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This Week's MVUUC Calendar of Events
03/28 Sunday Service Online - 10:30am
03/28 RE Elementary Class - 11:30am
03/28 Poetry Appreciators Lounge at Home - 7:00pm
03/28 Justice Coordinating Committee - 12:30 pm
04/01 COM "ZOOM" Meeting - 5:30pm
04/01 Happy Hour Zoom on/line - 7:00pm
*Times and contact information for these events can be viewed on the MVUUC calendar.
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UPDATE: The In-between Spaces: Covid19 and MVUUC
Although there is good news on the horizon, we are not yet able to gather in person. We are in a critical phase of the pandemic where we need to reduce the spread of the virus to combat new variants while vaccine distribution continues.
The UUA has recently published guidance for congregations
that aligns well with our plan to continue gathering virtually
for worship, fellowship, exploration, and all meetings
during this in-between time of this worldwide pandemic.
You can view information on this from the UUA here:
https://www.uua.org/safe/pandemics/gathering-guidance
(You will see that our UUA Congregational Life Contact, Rev Sarah Millspaugh is featured in the video.)
Reopening remains our shared hope as we continue
virtual gathering until further notice.
We look forward to meeting together in person
when we no longer have to ask ourselves
if it is safe to gather together.
We will know when it is time.
Until then, we connect by mail, phone, online technology,
and in our hearts…
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tune in next week for our monthly feature article:
"Greetings from the President"
Alan Worley, Board of Trustees President
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MVUUC Adult Religious Exploration Presents:
Race Talk: A Workshop for
Enlightenment and Advocacy
with Rev. Dr. Kirk A Johnson
Saturday April 10, 2021 at 10am Pacific
Online via Zoom
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Talking about race is uncomfortable and overwhelming.
Rev Dr Kirk A Johnson will facilitate an online workshop he has designed to help us become empowered and equipped for anti-racism work at every capacity (students, congregants, community leaders, clergy, etc.) and give us greater understanding of race and racism.
This workshop will lead participants through a covenant of conduct accountability to uplift, respect, and hear all participants as we review case studies, engage in group (breakout) discussions, watch videos and documentaries, and read journal articles.
Reserve your spot today
and invite family and friends: officeadmin@montevistauu.org
Fee: suggested donation $10.00 per person (Pay As You’re Able)
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Rev. Dr. Kirk A Johnson teaches courses in Medical Humanities, Bioethics, Global Issues, Philosophy and Religion. Preferred pronouns are he/him/his. He received his Masters of Divinity (MDiv) from Drew Theological School and his Doctorate in Medical Humanities (DMH) from Drew University. He is a member of the American Society of Bioethics and Humanities and The New York Academy of Medicine. He serves as a member of the Atlantic Health Systems Bioethics Committee, former Assistant Director of the Medical Humanities program at Drew University and fellow emeritus of The American Heart Association's Multicultural Initiatives Leadership Fellowship Program. Dr. Johnson has published articles in the Journal of Religion and Health and upcoming contributions in numerous books.
His recent book is "Medical Stigmata: Race, Medicine, and the Pursuit of Theological Liberation" (Palgrave Macmillan, 2018). He is a clergy in the United Church of Christ (UCC), Secretary of the UCC Central Atlantic Conference's New Jersey Association, a member in the Summit Interfaith Council, and creator of the "Race Talk: Origins" and "Race Talk: Systems" courses.
Book Links:
"Medical Stigmata: Race, Medicine, and the Pursuit of Theological Liberation"
Transforming Healthcare Education: Applied Lessons Leading to Deeper Moral Reflection Volume 5
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REGISTER NOW!
by email to Brynda at officeadmin@montevistauu.org
You can submit your registration fee or donate for others to attend by using the donate button at the bottom of this announcement page. Please be sure to add a note that your donation is for "RACE TALK"
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POETRY APPRECIATORS LOUNGE-AT-HOME
If you love poetry, reading and discussing it, join the
POETRY APPRECIATORS the 2nd and 4th Mondays at 7:00 p.m.
You do not have to be a writer!
Email the poem(s) you’d like share to
Rita Salama at salamatoyou@yahoo.com
or just join us.
Zoom link: https://zoom.us/j/85204410669. Passcode: Poetry
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BY-LAWS TASK FORCE
At the Board’s directive, a task force is being formed to review and revise the our by-laws, a.k.a. the Constitution.
Work will be conducted via Zoom.
Are you interested in working on this?
Please contact Rita Salama, at salamatoyou@yahoo.com. It would be helpful to include days and times you are available.
If you do not want to be included in the Task Force but have concerns or suggestions regarding the bylaws, you may email them to Rita.
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| We welcome your Donations for Beta Food Bank
Non-perishable food donations continue to be collected for the Beta Food Bank. At any time, you may add your donation to the items that our MVUUC is gathering by placing your items in the box on the deck at the home of Rita Salama. All items will be delivered on a weekly basis.
(Rita's address is in the MVUUC directory)
Our Congregation is grateful for Rita's offering to
keep this important ministry going during the pandemic.
Please contact her if you need for more information.
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News from Membership
We look forward to the day we can meet together in person again and welcome those who want to become New Members of MVUUC.
Until that beautiful day we are digitizing our "Becoming Members" information which will be available to prospective members, and planning Zoom versions of informational meetings/classes and welcoming ceremonies.
If you, or someone you know, is interested in becoming a New Member please contact: Debbi Scurto dmscurto@gmail.com or text 909-996-0689
The Membership Committee will keep in touch with current members and friends by continuing our check-in calls, cards etc., so please be sure Brynda has your current and preferred contact information.
Thank you for your support (and take care!)
We miss you all!
MVUUC Membership Committee:
Debbi Scurto, Delores Burris, and Ellen Livingston
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Would you like to Join our MVUUC Buuk Gruup?
Please contact Delores Burris
for the minutes from the last meeting as well as the list of those books
to be read and discussed in the coming months.
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Would you like to
get into the Earth
and help with our
MVUUC on-campus garden?
What a great opportunity for
getting out into the fresh air a bit
and helping with
this wonderful project!
Covid protocols strictly observed.
Please contact John Schmalstig
John's contact info is in our directory
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Coming Late Spring in May(Date TBD)
Adult RE Discussion of
the UUA Common Read 2020-21:
Breathe by Imani Perry.
"Breathe offers a broad meditation on race, gender, and the meaning of a life well lived as well as an unforgettable lesson in Black resistance and resilience."
The book is available for purchase at any bookstore, including inSpirit: The UU Book and Gift Shop.
The e-book and audio book (CD or MP3) are also available from Bookshop.org.
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We are building our team of
Online Worship Technicians
Are you interested in becoming one of our Zoom Techs?
Rev Maggie or Catherine Rowlee would love to hear from you!
free training! unlimited fun! lots of gratitude!
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Our Worship & Religious Exploration Committees will be exploring and engaging the Worship Resources available through a UU-based project created by Rev Kirk Loadman-Copeland named 'Touchstones'
Theme-based and designed to help our faith communities grow stronger together, Touchstones is an exciting resource we will engage across our RE and Sunday Service programs.
We invite and encourage you to visit and explore their website at this link: https://www.touchstonesproject.com/
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This Week's Sunday Service:
March 28, 2021
This I Believe
Join our Worship Associate Rita Salama
as we hear the Belief Stories of three people from our MVUUC Community
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Please Be Careful and Alert to
Recent Email Scams
PLEASE REMEMBER:
We do not ask for ANY donations through email
Rev Maggie will never ask for any giftcards of any kind
and will only seek your financial support for our
MVUUC Congregational fundraising campaigns
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