Issue 37: May 2007, Page 4

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Prairie Star People Receive Awards …

(left to right) Lowell Hanson, Allen Hays, Beverly Schmidt,
Cheryll Wallace, Cheri Cody, Doree Gamble

At the April Annual Conference awards were presented to several individuals for their work in their congregations and the greater community.

The Keeping the Faith Award to honor those who have worked to keep Unitarian Universalism alive in their community and who touch the lives of congregation and community members in a positive way was presented to Doree Gamble (Arden Hills, MN) and Cheri Cody (Omaha, NE: Second).

The Unsung Unitarian Universalist Award to honor those Unitarian Universalists whose actions inspire, support and express Unitarian Universalism was presented to Denise K. MacMillan (Omaha, NE: Second).

Social Justice Award to pay tribute to those individuals who witness to the ideals of social justice and responsibility so important to our Unitarian Universalist heritage was presented to R. Allen Hays (Cedar Falls, IA).

The Ellie Morton Award to pay tribute to a religious educator in Prairie Star District who has made a District-wide outstanding contribution to religious education was presented to Cheryll Wallace (Omaha, NE: First).

Betty Gorshe Heritage Award to recognize those who have made a significant contribution to preserving, understanding, and celebrating our Unitarian Universalist history was presented to Lowell Hanson (Mahtomedi, MN) and to Beverly Schmidt (Bloomington, MN).

President’s Award for Outstanding Service to Prairie Star District was presented to Southern Cluster Outreach and Extension (SCORE) Board.

To nominate someone from your congregation next year, watch our Web site in the fall for nomination instructions.

… and Participate in GA

General Assembly 2007 will take place June 20-24, 2007 in Portland, Oregon. Here are some members of Prairie Star District who have been selected as presenters.

Workshop at LREDA (Liberal Religious Educators Association)
Professional Day ~ Pre-GA
Lori Allen (Lincoln, NE) and Cheryll Wallace, (Omaha, NE: First)

The Congregation Census Workshop
Rev. Phillip Lund, PSD Lifespan Development Director

Workshop and Plenary Session Presentation
Rev. Jim Eller and members of All Souls UU Church, Kansas City, MO, one of the four Breakthrough Congregations for 2007.

Sophia Fahs Lecture and LREDA Reception
Dr. William J. Doherty (Minneapolis, MN: First Universalist)

Sermon “Standing at the Precipice”
Dawn Cooley (Ames, IA)

More information is available at General Assembly 2007.

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