OUR MISSION: TO WELCOME, CARE FOR, AND INSPIRE

Aug 16, 2019
The next newsletter will be published Aug 30 . Submit articles to Editor@mvuu.org by 6 pm Aug 28 . Articles may not exceed 250 words.
Upcoming Events
Sunday, August 18, 1 pm
Sunday Service: Got Soul?, Rev. Matthew Funke Crary

Sunday, August 25, 1 pm
Sunday Service: Sources of Inspiration, Tom Sawyer

Wednesday, August 28, 5:30 pm
Event: Board Meeting

Friday, August 30, All Day
Event: S WUURA UU Labor Day Campout
Governance
Update on Cortaro Road Property Sale

The Board approved a new offer to purchase the MVUU property on Cortaro Road on August 7, 2019. The purchase price will be $250,000. The contract has a 90 day due diligence period during which buyer may cancel and the closing date is 115 days from contract signature. The Project Management Team reviewed the offer in detail and recommended the Board approve.The Board reviewed the offer in detail before voting to accept.

Anne Tatum, MVUU President

MVUU Board Meeting
Wed, Aug 28 5:30 pm

The next MVUU Board meeting will be at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, August 28 at the office. Going forward from September, the regular Board meeting time will be the third Thursday of each month at 5:30 p.m., beginning September 19. The change was made to accommodate the schedules of all members.  

The Board asks that agenda items or presentation requests be made a week in advance of the meeting

MVUU Board 
Fellowship
MVUU Movies at the Loft

Please join us this summer for a film each month at the Loft. Descriptions of each feature will be sent via email along with the name of chosen restaurant for a before or after treat. If you would like to be included on this email distribution list, please contact Bonnie Grant Baird at  BJGRANTB77@gmail.com .
Exploring Flavors
Thursday, Aug 22, 12 pm

Lomito? Causa? Maybe a Pisco Sour? Join us for lunch at Villa Peru (1745 River Rd.) on Thursday, August 22 at noon. This restaurant is in the same plaza as P.F. Chang’s on the north side of River just west of Campbell. It is next door to Seis Kitchen. To reserve a spot contact Debbie Roberts ( Deborah.roberts@gmail.com ).
Sunday Morning Book Group
Sunday, Sept 1, 10 am at The Fountains

We have chosen a new book “The Second Mountain” by David Brooks. In this book, we explore the four commitments that define a life of meaning and purpose: to a spouse and family, to a vocation, to a philosophy or faith, and to a community.

For more information contact John Clark at  alvinjclark@aol.com .
Bookaholics
 Tuesday, Aug 27, 2 pm

We are a group of enthusiastic readers who meet the  last Tuesday of the month at 2pm . We select a variety of books based on what has intrigued members. The one who suggests the book generally leads the discussion of that book. Our next meeting will be on Aug 27 .  The Book is   The Ninth Hour by Alice McDermott. It is the  story of a widow and her daughter and the nuns who serve their Irish-American community in Brooklyn. If you are interested, new to the group and will need directions to the meeting, contact   Anne Leonard at anne@alartworks.com 520-307-8045)
SAWUURA UU Labor Day Campout 2019 Labor Day Weekend Fri–Mon, Aug 30 – Sept 2, 2019

You are invited to tent camp, share meals & kitchen duties, activities and worship. Relax and deepen your spiritual connection with nature, play, hike, bird/star watch, sing & singe s’mores around the campfire.

Fees are $45 adults and $25 children under 16 (or $35 adults & $20 children members). Important: SAWUURA is 2 miles down a rough dirt road & our latrines are pit toilets. Deadline to register is Monday, August 26


SAWUURA Contacts:
Eb Eberlein ebaztrails@gmail.com
Jan Hatunen janhatunen@gmail.com
Curtiss Seale curtissimo@mac.com or (520) 982-3984
Pastoral Care

Life’s not always easy. Know that you are not alone.
Reach Out To Pastoral Care today.
Coffee Baristas - August Signup   
Contact Erin Chadwell  administrator@mvuu.org Training is available - just ask!
Justice Outreach
Interfaith Community Services Food Bank
Please bring a jar of peanut butter, a can of meat (tuna, Spam, etc.) or a can of spaghetti and drop it off in the  ICS Food Basket on the patio  on 2nd & 4th Sundays each month. If MVUU members and friends deliver foods on their own to ICS Food Bank, mention  MVUU   and we will get credit.
Contact Beth Williams  at  uubethnw@gmail.com.

August Woven Basket Partner: Interfaith Community Services

Interfaith Community Services (ICS) is a nonprofit, social services agency serving Pima County, Arizona, including metropolitan Tucson. For three decades, ICS has shown what a caring community can do. Today, with support from diverse faith partners, compassionate volunteers and hundreds of community friends, ICS fills critical gaps in human services. We help those less fortunate meet basic living requirements.  

VISION
To promote social and economic justice, while working to build a future in which all people are assured basic human rights, a livable income, and safe, affordable housing.

VALUES
We believe in the intrinsic value of every individual, and that everyone deserves a voice and has the ability to make a difference.

GOALS
  • Economic empowerment and long-term financial security
  • Neighborhood revitalization
  • Community and civic engagement
  • Empowering the most marginalized in our community to affect long-term positive change for themselves and their families
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