We often feel vulnerable, even exposed and betrayed, when major change occurs. And when change does occur, as it nearly always does, it can pay to be vulnerable so that a new path can break through, so that new learning can emerge, and so that the foundations we already have can once more be revealed. … Continue reading Vulnerability and Change
We know that words matter, and so how will proposed changed language affect our understanding of the values that bind us as Unitarian Universalists? We explore in worship the power of words and change. May Love guide us. Rita Capezzi preaching. 2 26 23 OOS–Principles and Sources and Values and Words 2 26 23 Sermon–Principles and … Continue reading Principles and Sources and Values and Words
Visitation 5:00-8:00 pm Friday, February 10 at the Woodland Hills Funeral Home, 1605 Woodland Avenue Mankato Celebration of Life: 11:00 am Saturday, February 11th at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Mankato, 937 Charles Ave. Mankato. Doors will open at 10:30 AM. Catered luncheon to follow. Obituary for Mark Spangler 2 11 23 OOS–Celebration of Life … Continue reading Celebration of Life for Mark Spangler
As Unitarian Universalists, we orient around reason and logical thought. And yet all the best science, especially the emergent kind, begins in wondering, in imagination and speculation. How might this truth help us to remain aware, open, and grateful for all we don’t know, as much as to what we do. Rev. Rita preaching. 12 … Continue reading Life Has Its Mysteries, and We Are One of Them
Join the UUFM congregation and the Greater Mankato region in a Celebration of the Life of Kay VanBuskirk. Family and friends will gather at the 937 Charles Avenue Sanctuary for a service at 1:00pm, followed by a luncheon and reception. https://obituaries.mankatofreepress.com/obituary/kathryn-vanbuskirk-1086644234 https://cremationsocietyofmn.com/tribute/details/50397/Kathryn-VanBuskirk/obituary.html#tribute-start The service can be accessed via Zoom as well. Click this link to … Continue reading Celebration of Life and Reception
Electing Change Voting is crucial to achieving the world of compassion and liberation about which we dream, and yet one election will never be enough. How do we remain faithful to our vision of justice both when we lose and when we win? We will explore lessons from the past as a way to make a … Continue reading Electing Change
Some say the veil between life and death grows thin at this time of year, offering both frights and opportunities for reconciliation with the past. And we have the chance as well to poke fun and laugh, to keep ourselves on an even keel as we live as fully as possible as mortal beings. Rev. … Continue reading The Courage to Cross: Celebrating Samhain, Halloween, All Souls and All Saints
In recognition of Indigenous Peoples Day and of the lives of our indigenous neighbors, we take today a closer look at the role that the Unitarians played in perpetrating the Doctrine of Discovery and Indian Residential Schools. Knowing this, what do we do now? Rev. Rita preaching 10 9 22 OOS Living with the Wrongs … Continue reading The Courage to Ask: How Do We Live with the Wrongs of the Past?
As a community, we have come through pandemic whole and not unchanged. In this time of Yom Kippur, we wonder how we might find the courage to see our truth and to work to transform and become a community anew. We are joined today by UU Stewardship Consultant Rachel Maxwell, who will share the results … Continue reading The Courage to Ask: What Do We Do Now?
According to Richard Leider, an internationally known author and work life coach, says all people want to find their gifts and share them with communities. But the question is always — how? And we ask, how can sharing our stories deepen our connection to each other and to the Fellowship. Rev. Rita preaching. 9 25 … Continue reading Listening and Storytelling
