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New Food Equity Opportunity – Luke House April 22

New Service Opportunity – In January our participation at the River Food Pantry ended. Prairie UU Social Justice Coordinators have been seeking a new service opportunity and would love to continue to include us in their volunteer numbers.

They have landed on serving (not preparing) a lunch once a month at Luke House, which is just off Williamson Street. The first time is on Tuesday April 22 from 11:00-1:00. Volunteers commit to sitting and eating with the guests. Is this something you are interested in?  We need 3 volunteers for this date, so check your calendars and contact Peggy Haack if you are interested.

Even if you can’t join in on the 22nd, let Peggy know if you’d like to be added to the list of future volunteers.

Rummage and Book Sale May 2-3

Donation Drop-offs begin Sunday April 27th; Volunteers needed – Details here.

Exciting New Course on Responding to the Anti-Trans Movement!

The Transforming Hearts Collective have created a self-paced online course for UU congregations called Responding to the Anti-Trans Movement.  People can register as individuals, and congregations can register so people can go through the course together.  The course looks similar to the powerful workshop the Transforming Hearts Collective led at FUS a few weeks ago.  Now we can do it online! If you’re interested in doing this course – individually or as a group – please email Rev. Karen.  She will register Reeb if there’s enough interest to do it as a group, and she would joyfully serve as an on-site facilitator if people were interested in participating in the sessions together at Reeb.

Community Meal Third Sundays After Service – Next Meal May 18th

Eating together is one way we build community!  Every third Sunday after the service (usually around 11:30-12:30) we gather together to share a meal.  Most months, this is a potluck meal where folks are encouraged to either bring a dish to share.  We accept cash donations to help defray the costs, but everyone should feel free to come to the meal regardless of their ability to bring a dish or donation. Gluten free and vegan options are always provided.

Want to help?  To lessen the burden on third Sunday greeters, Genevieve is asking for volunteers to help with set up/clean up after service on third Sundays for the community meals. Responsibilities will include setting up tables and chairs as well as ensuring the dishwasher is run and all counters are wiped down. Please see Genvieve before or after service or email her at re@jruuc.org if you have any questions or are interested in volunteering.

Minister’s and Board’s Listening Sessions

Save the date for these gatherings after the Sunday Service (roughly 11:15-12:15):

  • June 08, 2025 after service

Just Bakery Returns to JRUUC August 17

Get your goodies after Sunday Services in the foyer and support a just cause, even numbered months on the third Sunday. Both cash and cards are happily accepted. Just Bakery, an initiative of JustDane, is a 12 week educational and vocational training program. The program works with individuals who are experiencing significant barriers to employment (homelessness, justice involved, lack of education, and/or a lack of work history or skills). Learn more about Just Bakery here.

Just Bakery visits JRUUC quarterly. Dates for 2025: Feb 16, April 20, Aug 17, Oct 19

Share the Plate Nominations Needed!

Each week this congregation gives half of all offerings collected in our plate to local organizations whose work furthers our mission.

Do you know of an organization you’d like us to give to? Please nominate them!

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