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(Archive) What You Can Expect at Church on September 19

(Archive) Fred Hulting and Rev. Lisa Friedman

We had a successful return to in-person Sunday Services last weekend, with about 50 people in the building and an equal number online.  A big thank you to our staff and volunteers for making everything run so smoothly.  To learn more about our approach to managing COVID as we return to the building, please read our welcome back article from September 12th.

This weekend we are very excited to welcome our children and youth back to in-person RE.  Jennifer and the CYRE team have been working closely with parents to develop new procedures for the classes and to create outdoor classrooms for grades 1-6.  This is a big milestone for our reopening, as our families have really been looking forward to getting back together at church. Continue reading →

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UUCM In-Reach: Building Relationships Campaign

Powerful Together

This fall, UUCM’s Social Justice team will be implementing a campaign to cultivate and strengthen relationships within our congregation. We are more powerful when we work together, and we will “visit” with congregants to explore new ways to live out our values. Please sign up here if you would like to be contacted for a one-on-one in-depth conversation. Visits can be either in-person, by phone or on Zoom. If you are interested in learning to become an in-reach conversation facilitator (Visitor), please contact Sue Fust at drlanasue@yahoo.com or 952-406-2464. We are hoping to help congregants find any opportunities within the church – not only related to social justice – that will enable them to become involved. We look forward to visiting with you!

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(Archive) Welcome Back to the Church!

(Archive) Online Worship Note: If you would like to continue attending worship online, please check your Friday Update email for the Zoom link and follow the usual steps to connect. For technical support, text your name to 612-486-2656 (or call) and a member of our team will help you.

Fred Hulting and Rev. Lisa Friedman
We are looking forward to welcoming everyone back this weekend for the multi-generational Ingathering Service that marks the traditional start of the UUCM program year!

As discussed in previous articles, the church has moved to Phase 3 of our COVID-19 building reopening plan, which allows regular use of the building with safety protocols still in place. Please know that the Board, the staff, and our volunteers are all working hard to offer a multi-platform worship experience and to minimize the risks association with gathering in-person at the church.

In creating a new hybrid in-person and online version of Sunday mornings, we are working through many difficult decisions.  These decisions are grounded in the values of safety, inclusion, and consent (see Rev Lisa’s video).  They are informed by MN regulations, UUA recommendations, and CDC guidance.  And they reflect the feedback that over 60 Members and Friends provided during the recent survey. We heard that many of you are looking forward to returning in-person and being in community.  We also heard that you have concerns about the spread of the virus and want us to take precautions (e.g., masking). We are planning accordingly. Continue reading →