“You hardly knew how hungry you were to be gathered in, to receive the welcome that invited you to enter entirely… You began to breathe again… You learned to sing. But the deal with this blessing is that it will not leave you alone, will … read more.
Minister’s Message
The Soul Matters theme of the month is “Belonging,” and this beautiful poem by Jan Richardson reminds
us that belonging can be a double-edged sword.
You hardly knew
how hungry you were
to be gathered in,
to receive the welcome
that invited … read more.
Happy September (the month of Belonging)! I am now easing back into my responsibilities at UUFM, while parenting my new little one, Aedan. I feel grateful to be back and to be in a position that feels like a good balance with the new role of … read more.
Dear Ones,
The happy day is upon us! We gather in from our far-flung places and lives to become once more a congregation celebrating our past, present, and future through our traditional Water Communion, as well as a party and picnic designed to welcome all. I … read more.
Rev. Rita is out of the office and away from regular Fellowship business from August 27 through September 5. She returns to duties on September 6. If you need assistance, contact Shelly Storm, Communications and Office Administrator at uumankato@gmail.com and 507-388-5022 or Board President … read more.
I am preparing for the new program year, even as I am relishing these last few weeks before we begin again in love. And “relish” is just the right word, for this season holds much to delight the eye and the palate. Saturday morning Farmers’ … read more.
Dear Ones,
Cicadas have always been for me the ultimate sound of summer. I learned recently that the buzz we generally hear is comprised of the mating calls of three different species. A simple and familiar thing more complex than at first thought. Like the end … read more.
Dear Ones,
In just one month and one day, the 2022-2023 program year begins anew at UUFM. Though COVID lingers, and its effects continue to devastate vulnerable populations and individual families, we begin to return more securely to in-person gatherings. Many of us have reason to … read more.
Dear Ones,
I am so grateful for the respite of breezy days in the 80s after the intensity of humid days in the 90s. Today, I notice the flowers encouraged to more thriving, the leaves no longer wilting, after hours of dedicated deadheading and watering. I … read more.
Our next non-fiction book will be With Custer’s Cavalry by Katherine Gibson Fourgera. We’ll meet on Wednesday, September 28th at 7:00 PM with check in at 6:45 PM. We very much hope to meet in person at UUFM! Gil Hanson recommends this as an easy, interesting … read more.
