Since 1905, the Association of Universalist Women (AUW) of First Universalist Church of Minneapolis has welcomed generations of women to connect with each other, deepen our faith and act on our beliefs by serving the community.
Ongoing Groups offered by AUW, as of Fall 2022:
AUW sponsors activities for people who identify as women, non-binary and/or gender fluid.
AUW Online Happy Hour
A time to connect with other church women on Thursdays at 7 p.m. via Zoom. Join here (Meeting ID: 817 4022 5684; Password: 675052).
AUW Hiking Group
Meets most Saturdays at a park or trailhead. To get on the mailing list, send your name and email address to Marie Sorenson.
AUW Women Who Read Book Club
We read books written by women. We host an in-person and a virtual meeting on the fourth Monday of each month. Request an email invitation to our next meeting at someone’s home and be added to our email list by sending your name and email address to Abbie Finger.
AUW Game Group
Meets second Thursday of every month at 7 p.m. at the church. Request an email invitation to our next meeting and be added to our email list by sending your name and email address to Anne Frenchick.
For more information, news, and activities, visit AUW’s website at auwfirstuniv.org.
AUW’s three pillars:
- Community Building
- Spiritual Deepening
- Women’s Justice
Community Building
AUW supports our First Universalist community with monetary contributions for such things as the labyrinth, items for the kitchen, and gifts for the child dedication ritual. Our in-kind contributions include developing women leaders, mentoring young women, and initiating and incubating innovative ideas and programs. AUW contributes monetary gifts to women’s rights campaign partners and various women’s advocacy organizations in the Twin Cities.
Spiritual Deepening
We encourage women to reflect and ground their AUW relationships and justice work in their UU values and principles. We believe that relationships are at the heart of spiritual development. Spiritual maturity depends on our awakening and responding to the needs of the world.
Women’s Justice
AUW has a proud and visible history of fighting for and defending women’s rights. Past and current members have played national roles in the struggle.
What does AUW do?
- Get together weekly for “happy hour” on Zoom
- Discuss books in the Women Who Read book group
- Defend Planned Parenthood
- Go on two- or three-day retreats
- Enjoy meals with entertainment and/or interesting speakers
- Have fun!
