A Liberatory World Grounded In Love🌟 Weekly News from the UUMA 🌟
October 18, 2024
Something For the Moment
Chapter Page Management:Tuesday, October 22, 3-4pm ET/ 2-3pm CT/ 1-2pm MT/ 12-1pm PT In this training for Chapter Leaders and Group Tech Admins, our UUMA Program Administrator, Jan Taddeo, will answer some of the most frequently asked questions about using the features and tools of your Chapter’s group page. She will also invite your questions and ideas about using your group page to promote connection and communication within your Chapter.
A Course for Social Transformation: Explore how we can increase our power to defend democracy and the impact of our anti-oppression work. Together, we will bolster our collective ministry in service to congregations, organizations and our wider communities through theological deepening, community organizing skills, and collegial learning. Learn more and register here.
Something for the Journey
As this election of great consequence in the United States of America approaches with potential impacts far beyond the USA, we know that many of you have been pouring yourselves out with preaching and teaching, organizing and supporting, leading and following toward a liberatory world grounded in love. Thank you for your ministry in these challenging times when threats to democracy are just one of many crises demanding our attention and faithful response. We can’t tell you enough how much we admire and appreciate your faithful efforts. Thank you.
We know that many of you are preparing to offer spaces for the people in your ministry settings to process and reflect upon whatever unfolds in this election. To help you prepare for that important work, we are offering a range of spaces for you to gather and be held in the company of colleagues. Come to create, come to be lifted up or come to connect. We have three different spaces, all created just for you. We hope you can join us. But if you can’t and you’ll be leading a vigil or post election ritual yourself in the coming days, take a look at the resources generously shared with us by our UUMA President Leslie Takahashi and musician Jo Galinas.
With so much gratitude for you this clergy appreciation month and every day,
Your UUMA Staff
Election Day Spaces for UUMA Members
Registration Note: Registration is not required for any of these events. We will be sending an email on Monday, Nov. 4 with zoom information for all of the following events. If you would like to register for the vigil to help us know how many to plan for you will find the link to register below.
Let’s Make Art About It:Tuesday Nov. 5 at 3pm ET/ 2pm CT/ 1pm MT/ 12pm PT and Wednesday, Nov. 6 at 12pm ET/ 11am CT/ 10am MT/ 9am PT. Come to a calm and contemplative space to put your thoughts and feelings “on the page” with a simple time of creative practice held by Michelle Favreault. No art skills needed and no sharing required.
Crafts and Conversation: Monday, Nov. 4 and Tuesday, Nov 5. both at 7pm ET/ 6pm CT/ 5pm MT/ 4pm PT. If getting a chance to vent or process or share resources and ideas with colleagues is more what you need, find something to keep your hands busy and come to this session that will be facilitated by Julica Hermann de la Fuente.
Election Day Vigil: Tuesday, Nov. 5 at 4:30pm ET/ 3:30pm CT/ 2:30pm MT/ 1:30pm PT. Registration is not required but encouraged to help us to know how many to plan for. Register here. Join us for a vigil to help us ground and center and prepare ourselves for whatever comes next. UUMA President Rev. Leslie Takahashi and UUMA President-Designate Rev. Robin Tanner will add their voices and wisdom to this vigil which will be led by Melissa Carvill Ziemer. Can’t make it but looking for resources to help you create your own vigil? Check out these ritual formats and music generously offered to us by our UUMA President Rev. Leslie Takahashi and musician Jo Galinas.
Collegial Care in Anxious Times Group Drop in Space:Wednesday, Nov. 6 from 12:30-2:30 ET/ 11:30am-1:30pm CT/ 10:30am-12:30pm MT/ 9:30-11:30am PT. Just want to drop in and connect with colleagues? Melissa Carvill Ziemer will hold drop in space for anyone who wants to connect.
Something for Formation
Seminarian Salon: Live Hosted by Starr King School for the Ministry: Monday, Oct 21 at 6pm east/5pm central/4pm mountain/3 pm pacific Presenter President Rosemary Bray McNatt with a retrospective look at seminary education and formation. Zoom Link.
MFN Fall Mini-Retreats: Theology of Calling & Articulating Your Faith – last call to sign up for October 26 & 27. Register Now!
UU Wellspring: Love at the Center Fall Registration LAST CALL for programs starting November 5 and 6 Aspirants, Candidates and folks new to preliminary fellowship can join at the (very!) subsidized seminarian MFN rate. Email Michelle Favreault directly for details and to confirm a spot.
UUMA Formation Conversation: Costs and Values Navigating Money in Ministry Monday, October 28, 7pm ET/6pm CT/5pm MT/4pm PT with Jan Gartner and Sean Griffin, UUA Office of Church Staff Finance The Ministerial Formation Network will host a time of connection and conversation with Jan Gartner and Sean Griffin from the UUA Office of Church Staff Finance. Learn about personal and professional resources when it comes to financial stewardship and the role of minister in the practical and pastoral aspects of money and meaning making. After a presentation with Q&A, there will be time for collegial check-ins.
Something Extra
Dialogue Sessions with Your Board of Trustees: Each year the Board of Trustees offers time to our members to hear more about the work of your board, what is happening with the UUMA and to share your vitally important perspectives. These dialogue sessions are open to all UUMA members. You can click the dates below to register.
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