Podcasts Archives - First Unitarian Society of Minneapolis
Sermons from the First Unitarian Society of Minneapolis, a Unitarian Universalist Humanist Congregation Celebrating the Human Spirit Within Us All
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 20 minutes
- Episodes
- 19
- Years Active
- 2025
What I have learned working with survivors
Pamela Zeller, director of WISE — which works to self-empower immigrant and refugee women and girls — will talk about the life lessons she has learned from her 38 years of working with survivors of d…
00:11:26 |
Wed 03 Sep 2025
Listen Carefully
Almost every person will tell you that they are good drivers, have a great sense of humor, and that they’re excellent listeners. Many of us have been taught the basic skills of how to be a good commu…
00:30:28 |
Mon 25 Aug 2025
What We Refuse to Buy: Choosing Justice in a Culture of Convenience
Boycotts are more than withdrawals—they are declarations. In this talk, Nekima Levy Armstrong reflects on how we, as conscious consumers and community members, can reclaim our power by refusing to fu…
00:10:23 |
Mon 18 Aug 2025
Podcast: Love at the Center
Martin Luther King said, “Power without love is reckless and abusive, and love without power is sentimental and anemic.” Unitarian Universalists recently affirmed a new covenant among congregations w…
00:23:50 |
Mon 11 Aug 2025
Podcast: Lammas and the Larger Narrative
Each of us is cradled in an invisible web of stories we tell, or are told, about ourselves, our world, and the cosmos. Finding ourselves in these larger narratives can help craft our individual and c…
00:25:48 |
Mon 04 Aug 2025
On the Power of Remembering Safe Spaces
Join us to reflect on the profound power of memory—specifically, the memories of the safe spaces we've encountered throughout our lives. Memory is not just a mental exercise; it is deeply embedded in…
00:20:50 |
Mon 28 Jul 2025
A New Track for Humanism
The world needs to be reminded of humanism more than ever, as the anti-human policies of the current administration assault our dignity and intelligence. What will it take for us to engage the histor…
00:20:17 |
Tue 22 Jul 2025
Love is Loud
Love’s rumbling, pulsing, thumping nature powers justice. Our actions speak, but how can we meet the moment by answering love’s call even more loudly? A talk from Rev. Terri Burnor.
Rev. Terri (sh…
Rev. Terri (sh…
00:24:22 |
Tue 15 Jul 2025
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—wheth…
00:14:40 |
Mon 07 Jul 2025
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 c…
00:18:45 |
Mon 16 Jun 2025
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 Belon…
00:14:49 |
Mon 09 Jun 2025
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…
00:15:23 |
Mon 02 Jun 2025
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 …
00:22:59 |
Tue 27 May 2025
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.
00:10:58 |
Mon 19 May 2025
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 th…
00:16:01 |
Mon 05 May 2025
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 fo…
Our theme fo…
00:17:00 |
Mon 14 Apr 2025
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, "T…
00:14:06 |
Mon 07 Apr 2025
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 alway…
00:14:15 |
Mon 31 Mar 2025
Trusting Community
Science writer Ed Yong refers to the ways in which our screen-focused, fear-based society is impacting our scope of concern. He says we are currently being “crunched ever inward” and that it behooves…
00:18:48 |
Mon 17 Mar 2025
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