There is pain in the world. Injustice and rage, loss and deep sorrow. These things are true. But it is also true that that is not all there is. Being true to this existence calls us to see its fullness, to not let the broken places blot out the delights.

The values and theology that we act out in the world are more powerful and impactful than the ones we profess but do not live up to. These times call for a Unitarian Universalism that can respond actively to suffering and oppression. Drawing on the wisdom of Filipino elders and UU thinker Rev. Dr. William […]

Rev. Chad Snyder on truth, courage, and love — Truth can feel like a mythical notion, almost beyond saving. But some truths demand to be told, again and again — because telling them is an act of fierce love and courage, and our shared humanity depends on it. A UU Humanist message from First Unitarian […]

Fus Member, Phil Duran, on Lammas, harvest, hospitality — What does it mean to welcome a stranger, and what does it mean to let yourself be welcomed? A UU message from First Unitarian Society of Minneapolis, recorded August, 2, 2026.

What holds a community together when its members don’t all believe the same things? In Unitarian Universalism, shared convictions are often less about doctrine than about the spaces, stories, rituals, and relationships that shape us over time. Drawing from oral histories of longtime members of the First Unitarian Society of Minneapolis, this sermon explores how […]

Join the Mental Health Awareness Team for an inspiring International Self-Care Day assembly focusing on how self-care strengthens resilience, supports heart and mental health, and helps us continue living our values. Readings and songs will celebrate resilience, connection, and community.

The United States is celebrating the 250th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence this year. On Sunday, July 5, FUS members and friends will take a closer look at this bold, aspirational statement and consider how we as a nation have and have yet to achieve the vision embedded in the Declaration. Phil Duran, Mikki […]

Life is a journey, and we both influence and are influenced by everyone and everything that we encounter on our paths. Using the story “The Boy, the Mole, the Fox, and the Horse” by Charlie Mackesy, we’ll reflect on how we make sense of our experiences along the way.

Robin Wall Kimmerer has written that all flourishing is mutual. As we approach the end of this time of interim ministry, let’s explore what we have learned and what our work together has uncovered. What are some best practices for this community to flourish as it moves into its next chapter?

Folks in animal costumes have shown up at marches all across the nation, and have become emblematic of peaceful protest, and many home-made signs have expressed a desire for kindness over hatred. The winner of a ‘sermon topic of your choice’ at the 2025 auction chose the theme of non-violence and its role in effective […]