First Unitarian Society
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Contact & Location for First Unitarian Society
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Service Times for First Unitarian Society
Sunday 10:30 AM
Sunday Assembly
From the church’s website · checked Oct 2026
Plan your visit
Watch online
Services are streamed online
What their website says
streaming online via our website
Leadership
Rev. Chad Snyder
Minister
What their website says
Minister Rev. Chad Snyder
Programs & Ministries at First Unitarian Society
About First Unitarian Society
First Unitarian Society of Minneapolis is a congregational humanist community located in Minneapolis, Minnesota, dedicated to fostering a free search for knowledge, striving for justice, and serving their community. The church welcomes all people and offers a progressive, inclusive approach to spiritual exploration through ethical education, social justice initiatives, and meaningful community connections.
First-Time Visitor Info for First Unitarian Society
Dress Code: Casual and comfortable attire Service Format: Sunday Assembly with a focus on humanist principles, ethical exploration, and community engagement First-Time Visitor Tips: Enter through main entrance, look for welcome volunteers, nursery and children's programming available, parking accessible on-site
Care & support
Grief Support Group
Grief support
What their website says
a Grief Support Group (held virtually)
Mental Health Awareness Team
Mental health support
What their website says
The congregant-led Mental Health Awareness Team educates on matters of mental health
SMART
Addiction recovery
What their website says
meets here weekly to host SMART, a secular addiction recovery program.
Dementia Caregivers
What their website says
support-oriented groups, including Dementia Caregivers
Groups & programs
Our Whole Lives
What their website says
including the Ethical Explorers program and the Our Whole Lives human gender and sexuality curriculum.
Ethical Explorers
What their website says
including the Ethical Explorers program
History & building
Founded in 1881
The congregation began in the 1870s as a chapter of the Liberal League, and in 1881 became a Unitarian congregation. In 1916 it called John Dietrich as its settled minister, and became the first Humanist Unitarian congregation.
What their website says
began in the 1870s as a chapter of the Liberal League
Ministry, leadership and visit details above come from the church’s own website. They can change, so please confirm with the church.
Note: Church information may be outdated. Please verify details with the church directly before visiting.
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