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Notes from Pastor AJ
I hope you are all doing well. As I announced this past Sunday we have received
recommendations from the UUA
to begin developing plans to remain in a virtual status until May of 2021. I know for some of you this was quite a shock, and disheartening. I want to reassure you that I understand how painful this recommendation has been for some of our community. I, while not in shock over these recommendations, feel great sadness that we have come to this point. This all said, I want to remind you that we are in this together as a community and that none of us walk alone. As I say each week at the end of Sunday Worship, we are strong, vibrant, resilient, and mighty. I believe in each and everyone of you as individuals and as a larger community body. I know that we will come out of this with a deeper commitment to live together in covenant.
I do realize in this ever changing world that I, as your minister, and we, as your leadership teams, including the Staff, Board of Trustees, and Committee on Shared Ministry, more than ever need to be flexible, and creative to meet the new and changing needs of our community. Over the next few weeks we will be asking you to complete a few surveys and provide us with your feedback. I am asking that you take this time to reflect and provide us with your feedback so that we can better address your needs and through this time become an even larger and brighter light on the Prairie of the Southeast Denver Metro Area.
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
.
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,
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PrairieUU Stewardship - Matching Grant
An anonymous member has offered to match up to $10,000 if you increase your pledge $100 or more over last year's total pledge. For example if you pledged $600 in 2019/2020 and increased your pledge in 2020/2021 to $700 your $100 increase will be matched by an additional $100 from the anonymous donor.
This match is being offered to reach our current expenses and to hire a LifeSpan Coordinator
and expand our LifeSpan programs.
If you have already increased your pledge by $100 or more, this Match will be applied to your increase.
If you have already pledged, you can enter the total new amount by clicking
here
.
If you have not pledged and would like to pledge online, just click
here
.
Currently we have received $96,250 in pledges of our goal budget of $134,080.
Right now, we have earned $7,572 of the match, so let's get the remaining $2,428!
The deadline for this Matching Gift is May 31.
Stewardship Chair
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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.
If you are not receiving the newsletter and would like to, please click
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t
o sign up.
If you are receiving the newsletter but would like to receive it on a different email, please click
here
to make that update.
Sincerely,
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Caring Circle
The Caring Circle has expanded its outreach program due to the effects of the pandemic on our daily life. We set up a weekly phone call to every member of the congregation. Each Caring Circle Captain was assigned a geographic circle. We understand that the needs of our congregation vary, some may appreciate a weekly call, others a monthly call, and still others are doing well and don’t feel the need for a call. If you are a member of PUUC and have not received a well check call please contact
Susan R
.
If you have a candle to share there are several ways to virtually light a candle. After the Sunday service on
Google Meet
Candles of Community will be held where a joy or sorrow can be shared. A second method is to go on the website
here
to light a candle. A third option is to email
Susan R
.
Please specify if you would like your candle to be kept private and it will not be included in the weekly email to the congregation.
The weekly Candles of Community email is a good way to keep up with the joys and sorrows of your friends at Prairie. Anyone needing some support will be included. The many folks who read the email, and reach out to our friends in need, help provide a sense of community to the congregation. This is especially important during these very stressful times.
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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.
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GET RRRRREADY FOR SERVICE SUNDAY
To prepare for our upcoming Service Sunday on 5/24 entitled “Feeding Our Community,” the Justice League is seeking
nonperishable goods
and
plant seedlings.
- INDIVIDUAL DROP OFF - Prior to church on 5/24 at 10 a.m., you may drop off goods or seedlings at one of two locations:
- Aurora – drop off on the Murray’s front porch any time, contact Kim M if you need to coordinate.
- Parker and anywhere else not Aurora – drop off on the Bishop’s front porch any time, contact Mellisa B if you need to coordinate.
- SHOP AND DROP – for those of you who are uncomfortable or unable to shop, prior to church on 5/24, reach out to the Justice League or contact Kim M or Melissa if you would like to coordinate with someone to shop for you and drop off items.
On the day of church, 5/24, we will have 3 ways to work on Feeding Our Community. Each group will meet via our Google Meet small group for more details prior to beginning each activity. Please note that all in-person activities REQUIRE social distancing including mask, gloves, and 6-foot distancing.
1.
Food Drive for Parker Task Force
- Folks who participate in this group led by
Kim M
,
Carol F
and
Kendra P
can:
a) help to shop for Prairie members who can not make it out to do so but want to contribute OR
b) they can collect items from PrairieUU member front porches OR
c) they can deliver their own items in person in the parking lot of our old stomping grounds, Pine Grove Elementary.
***Mask, gloves, and 6-foot distancing required.***
Want more specifics on nonperishable goods? See the Parker Task Force needs list
here
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2.
Creating Gardens
- Folks who participate in this group can:
a) join a group of 3-5 others led by
Maurice M
and
Timothy B
to plant the raised beds at Ready-to-Work/Bridge House
***Mask, gloves, and 6-foot distancing required.***
b) spend time online in our google meet led by
Clark H
planning the Prairie Garden plot in Parker
3.
Nourishing Our Healthcare Workers and Addressing the Issues that lead to Food Insecurity
a) One group led by
Melissa B
will meet online in google meet to talk about Food Insecurity and ways we can advocate with public officials to address these concerns.
b) Another group will discuss and plan to nourish our nursing home staff by arranging to bring them food following all CDC recommendations.
The Justice League will coordinate the safe delivery of the collected items (to the Parker Task Force and Ready-to-Work/Bridge House) as part of our service to our community. Please email the
Justice League
with any questions.
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LifeSpan Celebrating Summer
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.
May 31 - How to get into Summer
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.
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Video Editor Needed !!!
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.
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If you are not registered to vote, please do so! (Click on the vote button above to register)
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Participate in the 2020 Census! (Click on the Census button above to complete the Census)
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Open Space Clean Up
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 Huff
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!
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National Day of Hope with NAMIWalks for Colorado
May 30, Saturday
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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We Look Forward to Hearing From You
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Newsletter & Announcement Contributions
All requests for Weekly News, Sunday Morning Announcements, and Orders of Service are due on Monday at 12 pm.
(PLEASE NOTE: All submissions are subject to editing for content and space.)
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General
Office Hours
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
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Committee Emails
LifeSpan - Religious Exploration for all ages
Membership - Visitors, becoming a Covenantal member
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Mailing Address:
PrairieUU Church
P.O. Box 1684
Parker, CO 80134
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