Newsletter deadlines: The next newsletter will be published Aug 14. Submit articles to editor@mvuu.org by 12 pm, Monday, Aug 10. No Exceptions. Articles may not exceed 250 words. Thank you.

Julie.Slayton.Frank@mvuu.org

MVUU Democracy Caucus: Protecting and Extending Our Democracy  

  

If you choose to, you need to sign up for the PERMANENT EARLY VOTING LIST— PEVL at https://azsos.gov/votebymail. Voters on the PEVL are automatically sent a ballot-by-mail for an upcoming election. You must sign up at least 11 days before Election Day.

Many of us, and all across the nation, will want to depend on mail-in voting. For that, we need the fully operating United States Postal Service. And the Post Office is under siege.

Here is an excerpt from Heather Cox Richardson’s blog on July 31, 2020  

The USPS is popular. Ninety percent of Americans have a favorable view of it. If Congress allows the USPS to collapse and private companies take over the mail business, we can expect what we have seen with private internet providers: thorough service in urban areas that will turn a healthy profit, either none or very expensive service in rural areas.

Knowing how their constituents will react to the end of the mail system that was established in our Constitution, Congress members have, in the past, been reluctant to destroy it. But now, the 2020 election might well hinge on mail-in ballots.

It is interesting to note that . . . not one of the Republican Senators is speaking up at this crucial moment for protecting the United States Postal Service, the agency on which many of will depend to deliver our vote to election officials in November.

Our August theme is Book Lovers. Children will be sharing some of their favorite books with each other and even create one of their own. The kids will create the story and illustrations together over zoom. What was your favorite book as a small child? What books do you love to read to your family? Please email in your titles and/or authors to stacie.sosa@mvuu.org by August 8th. We will pick a few to read over zoom and will also be publishing this list in the newsletter for others to enjoy!  

We have put together a great group for fun, fellowship and connection for those who are 40-ish and younger! Grab your favorite food, drink and find a relaxing place to join us online!

Sat, Aug 8, 7:30 Alternatives for Policing

Mon, Aug 10, 7:30 Under 40 Hang Out Online

Meeting ID: 244 215 8661

Passcode: 4vduDE

On Sunday we continue discussing our new book: Learning From The Germans: Race and the Memory of Evil by Susan Neiman. In this book “Neiman tells the story of the long and difficult path Germans faced in their effort to atone for the crimes of the Holocaust.” She also “provides a compelling picture of the work contemporary Americans are doing to confront our violent history. In clear and gripping prose, Neiman urges us to consider the nuanced forms that evil can assume, so that we can recognize and avoid them in the future.” 

We’ll be reading this book through August. For more information Contact John Clark at alvinjclark@aol.com.

This summer we will have Community Singing every other week with Shekela Wanyama, Music Director.

All are welcome!

Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87685056464

Meeting ID: 876 8505 6464

For more information contact Shekela at shekela.wanyama@mvuu.org.

During the COVID-19 crisis we are meeting remotely by ZOOM. The next meeting is on Tuesday, August 25 at 2 pm and the book is Lady in the Lake by Laura Lippman.

If you are interested and new to the group and/or need help with Zoom, contact Anne Leonard anne@alartworks.com or call (520) 307-8045. 

MVUU Justice Council Chooses “UU the Vote” as August Woven Basket! This special UUA initiative, designed especially to carry us through all Elections 2020, aligns with our UU 5th Principle—“…right of conscience and the use of democratic process within our congregations and in society at large.” The UUA Project goal is to engage voters’ support locally, state-wide, and nationally across America to promote voter registration, election reform, protection of voting right and democracy, and “Get-Out-the Vote Drives.”

How to Donate: You can make your donations online at http://mvuu.org/donate/ or by sending 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".

To deliver a prepared meal to them, you can click on this link: https://www.mealtrain.com/trains/4l10z6 

Another option to offer your care and support is to make a monetary donation at the MVUU website: www.mvuu.org. Click on “Donate” on the first page of the site, then select “Other” when you see the list of possible donation recipients. In the memo, type “Pastoral Care Food Donation for Rev. Sam.” Rev. Sam and Andrew will be able to use the money you donate for meals or at their discretion. 

If you have any questions or difficulty following the prompts on Meal Train or the MVUU website, please contact Jeanie Underwood at  2jeanie.underwood@gmail.com or call or text her at (661) 303-3239.  

Contact Erin Chadwell at administrator@mvuu.org.

Dialing for Dollars!Text to Give Number (520) 447- 4730

If you are inspired to give for any reason, text the amount (i.e. $25) and a descriptor (i.e., Donation or Mesquite Madness or Wooden Bowl). The donation will go directly into our Breeze database.

Newsletter deadlines: The next newsletter will be published Aug 14. Submit articles to editor@mvuu.org by 12 pm, Monday, Aug 10. No Exceptions. Articles may not exceed 250 words. Thank you.