Announcements

• Pastoral Care in July & August

  Please scroll down to the bottom of this page for information.

   
• Celebration & Reflection
  

  Sunday, June 30, 2019

   

  Please join us for these special events on Sunday, June 30, as we celebrate four years of shared ministry with Rev. Karen Van Fossan. She is heading to Fargo to begin a PhD program, where she plans to study pastoral counseling in the context of decolonization. We will miss her very much -- and will send her on her journey with our blessings and our love!   

   

  Called by Justice, Transformed by Love

  with Rev. Karen Van Fossan

  @ 10:30 AM & 12:30 PM

   

  In Karen's last service as our minister, she will reflect on the transformations she has witnessed -- and experienced -- in our shared community, as we have served together in ways we never imagined when we began. 

   

  Sending Off Party & Open House

  11:30 AM to 12:30 PM

   

  Join us between the services for a sending off and open house! You can leave a note in the guestbook, offer a blessing, share a memory. Or just enjoy good food -- and even better company. All ages are welcome!

   

   
• Interim Minister Search: A Success!
  

  We are excited to announce that Rev. Elizabeth Sollie will serve as our Interim Minister beginning September 1. Elizabeth grew up as a UU and has served as a congregational minister as well as hospital chaplain. She brings experience and passion for social justice, pastoral counseling, children's Religious Education, and establishing covenant within congregations. Stay tuned for updates on the ways we will cover crucial ministerial roles during July and August. The Interim Minister Search Committee thanks you for all your support of this process!
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  Sunday Services

  We offer two Sunday Services: 10:30 AM and 12:30 PM with time to visit and have snacks in between. See below for details on upcoming service. 

  During our 10:30 AM service, children ages 0-9 participate in quality Religious Education activities that teach UU values. Youth ages 10+ participate in the entire Sunday service and attend our Heartbeats intercultural youth group on Wednesday nights. All are welcome! Teens (8-12th grades) are invited to participate in teen-centered RE with wonderful mentors each Sunday during the 10:30 AM service. Teens and mentors will attend the first portion of each Sunday service — and then gather in the library.

   
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  Local UU Related Events
• Parents/Teachers/Mentors Meeting
  

  The next meeting is Wednesday, June 26th at 5:15PM

  For info, contact Rev. Karen Van Fossan at 701.223.6788 or minister@bismanuu.org -- or Megan Carranza, chair of the Parents/Teachers/Mentors group, at megan.carranza@yahoo.com

   
• Board of Trustees Meeting

  Thursday, June 27th

  3:00 PM

   
• Interfaith Potluck
  

  Saturday, August 3rd

  6-9 PM

  Sertoma Park, Shelter 6

  There will also be a collection for school supplies.

   
• Little Free Pantry

  Donations of non-perishable items are needed and greatly appreciated! Please drop off food supplies at Sunday services, by the front door of the UU during the week, or directly in the Pantry anytime. If you are hungry and in need of food, we hope you will take what you need. Thank you!

   
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  Special Announcements

   
• Pastoral Care in July & August

   

  Dear Congregants,

  There are many ways that we can address pastoral care needs this July and August, after Rev. Karen Van Fossan has transitioned to Fargo and Rev. Elizabeth Sollie hasn't yet arrived in Bismarck.

  If there is an emergency: please call 911 and/or visit either Emergency Department.

  If there is a mental health crisis: please visit West Central Human Service Center (701.328.8888) during walk-in hours (M & TH from 8-10:30 AM and T & W from Noon to 2:30 PM).

  If there is a need for someone to listen & share peer support: please call or text Pat Conrad (701.425.6281), interim chair of the Caring Team, who can help connect you to a caring congregant.

  If you need to speak with a supportive UU minister: please text Rev. Ian Evison (773.326.9787) or send him an email (ievison@me.com). Because of his deep appreciation for this congregation, Ian has agreed to provide professional pastoral care by phone during the months of July and August.

  If you have any questions, you are more than welcome to contact us -- Marnie Piehl (701.220.2704) or Carol Jean Larsen (701.516.7848). 

  Thank you for your patience and grace during this transition time,

   

  Marnie Piehl and Carol Jean Larsen 

  of the Committee on Ministries