Given the danger, isolation and despair we have all experienced over the course of this past year, it is reasonable to wonder when friends and groups will again be able to gather without fear of contagion. Read the rest of this message.

Read Rev. Shayna's other monthly messages.

Read about May's theme - Story (What does it mean to be a people of Story?)

Description of services will be in the Weekly Update, posted online, and in the calendar.

Thank you to everyone who helped with the Stewardship campaign, and to all who have pledged! If you have not pledged yet, you still can, by filling out the online pledge form. Or email the treasurer with your pledge amount for next year. If you have any questions or difficulties, please contact Marti Kennedy, Dona Eaton, or Jamie Ferrier, Church Administrator. Any and every pledge, no matter the amount, will be gratefully received! 

Important Message - Please keep sending in your pledges if you are financially able.

Even though our income is less than expected due to fewer rentals and no Auction this year, our expenses are also less than expected. And we received a loan of $29,200 in the 2^nd wave of the Payroll Protection Plan (PPP). We took the full amount of standard withdrawal from the Endowment, but due to excess monies from last year and both first wave and second wave of PPP money, we do not anticipate taking any more money from the endowment as part of our 6-Year Plan. This plan had $108,000 available to the operating budget. We took about $27,000 the first year, so $81,000 remains.

Stay connected! All meetings are being held on Zoom. Check the online calendar or Weekly Update for additional event details and Zoom links.

Monthly Events - Check the online calendar for Zoom links.

The Racial Justice Task Force will offer a stimulating presentation on the history, current issues and struggles facing Indigenous people in America, and in particular, in NH. There will be information about the Indigenous people who lived in New Hampshire (and are still living here). We will consider ways in which Indigenous values and practices mesh with our UU principles. Attendees will hear about some of the challenges facing Indigenous peoples today. Finally, we’ll discuss positive courses of action that we can take as individuals and as a congregation. Join Meeting here. Meeting ID: 967 6632 7666. Password: 128289.

How I Trained My Horse – Using photos and videos, Sandy Frades will take you through the process of how her horse Magic was transformed into a liberty horse (no halter or lead rope) who does tricks, goes through obstacle courses, fetches things, plays ball, smiles and gives kisses. 

Weekly Events - Check the online calendar for Zoom links.

"What in God's Name" is a podcast featuring Rev. Shayna and her good friend and colleague, Rev. Chris Owen. The show runs about 20-25 minutes and explores current events through the lenses of theology and philosophy. There is a new show each Thursday. You can subscribe to get an email link to the latest show each week and you can listen to any show in the archive at their website: Whatingods.com.

For Pastoral Care Assistance in May: Nancy Danzinger or office@uucm.org

Please purchase and deliver Toothbrushes & paste, Deodorants, Shampoo & Conditioner, Bar Soap, Feminine Hygiene Products, Diapers, Wipes to SHARE this month. Click to see where to drop off food.