Podcasts Archives - First Unitarian Society of Minneapolis

Podcasts Archives - First Unitarian Society of Minneapolis


Latest Episodes

In the Presence of a New Way of Being
December 09, 2024

Call it mindfulness, call it intentionality, call it witness...there is a way of being in relationship whereby we fully show up for one another. How might we offer our simple presence as a gift to the

In the Presence of All That Is
December 02, 2024

"All That Is" is a lot of stuff, and between this time of year and this time in our world, there is so much that demands our presence. What would it mean to call ourselves into the presence of all of

Making Amends
November 18, 2024

Ours is an unapologetic world. Seldom does anyone take responsibility for damage done. While we might not like the words, let's look at how remorse and repentance can play a role in our personal and s

What’s Broken Now?
November 11, 2024

Whatever the results of the election, our purpose remains the same....to heal ourselves and our world. And we're in it for the long haul. So let's assess the situation and then lay out the task before

Hope in the Dark
November 04, 2024

The election is just days away. We have worked hard to ensure that democracy will prevail. And yet, many are experiencing this as a very dark time in our nation. Let's spend time reconnecting to all t

Listening to Those Who Have Gone Before Us
October 28, 2024

Description: We've come to that time of the year when many cultures believe the veil between the living and the dead is thin. If we listen deeply to the past...particularly to those who have built, su

Leadership and Intentionality
October 21, 2024

Marlene Johnson, Minnesotas first woman lieutenant governor, serving from 1983-1991, will be with us to discuss these poignant themes through the lens of her new memoir: "Rise to the Challenge: A Mem

Listening to the Land
October 14, 2024

Those of us who come from immigrant histories cannot claim being indigenous to this land. But we can become naturalized to it. Robin Wall Kimmerer says that "Being naturalized to place means to live a

Listening to the Pain of the Day
October 07, 2024

If only every day had only one pain! Noise, fear, and pain-avoidance seem to conspire to plug up our ears and our eyes. And yet, we cannot, should not, turn away from all the hurt and suffering in the

An Invitation to Invite
September 30, 2024

You've likely been exposed to all kinds of advice about how to be a gracious host and about how to create space that allows everyone to bring their full selves. And still, not many of us are good at t