Dear Friends, This past Monday, January 17, marked a day of national commemoration of the life and work of civil rights activist Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Many White people too often characterize Dr. King as a gentle soul, all sweetness and light advocating racial harmony as if by the wave of some wand … Continue reading Minister’s Message 1.17.22

Dear UUFM Congregation, In consultation between Board and Minister, leadership has decided to close the Fellowship building to in-person worship and to Children’s Chapel for the next three weeks. We anticipate being in-person again on February 13 and will assess the situation as it develops. At in-person worship on Sunday, January 16, we had exposure … Continue reading Message to UUFM Community concerning Covid Exposure 1.16.22

Lack of affordable housing is a serious issue in Mankato which has one of the lowest supplies of affordable housing in the state of Minnesota. Partners for Housing helps provide emergency, transitional and permanent affordable housing options for individuals and families in the Mankato area.   The UUFM has helped put together a team to be … Continue reading 2nd Collection Jan. 2022

Happy 2022! This January, our monthly theme is Living with Intention. I found these words worth considering as we begin again together: “With goals, the future is always the focus: Are you going to reach the goal? Will you be happy when you do? What’s next? Setting intention, at least according to Buddhist teachings, is quite … Continue reading CFD Director’s Message 1.5.22