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Religious Exploration Ministry
Children’s RE classes are on summer break and will start again in September when school resumes. Our RE teacher, Ms. Bernie, became a grandmother a few weeks ago (congratulations Ms. Bernie!) and is taking some time to focus on her family. A big thank you to Mr. Keith, who stepped up in Ms. Bernie's place to teach the remaining RE classes in June!
During the summer months, the playroom is available as an option for children to use during service (with a sound system for adults to listen in on the service). Simple arts and craft materials, games, and outside toys are also available for children to use with their adults' supervision and help to tidy up as needed.
Warmly,
Michelle DiLorenzo, RE Chair
Social Action Ministry
Suggestions Needed for Social Action Committee. Let Nora Gallardo know your ideas and suggestions. Following your input, we will meet briefly after a service (to be announced). Also messages can be left: info.uucrt@gmail.com
The Work of Citizenship: Of late, congressional switchboards have been flooded with calls. If you would like to add your thoughts on any topic, here is a link that will provide you with the names, addresses, phone numbers and email addresses of all members of Congress. https://www.congress.gov/
Let’s keep our values alive in the world! Have some ideas? Join us as we jumpstart our mission into 2025. Contact Nancy or Nan
Caring Ministry
What we do! The Caring Ministry provides short-term, physical help to individuals and families within our congregation who are in need. While we cannot offer emergency or ongoing services, we can offer our collective love through support with:
-short term meals
-rides for medical appointments
-check-ins / for those who feel isolated
-cards for celebrations as well as hardships
-connection for those going through a difficult time
Because it is sometimes difficult to ask for help, the Caring Ministry relies upon our entire congregation to identify and communicate the needs of our parishioners. We work with Rev. Diane in confidence, to coordinate care.
If you, or if you know of anyone needing help, please reach out to Linda Manglesdorf or Rev. Diane, please contact: aa.uucrt@gmail.com or info.uucrt@gmail.com
Video/Social Media Project
The UUCRT Board, in conjunction with Elizabeth Mehling, will produce a short video for our website and social media platforms to highlight why people visit and then decide to make UUCRT their spiritual home. Members and Friends are asked to think about their responses, and if so moved, to speak with Elizabeth or Nan. Elizabeth will set up her camera and recording devices on particular Sundays in Jan-Feb (TBD).
Soul Matters
Zoom Group on Wednesday, June 11 at 7pm.
The Sanctuary Group will meet on Friday, June 13 at 2.30 pm.
Contact Rev Diane for more information.
Let’s Wash the Dishes for a Sustainable Future
A few years ago, the congregation used very few disposable products. Our cupboards are stocked with lots of dishes. We received those as a gift from a fellow UU congregation as we replenished our kitchen when our building was rebuilt after the fire.
Over the years we have gotten out of the habit of using regular crockery and utensils during coffee hour and Pot Luck Lunches.
Our 7th Principle, “The respect for the interdependent web of all existence of which we are a part” emphasizes the interconnectedness of all living things and the environment, recognizing that our actions have far-reaching consequences within this web.
To promote sustainability and reduce waste, we are turning the page and wish to re-establish the practice of using our crockery, utensils and mugs, currently hanging on pegs to the left of the kitchen hatch. (Pick a mug, Make it yours for Sundays!!)
To facilitate the dish washing tasks, we will need a few volunteers on Sundays. Please see Sign Up sheet hanging near the coffee.
