From Your Minister

Our 2021 Virtual Auction results demonstrated we are a church that can. We can do great things together. We can accomplish our dreams. Now is the time to imagine. I’m imagining things will be different at church this fall. There’s bound to be a “new normal.”
When we regather, bring your flexibility and gentleness.

From the President

Just like the world around us, UUCLC is regenerating. Many members and friends helped our hard-working staff with the recent Online Auction. The opportunities to serve also allowed volunteers to reconnect with others face to face. What a joy it was to see people in person and share news and stories and laughter! Thanks to all who donated items, bid for favorite pieces, and helped in so many ways to make the auction a successful fundraiser.

Music Notes

At school and also here at church I believe it’s important to take a moment to reflect on this past year—what we’ve gone through, how we have grown, and how we have been changed.  This is what I asked my high school students and our UUCLC choir members to do in May.  Our world seems to be opening up, slowly.  Before we plunge headlong into what used to be routine, it’s time to take stock. 

Religious Education by Kellie Ingram, DRE

Religious Education ended May with a bang! On those chance occasions that we have a month with 5 Sundays, RE likes to have what we call a Funday Sunday. This year the 5th and final Sunday of May just happened to coincide with the last week of school. And what a school year to celebrate making it through! Cheers to all of the teachers, staff and students who made it through the unusual cycle of ups and downs, in’s and out’s and off and online learning.

Cheri Coffelt, Church Administrator

I have never been more blessed than when I come home from a long trip and turn into the driveway and find myself home.  A feeling washes over me that I sometimes take for granted.  I’m blessed to have the feeling of safety, security, and belonging when I enter our home.

Tech Guru Sara Reyes

Hey UU’s!! Whether you’re a part of our many UUCLC Committees or on your own, we’re inviting you to submit pictures, event information, etc. to be featured on the UUCLC Social Media pages! This is a nifty feature for spreading the awareness of what we do to make a greater change in society!

CONGREGATIONAL SURVEY COMING!

To monitor and improve the ministry of the UUCLC, your Committee on Ministry conducts an annual evaluation and produces a report of its findings.

8th Principle

On behalf of your 8th Principle Project Team, many thanks to all who helped create brave space for deep sharing and listening during our recent Multikulti Workshop facilitated on May 22 by Reverend Anthony Mtuaswa Johnson (http://www.an-johnson.com/about/) to “remove unconscious bias from the soil of the soul.”

The Caring Team

The Caring Committee is here for you! Please reach out to Joan Dormody or Hale Huber, if you need assistance or would like to volunteer to assist this ministry.

Social Justice

Since the blessing of the Little Pantry at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Las Cruces on April 17, the Pantry has been up and running and doing a rather brisk business.  We are on the map!

Our Little Pantry is listed on the FaceBook page for Dona Ana Little Libraries and Pantries.

Change 4 Change

My Friend’s Place

FYI’s emergency youth shelter helps address the immediate safety and care needs of runaway, homeless, system-involved, and otherwise at-risk youth ages 12 to 17 in a safe, nurturing, and structured environment.

8th Principle

On behalf of your 8th Principle Project Team, many thanks to all who helped create brave space for deep sharing and listening during our recent Multikulti Workshop facilitated on May 22 by Reverend Anthony Mtuaswa Johnson (http://www.an-johnson.com/about/) to “remove unconscious bias from the soil of the soul.”

The Caring Team

The Caring Committee is here for you! Please reach out to Joan Dormody or Hale Huber, if you need assistance or would like to volunteer to assist this ministry.

The Tombaugh Gallery

The current virtual exhibit at Tombaugh Gallery features two artists, John and Souheir Rawlings from the T or C area.  The exhibit began in early March and continues through May.

Sanctuary Renovation Update by Charlie Scholz

We are pleased to announce the sanctuary floor has new tile has been laid. We chose a porcelain tile that is long-lasting, easy to clean and has been certified by the ADA.