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Prairie UU Pride Picnic – June 28th 2-4

Join our neighbors! Prairie UU invites other area UU’s to join in for Pride Picnic.

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Open Mic Saturday – June 7th

On the first Saturday of every month, Reeb will be hosting an open mic event, starting Saturday June 7 from 6-8 pm. Suggested donation is $5/person, and all admission and concession proceeds will go to JRUUC. Please come and entertain with your music, poetry, comedy or any other talent you can offer! To donate food or beverages to sell, or for further information, please contact Mike Stimson.

New Food Equity Opportunity – Luke House

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 was 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.

Let Peggy know if you’d like to be added to the list of future volunteers.

Rummage and Book Sale Success!

A big thank you to everyone who helped organize, set up, and take down the Rummage Sale and to everyone who donated items! It was very successful this year, over $1500 (almost double last year). We tried something new this year, asking buyers to set their own price and it worked out pretty well! Stay tuned for next year’s sale…

Community Meal Sundays After Service – Next Meal June 22nd

Eating together is one way we build community!  Once a month, usually the third Sunday, after the service (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.

For June, we’ll have the meal on the 4th Sunday (June 22nd) because we will be viewing the Sunday Service from General Assembly together that day.

Want to help?  To lessen the burden on 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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