culture! Through the free process of discussion, reflection, and creation, we tackle new ethical themes and related art projects each month. We periodically share our discoveries during monthly Intergenerational Assemblies.
Our Whole Lives, or OWL, is a lifespan sexuality education program with age-specific curriculums that is developed and updated by the UUA.
This year, we are offering OWL for the 8th-9th grade age group. Curious to know what the program entails? More information available here and on the UUA website.
Guardians must register their interested 8th or 9th grader for OWL classes before the mandatory parent/guardian orientation session in October.
What made figures like Jesus Christ or Hillel the Rabbi so revolutionary for their time? Why have their actions and statements remained influential for generations? And how have their messages been interpreted, or misinterpreted, over time? Learn more with FUS member and ordained minister, Wendy Jerome! Sign up using our general registration form. This group meets semi-monthly, check our course calendar for a list of all session dates.
Created and facilitated by Education Director Zola Rosenfeld, learners explore Humanist and Unitarian Universalist values through the lens of global visual, performing, and literary artists– including artists chosen by the youth.
The E² Life-Long Learner Program is committed to excellence in holistic education. Drawing from an expansive collection of religious and secular resources, the program’s mission is to nurture independent thinkers and seekers in their quest for truth, social justice, and peace, fostering love and transformation in our ever-evolving world.
Want to know more? Come on by and experience E².
Honest, accurate, age-appropriate information about gender and sexuality changes lives. It dismantles stereotypes and assumptions, builds self-acceptance and self-esteem, fosters healthy relationships, and prepares participants to be responsible and informed citizens of the world. First Unitarian Society of Minneapolis is proud to offer Our Whole Lives (OWL) – a comprehensive lifespan sexuality education curriculum.
Topics explored in OWL differ by age group (ages 5-95+), but typically explore relationships, bodily autonomy and consent, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, sexual health, and cultural influences on gender and sexuality.
Registration for 2026/2027 OWL is available, see link below.
Participation Guidelines:
Participants must be pre-registered to participate in the class. No drop-ins or guests are permitted during OWL classes.
For youth OWL: all custodial parents & guardians must attend a complete Parent or Guardian Orientation led by our volunteer facilitators. Parents & guardians must also complete a signed permission form in order for the youth to attend any OWL class.
Adult participants or parents/guardians and youth must commit to ensuring attendance at OWL classes.
Our age-group offerings differ depending on demand each year. If you are interested in requesting an age group, please contact us.
2026-2027 program offerings:
Interested in becoming an OWL facilitator? We offer semi-annual weekend trainings FREE (meals included!) for members who can commit to facilitating a class! Our next OWL Facilitator training will take place on November 6-8, 2026. Reserve a spot here.
OWL instruction is provided by certified volunteer OWL facilitators from the congregation. Facilitators are required to complete a training for their specific age group in order to be certified. OWL is a curriculum developed by the Unitarian Universalist Association, and you can find more details on their website.
Interested in becoming an OWL facilitator?
What does it mean when we say, “all are welcome”? At First Unitarian, you will see families of all kinds! We are an LGBTQ+ affirming, anti-racist, pluralistic congregation that is always striving to expand our practices of radical inclusivity. We value not only racial and ethnic diversity, but diversity of thought, spiritual belief, cultural background, gender expression, and beyond. Our goal is not to indoctrinate or assimilate, but to embrace diversity and meet each individual (including children!) where they are in their unique journey of identity formation, ethical development, and community engagement.
Our new multigenerational space is now open in the Upper Assembly Hall!
Children of all ages are invited to attend Assembly and utilize the quiet, calming activities and materials provided. Located along the window-side of the UAH; ask an FUS greeter to direct you!
Each month, typically on 4th Sundays, youth spend the morning upstairs with the congregation and facilitate key aspects of the Assembly. This often includes chalice lighting, reading an all-ages story, and sharing projects from Ethical Explorers during a dedicated “Wisdom Moment”.
For more information about special Intergenerational Assemblies, like our annual Solstices and Equinox assemblies, click here to learn about Seasonal Celebrations at FUS.
Join us for child & family dinners in the Chalice Room! Our fantastic Kitchen Ministry team will provide the entree; feel free to bring any dessert, drink, or cold appetizer that you’d like. Please bring an index card describing your dish and any potential allergens.
All are welcome; if you have any friends who you’ve been wanting to bring around FUS, this is your opportunity! Contact Zola or Christine Salm to RSVP, notify us of dietary restrictions, or learn more.
Christine and Tania aim to offer a space of belonging for kids and their caregiver with music and stories en español. We hope you’ll join us on the first Sunday of each month at 9:45am, this month in the Skyline Room. Email Christine with any questions. ¡nos vemos!
Bring a favorite game or try something new at this intergenerational game night, held the third Saturday of each month from 6:00–9:00 in the Chalice Room. Snacks are welcome (no peanuts or tree nuts), and no childcare is provided.
We’re looking for kids, youth, and adults who want to exchange some fun mystery notes with each other to help warm our hearts during these long winter months. At the end, we’ll have a reveal party where we get to find out who our new friends are.
Let off some S.T.E.A.M. this summer at the First Unitarian Society of Minneapolis! Get ready for Sunday mornings of summer fun and an exploration of art, nature, and science with Ethical Education Director Zola, our wonderful volunteers, and the visiting organizations we’re collaborating with.
What is a “safe congregation”? First Unitarian Society holds ourselves to a high standard of behavioral conduct and accountability, both in adult interactions and in adult-child interactions. All adults should familiarize themselves with our Safe Congregation Policy, applicable to both members and non-members. All volunteers working with youth are expected to know this policy, as well as undergo a background check and sign onto our Safety Policy and Code of Ethics. These policies and safeguards are an important part of keeping us accountable as a community and establishing a common understanding of how to build strong, positive, and appropriate intergenerational connections