By now hopefully almost everyone has heard that we will be raising our Black Lives Manner banner in front of the Society Meeting House this coming Sunday, March 4. In the days and weeks after we raise the banner, you may find yourself in conversation with friends, colleagues, or family members and be asked about the banner - what it means and why we raised it. Here are some thoughts from those of us who have been working on the banner raising effort. See which thoughts resonate with you and might form the basis of your conversations with others.

 

 

The date for the New UU Part 1:  

Getting Acquainted  class has been changed from March 4 to Sunday,

March 18 at 9:30-10:45 a.m.   in the Whitney Young, Jr. Room.  

This class provides an overview of Unitarian Universalist history and beliefs, including our Seven Principles and Six Sources. It's a great introduction to UUism and also a good way to meet other newcomers. RSVP is helpful but not required. Contact Nina Dahlstedt Buss at 

[email protected]  with questions or to RSVP.

DO YOU KNOW SOMEONE WHO COULD USE A FRIENDLY VISIT OR A MEAL? 

Please let the Care Network Team know by emailing  [email protected] .

HOP ON THE MEAL TRAIN

What does it mean to cook vegetarian or vegan or gluten-free meals? On  Sunday, March 18 at 12:30 p.m. the Care Network Team will be hosting a guest speaker in the Community Room to help us understand these different ways of cooking and eating. Stay tuned! Delicious samples will be served.  

*   John Lincoln had additional shoulder surgery right after Thanksgiving and his partner, Jill Stevens, also has some long-term health challenges. They welcome some assistance a couple times per week for several weeks as John heals.

*    Elz Curtiss is caring for her partner, Lynne Matthews, and would love  a meal once a week  on Mondays for herself. She is the sole caregiver for Lynne on the weekends, and so by Monday has exhausted her food stores and hasn't had time to replenish them. 

 

*  Kathy Bonilla has been fighting a long-term health battle and she and her two granddaughters truly appreciate the help that  a few meals a week  can be. 

 

*  Miriam (Tammy) Strauss is dealing with long-term health issues caused by being rear-ended by a cattle truck. One meal every week is a major support to her.  

FOR MORE DETAILS AND TO SIGN UP: 

www.mealtrain.com/uusociety

General Assembly (GA) is the annual meeting of the Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA). Its programming includes open business meetings, workshops, worship services, an exhibit hall with displays from congregations, UUA departments, and other UU or UU-related organizations, and tons of other great events, meetings and fun programs! Thousands of UU children, youth and adults gather at GA every year. It has a contingent of youth, but it is not a youth conference. 

The UUA has created new funding opportunities and processes to make it easier and more economically accessible for youth and young adults to attend GA. 

A list of funding sources and a link to the online application can be found at Scholarship Opportunities for Attending General Assembly. The application process opens on March 1. The deadline for applications is March 31.