Podcasts Archives - First Unitarian Society of Minneapolis

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 always easy, and it doesn't necessarily come naturally,

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 us to get out and connect with others.

When things feel precarious and unpredictable, it's crucial to know what there is that is trustworthy and dependable. What is it that reliably supports us and holds us up?

Holding us now - to hope, to courage, to clarity and to each other - is the radical love at the very center of Unitarian Universalism. It shows up as wonder (and grief) for our achingly beautiful world; it shows up as relentless respect and care for on...

There is internal tension in living our shared values. Can we live into pluralism while holding firm to equity and justice? When is belonging more important than individuality? And how do we get along with each other when our values differ?