13 negative COVID tests!
At a truck stop during one of our many driver swap stops.
Culver’s was our third choice dinner stop. Brian really, really wanted to go to Steak N Shake to get a Nutella shake. But the first one closed at 8 (we would have arrived at about 7:40) and the other one’s lobby was closed for construction. So Culver’s became the backup.
It’s already time for the next edition of The UUConnectMonthly newsletter. The Getting to Know UUs section features the marvelous Maggie Houska. The Creative Expression section shares resources on June’s Soul Matters theme, Blessings. Also included are photos from the recent UUCM Summer Solstice Service, Flower Communion, and Farewell to our beloved Family Ministry Director, Jennifer Swick, and ‘Squeaks.’
Grateful to connect with you,
Stephanie Siewert and Lori Arnold
uuconnectmonthly@uucmtka.org
Each month, UUCM gives away the full amount of its offering to an organization doing the work for love, equity, and justice in our world.
We welcome you to view these two videos detailing Avenues’ work:
About Avenues for Youth
ConneQT: a video about Avenues’ LGBTQ in-home host program.
For 25 years, Avenues for Youth has supported youth ages 16-24 in Hennepin County. Whether a young person needs someplace to stay for just one night, or a year and a half, Avenues empowers youth to find their path out of homelessness. They do this by providing a stable home, building trusting relationships, and navigating the youth’s education, career, health and wellness and housing goals. Avenues for Youth operates 2 transitional and long-term living shelters as well as 3 community-based programs, notably including ConneQT, the LGBTQ+ in-home hosting model that pairs vulnerable youth with culturally-sensitive families. Learn more at avenuesforyouth.org.
How to Donate: You can donate online using a credit card at bit.ly/giveuucm. You may also mail a contribution to UUCM at 2030 Wayzata Blvd E, Wayzata MN 55391. Simply make your check out to “UUCM” with “Social Generosity” in the memo line.
This week’s video reflects on what it means to ask for a blessing. Rev. Lisa shares the story of a Blessing Booth and the power of being blessed for the journey.
You are also invited to view an introduction and link to June’s UUConnectMonthly newsletter, below the video message.
Click on the picture above to view.
June 2022: UUConnect MonthlyIt’s already time for the June, 2022 edition of The UUConnectMonthly newsletter. The Getting to Know UUs section features the marvelous Maggie Houska. The Creative Expression section shares resources on this month’s Soul Matters theme, Blessings, as well as photos from the recent UUCM Summer Solstice Service, Flower Communion, and Farewell to our beloved Family Ministry Director, Jennifer Swick, and ‘Squeaks.’
Grateful to connect with you,
Stephanie Siewert and Lori Arnold – uuconnectmonthly@uucmtka.org
We are excited to announce the hiring of Karen Heuiser as UUCM’s new Director of Family Ministry.
Karen brings over a decade of experience as a teacher, volunteer coordinator and congregational Religious Education leader, as well as years as an award-winning journalist. Her educational background includes teaching preschool, elementary ESL, curriculum and arts development. Her volunteer experience spans coaching, fundraising, and serving as the coordinator of the Amity host family program at her children’s Spanish Immersion school. Continue reading →
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