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Names as Portals to Enchantment

“What’s in a Name?” Names have power—they can enchant or disillusion, claim unwanted ownership or open the door to freedom. In this service, we’ll reflect on how the names we give to the sacred—whether shifting from “God” to “Cosmos,” or “prayer” to “contemplation” or “meditation”—reshape our experiences of meaning and mystery. How do name and… Read More »Names as Portals to Enchantment The post Names as Portals to Enchantment appeared first on First Unitarian Society of Minneapolis ....

Jul 07, 2025•15 min

Free to Flourish Amid Difference

As we celebrate Father’s Day, let’s consider what it means to ‘live in this house’. One of our Unitarian Universalist values is Pluralism which encourages us to embrace both our differences and our commonalities with love, curiosity, and respect. Yet, we cannot be free when we experience difference as oppressive. Can diversity actually be liberating? The post Free to Flourish Amid Difference appeared first on First Unitarian Society of Minneapolis ....

Jun 16, 2025•19 min

Free to do DEIB Work

It’s Pride Month, and Juneteenth is just around the corner. At this time when so many corporations and institutions are back-tracking on their DEIB commitments (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging), we have a role to play in more boldly keeping ours. Responding to tyranny calls on us to stand out and shine a light! The post Free to do DEIB Work appeared first on First Unitarian Society of Minneapolis ....

Jun 09, 2025•15 min

Podcast: Freedom Means…?

We have entered a time in US history when the meaning of freedom is being debated even as its presence quietly fades into the background. How is this happening? Are we paying attention? We’ll look at this through the lens of Timothy Snyder’s book, “On Tyranny.” The post Podcast: Freedom Means…? appeared first on First Unitarian Society of Minneapolis .

Jun 02, 2025•15 min

Podcast: Embracing Trans, Nonbinary, Intersex, and Gender Diverse People: A Fundamental Expression of UUism

As beloveds in our communities are scapegoated and attacked by the current administration, what does UUism call us to embrace and respond? As we turn toward Pride month, we will learn more about the UU commitment to pledge our collective faithful efforts to affirm and celebrate trans, nonbinary, intersex, and gender diverse people within and… Read More »Podcast: Embracing Trans, Nonbinary, Intersex, and Gender Diverse People: A Fundamental Expression of UUism The post Podcast: Embracing Trans, N...

May 27, 2025•23 min

Podcast: To See the World

Poet John O’Donohue suggested that “if our style of looking becomes beautiful, then beauty will become visible and shine forth for us.” A talk from Rev. Jullan Stoneberg. The post Podcast: To See the World appeared first on First Unitarian Society of Minneapolis .

May 19, 2025•11 min

Imagine a New World

Author and activist adrienne maree brown believes that all organizing is science fiction. “Trying to create a world that we’ve never experienced and never seen is a science-fictional activity.” On this morning, we gather to practice some collective imagining. The post Imagine a New World appeared first on First Unitarian Society of Minneapolis .

May 05, 2025•16 min

What Joy Can Do

Let’s get real about how our joy can change the world, even as it co-exists with our pain, brokenness and curmudgeon-ness. How we can commit to inciting joy and making it more robust? Our theme for April is Living Love through the Practice of Joy The post What Joy Can Do appeared first on First Unitarian Society of Minneapolis .

Apr 14, 2025•17 min

FUS Podcast: Joy in These Times

Some might question if there is any joy to be found in these times. How do we live holding the dual realities of despair and joy? How are these two things connected? As Shirley Ceasar’s song says, “This joy that I have, the world didn’t give it to me…the world can’t take it away. The post FUS Podcast: Joy in These Times appeared first on First Unitarian Society of Minneapolis ....

Apr 07, 2025•14 min

What does Trust Require of Us

Trust is built at the speed of relationship, so it takes two (or more) to build trust! The ability to trust is a muscle of the heart that is exercised through the practice of covenant. It’s not always easy, and it doesn’t necessarily come naturally, but we can do it! The post What does Trust Require of Us appeared first on First Unitarian Society of Minneapolis .

Mar 31, 2025•14 min

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