February 6, 2022
Join first service on the monthly theme of “Widening the Circle” with long-time member Carrie Rice. This is a Zoom only service. More details to follow.
Join first service on the monthly theme of “Widening the Circle” with long-time member Carrie Rice. This is a Zoom only service. More details to follow.
“Intentionality and the Big Fix” with Rev. Dr. David Breeden online at the First Unitarian Society of Minneapolis. Scientist and philosopher Blaise Pascal wrote, “All of humanity’s problems stem from our inability to sit quietly in a room alone.” That is probably a bit of an over-simplification, yet our avoidance of boredom and solitude may well … Continue reading January 30th Service
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
I chose this quote today, after spending some time writing and reflecting yesterday about how much more I enjoy winter as I grow older and remember how to slow down. I remember feeling the pressure of working both as a student and at jobs I did not particularly enjoy… Those are the years of burnout that … Continue reading CFD Director’s Message 12.29.21