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(Archive) Plans for a Phased Reopening of the Church

(Archive) Fred Hulting and Rev. Lisa Friedman

With the increase in vaccination rates, and the relaxation of state COVID restrictions, many of you are asking the question: “when will we reopen the church?”  We are all looking forward to a time when we get back together safely and resume many of our familiar rituals and programs.

At its May 13th meeting, the Board approved a plan from Rev. Lisa Friedman for the phased reopening of the church.  This approach will accommodate the needs of our community, while ensuring the safety of our staff, members, and friends.  And it will give our staff the necessary time to work through the many details required to reopen the building. This is not just a return to the way things were.  We get to learn from the past year and work towards a new multi-platform ministry, with Sunday services and other programs available both in-person and online. Continue reading →

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Minister’s Message 5/5/21

This week’s message introduces the May theme of story and the role of stories in passing on wisdom and inspiration through the generations. Rev. Lisa reflects on how we each have a spiritual story to tell and to share as a part of our living tradition. 

As part of May’s Story theme, we encourage you to read the latest UUConnectMonthly newsletter and to have fun writing your own 6 word life story.

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Click on the picture above to view Rev. Lisa’s weekly video message.

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Minister’s Message 4/28/21

This week’s message reflects on the experience of languishing in our often too-full world. Rev. Lisa explores the idea of lying fallow as a way to restore and renourish our lives, and to prepare for our next chapter of becoming. 

You are also invited to view an introduction and link to this month’s UUConnectMonthly newsletter, below Rev. Lisa’s message.

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Click on the picture above to view Rev. Lisa’s weekly video message.

Screen Shot 2021-04-28 at 5.38.24 PMApril 2021, Volume 4: UUConnect Monthly

In this edition of the UUConnectMonthly Newsletter, we reflect on April’s theme of ‘Becoming.’ Celebrate our high school seniors as they become high school graduates, enjoy photography and Haikus from members and friends, see our youth hunt for Easter Eggs beneath the budding trees on the grounds of UUCM, and observe Social Justice in Action at recent events in our committee. Details on becoming a contributor to an upcoming newsletter can be found on the newsletter’s final page or in a current UUCM Friday Update.

Grateful to connect with you,
Stephanie Siewert and Lori Arnold – uuconnectmonthly@uucmtka.org