It has been 100 years since the thriving African American community of Greenwood in Tulsa, Oklahoma, suffered the deadliest racial massacre in U.S. history. While the precise number of lives lost remains unknown, we know that on May 31 and June 1, 1921, mobs of white residents destroyed more than 35 blocks of Greenwood and … Continue reading Updates from the Justice League – May 2021
Notice of Congregational Meeting May 23, 2021 at 11:45 (immediately following Candles of Community on Google Meet) PROPOSED AGENDA CALL TO MEETING: Establish Quorum: Kim Murray, Board of Trustees, Secretary Call to Order: Vivian Littlefield, Board of Trustees, President Welcome: Susan Ermisch, Committee on Shared Ministry, Chair Chalice Lighting: Pastor AJ Blackwood Touchstones: Vivian … Continue reading Updates from the Board – May 2021
Please join us for the kickoff of the UURJ summer educational series, Reaching Deeper: Building Relationships at the Speed of Trust. This series is open and without cost to ALL congregants of the sponsoring UURJ congregations, and it is the first step in a summer that will focus on building a Front-Range wide, non-hierarchical, relationship-based coalition … Continue reading Updates from the LifeSpan – April 2021
Dear Members, We currently have two vacant positions on the Committee on Shared Ministry (COSM). This is a very important Committee that is responsible for our Mission and Vision; Right Relations and Ministerial support and evaluation. The Prairie Board has asked that there be a special election to fill these vacancies as soon as possible and that these positions would then … Continue reading COSM Update for April 2021
Hey everyone- in case you missed it, Prairie has recently partnered with the Douglas County Healthy Youth Coalition. They are focusing on building partnerships with the faith community and need our help. I have compiled a list of Faith Organizations and have started filling in some basic contact information. We need to contact these churches and fill … Continue reading Updates from the Justice League – April 2021
Boosting Vaccine Confidence in Minority Populations From Vivian L, important information from the American Nurses Association. Click here to read more. Hi Prairie! Here is the latest Masking ORDER for the Denver/Metro area (and Tri-County Health Department), as of April 5th: The link to the full order: Here are the take-aways: ORDER Pursuant to the … Continue reading Calisse’s COVID Corner – 4/12/2021
Greetings to those in covenant: Albert Einstein reminds us that “In the middle of every difficulty lies opportunity.” Prairie UU has some opportunities for you! Offer to become a lay leader! We have openings in Standing and Congregational Committees that would allow you to give back to Prairie UU. We have openings for a Caring … Continue reading Updates from the Board – April 2021
What is happening with the new leadership development process at Prairie? At this Sunday’s congregational meeting, we will continue the process of revising the way we invite, shepherd, and support people into elected leadership at Prairie UU. We will start with a vote to suspend the section of the bylaws that address nominating procedures, so … Continue reading Leadership Development Process
When our community calls, PrairieUU answers. In the wake of last week’s massacre targeting Asian women, our AAPI neighbors are asking for support. For info on how to help: Visit StopAAPIHate.org to report incidents and for updates on response efforts, action items, and ways to stand in unity with the AAPI community. On Instagram, follow … Continue reading Updates from the Justice League – March 2021
Current COSM members Susan Ermisch, Allyson Gunn, and Jan Cruz recently reflected on their participation. Committee on Shared Ministry – Three Openings Do you love PrairieUU and its diverse members and beliefs? Are you interested in working with people and helping to guide the spiritual well-being of the PrairieUU congregation? The Committee on Shared … Continue reading COSM Update for March 2021
