UPDATED as of July 2, 2021
So how much energy have we produced so far, you might be wondering? As of the end of June, solar power at UUCM produced 4.4Megawatts of energy and we are starting to see some savings on our monthly energy bill! Thanks to all who helped make this happen.
Social Generosity Offering: July/August 2021
The July and August UUCM Social Generosity Offering will go to Avenues for Youth. For 25 years, Avenues 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 that by providing a stable home, building trusting relationships, and navigating the youth’s education, career, health and wellness and housing goals.
Avenues believes:
- Homelessness does not define a person. It is just one part of a journey that we are here to help young people navigate.
- All youth experiencing homelessness have or are experiencing trauma. Therefore, mental health is at the center of all our work.
- There is no one reason why youth experience homelessness – it’s intersectional. Systems of oppression, racism and poverty are some of the root causes of homelessness. Without addressing these systems, homelessness will persist.
- Youth are resilient, inspiring, and the drivers of their own journey. With stability, trust and youth-centered supports, their dreams can become reality.
Avenues work is guided by the 9 Evidence-based, Guiding Principles to Help Youth Overcome Homeless and our core values: equity, community, respect and dignity, trust, liberation and anti-oppression. Watch this video and visit www.avenuesforyouth.org to learn more.
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.
UUCM Mid-Week Message 6/30/21
During the summer months, the Minister’s Message will become the UUCM Mid-Week Message with inspiration provided by members of UUCM’s staff team.
This week’s message explores the importance of curiosity and free play. Rev. Lisa shares a driving game invented by her son and invites us, along with Emerson, to cultivate our own original relationship to the world this summer.
You are also invited to view an introduction and link to this month’s UUConnectMonthly newsletter, below Rev. Lisa’s message.
Click on the picture above to view Rev. Lisa’s weekly video message.
June 2021, Volume 6: UUConnect Monthly
In this edition of the UUConnectMonthly Newsletter, our beloved Beverly M. shares cherished memories from the past 50 years as a member of UUCM, we learn how UUCM board members ‘Play,’ witness MaryAnn W’s appreciation for nature and for UUCM’s gardeners, and discover the talent of local black business owners showcased at a nearby “Juneteenth” celebration.
Grateful to connect with you,
Stephanie Siewert and Lori Arnold – uuconnectmonthly@uucmtka.org
UUCM Mid-Week Message 6/23/21
During the summer months, the Minister’s Message will become the UUCM Mid-Week Message with inspiration provided by members of UUCM’s staff team.
Go behind the scenes into Music Director, Paul Winchester’s home studio to see how music gets produced for online worship both live and in recorded virtual ensembles!
Click on the picture above to view Paul’s video message.
UUCM Mid-Week Message 6/16/21
During the summer months, the Minister’s Message will become the UUCM Mid-Week Message with inspiration provided by members of UUCM’s staff team. This week’s message is offered by Jennifer Swick, Director of Family Ministry.
Play is our worship theme for June. In this Mid-Week Message, Jennifer shares reflections on how the spiritual discipline of play has led to healing in her life. What are the rough edges of your history, personality or relationships that could be healed by the power of play?
Click on the picture above to view Jennifer’s video message.
Here are the links Jennifer references in her message – we hope you will contribute and enjoy!
- Click here to learn more and add examples of your favorite family and friend games to the June UUConnectMonthly newsletter. Submissions are due by June 23.
- Check out the slideshow of Stuffy Camp using this link.
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