“Anything less than a conscious commitment to the important is an unconscious commitment to the unimportant.” – Stephen Covey Discipline and commitment, to some, might sound like stifling, serious words. I will admit that during much of my life, I have struggled to be consistent in my disciplines. It was not always modeled for me … Continue reading Children’s Faith Development Director’s Corner 3/3/2021
The UUFM is the recipient of a Chalice Lighter grant! This Monday, MidAmerica Region representative the Rev. Phil Lund announced the Spring 2021 award of $10,000 to support purchase and installation of video technology in our sanctuary and technology training for staff and volunteers. Our past Board President Tony Filipovitch submitted the grant, based upon … Continue reading The UUFM is the recipient of a Chalice Lighter grant!
“The greatness of a community is most accurately measured by the compassionate actions of its members.”– Coretta Scott King I feel so fortunate to be a part of a community of deep care here in Mankato and at the UUFM. As we conclude the month of Beloved Community, let us remember the importance of compassionate action. How … Continue reading Children’s Faith Development Director’s Corner 2/24/2021
Dear friends, American author, professor, feminist, and social activist bell hooks wrote: “Beloved community is formed not by the eradication of difference but by its affirmation, by each of us claiming the identities and cultural legacies that shape who we are and how we live in the world.” hooks urges us to value and embrace our human … Continue reading February 24, 2021 Minister’s Message
UUFM Sunday Worship, featuring the UUA Side with Love Sunday Service: February 21, 2021
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Minister’s Message Contemplating his time imprisoned by the South African government, Nelson Mandela said, “I knew as well as I knew anything that the oppressor must be liberated just as surely as the oppressed.” May we take heed of Mandela’s words, and may we understand them. Certainly, the architects of overt and systemic institutional oppression … Continue reading February 17, 2021 Minister’s Message
“What should young people do with their lives today? Many things, obviously. But the most daring thing is to create stable communities in which the terrible disease of loneliness can be cured.” – Kurt Vonnegut Throughout this winter, I have enjoyed many walks. Sometimes, I walk with friends. Most of the time, I walk by … Continue reading Children’s Faith Development Director’s Corner 2/17/2021
