First Unitarian Society
Discovery Groups
"To 'listen' another's soul into a condition of disclosure and discovery may be almost the greatest service that any human being ever performs for another."
New members are welcome in all Discovery Groups!
Please check the Discovery Group Calendar in the Lower Assembly Hall, the FUS Calendar, or check with the FUS Office.
The Good Life
This group discusses topics that relate to what it takes to make a “Good Life,” and live that out in relation to each other.
2nd Sunday at member's home for potluck
Peter D'Ascoli, leader
952-926-0629
dasco002@tc.umn.eduCaregiver's Resources and Support
If you have primary responsibility for the care of an aging parent, a disabled spouse, an ailing friend, or other, it is vitally important to take care of yourself and not go it alone. Join us to share ways to keep your sanity and discover how fulfilling love’s challenging duties can also bring deep rewards. Sponsored in part by the Alzheimer’s Association.
2nd Tuesday, 10:30-11:30 a.m. in Kendyl's Office
Ruth Agar and Lee Schreurs, co-leaders
A Festival of Poetry
Leader will provide a calendar of events and poetry readings at various venues around the cities. Group also sends poems to home-bound people, with notes for discussion about them
2nd Tuesdays, 7:00 p.m. in the Isaac Newton Room
Ken Barklind, leader
952-927-7231
Senior Discussion Group
What is on your mind? What are you thinking and talking about? Come share your ideas as we gather to converse about topics affecting us as we age.
3rdWednesday, 1:30 to 2:45 p.m. in the Dietrich Room (except summer)
Sylvia Siggelkow, leader
Memory & Memoir
Even ordinary lives have magnificence. What shall others remember about our tenure on the planet? (The focus is not on writing skill.)
2nd and 4th Thursdays, 10-11:30 a.m., at The Kenwood
Nell Robie & Claire Olson, co-leaders
Pagan Ritual Discovery Group
This group focuses on Earth-centered spirituality, recognizing & celebrating events in the circle of life and the natural world by creating ritual and drawing upon wisdom from ancient and modern mythology. Members seriously explore a variety of topics without taking themselves too seriously. They also meet monthly (a third time) to socialize and deepen bonds of friendship.
2nd and 4th Thursdays, 7-9 p.m., at FUS
Meeting leadership rotates among members, contact Ken or Becca Justiniano
Membership Matters: A Group for New Members
This group is an exciting way to make friends and find your special place here in your new community. It meets once a month to get to know one another with fun activities and to explore UUism and that which bring us together. You can only join during your first year after becoming a member, so don’t miss it!
meets once a month at FUS
Barbara Weatherhead, leader
Current Events
Come discuss current events/topics. Occasionally readings are suggested/distributed but most of the time we simply share our own understandings and opinions without preparation.
1st and 3rd Fridays, 5:30-7:30 PM at Dunn Bros. by Lake Street Bridge
Polly Peterson, leader
Finding Your Passion Through Crafts & Hobbies
Skill level is not a concern to be a member of this group. We bring our own projects, share new ideas and skills, and enjoy both crafts and interesting discussions.
2nd and 4th Fridays, 7:00-9:00 PM
Lynn Borden, leader
612-925-2142
Social Commentary through the Arts (aka Plays & Movies)
We will alternate between going (4th Fridays) to plays or movies together and discussing them (2nd Fridays). This is a great opportunity to relax and have fun with stimulating company! Plus, we sponsor the summer film series.
2nd and 4th Fridays, 5-7 PM
Carol Koepp, leader
952-893-2383