Spiritual Groups
Are you seeking more or deeper spiritual connections? MVUUF is home to a variety of ways to connect with your inner self and/or with others. From humanism to meditation there are many ways to find community and connection at MVUUF. Please see events on the opening page of our website or in the Uni-Sun for more info. You can also sign up to receive our emails by contacting the office. office@mnvalleyuu.org
Buddhist Sanga (practice group)
Steve Vincent, Coordinator
The Buddhist sangha will hold its inaugural meeting the week of Sunday, Sept. 14th. Details forthcoming. We will meet at MVUUF weekly for approximately one hour. Our format involves brief personal introductions, 20 min of breath-focused insight meditation, shared readings from Thich Nhat Hahn’s s writings, and opportunities for shared individual reflection. An optional chance for discussion over tea will follow some meetings. Our group is affiliated with the UU Buddhist Fellowship and the tradition of Thich Nhat Hahn’s Plum Village monastery. All are welcome, regardless of prior experience with Buddhism or association with MVUUF. For more information, or to have your name added to our email list, contact coordinator Steve Vincent at buddhists@mnvalleyuu.org
Humanism Group
The MVUUF Humanism Group alternates meeting times with the UU Christian Fellowship group on the 4th Sunday of the month after the Sunday Service. Check the calendar on main page for more information.
Midweek Centering
Steve Vincent, Coordinator
Midweek Centering began in September 2024 to provide an opportunity for meditation and spiritual community beyond Sunday service. Meetings met regularly during 2024–25 at MVUUF on Wednesdays at 5:30 and involved 20 minutes of meditation. Total meeting time was 30–40 minutes. Individual sessions varied and were taught by one of a group of volunteers. The most common approaches were Buddhist, centering prayer, general practice, and walking meditation. No prior meditation experience was required. Attendance ranged from 2 to 7 individuals. The group’s status for 2025–2026 is uncertain, in part because of the need for new leaders. If you would like to learn more or volunteer to help lead Midweek Centering, contact coordinator Steve Vincent at buddhists@mnvalleyuu.org
Spirit Grove
Anthony Dallozzi, Coordinator
Spirit Grove of the Twin Cities (SGTC or Spirit Grove) is a new Pagan affinity group at MN Valley UU Fellowship in Bloomington. Our goal is to build a Pagan and Earth-centered collective within the UU community, eventually becoming an official Covenant of Unitarian Universalist Pagans (CUUPs) chapter. They meet on the 2nd Sunday after services at MVUUF, and the 4th Saturday of the month online. For those wishing to attend online, please contact the office for the link, or if you have any other questions. office@mnvalleyuu.org
UU Christian Fellowship
The UUCF Group alternates meeting times with the Humanism group the 4th Sunday of the month after the Sunday Service