Issue 36: February 2007, page 5

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News From PSD Congregations

Rev. Don Rollins and members of Nora UU Church (Hanska, MN) are offering Soulful Sundown services on Thursday evenings twice a month as an outreach effort to a larger neighboring community, New Ulm.

Several PSD congregations are in the midst of building renovations.

First Unitarian Church of Wichita (KS) (not pictured) will be selling their building and constructing a new building on land purchased several years ago.

As noted in the September newsletter, the UU Congregation of Duluth (MN) (right) is constructing a new building and using “green” technology.

First Unitarian Church (Des Moines, IA) (left) is renovating their building and adding an inviting new foyer.

White Bear UU Church (Mahtomedi, MN) (right) is awaiting completion of their addition, which includes a new sanctuary and more office space.

The Buzz on Youth Ministry

As part of a two-year process to revitalize and strengthen UU youth ministry, youth and adults from around the district will gather on April 14, 2007 at the PSD Annual Conference, to discuss our ministry with youth in congregations and at the district level. Youth, ministers, religious educators, local/district youth advisors and coordinators, congregational leaders, parents of youth, district staff, and board members attending the Conference are encouraged to be part of this conversation.

This gathering is an opportunity to learn what youth and congregations in our district have reported in surveys and congregational conversations, and to explore opportunities for stronger ministry with our diverse youth community. Participants will discuss what our district is doing well and could share with the rest of the Association, explore additional opportunities for youth, identify resources needed to move forward, and commit to action.

The gathering will be facilitated by Tom Rylett and Tandi Rogers Koerger, members of the UUA’s task force on youth ministry. For more information, contact Phillip Lund at 612-230-3274 or plund@psduua.org.

Positions Open

Unitarian Universalist Congregation, Eau Claire, WI

Director of Religious Education: to develop and maintain a quality weekly religious education program for child care through senior high youth. The position is 50% (20 hours a week) year round. Please send cover letter and resume to: Unitarian Universalist Congregation, Attn.: Search Committee, 421 S. Farwell St., Eau Claire, WI  54701.

More information available at Positions Available.

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