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 you’ve never seen before. A pair of somebody’s old … Continue reading CFD Director’s Message 4.27.22
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 10:20 and worship beginning at 10:30. There are … Continue reading Awake to the Woeful World-Option C and 8th Principle
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Concluding the month of Renewing Faith and beginning the month of Awakening… The ground and waters surrounding us are in the process of thawing, and it feels like UUFM is going through a similar process after two long years. It has been so pleasant smelling the coffee brewing in the Fellowship Hall again for the last couple of … Continue reading CFD Director’s Message 3.30.22
UUFM PRIDE SHIRTS!!!!! Show your pride! Adult shirt is a blend of organic cotton and recycled poly. Shirts available to purchase on Sunday’s after services for $10.
From the UUFM Board and the Minister The pandemic cloud is lifting, and brighter days are right around the corner. After two years of living & worshipping virtually, we are ready to the throw the doors open and welcome everyone in for Sunday services and coffee hour. Based on Board action taken March 3, since … Continue reading We Are Opening! 3.20.22
Dear Ones, Our Soul Matters Sharing Circle packet, on the March theme of “Renewing Faith,” suggested the2016 Martin Scorsese film Silence. It documents the efforts of two Portuguese Jesuits in 1640 to find a lost padre in Japan after the Japanese government bans Christianity. The film explores sources of divinity and the challenges of keeping … Continue reading March 9, 2022 Minister’s Message
This month’s 2nd collection funds will be used for the ECHO Food Shelf. For the month of March Minnesota Food Share will proportionally match all donations to ECHO. That means that your donations during this time go further to provide food to our community. For more than 30 years, Minnesota Food Share has coordinated the March Campaign, the … Continue reading 2nd Collection for March 2023 ECHO Food Shelf
Today, I find myself reflecting on the ways people experience widening, following various forms of trauma. My own painful experiences have taken years to process, but they’ve grown me nonetheless. While I have struggled and stumbled at times, I give thanks for how it has humbled me, deepened my gratitude, and allowed me to know more … Continue reading CFD Director’s Message Feb. 23, 2022
Dear Ones, Though it is true that we all live in uncertainty these days have too many names. These day, we can too easily and too often put a precise name to the feelings of uncertainty shaping our lives. How much risk should we take entering a store or dwelling without a mask? How much … Continue reading Feb. 23, 2022 Minister’s Message
