UUCM Monthly News
March 2021
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March 2021 -- A Stable Faith
During March, Christians mark the days of Lent. Lent actually began on February 17th with Ash Wednesday, but it lasts for the forty days leading to Easter, so the entire month of March this year is a month for fasting and penitence.
Now, fasting and penitence may seem peculiar practices for those of us who choose Unitarian Universalism as our faith journey. Read the rest of Shayna's monthly message.
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Virtual Worship - Sundays at 10:30am
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Description of services will be in the Weekly Update, posted online, and in the calendar.
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A Message From the Board
While we all continue to stay safe and sound by staying virtual, that does not mean that the work of UUCM is on standby! The Board and the Finance Committee have begun discussing next year's budget, and we are INSPIRED by the possibilities revealed to us this year in the virtual space. Our understanding of what "outreach" can be has changed significantly, and we are EXCITED about UUCM's future.
Stewardship is an important part of the vision we have for UUCM. The Stewardship team is meeting regularly, and if you're interested in lending a hand, it's not too late to get involved! Contact Marti Kennedy or Sandy Frades if you want to help with the Stewardship Drive. Also, please stay updated on Stewardship news, and all other news at UUCM, by reading your Weekly and Monthly Newsletters. They contain everything you need to know about our continued efforts to stay connected and engaged with each other while keeping each other healthy. If you know someone who is not getting our Newsletters, and would like to, please let the Office know.
We hope to see all of you soon at a Zoom Sunday Service, and look forward to the time when we can all be together again in our Sanctuary. Meanwhile, keep on keeping yourself safe and healthy, because we didn't come this far to only come this far!
Blessed Be,
Marti Kennedy, Board President
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Finance Committee News
Important Messages from the Finance Committee:
1. Please keep sending in your pledges if you are financially able.
2. We are looking for a leader and helpers to put on a fun night with a virtual Auction.
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We are spending less than expected in Maintenance, Utilities, Children’s RE and other committees. And since last month, we have received more pledges. Our income is not as expected due to fewer fundraisers and rentals. However, we are still financially solvent because we are not spending as expected. As shown above, we are running at a deficit, but we also have $23,000 in unspent carryover funds taken from the Endowment last year. So we are using that (which is according to plan).
Finance Committee Happenings
- We had hoped to do a virtual Auction, but have been unable to find enough people willing to do this. This was $6,000 in the budget that may not be realized.
- We are looking to see if we are eligible for the second wave of PPP (Payroll Protection Plan) and loan forgiveness.
- We are supporting the Stewardship Team and beginning to generate the 2021-22 budget.
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Plate Share News
In September, we started collecting for a specific organization all month. During the summer we shared our plate with different organizations each Sunday. We share 35% of the plate with the organization and 65% goes to the UUCM operating budget. At the end of each month, look for a report in the weekly news about how much was collected in the plate for the previous month.
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The UU Elevator Pitch
Do you have friends who want to know more about what Unitarian Universalism is all about and why you love being part of this beloved community? Share this YouTube video.
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Stay connected! All meetings are being held on Zoom. Check the online calendar or Weekly Update for additional event details and Zoom links.
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Adult Education on ZOOM
Wednesday, March 10 @ 4pm
Join us for a peek at our puzzling language which supports and confuses us daily. Have you always wanted to know the difference between Dog Latin and Pig Latin? Find out this and other fascinating things about idioms, word play, and other delights of recreational linguistics! Click here to add this event to your Google calendar. Click here to add this event to your Google calendar.
Wednesday, March 24 @ 4pm
Time to start thinking about planting a small garden to nourish your body and soul. Find out how the Higgs family grows edibles in earth boxes on their small deck, and what the Eatons grow in their raised beds while outwitting the deer. Click here to add this event to your Google calendar.
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Virtual Coffee with Rev Shayna & UUCM Friends
Tuesdays @ 10:30am
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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.
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Racial Justice Task Force
Thursdays @ 4-5pm
Discuss issues around racism/racial justice, share resources, and plan actions! Contact Cathy Goldwater for more information
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For Pastoral Care Assistance in March: Contact Carole Treen or office@uucm.org
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Donate Food to SHARE
Please purchase and deliver Canned Fruit, Flour, Sugar, Boxed Cake Mixes & Baking Supplies, Coffee & Tea, Juice, and Granola to SHARE this month. Click to see where to drop off food.
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UUCM 603-673-1870 office@uucm.org
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