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Notes from Pastor AJ

I would like to ask you to take a few minutes over the next few days to complete the following and provide us with your feedback about Our Sunday Morning Experience .

Many of you know that I will be off for most of the summer. The goal was that I would complete my ¾ time ministerial contract between September and May and then have the time off for the summer to complete a hospital chaplaincy program. Given all that has happened in the world these last few months, I will not be able to complete a chaplaincy program but I will be spending time working on other educational processes as part of my UU ministers fellowshiping program.

I want to let you know that during this time I may be less present at meetings and Sunday mornings but I will continue to be available as always for pastoral care, conversations, and connections. I will be continuing our weekday morning meditations on Facebook and Youtube and I hope you join us there. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO CONTACT ME if you have any concerns, needs or just want to chat and catch up. I am still very available! I really believe that connecting with each of you 1:1 of the most fulfilling parts of ministry.

I would like to remind you that I am available to chat, catch up etc. Please continue to schedule appointments, and calls with me. You can schedule a time via my Google Calendar or call/text me at 720-549-0531. I am available from M-Th for video and phone calls from 11am until 9pm. If you are not able to meet during these hours please let me know and I will be happy to schedule a time that works for both of us.  

In Service,

From the Board ...

COVID-19 related precautions are the new reality.
 
In light of the facts that COVID-19 has spread world-wide in an explosive manner and that hopes of an effective vaccine or appropriate drug therapy are unlikely to materialize for at least a year, we must recognize the reality that isolating infected individuals and minimizing close physical contact with one another are our only effective "anti-viral" measures and that these inconveniences will continue to be public health recommendations for many months to come. This stark reality was emphasized this last week by our national UUA President, Dr. Susan Frederick-Gray, with the recommendation that UU congregations begin planning for virtual operations through May 2021. This realization is painful because our congregations treasure the times we are together in person. Prairie is so fortunate to already have in place a vibrant program of electronic communications and on-line meetings. In the meantime, as we carefully increase our social and economic activities, we must continue to observe physical distancing, to avoid large crowds, to practice recommended hygiene procedures, and to wear masks in public. We hope that soon small gatherings, particularly ones outside, will be possible.
 
In Covenant,

Clark H , President
PrairieUU Stewardship - Update

Currently we have received $97,990 in pledges of our goal budget of $134,080.
We thank you so much for your generosity in making it possible for PrairieUU to continue the important work that we are doing both in our church community and in our greater community.

If you have not pledged yet for the 2020/2021 year you may still do so. If you would like to pledge online, just click here .

You can find information about our 2020/2021 Vision and Pledge Drive and make your pledge via PrairieUU.org easily in our Breeze System in just a few minutes!

Stewardship Chair
CONGRATULATIONS PRAIRIEUU!
$10,000 MATCHING PLEDGE GRANT - GOAL MET!

An anonymous member offered to match up to $10,000 if pledgers increased their pledge $100 or more over last year's total pledge. This goal has been met!!

This match was offered to help reach our current expenses, to assist in hiring a LifeSpan Coordinator and to expand our LifeSpan programs.

Stewardship Chair
Rhonda’s Ribbons

Did you know: 

PrairieUU now has three e-newsletters: Monday Update (events for the week), Wednesday Communications (updates from PrairieUU groups and leadership), and on Friday, a description of the Sunday Experience.

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Sincerely,
Finance Meeting (Date Change)
Wednesday, June 3, 6:30 PM
413-402-0221‬ PIN: ‪782 596 897‬#
Contact: Bill B

The Finance Committee will be meeting on the 1st Wednesday this month instead of the 2nd Wednesday. Please see the PrairieUU Calendar for agenda and more information.
LifeSpan Celebrating Summer
Contact: Susan E

The LifeSpan team is excited to kick off summer. We will be hosting family friendly gatherings the first Sundays in June, July, and August immediately following Fellowship.   
 
June 7th: How do you show off Summer?
July 5th: Virtual picnic....what is your favorite summer food?
August 2nd: Virtual pet show and pet blessing
 
We need your help in getting this off "right".....and with a SPLASH! Next Sunday, May 31st we will have Learning Hour to talk about and record your favorite ways to get INTO summer. Maybe a favorite hat? A floatie for swimming? Who knows..... We'll feature the combined video on June 7th. You can share your thoughts immediately (and up to June 4th) via Flipgrid.
Learning Hour - Chris Mannion - Administering the Small Estate 
Sunday, May 31, 11:45 am
Contact: Janet S

Attorney Chris Mannion will explain the basics of administering small estates. This will include information on how to be eligible for Medicaid Nursing Home financial assistance and protecting your assets. Next Sunday, May 31.
PUUC Mailing Address
PrairieUU should receive all mail at the PO box in Parker: 

PO Box 1684
Parker, CO 80134

The old mailbox on South University will be closed out in June. Since the old box is in a package store, not a post office, mail sent thereafter June will not be forwarded. This change is most important for those members who have checks for pledges sent to the old mailbox; checks for pledges should be sent to the new PO box as soon as possible.
Ministry Opportunities
Weekday Meeting Hosts
Contact : Rhonda W and Pastor AJ

We are looking for a few people to help host some of our weekly/weekday events. A host is someone to simply login to the Google Meet at the start time and spend time chatting and what not with others who join the meeting.

If you can help host at any of our Morning Breakroom, or Afternoon Happy Hour times, please let us know.
Video Editor Needed !!!
Contact: Pastor AJ

We are looking for a couple of people to help with editing the Sunday morning services. If you have experience with video editing or would like to learn a new skill please contact Pastor AJ as soon as possible.
Justice League

If you are not registered to vote, please do so! (Click on the vote button above to register)

Participate in the 2020 Census! (Click on the Census button above to complete the Census)
Open Space Clean Up 
Contact: Clark H

Take action for environmental justice! Let’s clean our space together – alone! With a family member or two, visit the space PrairieUU has committed to cleaning and pick up some trash - contact Clark H to make arrangements. Be sure to take a picture of yourself by our sign and post to FB and/or send it to Justice League – we’ll make a photo collage!

Where’s our Open Space? Baldwin Gulch, trailhead at Twenty Mile Road and Ponderosa Drive. Clark has the map!
National Day of Hope with NAMIWalks for Colorado 
Saturday, May 30
Contact: Justice League

Celebrate National Day of Hope with NAMIWalks for Colorado. Please consider supporting our commitment to mental health by participating in or supporting someone, in the first virtual walk fundraiser of its kind!
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Mon-Thur - 10:00 am – 9:00 pm

Office Hours - M-Th 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Phone/Text: 720-549-0530
Schedule an Appointment via Google Calendar


Office Hours - M-Th 10:00 am – 9:00 pm
Phone/Text - 720-549-0531
Schedule an Appointment via Google Calendar
Chat via Google Hangouts
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PrairieUU Board of Trustees
Clark Huff, President
Vivian Littlefield, Vice President
Brenda Peterson, Secretary
Bill Baird, Treasurer
Michael Meads, co-chair, Right Relations
Marjorie Bezdek, co-chair, Ministerial Support
Samera Baird, Right Relations
Fran Lukaszewski, Ministerial Support
Joe Francis, Mission and Vision
Committee Emails
Core Team - All Things Sunday Morning
Justice League - Social, Environmental Justice
LifeSpan - Religious Exploration for all ages
Membership - Visitors, becoming a Covenantal member
Mailing Address:
PrairieUU Church
P.O. Box 1684
Parker, CO 80134