CFD Director’s Corner

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Notes from the Director

Welcome to the Month of Liberation! Liberation can mean many things, one of which is the practice of accepting that we are already enough. This short talk with Krista Tippett shares some thoughts about our inherent worth and dignity: https://onbeing.org/programs/living-the-questions-feel-okay-when-we-arent-doing/?fbclid=IwAR2gzSJtKaLHTcsOp7trWoS-NQ9x7ETNjEKn1bxa2bz7Tuj_puHpZt49jTM

I hope that you remember your worth, especially when your days are spent simply being rather than producing.

Dear Friends,

As I continue to keep you all in my hearts and thoughts, please know that I am just an email or a phone call away. Below you will find my open Zoom hours, or you can reach me on my personal phone at 507-995-7929. I will continue to do my best to serve as a resource to our community, through connecting you to one another and of course, directly. Being a light in the lives of others is as important as ever, and I hope you will stay connected.

Please consider joining our private Facebook group: UUFM Children’s Faith Development

(https://www.facebook.com/groups/1404655806251029/). This group is intended for families and congregants who are involved in Children’s Faith Development. My approval of new members in order to access the information there is what makes the group a safe space for sharing. I will be sharing our weekly stories as Facebook videos on my personal page publicly and sharing them in the group.

Link to the stories:

Our virtual Stories for All Ages are now available on the UUFM YouTube Channel. At least one new story will be available by Sunday, each week:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNwWkbABO6HpDlw5Po2TdQA?view_as=subscriber

Our First Virtual Children’s Chapel

Danielle Stedman has agreed to co-host our first Zoom session with the kids this Saturday morning 10:30-11:30am. We will loosely follow our routine that we have established in CFD, giving the children a chance to see one another, catch up, sing, and share joys, concerns, and sorrows. I am not certain if I will continue to choose some Saturdays for CFD, or if we will try it after worship on Sundays. Please let me know if you have any preferences!

Saturday, Apr 11, 2020 10:30 AM Central Time

  • Join Virtual Children’s Chapel by clicking this  link and entering the password you received in your email:  https://zoom.us/j/699768451?pwd=VDRxN0pSMGl1bHQwTUQ2dm9LYzRhdz09
  • Or, open your Zoom app and type in 699 768 451 when prompted to “Join a Meeting.” You will be asked for the password.
  • Or, for an audio-only call, dial on your phone 312-626-6799, enter the Meeting ID 699 768 451 followed by # and then the password when prompted.

Virtual Office Hours:

Tuesday 3-7pm (open Zoom 6-7pm)
Wednesday 1-3pm (open Zoom 1:30-3pm)
Thursday 1-3pm (open Zoom 1:30-3pm)

Personal Meeting Room:

  • Join  by clicking this link:  https://zoom.us/j/5398640797
  • Or, open your Zoom app and type in 539 864 0797 when prompted to “Join a Meeting.”
  • Or, for an audio-only call, dial on your phone 312-626-6799, enter the Meeting ID 539 864 0797 followed by #

Youth Group:

We want the youth to be able to have their own platform to connect face-to-face with one another. Lee, Barb, and I agreed that between the three of us, we will make sure that Zoom Meetings be held each upcoming Wednesday from 6:30-8pm. This Wednesday, we plan to check-in, spend a little time chatting, and try some games! I sent an email via Breeze to youth families with the call info through this month. If somehow you did not receive the info or you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out by phone or email.