Click THIS LINK to read the NPR article about the Kids Pep Talk Hotline (mentioned in worship on May 22), or simply call: 707-998-8410 for a verbal hug from some inspiring kids.
UUCM Annual Report
Thank you to everyone who attended the May 22 Annual Meeting of the congregation! We elected leaders, approved the 2022-23 budget, and endorsed the work of the 8th Principle Project. We invite you to review the UUCM Annual Report, where our Board President, Minister and each UUCM ministry team shares a brief summary of their work over the year. Our gratitude goes out to everyone who helped our shared ministry and community to thrive.
UUCM Mid-Week Message 5/25/22
This week’s message mourns the 21 lives lost at Robb Elementary School and marks the second anniversary of George Floyd’s murder. Rev. Lisa reflects on our need to find our voice and continue to work for the change our world so desperately needs.
We share these resources on talking with children and youth in the wake of mass violence, as we grieve with Ulvade TX, Buffalo NY, Laguna Woods CA, and so many more.
You are also invited to view an introduction and link to May’s UUConnectMonthly newsletter, below the video message.
Click on the picture above to view this special ASP message.
May 2022: UUConnect Monthly
Please enjoy this May, 2022 edition of The UUConnectMonthly newsletter. In the Creative Expression section, discover books and music related to Beauty, this month’s Soul Matters theme. The Getting to Know UUs section features the ‘origin story’ of the UUCM ‘North Wall Art Space,’ and several of the participating artists and artwork.
Grateful to connect with you,
Stephanie Siewert and Lori Arnold – uuconnectmonthly@uucmtka.org
In the News: Mapping Prejudice, Just Deeds and UUCM
Duke’s Divinity School published an article highlighting the work of Mapping Prejudice + Just Deeds, and interviewed UUCM as part of their story! See all the details at https://bit.ly/3NuxnY1.
UU the Vote 2022
Are you looking for a positive, life affirming way to help share the values that are important to you? Then you should join with other UUs in encouraging others to make sure they participate in our democracy by adding their voices.
The Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA) has launched its UU the Vote initiative for the 2022 elections. UU the Vote is a nonpartisan civic engagement initiative focused on strengthening democracy and organizing for justice, accountability, and healing.
There are many ways to get involved that range from letter writing to working on phone banks. This website also offers great tips on how to engage with people in a nonpartisan, positive way that empowers them to be more involved.
At the local level, MUUSJA (Minnesota Unitarian Universalist Social Justice Alliance) https://www.muusja.org/category/uuthevote/ and at the national level, Side with Love https://sidewithlove.org/actioncenter are great websites for those looking to take action.
UUCM Happenings 