At this June’s UUA General Assembly (GA), all UUA congregations will vote on the adoption of the revision of Article II of the UUA By-Laws. The revision replaces the current principles and sources with a new framework of values and covenants. You can get a summary of the changes in this document or detailed information at the UUA website. If you have input to share with our delegates to GA, please email Rev. Lisa Friedman.
Category / Announcements
New Recording Secretary Needed for Board of Trustees!
NEW OPPORTUNITY: As mentioned in our Annual Meeting, we need a new Recording Secretary for the Board of Trustees. You would take minutes of the Board meetings which take place the second Thursday evening of each month from 6:15-8:15pm, beginning July 11th. Commitment is about 3 hours per month. Contact Shelley Buss for more information.
UUCM Mindful Stewards Project
Thank you to everyone who attended our What’s the Buzz About Bees event last week! Joyce Eckes compiled this list of resources for those interested in learning more.
Wild Ones (National)
Dwindling biodiversity is a threat to the foundation of life on Earth. In the last century alone, we’ve lost millions of acres of diverse ecosystems to urbanization. Native plants help protect and restore biodiversity, improve air and water quality and provide wildlife with quality food and shelter. Our vision is native plants and natural landscapes in every community.
Promoting environmentally sound landscaping practices to preserve biodiversity through the conservation, restoration and establishment of native plants.
Board of Water and Soil Resources
The restoration and protection of Minnesota’s water resources and sensitive lands is key to BWSR’s mission and the programs it administers. These programs help to improve water quality, provide wildlife and pollinator habitat, reduce soil erosion, restore soil health, reduce flooding impacts, and mitigate for lost wetland functions.
The Lawns to Legumes program offers a combination of workshops, coaching, planting guides and cost-share funding (individual support grants) for installing pollinator-friendly native plantings in residential lawns.
Metro Blooms partners with communities to create resilient landscapes and foster clean watersheds, embracing the values of equity and inclusion to solve environmental challenges.
Doug Tallamy & Michelle Alfandari
Homegrown National Park® (HNP) raises awareness and urgently inspires everyone to address the biodiversity crisis by adding native plants and removing invasive ones where we live, work, learn, pray and play.
UUCM Midweek Message | 5/29/2024
In preparation for this Sunday’s Flower Ceremony, this week’s message reflects on the necessity of our diversity in nature and community. Remember to bring a flower this Sunday and see you in church!
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CYRE Registration
Please remember to register for next year’s RE! Click here and register today so we can plan ahead for another successful year at UUCM! Questions, email Karen Heuiser.
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