Homily – Reflections on Yom Kippur
Homily – Reflections on Yom Kippur: The Possibility in/of Forgiveness
Speaker: Tony Filipovitch
Author: Melissa Martensen
September 15, 2021 Minister’s Message
Martin Luther is famously quoted as saying he prayed two hours a day unless he was busy, then he would pray for three hours. That seems counter-intuitive in some ways, especially if you think of prayer as a waste of time. Or tasting too much … read more.
Board President Message 09.15.21
How great was it to see Reverend Rita in the pulpit on Sunday? Thanks go out to Andy, Jeff, Triselia, & Macey for pulling it off without a hitch. Soon, we hope, we’ll all be able participate in Sunday services live & in person. The … read more.
CDF Director’s Corner 09.15.21
“There is no power greater than a community discovering what it cares about. Ask: “What’s possible?” not “What’s wrong?” Keep asking. Notice what you care about. Assume that many others share your dreams…”
– Margaret Wheatley
During a time of many collective … read more.
Homily – What Enables You to Survive the Pandemic?
Homily – What Enables You to Survive the Pandemic?
Speaker: Rev Rita Capezzi
Board President Message 09.08.21
Message to the Fellowship:
The Board’s decision to delay the reopening of our building was made with the best interests of UUFM in mind. Not that it was a welcome decision or an easy decision, but it was the sensible & responsible thing to do in … read more.
CFD Director’s Corner 09.08.21
This month, we are invited to begin embracing possibility. It is an important act to consider in times like these. How do we continue to cultivate hope and dream up what is next, when it is so easy to feel discouraged and frustrated?
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September 8, 2021 Minister’s Message
“There is no power greater than a community discovering what it cares about. Ask: ‘What is possible?’ not “What’s wrong?’ Keep asking. Notice what you care about. Assume that many others share your dreams . . .”
This quotation from American writer, teacher, and speaker Margaret … read more.
CFD Director’s Corner 09.01.21
“I think it is healing behavior, to look at something so broken and see the possibility and wholeness in it.”
-Adrienne Maree Brown
…I am here for you, just an email or a phone call away. While I am no longer holding virtual “office hours”, you … read more.
2nd Collection for September 2021
Connections Shelter
The first Second Collection of the 2021/22 year at the UUFM is for Connections Shelter. Formerly a rotating shelter among area churches, Connections now leases permanent space in the First Presbyterian Church in downtown Mankato. This is an overnight, low-barrier emergency shelter that houses … read more.