UUCM Monthly News
April 2021
April 2021 -- A Stable Faith

For where your treasure is, there your heart shall be also.
[Matthew 6:21]
 
During this season we turn our focus towards our experience of UUCM, our hopes and dreams for UUCM, and we take some time to look at what we’ve accomplished and where we’re going. It’s a season for taking stock, NOT just a season about giving money to the church. The season of Stewardship is one of my favorite times of year. (I hear you groaning…PLEASE read on!)

Read Rev. Shayna's other monthly messages.
Time for Spiritual Renewal - Sundays at 10:30am
Read about April's theme - Becoming
Description of services will be in the Weekly Update, posted online, and in the calendar.
A Message From the Board
Spring is here at last! My spirits are always lifted by the longer days, the warmer temperatures, and the promise of new green shoots and budding flowers. I look forward to eventually throwing open the doors and windows, and inviting fresh air into my home, along with the songs of frogs and birds.

I encourage everyone to attend one of the Stewardship Team's Virtual Cottage meetings this month. Each of us has a part to play in UUCM's future, rooted in our commitment to the continued stewardship of our spiritual family and home. The future is as warm and bright as a spring day! Come learn what the future holds, and how you can help.

Blessed Be,
Marti Kennedy, Board President
Finance Committee News
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. We plan to take the full amount of standard withdrawal from the Endowment, but due to excess monies from last year and both the first wave and expected second wave of Payroll Protection Plan (PPP) money, we do not anticipate taking any additional 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.
 
Finance Committee Happenings
  • Our PPP loan of $33,300 has been forgiven! We are eligible and applying for the second wave of PPP money (about $30,000 more) and should receive word soon. We’re so thankful for Jamie Ferrier’s commitment to getting this for us!
  • A draft of the 2021-22 budget was presented to the Board on March 28.
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.
Adult Education on ZOOM
Wednesday, April 14 @ 4pm
Building the Muscles for Community. - a retrospective of the life and times of John Woodrow Wilson, and highlights the fact that “life isn’t black and white, whether we’re talking about race, gender, religion or politics.”  The script is by Sally Sennott and the PowerPoint by Nancy Baker. Lively discussion will follow. Click here to add to your Google calendar

Wednesday, April 28 @ 4pm
Linda and Bryan Higgs present a China travelogue on Xi'an and the Terracotta Warriors. Click here to add to your Google calendar.
Weekly Events - Check the online calendar for Zoom links.
Virtual Coffee with Rev Shayna & UUCM Friends
Tuesdays @ 10:30am
What in God's Name
"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.
Racial Justice Task Force
Thursdays @ 4-5pm
Discuss issues around racism/racial justice, share resources, and plan actions! Contact Cathy Goldwater for more information
For Pastoral Care Assistance in April: Contact Karen Walsh or office@uucm.org
Donate Food to SHARE in April
Please purchase and deliver Pancake Mix & Syrup, Condiments, Cooking Sauces & Seasonings, Cooking Oil, Jelly, Cold Cereal to SHARE this month. Click to see where to drop off food.
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