Author: Shelly Storm

CFD Director’s Message 4.27.22

Today, I leave you with these words as a short conclusion to the month of Awakening:

“Moments of hearing for the first time; you never know what may cause them. The sight of the Atlantic Ocean can do it, or a piece of music, or a face … read more.

April 27, 2022 Minister’s Message

Last Sunday, our service focused on working to design our society with life, rather than humans, at the center. Rather than thinking of our own human interests as the most important factor, what might the world look like if all of life, of life thriving … read more.

Awake to the Woeful World-Option C and 8th Principle

This week we explore our responsibility as a faith community to address a wounded world, including recognition of Earth Day and the UUA proposed 8th Principle. Rev. Rita preaching.

This is an In Person & Zoom service.

Our Zoom Worship Meeting opens at 10:10am, with informational slides at … read more.

2nd Collection for May 2022

 

May’s Second Collection recipient is the Living Earth Center (LEC).  Their “Give to Grow Mankato Campaign” just kicked off on Earth Day.  The Living Earth Center is a vital part of the Mankato community’s efforts toward educating on environmental justice issues and fighting food insecurity … read more.

CFD Director’s Message 4.20.22

Here is my update for this week.

It may not feel like spring, and many of us experience some disappointment with how cold, cloudy, and windy of an April we have been experiencing here in southern Minnesota, with just another week and a half to go … read more.

April 19, 2022 Minister’s Message

Dear Ones,
While in San Miguel de Allende several weeks ago, I had the privilege of visiting ABBA House, a shelter for migrants traveling through Mexico from Honduras as they seek political asylum in the US. Run by Pastor Ignacio, a Mexican Evangelical minister, this … read more.

April 13, 2022 Minister’s Message

Dear Ones,
Tomorrow is the third anniversary of my Installation as your minister here at UUFM. Back in April 2019, I had just returned from a First Year Ministers Retreat in Boston, welcomed by all the loving preparation that members of the congregation … read more.

CFD Director’s Message 4.13.22

“The purpose of our lives is to give birth to the best that is in us. It is only through our own personal awakening that the world can be awakened. We cannot give what we do not have.” -Marianne Williamson

There is not a lot I … read more.

CFD Director’s Message 4.6.22

“You live like this, sheltered, in a delicate world, and you believe you are living. Then you read a book, or you take a trip, or you talk with someone, and you discover that you are not living, that you are hibernating… Monotony, … read more.

April 6, 2022 Minister’s Message

Dear Ones,

I’ve just returned from the city of San Miguel de Allende in the Mexican state of Guanajuato. There is a thriving UU Fellowship there, figuring out how to create one community from the wealthy ex-pats extending their retirement dollars, the local LGBTQ community with … read more.