This summer, I began the coursework for a Doctor of Ministry degree in Creative Writing and Public Theology. The Creative Writing part is pretty straightforward, but the term “public theology” often leaves people wondering what exactly that is, and who does it. (Hint: it’s not … read more.
From June 20-23, thousands of Unitarian Universalists gathered online for our annual General Assembly, or GA. GA includes workshops, worship services large and small, guest speakers, and “general sessions” in which delegates from UU congregations carry out the democratic process of our denomination. Every year, … read more.
This Sunday, our service will be interactive, with opportunities to experience a range of spiritual practices that you can then do beyond the walls of the fellowship. Come find out what nourishes your spirit!
06.30.24 OOS – Spiritual Practice Sampler
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The Flower Service is one of the uniquely Unitarian (and now Unitarian Universalist) rituals we observe as a congregation and a denomination. Come celebrate our beautiful community through this ritual–bring a flower if you are able, but if not, know that there will be plenty … read more.
Although SCMN Pridefest doesn’t happen until September, June is Pride Month. Come celebrate our LGBTQIA+ members, friends, family, and neighbors. Our community is richer because of our diversity!
06.02.24 OOS – Pride Celebration
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Did you know that one of the origins of Mother’s Day is in peace activism? Unitarian Julia Ward Howe wrote her Mother’s Day Proclamation in 1870, calling for peace. Her words are still timely over 150 years later.
Revs. Diana and Shay followed very different paths to Unitarian Universalist ministry, beginning with the fact that Shay was raised Catholic and Diana was raised UU. They’ll share their journeys, and explore what this means about the stories each of us brings to our Unitarian Universalist identity.
This Sunday, as we wrap up our April theme of Interdependence, we will celebrate all the ways we, individually and collectively, are connected in an interdependent web of organizations working for justice and for a better world, in Mankato and beyond.
April is National Poetry Month, and this Sunday we will explore how poetry can help us deepen our spirituality. Come enjoy lots of poetry!
04.10.24 OOS – Poetry as Spiritual Practice
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The work of creating justice in the world is not done in a day, and not done alone. One of many reasons we gather as a faith community is to do that work together. Come explore what that means in this crucial time.
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