Unitarian Church of Underwood Underwood, MN |
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Welcome!The Unitarian church of Underwood is a welcoming community of diverse people where our celebration of life and common search for meaning bind us together. - Unitarian Church of Underwood Mission Statement We are a welcoming congregation that is a spiritual home to all people regardless of race, color, gender, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, socioeconomic status, physical or mental ability. Please join us Sundays for Services, Community and Connection! 10 a.m. in church AND on Zoom.We look forward to seeing you each week whether at the church or on-line. Come early to chat and connect. When joining us on Zoom: you can arrive starting at 9:45 a.m. Arriving early will give you time to check your sound and internet connection. For those of you on the UCU email list, Friday afternoon you will receive information for these virtual services, about the week's speaker and the UCU Weekly news. If you would like to be added to our email list please send an email request to ucofu@ucofu.org. Zoom link: bit.ly/UCUSunday Call this number to hear the service on your phone: +1 312 626 6799 Newcomers Welcome!We are glad you are here! When you attend the Unitarian Church of Underwood in-person or on Zoom, you will find a warm and welcoming community. People of all ages are welcome. Families begin the Sunday Service together, and then the children leave to attend their religious education class. Dress at our church is always eclectic and informal. Dress comfortably and come as you are. If you are comfortable with jeans in the winter and shorts in the summer then feel free to wear them. Sunday SpeakersMarch 31 - Rev. David Pyle Rev. Pyle holds a Masters of Divinity from the Meadville Lombard Theological School and a Bachelors of Arts in History and Political Science from East Tennessee State University. He completed his Clinical Pastoral Education Residency at Advocate Lutheran General Hospital in Park Ridge, Illinois. He has served as a minister for congregations in California, Michigan, and Illinois, and as an Administrator for a congregation in Texas. He also serves as the Deputy Command Chaplain for the Army Reserve Sustainment Command. He lives in Oak Grove, Kentucky. April 7 - Ellen Eastby Ellen has been a member of UCU for 17 years. She has worn many hats during this time, including three years as president. She has been speaking at UCU and other UU churches in Minnesota for about 12 years. In 2016 UCU gifted Ellen a trip to Chicago, to attend Meadville Lombard Theological School, one of two UU seminaries, to learn how to write and present sermons. April 14 - Anders Persson Jon-Anders Persson is a retired Senior Software and Systems Engineer with over 35 years of experience. Born and raised in Sweden, he holds a degree in Applied Mathematics and Computer Science from Mälardalens Universitet (1982). His first job out of college was at ABB in Sweden, where he worked on Forsmark III's nuclear reactor control systems. Throughout his career, Jon-Anders worked on various projects for companies in various locations in Europe and the US. Companies such as ABB, General Electric, Hoffman La Roche, 3M, and three startups in Silicon Valley, contributing to innovations in nuclear fuel rod calibration, ultrasound R&D, GPS vehicle positioning systems, data encryption, and security software. He now enjoys life as a retired US resident alien , exploring new frontiers, playing his violin and training his dogs. April 21 - Annual Meeting of the Congregation and Celebratory Potluck meal. April 28 - Richard Kagan Bio: Richard has been a member of our church for over 15 years. He has given several talks to the congregation which have included an introduction to Passover and the history of Religion in America. Richard is Professor Emeritus of Hamline University. He taught Asian History, Human Rights Law and Dilemmas of American Foreign Policy. He has lived in Israel and studied at College of Judaism and is a member of the Mt. Zion Temple in St. Paul. Giving to Unitarian Church of UnderwoodGive to Unitarian Church of Underwood by mail: Give to Unitarian Church of Underwood electronically using Givelify.com: LEARN MORE: Watch the video: How to Make Your First Donation with Givelify youtu.be/8RVHos0lvi4 Thank you for your generosity! We Are Unitarian UniversalistsThis is a three minute video describing Unitarian Universalism. Please follow the link below to watch. www.uua.org/beliefs/who-we-are/video Unitarian Church of Underwood AffiliationThe Unitarian Church of Underwood is a member of the Unitarian Universalist Association and MidAmerica Region. |
We bid you welcome, who come with weary spirit seeking rest. Who come with troubles that are too much for you. Who come hurt and afraid.
We bid you welcome, who come with hope in your heart. Who come with anticipation in your step, who come proud and joyous. We bid you welcome, who are seekers of a new faith. Who come to probe and explore. Who come to learn. We bid you welcome, who enter this hall as a homecoming. Who have found here room for your spirit. Who find in this people a family. Whoever you are, whatever you are, wherever you are on your journey, we bid you welcome. Richard S. Gilbert |
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