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Sunday, April 20
Below the Surface - An Earth Day Service
This Sunday Ah-li Monahan and Joey Hunter share their joy in the interconnected world below the surface that keeps the soil of our Earth healthy and thriving. Rev. Krista will then join them in leading a planting ritual with a seed for you to take home. You’re invited to celebrate with us for this Earth Day service!
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Rev. Krista's Office Hours
Wednesday, April 23, Noon-2pm
Thursday, April 24, 10am-Noon
Zoom only
| | Substitute Volunteer Needed This Saturday, April 19 | | Polly Philblad regularly volunteers at SACA, but is unable to do her shift this Saturday, April 19 and needs someone to take her place. The time commitment is approximately 9:30-11:30am. Contact Rev. Krista ASAP for more details or to volunteer. | |
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UCCNB Drum Circle
The next UCCNB Drum circle is on April 22, at 6:30 pm. Contact: Katie Johnson at katiejanej@comcast.net.
| | Joyful Generosity Pledge Sunday, April 27 | |
Do you have a story to share about how our Merging Waters Congregation brings you joy? Could you put into words what inspires you to add your financial contribution to Merging Waters?
April 27 will be our Pledge Drive Sunday and we’d love to hear what you love about Merging Waters. Another way to share: If you have a particular hymn that makes you feel connected, let us know so that we can consider it for that service. The deadline for submitting a testimonial or hymn is Wednesday, April 23 by 4pm.
Please contact Rev. Krista (RevKrista@mergingwatersuu.org) or Katie Johnson (KatieJaneJ@comcast.net) with your great contributions for this service.
| | We're Updating Our Bylaws | |
We're updating our bylaws and we want to tell you all about it!
Monday April 21 at 6:30 pm in the Merging Waters Zoom room.
We're updating our bylaws to be in line with current Minnesota statues and UUA recommendations. Bylaws changes require a congregational vote. We're holding an informational session in preparation for including a vote at our Annual Meeting in May. Please come to learn about the changes, ask your questions and otherwise provide feedback as we make changes to our governing document.
Contact Katie Johnson, Board President, for additional information
Proposed Bylaws
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The Call to Sanctuary for Minnesota UUs - Part 2
Webinar
April 22, 2025 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM CT
Online/Virtual
In this 2-part series, we'll explore how UU congregations can act in solidarity by promoting sanctuary for those under threat and by fighting against efforts to target and deport our neighbors. In Part 2, a panel of congregational and community members will share insights, resources, and actions that can expand our sanctuary response.
| | Opportunity to Help Build a House for a Low Income Family With Habitat for Humanity | |
United Church of Christ New Brighton will be helping to build a house at Larpenteur and McKnight in St Paul. Are you interested in joining them? April 21- 23, May 2, June 12-13 are dates you can sign up for.
You could sign up as an individual or perhaps we could have a group go together.
You could also help by providing food for lunch on June 12th or 13th.
You could also contribute financially by writing a check to UCCNB with Holy Hammers in the memo line.
Contact Laurie Young if you are interested.
| | Delphi Concert - Saturday, April 26 - 7pm | |
Hospitality Needed!
Delphi needs people to bring desserts and finger foods to the Delphi concert for intermission. They also need people to set up the table and make coffee, and have water for intermission. We need people to help clean up after intermission. Reminder: no alcohol.
Merging Waters UU congregation is hosting a free concert by their very own Delphi Quintet. 100% of voluntary contributions will go to SACA, a food shelf who serves NE Minneapolis, Columbia Heights, Hilltop, Fridley, and Spring Lake Park through their food shelf, SACA delivers, thrift store, and emergency aid.
Please feel free to view more about SACA here:
sacafoodshelf.org
Delphi Concert Flyer
| New to UU Class - Sunday, May 4,11am-12:15pm | |
Are you interested in learning more about Unitarian Universalism? Have been attending for a bit and have questions about membership? Join us to learn a little more and get answers to your questions! Light lunch will be provided. Please email Rev. Krista at revkrista@mergingwatersuu.org to RSPV and let her know if you have any dietary needs.
| Chad Snyder Graduation Party | Mother's Day Celebration at TASMN | |
The Turkish American Society of Minnesota (TASMN) invites Merging Waters to join them in celebrating Mother’s Day with a special event filled with creativity, fellowship, and gratitude.
Date: May 11
Time: 2:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Location: TASMN Building (6565 Oakley Dr NE Fridley, MN 55432)
The celebration will include:
A Mosaic Art Workshop – an opportunity to express creativity and honor the beauty and strength of motherhood.
A Light Meal – lovingly prepared and shared in fellowship.
The meal is complimentary for all attendees. If guests would like to participate in the mosaic-making, materials must be purchased in advance. Of course, anyone is welcome to attend and observe without taking part in the workshop if they prefer.
Link to purchase mosaic workshop items (Please select the May 11 session from 2:30 PM to 5:00 PM to purchase mosaic items. )
We would be honored by your presence and look forward to spending this meaningful afternoon together. Please feel free to bring mothers, grandmothers, and other special women in your lives—all are welcome!
If you plan to attend to RSVP by May 10 so TASMN can plan the meal accordingly.
| Volunteer for SACA Delivers - 5 More Volunteers Needed! | |
Saturday May 17th
8:00 am till as long as noon
3905 California Street NE
Columbia Heights 55421
We need a minimum of 8 people to select food depending on an individual’s preferences into banana boxes on carts. As of today, 5 more volunteers are needed!
Must be able to stand/walk. This food feeds the very most needy clients, who otherwise cannot come to the food shelf. Elderly, disabled physically and mentally persons in Columbia Heights, Fridley, and NE Minneapolis. All who have volunteered in the past report how awesome this is. Please email Polly if you can volunteer.
pollybangdrums@gmail.com
| April Worship Theme "Joy" | |
"It’s easy to get tricked,
taken for a ride,
convinced that joy
is a possession.
Something to be caught, contained and controlled
just by us.
As if it’s a birthday present,
waiting for us to unwrap it
and keep forever and ever...”
from Soul Matters Curriculum
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April Special Donation
Springbrook Nature Center
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Springbrook Nature Center features 127 acres of stunning forest, wetland and prairie landscapes. Three miles of trails, including a 900 foot long floating boardwalk provide access to incredible wildlife including deer, fox, turtles, beavers and a stunning diversity of birds.
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Merging Waters Women's Book Group
May 3, 9:30am
Online: Our Zoom Room
BOOK: Fiction-Remarkably Bright Creatures, by Shelby Van Pelt
The Merging Waters Women's Book Group is a gathering of female (identifying as female/feminine, LGBTQ+ inclusive)) members and friends who meet the first Saturday of each month to discuss books written by female identified authors. The group alternates between fiction and non-fiction works recommended by one or more of the group members. Contact Pat Ferrian (ferri004@gmail.com) to be added to the email list.
Meetings are held online via ZOOM, 9:30 am to 11:30 am. Unless otherwise noted, use the “Our Zoom Room” (Yellow Button) on the mergingwatersuu.org home page.
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Sunday Evening Book Group
Sunday, May 11, 7pm
Norma and Marilyn
BOOK: The Last Girl : My Story of Captivity and My Fight Against the Islamic State by Nadia Murad. Published in 2018. 320 pages.
“The Last Girl” is the story of Nadia Murad, a young Yazidi woman who was kidnapped by ISIS and forced into sexual slavery. The terror that ISIS brought to Murad, her family, and her community is barbaric. Murad educates readers about Yazidi history, and how it is defined by its values, community, and its traditions. Unfortunately, it was those same values left the insular Yazidis so vulnerable to an ISIS attack. Murad isn’t just “telling” readers her story, but she is narrating a genocide that she happened to be a part of. Murad never lost her will or her strength, which allowed her to be a Nobel Prize-winning activist.
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