Pilgrim House is a volunteer-led fellowship associated with the Unitarian Universalist Association. We welcome people of all races, ethnicities, and affectional orientations. We follow no creed or dogma, but rather ask all alike to think, not all to think alike.
Pilgrim House is open for in-person and Zoom programs (“multi-platform” or “hybrid” programs). Everyone is welcome!
Programs are Sundays at 10:15am unless otherwise noted
One question that has come up is who is doing work to make the nation right. Indivisible North Metro is a progressive and locally-focused Indivisible group. You may know Indivisible from their No Kings Rallies among other actions. The organization advocates for policies that build a stronger and more inclusive Minnesota and actively resist policies … Continue reading Indivisible
Marlene Johnson was Minnesota’s first woman Lieutenant Governor (with Governor Rudy Perpich) She was a small business owner before and after and a women’s advocate. She will share experiences and observations from her book “Rise to the Challenge – A Memoir of Politics, Leadership, and Love.” It is a story of learning and leadership in … Continue reading Marlene Johnson
We as individuals can be resilient, but together, we are more so. Drawing on recent examples here in the Twin Cities, explore how we can be resilient, and can support resilience in our wider community, in these challenging times. Rev. Diana McLean is the minister at the Minnesota Valley Unitarian Universalist Fellowship in Bloomington. She … Continue reading Collective Resilience
Come learn about the Sanneh Foundation in St. Paul from their Senior Director Kim Werst. This nonprofit organization serves holistic youth development needs of the increasingly diverse Twin Cities Metro area. Their mission is to empower youth by supporting and promoting education attainment through in-school and after-school support, improve lives by providing programs that strengthen … Continue reading Sanneh Foundation
Dawn Bentley is Executive Director of the Minnesota Fringe. The Fringe connects adventurous artists with adventurous audiences by creating open, supportive forums for free and diverse artistic expression. As the producer of the largest performing arts festival in the Midwest, the annual Minnesota Fringe Festival event fills tens-of-thousands of seats with audiences viewing dozens of … Continue reading Behind the scenes of the Minnesota Fringe with Dawn Bentley
Matt Clark is Associate Professor and Director of Research (Minnesota Landscape Arboretum). The University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum is a 1,200-acre public garden in Chaska, Minnesota, that attracts nearly 700,000 visitors per year. Best known for its beautiful display gardens, nationally recognized tree collections, protected natural areas and research activity, the Arboretum is easy to … Continue reading All About the Arboretum with Matt Clark
If you have poetry, prose, a song that you would like to contribute to the celebration or, if you want a speaking part in a prepared program, we have that too. Please let Mel Aanerud know. The Pilgrim House chorale will perform and Bill Rohde is looking for singers. There will be special activities for … Continue reading Our Annual Spring Celebration Program
