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Minister’s Message 11/11/20

REMINDER Join UUCM in Celebrating the Holiday Season!
As our ministry continues online, we need to plan in advance for some of our cherished holiday traditions. Below Rev. Lisa’s weekly message, check out a few reminders of upcoming opportunities and deadlines to participate.

This week’s message honors Veteran’s Day and thanks the veterans in our congregation and wider UUCM family. Rev. Lisa reflects on how the question of war and peace has shaped Unitarian Universalism and shares about the growing presence of UU’s among our nation’s military chaplaincy.

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

Join UUCM in Celebrating the Holiday Season!

Thanksgiving Service – Pictures needed by November 16
We invite any/all households to submit one or more pictures of what you are grateful for, to be used in a slideshow on Sunday, November 22 for the multigenerational worship service. We’ll enjoy a visual cornucopia of gratitude. Entries are due to Jennifer by 12:00 PM on Monday, November 16.

Holiday Play – Sign up to participate by November 20
You are invited to participate in this year’s UUCM Holiday Play, “NO ZOOM AT THE INN”, written and directed by Jeffrey Hatcher. The play will be performed on Sunday, December 20 at 2pm and 7pm. Many talents are needed, including musicians, actors and singers of all ages, costumes and props, zoom technicians and more. There are no auditions. Roles will be cast based on previous experience and whim. Click here to see the full play details and rehearsal schedule. We would love to have you join this year’s UUCM Holiday Play! Please contact Steve at stagemanageruucm@gmail.com if you are interested, and please share any scheduling conflicts.

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It’s the Big Auction Weekend!

Live Auction this Saturday at 6:30 PM
Silent Auction Close on Sunday at 5:00 PM

Join us for a fun “Maskerade” Party this Saturday, November 7 at 6:30 PM as we hold our annual Live Auction to raise money to support the mission of UUCM. 

This year it is a Zoom event, and it is more than just an auction. Play Bingo, enjoy music and comedy, and see an original Jeffrey Hatcher play. Expect the unexpected from our Auctioneer, Marc Doepner-Hove. Read all about the entertainment here. Questions? Email Karen or Fred Hulting.

Zoom information is listed in the November 6 Friday Update email newsletter, and posted to the Auction website at http://charityauction.bid/uucm2020. Keep checking the website for the latest news and information, and to bid in the Silent Auction. The Silent Auction closes this Sunday, November 8 at 5:00 PM.

For technical support during the Auction, text your name to 612-486-2705 (or call) and a member of our team will help you. For details on how to use Zoom, click here.

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Minister’s Message 11/4/20

You are also invited to view the encore presentation of “Make Them Hear You” below Rev. Lisa’s message.

This week’s message reflects on the challenging call to be patient in this election week. Rev. Lisa reflects on the difference between patience and perseverance, and what grounds us as we live through uncertain times.

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

Make Them Hear You

Last Sunday’s service “Healing Our Democracy” closed with a powerful musical message from Paul Winchester and Joyce Lyons. We share it again today in hope for our nation.

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Social Generosity Offering: November 2020

Our November offering will go to honor and support the 25th year of the IOCP Sleep Out Campaign. Thousands of caring kids and community members have joined this movement to sleep in boxes, tents and cars (or donate to those who do) to raise awareness and funds to prevent homelessness. The funds raised through the Sleep Out campaign help IOCP (Interfaith Outreach & Community Partners) deliver individualized services – in the areas of family support, food, housing and neighborhoods, education and youth, employment, and transportation – that help nearly 2,000 local families each year stabilize, strengthen and thrive. Visit sleepout.iocp.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.

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The Silent Auction is Now Open! Live Auction on November 7th.

As of Noon on Friday October 30th, the 2020 Edition of the UUCM Auction is live!!  Visit the auction website is at http://charityauction.bid/uucm2020 to complete your one-time registration and start bidding on more than 135 items in the Silent Auction. 

Also, you won’t want to miss the Zoom Live Auction on Saturday, November 7, at 6:30pm.  Read all about the exciting entertainment, which includes an original Jeffrey Hatcher play, here.   And keep checking the auction website for the latest information, schedule of events, and Zoom links.  See the separate announcement of Bidding Boot Camps to learn all about how our new auction works.  Questions?  Email Karen or Fred Hulting.