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In the Interim
Each week, the interim ministry team will share a reflection on the Soul Matters monthly theme, the state of the church, or the state of the world. This week's post is offered by Rev. Terri Burnor.
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Integrity and values cannot be separated from one another. How we live a life of integrity is reflected in the values we hold at the heart of things. For if our values are indeed our values, they cannot just be said, but must be expressed. They must go somewhere, be alive somewhere, create movement somewhere, affect change somewhere...
...This last Sunday, on January 12, more than 1,500 Unitarian Universalists — including an ethusiastic group of UUCM'ers — attended the UU the Vote virtual launch event. With this nationwide effort, we have an opportunity "to bring the legacy, the values, and the calling of Unitarian Universalists to bear to make sure that people #votelove to be a faithful public voice, and to dedicate our support for frontline communities challenging the injustices of today."
If you are looking for a powerful, impactful, real way to live out your values, please join the UU the Vote effort. Come help shape and be part of what UUCM will be bringing to this work. There are many ways to be involved. Contact me at revterri@uucmtka.org for more details. >>
Read the rest of Rev. Terri's message on UUCM Happenings.
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WORSHIP: SUNDAY, JANUARY 19
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Integrity: The Content of Our Character
10:00 AM
Worship Leader: Rev. Meg Riley
Worship Associate: Joyce Lyons Tregaskis
Synopsis: In his famous "I have a dream" speech, Dr. Martin Luther King stated, "I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin, but by the content of their character." How's that dream being lived out for Dr. King's children, grandchildren? Reflections on integrity and race by Joyce Lyons Tregaskis and Meg Riley.
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RE Classes in Session
After the Service
Feeling shy? Overwhelmed? Can’t hear or stand up easily? New here? If coffee hour is too much for any reason, consider joining the quieter version — come to the front of the sanctuary and chat quietly with a few people!
Red and Teal Cup Greeters
Find the colorful coffee cups after the service each Sunday!
Those holding RED coffee cups are especially available to orient newcomers, answer questions and offer helpful resources. Folks holding TEAL coffee cups know all about social justice work at UUCM and would love to connect with you.
January's Social Generosity Recipient:
Minnesota Foundation, and specifically their efforts to support survivors of the recent Drake Hotel fire. So far, the Minneapolis Foundation has distributed $133,000 from the Minnesota Helps – Drake Hotel Fire Recovery Fund. Visit minneapolisfoundation.org to learn more and check out this article in the Star Tribune.
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Note: All cash placed in the Sunday collection, as well as checks to “UUCM” with “Social Generosity” in the memo line, will go towards the Social Generosity cause for the current month. NEW: Donate by PayPal or credit card at bit.ly/uucmsocialgen. You may also use the basket to make other contributions to UUCM. Simply make your check out to "UUCM" with instructions in the memo line.
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WORK OF THE CHURCH: THIS WEEK
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Monday, January 20
11:00 AM – Monday Morning Book Club (Community Room)
Wednesday, January 22
7:00 PM – Choir Rehearsal (Sanctuary)
Friday, January 24
6:30 PM – UUCM Game Night (Community Room)
Saturday, January 25
7:30 PM – Performing Arts Series: Artaria String Quartet (Sanctuary) Tickets on sale this Sunday!
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Sunday, January 26
10:00 AM – Worship Service: Gender Integrity
Synopsis: An exploration and celebration of the gender revolution which is expanding the binaries of male and female, and allowing all people to reflect on the social, biological, and relational aspects of gender. Special music featuring transgender voices.
Worship Leader: Rev. Meg Riley
Worship Associate: Stefanie Bell-Egge
Wednesday, January 29
7:00 PM – Choir Rehearsal (Sanctuary)
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NEW Graduate Care Packages - Collection starting January 26
We're collecting items to send to our Bridging students to encourage them as they journey beyond high school. Please visit UUCM Happenings for a full list of collection items. The collection will run through Sunday, February 9.
NEW Family Service Project - Assembling Graduate Care Packages
Come one, come all to the Maple (Youth) Room 11:30 AM - 12:15 PM on Sunday, February 9th to help assemble and personalize our care packages. Please RSVP to Jennifer at dre@uucmtka.org by Tuesday, February 4 to let her know who is coming from your family.
NEW Mystery Friends!
Calling all adults, youth, and kids: sign up for our intergenerational pen-pal project! Exchange letters over the course of six weeks and then meet in person at our reveal party on Sunday, March 22. Sign up online starting NOW! Paper forms will also be available at church. Deadline to sign up is after service on Sunday, February 2. Questions: contact Rachel Williams, williams.b.rachel@gmail.com.
Child and Baby Dedication at UUCM
Sunday, February 9 at 10:00 AM
We will be welcoming children and babies with a Dedication on February 9 during our worship service. If you have a child or baby whom you would like to be celebrated in this way, please contact Meg Riley, RevMeg@uucmtka.org. UUs don't christen or baptize children; instead we dedicate ourselves to them and honor the gifts they bring into the world.
Volunteer Opportunity - Worship Arts Ministry
If you would like to help with worship, either through reading, researching, or creating slide shows, please be in touch with Meg Riley, RevMeg@uucmtka.org. Slide shows addd a wonderful visual element to the services; Stephanie Bell-Egge, who has been blessing us with many of these, is ready to hand the reins over to someone else!
Interested in Climate Justice?
Want to work towards making UUCM a Green Sanctuary? Members of the Social Justice Ministry are forming a climate change subgroup, and we are looking for members to join us in our goal of "greening" our church. If you are interested in being a part of this please contact one of us. Our next meeting will be Feb 4 at 10:00am in the Oak Room. With questions or to learn more, contact:
Sue and Richard Asinger, 612-703-2297, sueasinger@yahoo.com
Frank and Ginny Meuers 763-557-6588, frankginnym4220@gmail.com
Nancy Murnane 763-544-2142, nancy.murnane@comcast.net
Jackie Smolen 612-581-5731, jackiesmo@aol.com
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ANNOUNCEMENTS & UPCOMING EVENTS
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New Minister: Board Update Week 1
In order to provide more transparency about the process of selecting a new minister, the Board will be providing weekly updates on our progress. (And note that although we’ve used “minister” we are also open to a minister team or other possible configurations.) UUCM has a long history of selecting called ministers who do not have a pre-agreed term length. For a variety of reasons, we have decided it would be best to take a different course for our next minister. We are pivoting to a development ministry model and it is the responsibility of the Board to select the best applicant. We have recently identified our Selection Task Force which is comprised of Robert Brooks, Bill Arnold, Julia Antonsen, and Becky Halat, who are working with Christine Purcell, the Transitions Program Manager at the UUA. We are on track! Next week, we will be sharing more about the developmental ministry model and more details about the process so stay tuned! If you have any questions, please ask any Board member.
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UUA Webinar: Whose History Is It Anyway?
Mondays, January 27-February 24, 2020 at 6:45 pm
Explore the history of Unitarianism, Universalism, and Unitarian Universalism through an anti-colonialist, multicultural lens. This 5-week webinar series will look beyond the traditional, dusty facts of history and examine to see how our faith was born and how it has developed and evolved over the years. The congregational group rate is $12/person. For more information and to register, visit UUCM Happenings. Registration deadline is THIS SUNDAY January 19.
UUCM Pledge and Donation Summaries
If you made a donation to UUCM in calendar 2019, you will receive a summary of those donations by mail in January. If you have questions, please contact Fred Hulting.
Churches, Politics and the Electoral Cycle
This coming election year is a big one, and UUs across the country are being encouraged to boldly engage our values in the electoral cycle. But it can be confusing to know what is appropriate for non-profits including churches like UUCM. The short answer is there's a lot we can do as long as we are not partisan. This means no work/communication can be done for a specific political party, as an endorsement of a specific candidate, or to impact whether or not a particular candidate wins an election. However, there is a lot more we CAN do. See UUCM Happenings for more details.
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North Wall Artist: Linda Snouffer
The work of botanical print-maker, Linda Snouffer, will be displayed on the North Wall Gallery Space from January 2 – February 9. Linda’s show, “Off Road Journey”, is inspired by Minnesota’s prairies, nature preserves and waterways. She celebrates her relationship with nature by creating delicate, intricate prints of ephemeral natural material. There will be a “meet and greet” with Linda in the sanctuary on Sunday, February 9th following the worship service. Small originals, reproductions and cards will be available for sale on that date. If you have questions or wish to purchase any of the works, please contact Christy Dachelet at czdachelet@comcast.net.
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UUCM Game Night
6:30 PM on Friday, January 24 in the Community Room
Calling all friends and members of UUCM to our next UUCM Game Night, where we get to spend a couple hours together to have fun playing games with each other. Those of any age, families of all sizes, single people, ALL are welcome. Bring a game (board, card, etc.) to play and a snack to share. Contact Amy Schneider at schneideramy18@gmail.com with any questions.
Performing Arts Series: Artaria String Quartet
Saturday, January 25 at 7:30 PM - Tickets on sale this Sunday!
Described as an “exceptional ensemble with impressive confidence in its interpretations” and “Minnesota’s foremost teaching and performing string quartet”, the Artaria String Quartet recently celebrated its 30 year of chamber music concerts. Artaria’s refined and thoughtful playing has brought them to major venues throughout the United States and Europe, on national television and public radio stations, and at top summer festivals. Artaria has earned numerous awards and are founders of the Saint Paul String Quartet Competition, which showcases the nation’s top high school age string quartets each April. Tickets $20 each, available after Sunday service, on Eventbrite and at the door.
Parking at UUCM - We Need Your Help!
As UUCM welcomes more and more people, our parking situation can be challenging on Sundays. You can help! Bring one car per household, or carpool with friends. Also, consider using the offsite parking on Wayzata Blvd east of Crosby or in the designated area to the west of the church. For more ideas, please visit the UUCM Happening Page.
Phishing Scam Targeting Local Churches
If you receive an email or text message that appears to be from a UUCM minister or church member asking you for money or to purchase gift cards, please be sure to always speak with the alleged sender directly (call or speak to them in person) BEFORE giving money or purchasing gift cards of any kind. Learn more on UUCM Happenings and feel free to reach out to Rev. Meg, Rev. Terri or Arif with any questions.
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The weekly submission deadline for Friday Update and order of service announcements is Thursday by 5:00 PM. Submissions can be emailed to office@uucmtka.org. Thank you! |
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- MEMBERS AND FRIENDS OF UUCM SHARE EVENTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
HAPPENING IN OUR WIDER COMMUNITY -
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NEW A Conversation on Global Warming and Climate Change with Powerhouse Speakers, Will Steger and Don Shelby. A Wayzata Chamber of Commerce Event.
When: Thursday, January 30 frm 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Where: The Wayzata Country Club at 200 Wayzata Blvd W, Wayzata MN
Register and learn more by clicking here.
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In the Community
You are welcome to share events that are important to you and align with our values. If you would like to submit and event, email office@uucmtka.org with a short paragraph outlining the event and where to go for more information. Thank you!
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Church Closure Policy for Inclement Weather
In the very rare event of a need to cancel Sunday services because of inclement weather, you can find out whether church is open by:
- Watching for an email message from UUCM announcing the cancellation/church closure.
- Looking at the UUCM website after 9 AM on Sunday. A special alert will be posted if church is cancelled.
- Calling the main church phone at (952) 473-5900 after 9 AM on Sunday. A special voicemail recording will be available if church is cancelled.
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