Rather than a formal sermon, Rev. Rita offers a conversation on Big Questions: What does it mean to have faith? What do Unitarian Universalists make of evil? What is theology to an atheist or an agnostic? What should we hold onto of our Christian heritages? … read more.
“I love the recklessness of faith. First you leap, then you grow wings.” –William Sloane Coffin, an American Christian clergyman and long-time peace activist.
We gather in the Charles Avenue Sanctuary beginning Sunday mornings at 10:10am, with informational slides at 10:20am and worship starting at 10:30. … read more.
In the words of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., “Faith is taking the first step even when you can’t see the whole staircase.” This is a good description of justice work, and with Rev. Rita preaching, we will explore steps and staircases in Greater Mankato.
This … read more.
The Hebrew word for faith in the Hebrew Bible is “emoonah,” the sound a baby donkey makes when calling to its mother. With Rev. Rita preaching, we will explore how being in touch with our own longings enables us to hear each other’s needs without … read more.
How about we entertain some curiosity about ourselves? How well do you know yourself? What gives you joy? To what or whom do you pin your hopes and dreams for yourself? What freezes you into inaction, incapacity, indifference? Let’s imagine together that we … read more.
“Today I want to greet joy/Without a trace of suspicion.” Amy Loyd
On Sunday, March 10, join us for our worship service in the sanctuary. Children begin downstairs for a Full-Hour Children’s Chapel and journey quest.
Through covenants, we are the active … read more.
“To have faith is to trust yourself to the water. When you swim you don’t grab hold of the water, because if you do you will sink and drown. Instead you relax, and float”—Alan Watts
When we know we have made mistakes, when we … read more.
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, … read more.
Most of us are eager to be known by and to know others, to be perceived as we are and as we might become. We’ll explore today how differences, affinities, and especially opportunities for synergy bring us together and enable us to grow in relationship.
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So, after almost nine months, with a lot of effort (made easier by the great story we can tell about ourselves), we’ve actually done it-we looked for a minister who would be the best partner for us as we grow still further in nourishing our … read more.
