MVUU Newsletter
Aug 5, 2022
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Weekly Calendar
Sunday, Aug 7
Sunday Service & Fellowship Hour (In Person and via Zoom)
Re-Entry, Led by Rev. Matthew Funke Crary and Deborah Roberts
Tuesday, Aug 9
Men's Night Out
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MVUU's Current COVID status is Medium Risk:
Our building is open. Sunday services are in-person and/or online. We do request that attendees continue to wear masks while indoors unless actively eating or drinking.
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President Column
UPCOMING HITS….
Here we are at the beginning of August already. The year is flying by. This coming Sunday will be Rev. Matthew’s first service as our new minister. We recently began a new fiscal year and Rev. Matthew, the staff and the Board are deep into planning and preparing for the year.
Those of you who have been at MVUU for a while know we have social justice activities, stewardship campaigning, fundraisers, and scheduled maintenance planning issues to do every year along with many other routine tasks. In addition, there are two unique events we are considering for the coming year. We are working with a committee headed by Anne Tatum to plan a building dedication/open house where we will invite the community to come and get to know us. Another important event is the installation ceremony for our settled minister, Rev. Matthew.
We have also begun an initiative to rent the building to outside groups to help with fundraising. The building is beginning to get used for by congregants for weddings, memorials services, book club, and committee meetings. Our able Administrator Erin Chadwell is available to answer your questions about scheduling and use of the building. The mission and vision for MVUU are beginning to come into focus!
Tom Sawyer, MVUU President
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How to Reach Rev. Matthew
As Rev. Matthew learns the rhythms and patterns of our congregational life he is present at MVUU most days. Please contact him directly if you would like to schedule an in person, Zoom virtual, or phone meeting. Email Rev. Matthew Funke Crary or (520)370-3013.
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MVUU Volunteers Announcement
There are many wonderful ways to volunteer with MVUU. If you are a part of a volunteer team or would like to join others supporting our community, please click on Volunteer with MVUU. Sign Ups Include:
- Welcoming & Hospitality Team
- Audio Visual Team
- Kids Religious Exploration
- Bulletin Board Updates
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Camp de Benneville Pines: 2022 Summer Break Camp for Adults
Friday Aug 12 - Tuesday Aug 16
Attend Summer Break—a summer camp for adults — where UUs and like-minded friends commune with nature and each other. Our keynote speaker, author Laila Ibrahim, will lead us on her path of Living Our Faith Out Loud: Personal Journey from de Benneville Pines Camper to Successful Activist-Author.
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Bookaholics Unanimous
Tuesday, Aug 30, 2 pm
We are a group of enthusiastic readers who meet the last Tuesday of each month. We will meet next on Tuesday, Aug 30 and are currently reading, Oh, William, by Elizabeth Strout . If you are interested in learning more about the book group and Zoom, Email Anne Leonard or call her at (520) 307-8045. |
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CONTIGO: Apartment or Casita NEEDED
Starting Tuesday, Nov 1, 2022
Contigo is now focused on securing future housing for our guests, the Sylvestre-Dorcinvil family of two adults and one small child.
We are in critical need of an accessible apartment or casita within the OV Sun-Tran transportation system beginning Nov 1, 2022. Contigo’s resources are limited, but if necessary, may be able to pay some below-market rent. Please explore any possible avenues of finding such a place! We need your help with this one!
Leads or Questions Please Contact
Cheri Desmond May
(612) 750-6747 (call or text)
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August Woven Basket Partner:
UU the Vote
When we organize, we build power in our communities for justice, accountability, and healing. In the last two years, UU the Vote has built new networks of spiritual and political communities to #VoteLove and #DefeatHate. With UU the Vote 2022 we’re organizing on the state and local levels to fight for fair elections, advance voting rights, protect abortion access, and resist the targeting and criminalization of Black, Indigenous, and people of color communities.
There is so much at stake in the 2022 midterm elections. Together, our communities can address the current threats to our democracy and human dignity. Download our guide to get started.
You can also help strengthen voter protection efforts by volunteering as a poll observer. Poll observers monitor how an election is administered and report issues so that they can be handled in a timely manner. For example, if a disabled voter requests that a ballot be brought to their car, but a poll worker refuses or forgets, you would be able to report that issue so that it is handled and the voter can participate in curbside voting. Poll observers are needed for early vote and on Election Day. Sign up to learn more here or email Mariah.
Donate via MVUU as the Woven Basket Partner: You can make your donations online at http://mvuu.org/donate/ or by sending a check to the Church Office. The mailing address is: MVUU, P. O. Box 91080, Tucson AZ 85752. Please indicate that this donation is for the Woven Basket in the memo line.
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The Sunday Book Group on Zoom
Sunday Mornings, 8:15 am
We are taking August off and will reconvene on the Sunday after Labor Day, Sept 11. For more information Email John Clark.
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Men's Night Out (Virtual)
Tuesdays, 7 pm
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MVUU LGBTQ+
We are a Welcoming Congregation, inviting and celebrating all LGBTQs in all areas of our community. For those wanting to speak to someone from the church about LGBTQ+ issues or community, email or text MVUU's affiliated minister, Rev. Christiane Heyde (520) 393-9960.
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Give your pledge or
Donate to MVUU online
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Send your check to MVUU, P.O. Box 91080, Tucson, AZ 85752, indicating which fund you'd like it to go to (i.e. Pledge, Operating Fund, Capital Campaign, Woven Basket, etc.). |
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Find your Friends in MVUU's Photo Directory
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Newsletter Deadlines: The next newsletter will be published Friday, Aug 12. Submit articles to editor@mvuu.org by 12 pm, Monday, Aug 8. No Exceptions. Articles may not exceed 250 words. Thank you.
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