UUFM joins the Michael Servetus Unitarian Universalist Society for worship this morning. The Self-Care and Seasonal Connection: The Summer Solstice marks the longest day as the Winter Solstice marks the longest night. But did you know that the changing of the seasons are not just astrological or spiritual events? How the earth cycles and its … Continue reading The Self-Care and Seasonal Connection
Please join us in the Charles Avenue Sanctuary and on Zoom for a ritual that highlights Unitarian Universalist tradition across the country and across the world. We will welcome new members who have joined since our last in-person ceremony pre-pandemic. Bring a flower to share. If you cannot attend in person you can drop off … Continue reading Flower Communion and New Member Sunday.
It has been said that It takes a village to raise a child. The UUFM has been that village for our family. We will share what this has meant for us on our journey through foster care to adoption. Soul Matters Monthly Theme: What does it mean to be a community of ABUNDANCE?
Cultural and religious beliefs encourage Pakistanis to show love and respect towards guests. In Islam especially, a guest is a blessing from God, and it is taught that they must be given the best treatment possible. Barrie and Kim Evans will take you on a tour of Pakistan highlighting their abundance of passion, emotion, expression … Continue reading Life in Pakistan, What’s Mine is Yours
Politics, History, Spirituality, and the Bicycle Lee Ganske, UUFM member and founding member of the Greater Mankato Bike and Walk Advocates Soul Matters Monthly Theme: what does it mean to be a community of BEAUTY?
Mother Teresa reminds each of us that “I alone cannot change the world, but I can cast a stone across the waters to create many ripples.” Each one of us makes an impact. Together, we are stronger. Join us for the beginning of our new year as we celebrate fellowship and community through music, story, … Continue reading Ingathering and Water Communion
Rumi reminds us that “love is the bridge between you and everything.” Yet we are not automatically lovers of ourselves, other people, the world. Love doesn’t just happen. So how do we make love an action rather than a beautiful but potentially empty sentiment? How do we learn to cross bridges of love?
June Theme: Blessings Flower Communion Flower Communion is an annual UU ritual that celebrates beauty, human uniqueness, diversity, and community. Originally created in 1923 by Unitarian minister Norbert Capek of Prague, Czechoslovakia, the Flower Ceremony was introduced to the United States by Rev. Maya Capek, Norbert’s widow. In this ceremony, everyone in the congregation brings … Continue reading Flower Communion
June Theme: Blessings Father’s Day Fathers come in all shapes and sizes, and have an impact on our lives, some a great deal, but some even by their absence. Past President Barack Obama stated “What I’ve realized is that life doesn’t count for much unless you’re willing to do your small part to leave our … Continue reading The Many Voices of Fathers
June’s Theme – Blessings Unpack the narratives of our injustice at the intersection of rage and grief in America. This will be a time of historical reflection, contemporary action, sharing of tools to authenticate justice and inclusion work in Mankato. Pastor Danny Givens, MUUSJA Statewide Organizer Pastor Danny Givens, Jr. is the Senior Pastor of Above … Continue reading Intersectionality: Diversity, Inclusion, and UU
