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Notes from Pastor AJ
Please see my Minister’s Report ...
I would like to thank all the members of our community that attended the Looking Forward Town Hall on May 3rd. I would especially like to thank Joe F and Michael M of the Committee on Shared Ministry for taking a lead on this meeting providing a space that opened a healthy conversation visioning into our new reality and future.
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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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From the Board..
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Possible Changes in Prairie By-Laws
The PrairieUU Board of Trustees will be discussing several changes to the By-Laws, including decreasing the number of At-Large Board Members, increasing the number of members on the Committee on Shared Ministry, defining more clearly categories of membership and association with PrairieUU, and allowing meetings of the Board and the congregation to be held by teleconferencing or electronic means of communication. By-laws changes may be presented to the June Congregational Meeting.
Combatting Covid-19: The Mutual Responsibilities of PrairieUU Members
Our claims of exceptionalism and our arrogance have been dispelled by a new highly contagious virus that is spread easily by infected persons with no symptoms and that wantonly inflicts serious illness and even death on a small but significant portion of those infected. We have been humbled.
Minimizing close contact with one another and isolating infected individuals have proven to be our most effective weapons against the spread of this virus. As difficult and painful as these methods are, we have no other choices, if we wish to minimize suffering and death. Return to more social interactions must be done gradually and carefully, while we maintain physical distancing, observe recommended hygiene procedures, and wear masks in public.
Until more effective means of therapy or prevention are available, we must show our respect and compassion for our family, friends, and fellow humans by uniting unselfishly to meet this public health challenge. Perhaps, this "worst of times" may lead to pivotal changes, if we simplify our lives and learn to work together for a more equal and just society.
In Covenant,
Prairie UU Board of Trustee
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Prairie UU Stewardship Pledge Drive
On April 19th we officially kicked off the Pledge drive for the July 2020 to June 2021 fiscal year. As of May 13, we have received $90,490 in pledges! This is 67% of our $134,080 goal! Thank you for your generous support!
We are asking that you maintain your current pledge but do recognize that due to the virus, many of you may be in a difficult or unknown financial situation at this time. Please pledge what you think is realistic. If you find that your situation changes, in either direction, you can adjust your pledge in the future.
If you would prefer to speak with someone about your pledge drive please contact
Bill Baird
or myself.
Stewardship Chair
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Rhonda’s Ribbons
Did you know:
If you have
Breeze
access to the church website you can upload your picture to the database. If you would like to know how, please attend “Tech Talk Tuesday” via
Google Meet
or 765-481-3221 PIN: 373 097 668# on Tuesday from 4:00 - 5:00 pm or contact me. This week we will have people available to help set up your G-Suite and Breeze accounts.
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
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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
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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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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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Honoring our High School Seniors
This Sunday we will be honoring our graduating Seniors with a Bridging Ceremony during the service. This year we will send off Sami Bishop, Ethan Fantl, Ashlyn Morrill and Kristina McMahon. It's important to honor the time and contributions we have enjoyed with them.
Please use
this link
and follow the video instructions to record a short video message to them. T
he password is PrairieUU. These messages will be compiled into a video for them. We appreciate your support with this effort. The Class of 2020 has endured many challenges and these strange times have curtailed many of the traditional celebrations. Your message means a lot and provides the stability of one of PrairieUU's important rights of passage. Please record your message by 4:00 pm on Thursday, May 14th. Please contact Melissa B with any questions.
Honoring our Mothers
Hello PrairieUU friends. What a beautiful Mother's Day service we had Sunday! There are so many amazing women that we can honor. If you would like to share a short video message, please do so
here
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The password is PrairieUU.
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PrairieUU Exercisers
Hello Prairie Exercisers!
I teach aerobics classes at my local Recreation Center, in my normal life. Because I'm missing people and missing my role in getting people moving and laughing, I wanted to create something that might bring some lightness and movement to your day! Here's take 2, another
little video
that you might enjoy in these later days of sheltering-in-place.
From more than 6 feet away,
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Activity Ideas for Kids - from the Lifespan Team
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Job Opportunities
- Janet S would like some help with yard work. Includes weeding, raking and digging. $15 an hour. We can see/talk to each other at a social distance! Please contact Janet S.
- To file for unemployment in Colorado - Colorado Department of Labor and Employment
- If you have other job leads, please let us know and we will post here and on the church website.
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Justice League
Click on the images below to learn more!
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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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Justice League Meeting
Sunday, May 17, 12:00 pm
470-243-0559 PIN: 557 742 488#
Contact: Nancy L, Melissa B, Kim M or Justice League
All are welcome to join us after fellowship. We’ll prep for Service Sunday, share IDP progress, and so much more! Visit
PrairieUU.org
to learn more about our passions and initiatives. Contact the Justice League if you have any questions!
Hi everyone, it's true- we will be meeting THIS Sunday, May 17th from 12:00- 2:00 instead of our usual 1:00 time.
This time adjustment is so that we can deeply listen to Deirdre speak about her work as a midwife, on the "front lines". We know that COVID 19 is a challenge for so many in our Prairie community and beyond. We will ground ourselves in deep listening to how this time is impacting Deirdre and others in order to ground our justice work.
This time will be followed by planning for Service Sunday on May 24th and more!
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#MillionsMissing2020
May 10-15
#MillionsMissing 2020
is this week, May 10-15 with virtual events throughout the week, check online for details. May 12 was International ME (Myalgic Encephalomyelitis) Awareness Day in honor of those with ME, which is a chronic disease that drastically limits a person's mental and physical energy to the point that most people with it never have enough energy for normal daily activities, most can't work even part time millions of people missing living forever as we are now in the pandemic time: in social isolation and unable to go out to work. Attention to ME is more important now than ever because a large number of people with ME got the disease following a viral infection, and ME epidemics typically follow viral outbreaks. Some experts in the field think that the COVID-19 pandemic may double the number of cases of ME in the US in less than 3 years.
The past 2 years Prairie UU has been the biggest supporter of Denver's #MillionsMissing event and on behalf of Julie Kelty and the 19,000 to 43,000 people with ME in Colorado, we hope that you will take part in our virtual events next week to call out for awareness of post-viral illnesses in the wake of COVID, and to call out for ME Health Equality. Contact
John Kelty
or
720-312-2643. More information available at
#MillionsMissing2020
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The Beloved Navajo Nation Needs Masks!
The Window Rock Wellness Center has a special call for masks if you have any to spare or are able to make some.
Window Rock Wellness Center
PO Box 3748
Window Rock, AZ 86515
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Ready-to-Work/Bridge House sends greetings and thanks!!
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Continued Call for Support
Even though we are now under a “safer at home” order rather than a “stay at home” order, our community needs remain very real.
Please consider supporting our community partners as you are able - needs and links for contributions are located on their websites:
Also, please consider visiting
Help Colorado Now for opportunities to provide service specific to COVID-19. Here is one:
- Kind Connection Telephone Volunteers. (Click on the image below to learn more).
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Support PrairieUU
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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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