July Game Night!
Fun Additions to UUCM!
Many of you may have already noticed the new basketball hoop, donated by Rev. Lisa Friedman and installed by Tyler Grosshuesch, and our new embankment slide—installed by Brian Zais. Thank you to everyone who is making our grounds more welcoming to those young at heart! What an awesome Beloved Community we are—let the fun begin!
Ridwell Reminder!
The next Ridwell Prep Day is July 1 at 2:00. Some of our regular helpers are out of town so please help if you can. Folks who have helped with prep say it is a great way to learn, so join in. The next featured collection item is WINE CORKS. Please remember to bag ALL items in plastic bags and put in labeled bins. If you are unsure if an item is accepted by Ridwell—PLEASE ask Kathy or Sue before bringing it to church. That is very helpful to people doing prep. BE PROUD OF ALL YOU ARE SAVING FROM THE LANDFILL! We welcome questions: Kathy Stuebner (612-590-9606) or Sue Asinger (612-703-2297)
Article II Passes at General Assembly
With love centered as a core value of our faith, five UUCM delegates joined more than 3,400 Unitarian Universalists from around the country this past week and overwhelmingly adopted a new statement of shared UU values!
UUCM has explored each of these proposed values through our worship and Religious Education themes throughout the 2023-2024 church year. Article II is best captured in the flower image below, listing 6 values, with Love at its center.
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“This is a historic moment for Unitarian Universalism, as we move our living tradition forward to focus on shared values that will help promote liberation, radical inclusion, and communal care both within our church and across society,” said UUA President Rev. Dr. Sofía Betancourt. “Reviewing core values is a faithful act that expresses Unitarian Universalism as a “living tradition,” said Carey McDonald, EVP of the UUA.
The Business Resolution, “Embracing Transgender, Nonbinary, Intersex and Gender Diverse People is a Fundamental Expression of UU Religious Values” was also adopted right at the end of Pride Month.
We look forward to exploring how each of us can live into our values together!
UUCM Shines in Westonka Community Theatre Production!
When the Westonka Community Theatre (WCT) puts on its production of Rodger and Hammerstein’s Cinderella at the end of July, UUCM will be well represented throughout the production. Marc and Stacy Doepner-Hove will be putting those acting tips from Jeffrey to good use on the stage as the King and Stepmother, respectively. Amelie and Oliver Brechin, Jami Stromberg, and Brian and Jordan Zais will be anchoring the full orchestra from the pit! UUCM proud! You can catch the show July 19, 21, 26, 27, and 28. More details are available here.
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