Watch and Engage

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Not far from the beginning of the world at Bdote and the confluence of the Mississippi and Minnesota, I found my first clear view of the river and its banks.

With the emergence of leaves on previously barren trees and the new blanket of groundcover full of tiny white and purple flowers, I could no longer see the river from the path, I had to find the bridge. From the bridge I could see the water flowing toward and away from me, swirling and changing itself and its surroundings as it moved.

As we explore our May worship theme of legacy, letting go, and bridging in our individual and collective lives, we start by stopping to take in the view, noticing what is moving in and what is moving out, and choosing then what to carry and what to create, and what to let go.

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Change is a good thing. Let go of the old and let in the new. It is not always easy or pretty or perfect, but it is necessary. Remember: you don’t have to do it alone. Join us for our annual Youth Sunday worship service led by our High School Youth Group.

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This Sunday, we welcome new members and dedicate children and youth. This is how we build the Beloved Community that we practice together. Join us for this joyful celebration and the recommitment to our shared values available to all of us.

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“The story of the Bakunawa began many moons ago. Bakunawa–bent snake–moon-eater–the cause of natural phenomenon. . .” The telling and retelling of this Filipino myth offers wisdom about collective power, grief, and listening to one another. Come along to imagine a world of seven moons, powerful gods, and collective liberation for all.

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First Universalist Church of Minneapolis Will Be CLOSED Sunday, March 15, 2026, due to heavy snow in the forecast.

We will give staff a much-needed day of rest—no Zoom church!

This month, we are practicing grace in the midst of it all. If it feels nurturing, share a photo or video on social media of your chalice at home, your spiritual practice, or the snow! Use the hashtag #firstunivsnowday when you post.

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At First Universalist, we embrace the reality that in the course of our lives it is likely that all of us will experience some challenge with our own mental health or that of a loved one. This Sunday, March 8, join us for a return to our annual Mental Health Sunday worship service. Join Rev. Laura and congregants Keith Washington, Sherry Merriam, and Martha Bird, as we share reflections and speak about why it matters that faith communities work to destigmatize mental illness and ensure that everyone has access to the mental health care resources they need.

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As we begin our exploration of this month’s worship theme: Truth, Power, and Repair we’ll look to the intersection of these three powerful concepts. We’ll introduce a shared spiritual practice to ground us throughout the month, keeping an eye out for the repair aka grace/healing/restoration/joy that is happening even within these days. We’ll remember our shared power and creativity, trusting that together when we share what we have we can all have what we need.

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