Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of St. Cloud

Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of St. Cloud See our website for descriptions of Sunday services and other events. We are meeting weekly Sept.-May at 10:30 a.m on Sunday in person and via Zoom. The St.

See our website for Zoom links. Cloud Unitarian Universalist Fellowship is a small religious community serving the central Minnesota area. We are a welcoming congregation and a member of the Unitarian Universalist Association which has more than one thousand congregations in the United States and Canada. https://www.uua.org/

Our denomination has a shared set of principles to guide us rather than

a prescribed creed. (See https://www.uua.org/beliefs/what-we-believe/principles ) Each individual has an opportunity to seek his/her own spiritual path. Our efforts and growth are encouraged through intellectual, aesthetic, supportive and spiritual programs and activities and through discussions among members and friends. If you are seeking an open and welcoming religious environment, please visit us and share in our fellowship. Welcoming Congregation:
We are a welcoming congregation that seeks to be a spiritual home for people of free faith. We value the full range of human diversity, including race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, affectional/sexual orientation, age, national origin, socioeconomic status, and ability. Our location is 3226 Maine Prairie Rd., St. Cloud, MN
Our mailing address is P.O. Box 805, St. Cloud, MN 56302

Join us in person or via Zoom!10:30 a.m. Sunday, March 29: "The Others" – Christopher LehmanProfessor Lehman will reflec...
03/28/2026

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10:30 a.m. Sunday, March 29: "The Others" – Christopher Lehman
Professor Lehman will reflect on how we are called to notice people. Paying attention means having awareness of your surroundings and of those in need in your surroundings. That way we can stop "othering" and instead see everyone as "one of us."

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Children’s Program (CRE): Paying Attention. Children will continue to focus on paying attention through songs, stories, and games, guided by Mary Ness. Nursery Care is available for the younger children.

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Jon us in person or via Zoom!10:30 a.m. Sunday, March 22: To Make the World Come Alive – Rev. Phillip LundThe world is a...
03/20/2026

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10:30 a.m. Sunday, March 22: To Make the World Come Alive – Rev. Phillip Lund

The world is always inviting us to pay deeper attention to its subtle and not-so-subtle wonders. “Paying attention,” says Robin Wall Kimmerer, “is a form of reciprocity with the living world, receiving the gifts with open eyes and open heart.” This morning we’ll consider the ways we can be more present to the wonders of the interdependent web of all existence and to embracing possibilities.

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Children’s Activity: Youngsters are invited to enjoy the Bright Bulb Kidz Korner or the Nursery with Ms. Shumey.

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Due to the possibility of inclement weather, we may meet on Zoom only. Check our website tomorrow night to plan accordin...
03/13/2026

Due to the possibility of inclement weather, we may meet on Zoom only. Check our website tomorrow night to plan accordingly. The Children's Program will be postponed until the next in person meeting

10:30 a.m. Sunday, March 15: Touching the Earth – Myo-O Habermas-Scher

The story goes like this: When the Buddha realized complete, unsurpassed enlightenment, the first thing he did was to touch the earth. Touching the earth, we affirm that we are human and interconnected with all beings. At this time of upheaval and war, confusion, pain and heartbreak, what is it for us to touch the earth together?

Children’s Program (CRE): Paying Attention. Louise Goetz introduces the concept of paying attention through songs, stories, and games. Nursery Care is available for the younger children.

Join Zoom Meeting for Sunday Services: Meeting ID: 946 2497 9280 Passcode: 891129
https://zoom.us/j/94624979280?pwd=cGxaRDZrMnROdkhvcnhRVzhSTUoyQT09

Join by Phone +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) Meeting ID: 946 2497 9280 Passcode: 891129

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Join Us In Person or Via Zoom!10:30 a.m. Sunday, March 8: From Fork to Forest: Why we can't solve the climate crisis wit...
03/07/2026

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10:30 a.m. Sunday, March 8: From Fork to Forest: Why we can't solve the climate crisis without changing how we eat – Anna Larsson and Nicola Philpott (Daylight Savings Time Begins Today. Spring Forward!)

Even if we stop using fossil fuels today, emissions from our food system would still cause the earth to exceed targets. This lively presentation discusses the under-appreciated impact our food system has on climate and the environment. Learn actions you can take at your very next meal to start changing things for the better.

Join Zoom Meeting for Sunday Services: Meeting ID: 946 2497 9280 Passcode: 891129
https://zoom.us/j/94624979280?pwd=cGxaRDZrMnROdkhvcnhRVzhSTUoyQT09

Join by Phone +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) Meeting ID: 946 2497 9280 Passcode: 891129

Children’s Activity: Youngsters are invited to enjoy the Bright Bulb Kidz Korner or the Nursery with Ms. Shumey.

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Join us in person or via Zoom! 10:30 a.m. Sunday, March 1: A Unitarian Universalist Approach to Paying Attention – Rev. ...
02/27/2026

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10:30 a.m. Sunday, March 1: A Unitarian Universalist Approach to Paying Attention – Rev. Phillip Lund

From Ralph Waldo Emerson’s insistence on self-reliance to Henry David Thoreau’s experiences on Walden Pond to the interdependent web of all existence, paying attention has been an important part of Unitarian Universalist history and theology. This service will explore how UUs have practiced the spiritual discipline of attention.

Join Zoom Meeting for Sunday Services: Meeting ID: 946 2497 9280 Passcode: 891129
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Join by Phone +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) Meeting ID: 946 2497 9280 Passcode: 891129

Children’s Activity: Youngsters are invited to enjoy the Bright Bulb Kidz Korner or the Nursery with Ms. Shumey.

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Join us in person or via Zoom!10:30 a.m. Sunday, February 22: Describing the Indescribable – Rev. Shelley DuganWhat do w...
02/20/2026

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10:30 a.m. Sunday, February 22: Describing the Indescribable – Rev. Shelley Dugan
What do we mean when we talk about God? Often the idea of God is presented as though there is a common understanding, but there are many different ways to describe the Divine. Join us if you are an agnostic, to learn more about what is uncertain; if you are an atheist, to learn more about what you don't believe; if you are a theist, to discover how complicated it is to describe the indescribable!

Join Zoom Meeting for Sunday Services: Meeting ID: 946 2497 9280 Passcode: 891129
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Children’s Program (CRE): Embodying Resistance: Children will learn about embodying resilience, exploring sources that "ground us and sustain us in ordinary, difficult and joyous times", by hearing stories, playing games and creating art, guided by Louise Goetz. Nursery Care is available for the younger children.

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Join us in person or via Zoom!10:30 a.m. Sunday, February 15: Embodying Resilience, Part Two: Learning to Let Go – Rev. ...
02/13/2026

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10:30 a.m. Sunday, February 15: Embodying Resilience, Part Two: Learning to Let Go – Rev. Phillip Lund

Becoming more resilient is one of the many benefits of letting go. But it’s easier said than done. Join us as we learn more about the art of letting go and how it can help us embody resilience.

Join Zoom Meeting for Sunday Services: Meeting ID: 946 2497 9280 Passcode: 891129
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Join by Phone +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) Meeting ID: 946 2497 9280 Passcode: 891129

Children’s Program (CRE): Youngsters are invited to enjoy the Bright Bulb Kidz Korner or the Nursery with Ms. Shumey.

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Join us in person or via Zoom!10:30 a.m. Sunday, February 8: Love is at the Center Our musicians host a musical and spok...
02/06/2026

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10:30 a.m. Sunday, February 8: Love is at the Center
Our musicians host a musical and spoken word celebration of Love, especially as represented in our UU values of Justice, Equity, Transformation, Generosity, Pluralism and Interdependence, with a sprinkling of romantic love, as well. Join us for this multigenerational program on the Sunday before Valentines Day. Contact Jane Ellison by February 2, if you have a poem, story, or musical piece you would like to share as part of this program.

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Children’s Activity: Children are welcome to stay in the Sanctuary to enjoy the program, and even contribute to it! Let Louise know if your child has a song or poem to share for this service. 😊 Nursery Care is available for the younger children.

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SerenityBy Nadine Pinede—for PapaSitting on the deck by the riverhushed and softwith the lightof spring’s lullaby,I felt...
02/02/2026

Serenity

By Nadine Pinede

—for Papa

Sitting on the deck by the river
hushed and soft
with the light
of spring’s lullaby,
I felt you pierce
the thin veil between us,
as you did
when I dreamt of you
on the slow train.
Your face leaned into
the sun with a boy’s
pure joy,
your sunset face
leaned back
into shadow.

You taught me
to swim blue-black waters
in Laurentian Mountain lakes.
I was afraid
of not touching the ground
of fur-lined snakes
dragging me down.
You backed up slowly
into deeper water
just close enough
for me to paddle
into the harbor of your arms.
You coaxed me forward
leap by leap
until you believed,
I could swim
dark waters alone.

Love is a leaking rowboat
that welcomes each wave.

Sitting on the deck by the river,
rocking on swells
of gratitude,
I watch a drawbridge
open its gates
to let sail by
a ship named
Serenity.

Reflection Questions

We invite you to use the following prompts for reflection, journaling, or conversation:

Which words or lines stood out to you as you read the poem? What feelings or images arose? Did the poem evoke any grateful memories?

Who is someone who is no longer in your life but whose memory continues to deeply impact you?

New to Grateful Living? Explore the transformative power that is available to you within every page of this website and within every moment of your life.

Join us in person or via Zoom!10:30 a.m. Sunday, February 1: Embodying Resilience, Part One: Going with the Flow — Rev. ...
01/31/2026

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10:30 a.m. Sunday, February 1: Embodying Resilience, Part One: Going with the Flow — Rev. Phillip Lund

While it may sound cliché, “going with the flow” has its root in ancient religious tradition such as Taoism. This morning we’ll explore how letting the current carry us in the right direction can make us more resilient. Stay afterward to enjoy soup and bread, followed by a program on Authoritarianism.

Join Zoom Meeting for Sunday Services: Meeting ID: 946 2497 9280 Passcode: 891129
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Join by Phone +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) Meeting ID: 946 2497 9280 Passcode: 891129

Children’s Program (CRE): Embodying Resistance: Mary Ness introduces the concept of resilience to the children and they will hear a story about resilience of nature in the middle of a bitter, cold winter. Then they will use their hands to create something interesting with seeds. Nursery Care is available for the younger children.

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10:30 a.m. Sunday, January 25: Collaborating for Justice – Dallas Rising, MUUSJA OrganizerFor 25 years, the Minnesota Un...
01/25/2026

10:30 a.m. Sunday, January 25: Collaborating for Justice – Dallas Rising, MUUSJA Organizer

For 25 years, the Minnesota Unitarian Universalist Social Justice Alliance (MUUSJA) has equipped UUs to do powerful, accountable work that is grounded in our faith values which call us to show up for justice with love, courage, and humility. Our UU Fellowship and some of our members have supported MUUSJA for many years. Dallas will provide an update about current projects and how all of us can be involved.

Join Zoom Meeting for Sunday Services: Meeting ID: 946 2497 9280 Passcode: 891129
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Join by Phone +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) Meeting ID: 946 2497 9280 Passcode: 891129

Children’s Program (CRE): Children will learn about practicing resistance by hearing stories, playing games and creating art, guided by Rev. Phillip Lund. Nursery care is available for the younger children.

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3226 Maine Prairie Road
Saint Cloud, MN
56301

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