From the Board President: March 27, 2020

Dear Friends, 

One thing I know is true is that we are all in this together.  I am listening to Yo Yo Ma right now and our home feels peaceful.  But it wasn’t peaceful when we found out about the death of our dear friend and fellow congregant John.  And it wasn’t peaceful when our nephew Tyler called to say he had been exposed and had been tested for the corona virus.  It became more level and calm at our place when Tyler called back this morning to say his test was negative – great gratitude for that!  And this roller coaster way of life may continue for quite some time.  We are all adjusting, making different plans, working harder at staying grounded, centered. 

The Board of Trustees has been making some changes also.  We had to quickly change to meeting virtually for our March meeting.  It worked fairly well.  So we will meet virtually in April, and for as many times as needed.  We wanted all of you to know, because any member may attend a board meeting.  If you want to attend, you can join us on Zoom.  Just email Sandra Robinson at srobinson@ucevanston.org  for the April meeting link.  The link will be available during the week of April 13th.  The board meeting is always on the third Thursday of the month and the new link will be available that week. 

Meanwhile, I can tell you that the board and Integrated Stewardship Council (finance committee) members are looking at actual and potential changes to UCE finances as we all navigate this extraordinary pandemic.  Thank you to all for your thoughtfulness and generosity during this messy but loving time.  

We bring our hearts to each other through phone calls, emails, grocery drop-off,  mask-sewing, text, Zoom, 8×8, and online YouTube Sunday services.    

Blessings to all and stay home, stay safe!! 

Martha Holman, UCE Board President 

Prayer by Dr. Rita Capezzi 
Spirit of Life and Love, we realize that our particular vulnerability in this time is new for all of us, though vulnerability has always been the norm for too many of us. Our hands may not touch, so may our hearts vibrate with the clarity of reason and the vitality of compassion, sensing our interdependence now and in all times.