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Donations for Bimosedaa

We’re still accepting donations for Beacon Interfaith Housing Collaborative‘s latest supportive housing building in Minneapolis, Bimosedaa, which is Ojibwe for “Let’s walk together.” The new residents need many items to get started in their new homes, including extra long twin sheets and comforters, cleaning items (mops, toilet cleaners/plungers, spray disinfectants, etc.) and kitchen items (pans, cooking utensils, etc.) Please drop off items to donate by the table in the corner of the community room. 

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Ridwell Reminder!

Thanks to everyone who dropped off items for Ridwell this week! Items are due for our next pick up February 29. Please drop off clean and dry items in the marked bins by the little library. Please put items inside bins in the small Ridwell cloth bags if there’s still room. Every other week, Ridwell will pick up: styrofoam, fabric and shoes, crinkly plastic (any bags that make noise when you squish), plastic film (you can punch your thumb through) and lightbulbs. The special item for this pick up is rigid plastic rings, like the ones that hold spaghetti sauce or peanut butter jars together at Costco. Please contact Kathy Stuebner (612-590-9606) or Sue  Asinger (612-703-2297) with questions or read more about Ridwell here.

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Represent UUCM at GA!

The MidAmerica Regional Assembly and UUA General Assembly are both right around the corner. Each congregation is able to register members as delegates to represent and vote within the gatherings. UUCM can send 4 voting delegates in addition to 2 staff spots, filled by Rev. Lisa and Karen Heuiser.

UUCM is introducing a new repeatable process around delegates, including recruiting delegates, a new interest form to complete and financial assistance as needed. We would love for more people to get involved in our Democratic process, especially with the proposed revision of Article II vote happening this summer at GA. 

The MidAmerica Regional Assembly is being held April 19th and 20th in Madison, Wisconsin both in person and virtually. The cost is a sliding scale from $50-$200. The deadline to sign up is April 12.

GA will be held June 20th -23rd as an exclusively virtual event. The registration fee is $280 if you sign up before March 15th, $315 through May 15, and $400 after May 15th.  A business only sign up is available for voting delegates with no set fee, but they do suggest a donation to help offset production costs. 

Each meeting will offer business meetings, lectures, and content. GA also has a Sunday morning service. Those selected as our voting delegates will meet with Rev. Lisa in advance for information on what to expect and answer any questions you have. Those who would like to participate in a non-official capacity can still participate as a registered guest. 

Because we don’t want the cost to prohibit your potential participation, a stipend will be available to split among those who need the assistance. In addition, we will look for opportunities for non-registered folks to participate during the week in a group setting here at the church. 

If you’re interested, please fill out our delegate sign up form here. Please reach out to Rev. Lisa or Shelley Buss if you have any questions.