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UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST CONGREGATION OF MIAMI! 5/1/11
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Weekly Update Mother’s Love
Mother’s Day is upon us and wecan recognize how we havemothered and been mothered. There is a particular wisdom weexperience from those whomother us. Here’s a chance toconsider whether or not we havemade it a part of the wisdom wecarry into the world.
This Sunday This Issue:- This Sunday
- Fl District News
-RE News
-By -Laws News
-Choir News-Newsletter
- Flowers
-AllianceLuncheon
- Annual Meeting
- 8 Da y Schedule
-MembershipRenewa l &
StewardshipCampai gn
Religious Education NewsSAVE THE DATE!!!
Kids Movie Night-- The Religious Educationdepartment is planning a movie night for kids thisSaturday, May 7 at 6:30pm . The movie we will be viewing is Kiri kou and the Sorcer ess and is appropriate forchildren of all ages. This will be a mo vie and snack nightfor kids and their parents, guardians or responsible adultsto enjoy together. Kids are welcome to come in PJs andbring a special blanket or stuff ed animal.
FL District News
Unitarian Universalist Representativeshave been invited by Pastor Guy Henry to come to Haiti and establish a relationship. His is interested inestablishing a voice of free-religion there.Check out this like to see more a nd learnhow you can help: http://tinyurl.com/ Mission2Haiti
2011-2012 Membership Renewal & Stewardship CampaignGo Here To View -http://dl.dropbox.com/u/3081651/5_5%20stew %20update%20eblast%20flyer.pdf
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UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST CONGREGATION OF MIAMI! 5/1/11
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CHOIR NEWS
There will be no choir rehearsalthis next Thursday, May 12th.
NEWSLETTER
The newsletter for May is now available online at: www.uumia.org
The Deadline for the June editionis on May 15th. Late submissions will not be run.
FLOWERS
Have you ever wanted to donateflowers for our sunday services butjust couldn’t find the time toarrange it? Please call Iris Massey
who is taking donations towardSunday flowers and she willarrange everything. ( 305 ) 661-8482
ALLIANCE Annual Luncheon will be on May 7th at 11am in the Sanctuary. If youare interested in attending pleasesee Susan Hangge.
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
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10am-BuildingBridgesWorkshop,ER
7:30pm-ChoirPractice, S
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7pm- YoungAdults, ER
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10am- GentleYoga, R3
11am- AllianceLuncheon, S
6:30pm- RE MovieNight, S
8 MOTHERS DAY
9:30am- SpiritualReality, ER
11am- Service, S
1pm- By Laws REvisionQ&A, R4
910am- Gentle
Yoga, S
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6:30pm-Buddhists, S
7:30pm-Humanists, ER
1110am- Gentle
Yoga, R3
12pm- LunchBunch, ER
6:30pm- DrolmaBuddhistMeditation, R3
7:30pm- Boardof Trustees, ER
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NELegend:
ER = Emerson Room
S = Sanctuary
NE= No Events
Proposed Bylaw Revisions Posted for Review and Comment A draft of proposed bylaw revisions, recommended by the Board of Trustees and its appointed bylawstask force, is now available for review in advance of presentation and voting at our 5/22 annual meeting.
You can download and print a PDF by going to uumia.org/About Us/How We're Organized/MembersCorner. Printed copies are also available in the office. Board and bylaws task force members are hosting feedback sessions on two Sundays after service, 5/8 and 5/15 from 1-2 pm in room 4, for congregationmembers to off er suggestions and have questions answered regarding these proposed revisions.
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Thanks to everyone who participated andpledged at our May 1st Stewardship Sunday!
Our 2011-2012 Membership Renewal and Stewardship Kick-Off Service and Lunch was agreat success — with over $53,000 pledged by 48 members and friends*. Special thanks to:
• Reverend Drew and Tim Buchholz for coordinating and presenting a service full of wonderfulmusic and uplifting messages and visuals
• Jeff Reiter for providing the video and images for the multimedia presentation
• Susie Green for managing our stewardship mailing, collecting pledges, and coordinating themyriad tasks on Sunday
• Zoltan Bakos for all of his hard work to set-up, serve lunch, and clean up
• David Roelant and Laura Hadden for picking up lunch from Deli Lane, setting it up, andassisting with serving it
• Table captains Barbara Nelson, Dick Burnside, Martha Harrison, Gisela Haynes, DavidRoelant, David Traupman, and Alice Lingswiler
We need you! There are still 114 outstanding names* on our members and friends databasewho have not returned their membership renewal and stewardship card. And, we are still$72,000 away from our pledge goal. But, there is still time for you to do your part!
It is important for EVERY member and friend to complete a card and:
• indicate your desired membership status for the coming year
• update your contact information
• choose how you wish to receive communications
• commit to a financial pledge for the July 2010- June 2012 church year
Current members and friends should have received a letter and pledge card in the mail.If you did not or need another copy, please contact Office Adminstrator Susie Green [email protected] or 305-667-3697.
PLEASE COMPLETE AND RETURN YOUR MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL &PLEDGE CARD TO SUSIE GREEN BEFORE MAY 15TH.
Questions?Please contact Finance VP David Roelant or Reverend Drew Johnston.
* As of May 4th.
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Frequently asked questionsQ. I put money in the collection basket every Sunday, why do I need to fill out a pledge card?
A. Regularly donating to the collection basket is a wonderful thing, and thank you for that, especially for the
monthly community outreach collections coordinated through our Social Justice committee.
The benefit to you for committing your pledge to a card — and then either using a check with "Pledge" in
the memo line or inserting cash into a pledge envelope with your name on it — is that the basket donations
you make are then recorded as being made by you to fulfill your pledge.
The benefit to the congregation is that our annual budget is based upon the dollar amount of committed
pledges. So, the higher and more accurate the dedicated pledge amount, the better the board andcongregation can create a realistic budget and manage expenses for the year.
Q. What is the minimum pledge for a voting member?
A. Our current bylaws have set $240/year ($20/month) as our minimum pledge. However, the current average
pledge is approximately $1,140 ($95/month).
Proposed bylaws revisions, which will be discussed and voted on at our May 22nd annual meeting,
recommend eliminating a minimum pledge, and encouraging all members to be as generous as possible
when committing to the financial well-being of our congregation.
Q. When does the pledge year begin and end?
A. Our new pledge year runs on a fiscal year from July 1, 2011 through June 30, 2012. Please note that you are
not expected to pay your pledge today, you are simply making a commitment for an amount to be paid over
the course of the upcoming fiscal year.
Q. What if I want to increase or decrease my pledge amount after I turn my card in?
A. Simply contact Office Administrator Susie Green and let her know!
Or, what if I cannot financially commit to any pledge at this time?
Our current, and proposed, bylaws have a financial hardship clause. If your circumstances require you torequest one for the coming year, indicate that on your pledge card.
Q. How can I tell how much of my pledge I have already given?
A. Currently, hard copy statements are provided quarterly at end of calendar year for tax purposes. Future
plans call for online member access to your pledge report. You can contact the Board Treasurer or Susie
Green at any time if you have questions about your pledge.
Please complete your pledge card and return to OfficeAdministrator Susie Green before May 15th.
