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The Disaster Relief Fund is in place to help channel donations from individuals and congregations to our UU congregations to help them in the wake of disasters, and for them to also be able to support their local community’s recovery, particularly those most affected and unable to access other funding sources.<br><br>Already this year, thanks to the generous contributions over the past few years, the Fund has distributed more than $275,000 to our congregations impacted by hurricanes, flooding, and other natural disasters. This is the second highest amount since the fund was created in 2017—the highest year was 2018. In total we have given out more than $1.5 million in grants over the 7 years of the Fund’s existence.<br><br>But we need your help—the Fund is at its lowest level since the beginning—we have under $50,000 on hand, and that can be distributed with just one more request. Can you share some of your funds with congregations that will be impacted because of natural disasters, many of which are worsening because of climate change? If your congregation does "share the plate" Sundays, can your congregation be part of the group that lives out our interconnectedness by sharing the collection with the Disaster Relief Fund?<br><br>Often our grants are the first to roll into the congregation and allow them immediate resources to protect their people and their buildings. We have had a couple of congregations return the funds, when they discovered that their insurance or other sources paid for their needs, and they have been pleased to be able to support the fund in that way.<br><br>Please consider joining us in this way to live out our covenant with each other!<br><br>Information on the Disaster Relief Fund, including how to donate, and how to file a claim, are on the <a href="https://uua874.ltacemlna.com/Prod/link-tracker?redirectUrl=aHR0cHMlM0ElMkYlMkZ3d3cudXVhLm9yZyUyRmdpdmluZyUyRmFyZWFzLXN1cHBvcnQlMkZmdW5kcyUyRmRpc2FzdGVyLXJlc3BvbnNl&sig=DJnrW42zfm3idaMq2aXKuKqTArgwdpojQFFDN4MnQeML&iat=1696531135&a=%7C%7C89032994%7C%7C&account=uua874%2Eactivehosted%2Ecom&email=5Njmkk%2FKiI4p%2FJ%2BKI3Y6fZWyk9gQXmfKLtsJAZSLieJRocV6bJo%3D%3ABd3mTUHwF72Jje2%2Fobu28QaNt%2Fk%2BGLIT&s=40e714f300cb350ea8ec03a599086fb4&i=3092A6230A15A92209"><span style='color:#065FB3'>UUA website</span></a>.<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div></td></tr></table></td></tr></table></td></tr></table></td></tr></table></td></tr><tr id=layout-row74488><td valign=top style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in' id=layout-row-margin74488><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%;border-collapse:collapse;-webkit-text-size-adjust:100%;min-width:100%'><tr><td valign=top style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in;-webkit-text-size-adjust:100%;min-width:100%' id=layout-row-padding74488><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%;border-collapse:collapse'><tr style='height:7.5pt'><td style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in;height:7.5pt;-webkit-text-size-adjust:100%;min-width:100%'></td></tr><tr style='height:.75pt'><td width=650 style='width:487.5pt;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in;height:.75pt'><div align=center><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%;border-collapse:collapse;-webkit-text-size-adjust:100%;min-width:auto!important;max-width:100%'><tr style='height:.75pt'><td width=650 style='width:487.5pt;background:black;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in;height:.75pt'></td></tr></table></div></td></tr><tr style='height:7.5pt'><td style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in;height:7.5pt'></td></tr></table></td></tr></table></td></tr><tr id=layout-row74508><td valign=top style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in' id=layout-row-margin74508><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%;-webkit-text-size-adjust:100%;border-collapse:initial!important;min-width:100%'><tr><td valign=top style='padding:11.25pt 0in 3.75pt 0in' id=layout-row-padding74508><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%;border-collapse:collapse;-webkit-text-size-adjust:100%;min-width:100%'><tr><td width=650 valign=top style='width:487.5pt;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in;outline:none;color:inherit;font-weight:inherit;text-decoration:inherit' id="text_div65121"><div><div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-element:frame;mso-element-wrap:around;mso-element-anchor-vertical:paragraph;mso-element-anchor-horizontal:column;mso-height-rule:exactly'><b><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#555555'>CER Leadership Skill Ups - October is Where Do We Get Volunteers?</span></b><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#555555'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div></div></td></tr></table></td></tr></table></td></tr><tr id=layout-row74485><td valign=top style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in' id=layout-row-margin74485><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%;-webkit-text-size-adjust:100%;border-collapse:initial!important;min-width:100%'><tr><td valign=top style='padding:3.75pt 0in 11.25pt 3.75pt;-webkit-text-size-adjust:100%;border-collapse:initial!important;min-width:100%' id=layout-row-padding74485><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%;border-collapse:collapse'><tr><td width=645 valign=top style='width:483.75pt;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in;-webkit-text-size-adjust:100%;min-width:100%' id="text_div65098"><div><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-element:frame;mso-element-wrap:around;mso-element-anchor-vertical:paragraph;mso-element-anchor-horizontal:column;mso-height-rule:exactly'><!--[if gte vml 1]><v:shape id="Picture_x0020_3" o:spid="_x0000_s1041" type="#_x0000_t75" style='position:absolute;margin-left:88.3pt;margin-top:0;width:139.5pt;height:139.5pt;z-index:251660288;visibility:visible;mso-wrap-style:square;mso-width-percent:0;mso-height-percent:0;mso-wrap-distance-left:0;mso-wrap-distance-top:0;mso-wrap-distance-right:0;mso-wrap-distance-bottom:0;mso-position-horizontal:right;mso-position-horizontal-relative:text;mso-position-vertical:absolute;mso-position-vertical-relative:line;mso-width-percent:0;mso-height-percent:0;mso-width-relative:page;mso-height-relative:page' o:allowoverlap="f">
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All times are 7-9 pm ET.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-element:frame;mso-element-wrap:around;mso-element-anchor-vertical:paragraph;mso-element-anchor-horizontal:column;mso-height-rule:exactly'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:66.0pt;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo2;mso-element:frame;mso-element-wrap:around;mso-element-anchor-vertical:paragraph;mso-element-anchor-horizontal:column;mso-height-rule:exactly'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:black'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Tuesday, October 3 - <b>Where Do We Get Volunteers? Fun, Meaning, and Connection</b><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:66.0pt;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo2;mso-element:frame;mso-element-wrap:around;mso-element-anchor-vertical:paragraph;mso-element-anchor-horizontal:column;mso-height-rule:exactly'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:black'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Thursday, November 9 - <b>Renewing Your Shared Ministry in A Season of Busyness and Rest</b><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:66.0pt;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo2;mso-element:frame;mso-element-wrap:around;mso-element-anchor-vertical:paragraph;mso-element-anchor-horizontal:column;mso-height-rule:exactly'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:black'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Tuesday, December 5 - <b>Raising and Protecting Funds for Your Congregation's Mission</b><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-element:frame;mso-element-wrap:around;mso-element-anchor-vertical:paragraph;mso-element-anchor-horizontal:column;mso-height-rule:exactly'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'><br>Remaining dates: Thursday, February 1st - Tuesday, March 5th - Thursday, April 4th - Tuesday, May 7th.<br>Link: <a href="https://uua874.lt.acemlna.com/Prod/link-tracker?redirectUrl=aHR0cHMlM0ElMkYlMkZ1dWEuem9vbS51cyUyRmolMkY5OTYwMDg0MjA1OCUzRnB3ZCUzRGNFdFdSVzl0YkVVMVNFaE5UMEVyZVhsblRISlRaejA5&sig=2RxqYJWUr64KAQQpLWbPcBEib48ESgwhwMFvQBt3eVxN&iat=1696531135&a=%7C%7C89032994%7C%7C&account=uua874%2Eactivehosted%2Ecom&email=5Njmkk%2FKiI4p%2FJ%2BKI3Y6fZWyk9gQXmfKLtsJAZSLieJRocV6bJo%3D%3ABd3mTUHwF72Jje2%2Fobu28QaNt%2Fk%2BGLIT&s=40e714f300cb350ea8ec03a599086fb4&i=3092A6230A15A92182"><span style='color:#065FB3'>Join the Zoom Meeting</span></a>. Meeting ID: 996 0084 2058, Passcode: 493257<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></td></tr></table></td></tr></table></td></tr><tr id=layout-row74497><td valign=top style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in' id=layout-row-margin74497><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%;border-collapse:collapse;-webkit-text-size-adjust:100%;min-width:100%'><tr><td valign=top style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in;-webkit-text-size-adjust:100%;min-width:100%' id=layout-row-padding74497><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%;border-collapse:collapse'><tr style='height:7.5pt'><td style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in;height:7.5pt;-webkit-text-size-adjust:100%;min-width:100%'></td></tr><tr style='height:.75pt'><td width=650 style='width:487.5pt;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in;height:.75pt'><div align=center><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%;border-collapse:collapse;-webkit-text-size-adjust:100%;min-width:auto!important;max-width:100%'><tr style='height:.75pt'><td width=650 style='width:487.5pt;background:black;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in;height:.75pt'></td></tr></table></div></td></tr><tr style='height:7.5pt'><td style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in;height:7.5pt'></td></tr></table></td></tr></table></td></tr><tr id=layout-row74490><td valign=top style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in' id=layout-row-margin74490><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%;-webkit-text-size-adjust:100%;border-collapse:initial!important;min-width:100%'><tr><td valign=top style='padding:11.25pt 0in 3.75pt 0in' id=layout-row-padding74490><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%;border-collapse:collapse;-webkit-text-size-adjust:100%;min-width:100%'><tr><td width=650 valign=top style='width:487.5pt;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in;outline:none;color:inherit;font-weight:inherit;text-decoration:inherit' id="text_div65103"><div><div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-element:frame;mso-element-wrap:around;mso-element-anchor-vertical:paragraph;mso-element-anchor-horizontal:column;mso-height-rule:exactly'><b><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#555555'>Worship Resources for Smaller Congregations</span></b><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#555555'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div></div></td></tr></table></td></tr></table></td></tr><tr id=layout-row74495><td valign=top style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in' id=layout-row-margin74495><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%;-webkit-text-size-adjust:100%;border-collapse:initial!important;min-width:100%'><tr><td valign=top style='padding:3.75pt 0in 11.25pt 3.75pt;-webkit-text-size-adjust:100%;border-collapse:initial!important;min-width:100%' id=layout-row-padding74495><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%;border-collapse:collapse'><tr><td width=645 valign=top style='width:483.75pt;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in;-webkit-text-size-adjust:100%;min-width:100%' id="text_div65108"><div><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-element:frame;mso-element-wrap:around;mso-element-anchor-vertical:paragraph;mso-element-anchor-horizontal:column;mso-height-rule:exactly'><!--[if gte vml 1]><v:shape id="Picture_x0020_4" o:spid="_x0000_s1040" type="#_x0000_t75" style='position:absolute;margin-left:0;margin-top:0;width:105.75pt;height:105.75pt;z-index:251661312;visibility:visible;mso-wrap-style:square;mso-width-percent:0;mso-height-percent:0;mso-wrap-distance-left:0;mso-wrap-distance-top:0;mso-wrap-distance-right:0;mso-wrap-distance-bottom:0;mso-position-horizontal:left;mso-position-horizontal-relative:text;mso-position-vertical:absolute;mso-position-vertical-relative:line;mso-width-percent:0;mso-height-percent:0;mso-width-relative:page;mso-height-relative:page' o:allowoverlap="f">
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Right size your worship calendar by engaging with these trainings and offerings. <br><br>New!<a href="https://uua874.lt.acemlna.com/Prod/link-tracker?redirectUrl=aHR0cHMlM0ElMkYlMkZ3d3cudXVhLm9yZyUyRmxlYWRlcmxhYiUyRmNsLXNlcm1vbi1zZXJpZXMlM0ZjaGVja19sb2dnZWRfaW4lM0Qx&sig=uGLBpXozzKnXzkb4KJYf27d5cuYn3E8ZdfzCgKQPUdr&iat=1696531135&a=%7C%7C89032994%7C%7C&account=uua874%2Eactivehosted%2Ecom&email=5Njmkk%2FKiI4p%2FJ%2BKI3Y6fZWyk9gQXmfKLtsJAZSLieJRocV6bJo%3D%3ABd3mTUHwF72Jje2%2Fobu28QaNt%2Fk%2BGLIT&s=40e714f300cb350ea8ec03a599086fb4&i=3092A6230A15A92339"><span style='color:#065FB3'> Sermon of the Month Series Subscription Service</span></a>, Offered by Your UUA Congregational Life Field Staff: Monthly sermons (and suggested hymns and readings) from a variety of speakers created monthly for your use. $350 for 12 sermons, $50 discount for Honor Annual Program Fund (APF) contributors. <o:p></o:p></span></p><div><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-element:frame;mso-element-wrap:around;mso-element-anchor-vertical:paragraph;mso-element-anchor-horizontal:column;mso-height-rule:exactly'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'><br>New! <a href="https://uua874.lt.acemlna.com/Prod/link-tracker?redirectUrl=aHR0cHMlM0ElMkYlMkZ3d3cudXVhLm9yZyUyRmxlYWRlcmxhYiUyRndvcnNoaXAtdHJhbnNmb3JtYXRpb24=&sig=Dmjenf7WV1jWG6pZ9LNXLe2CUXa1F81kKirJSFhL79LC&iat=1696531135&a=%7C%7C89032994%7C%7C&account=uua874%2Eactivehosted%2Ecom&email=5Njmkk%2FKiI4p%2FJ%2BKI3Y6fZWyk9gQXmfKLtsJAZSLieJRocV6bJo%3D%3ABd3mTUHwF72Jje2%2Fobu28QaNt%2Fk%2BGLIT&s=40e714f300cb350ea8ec03a599086fb4&i=3092A6230A15A92340"><span style='color:#065FB3'>Worship for Transformation (Training)</span></a> with Rev. Erika Hewitt, convener of WorshipWeb. Learning tools for Worship Teams to develop tools and frameworks to craft meaning-full, sensory-rich, and holistic worship experiences. $30 per participant. <br><br>New! <a href="https://uua874.lt.acemlna.com/Prod/link-tracker?redirectUrl=aHR0cHMlM0ElMkYlMkZjb25ncmVnYXRpb25hbHNwaXJpdHVhbGl0eS5vcmclMkY=&sig=Hc6kkKGKKv9cU5NY95tU8AVNrPDKzLvTbbfPLfN9vQxh&iat=1696531135&a=%7C%7C89032994%7C%7C&account=uua874%2Eactivehosted%2Ecom&email=5Njmkk%2FKiI4p%2FJ%2BKI3Y6fZWyk9gQXmfKLtsJAZSLieJRocV6bJo%3D%3ABd3mTUHwF72Jje2%2Fobu28QaNt%2Fk%2BGLIT&s=40e714f300cb350ea8ec03a599086fb4&i=3092A6230A15A92341"><span style='color:#065FB3'>Spiritual Deepening Through Worship and Small Groups</span></a>, from the Center for Congregational Spirituality and the MidAmerica Region. Develop a liturgical year for your congregation, plan worship services centered on spiritual practices, and go deeper with small group spiritual companioning. $350 for teams of four, $300 for three, $225 for two, and $125 for individual registrations. <o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-element:frame;mso-element-wrap:around;mso-element-anchor-vertical:paragraph;mso-element-anchor-horizontal:column;mso-height-rule:exactly'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'><br>Tried and True! <a href="https://uua874.lt.acemlna.com/Prod/link-tracker?redirectUrl=aHR0cHMlM0ElMkYlMkZ3d3cudXVhLm9yZyUyRmxlYWRlcmxhYiUyRnNtYWxsLXdvcnNoaXA=&sig=2LeSxr4a1mmd8HJ1XLZtBSyYLnMfAJmqr3uoejpEsvLF&iat=1696531135&a=%7C%7C89032994%7C%7C&account=uua874%2Eactivehosted%2Ecom&email=5Njmkk%2FKiI4p%2FJ%2BKI3Y6fZWyk9gQXmfKLtsJAZSLieJRocV6bJo%3D%3ABd3mTUHwF72Jje2%2Fobu28QaNt%2Fk%2BGLIT&s=40e714f300cb350ea8ec03a599086fb4&i=3092A6230A15A92342"><span style='color:#065FB3'>Meaningful Worship for Small Congregations</span></a> video with Rev. Sarah Schurr. Center your worship planning with this review of some basics. Free, 16 mins. <o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-element:frame;mso-element-wrap:around;mso-element-anchor-vertical:paragraph;mso-element-anchor-horizontal:column;mso-height-rule:exactly'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'><br>Tried and True! <a href="https://uua874.lt.acemlna.com/Prod/link-tracker?redirectUrl=aHR0cHMlM0ElMkYlMkZ3d3cudXVhYm9va3N0b3JlLm9yZyUyRlRoZS1TaGFyZWQtUHVscGl0LVAxNzM4My5hc3B4&sig=GFwCfG2D5Jqk2s4Ci8bRGmVHiFPyRHzwsLNxm6mX3TA1&iat=1696531135&a=%7C%7C89032994%7C%7C&account=uua874%2Eactivehosted%2Ecom&email=5Njmkk%2FKiI4p%2FJ%2BKI3Y6fZWyk9gQXmfKLtsJAZSLieJRocV6bJo%3D%3ABd3mTUHwF72Jje2%2Fobu28QaNt%2Fk%2BGLIT&s=40e714f300cb350ea8ec03a599086fb4&i=3092A6230A15A92343"><span style='color:#065FB3'>The Shared Pulpit: A Sermon Seminar for Lay People</span></a>. A workshop guide to develop preaching experience among lay people. This 8-session seminar includes a leader's guide, readings, sample sermons, and exercises to help first-time preachers polish their craft. $14 per book.<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div></td></tr></table></td></tr></table></td></tr><tr id=layout-row74492><td valign=top style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in' id=layout-row-margin74492><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%;border-collapse:collapse;-webkit-text-size-adjust:100%;min-width:100%'><tr><td valign=top style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in;-webkit-text-size-adjust:100%;min-width:100%' id=layout-row-padding74492><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%;border-collapse:collapse'><tr style='height:7.5pt'><td style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in;height:7.5pt;-webkit-text-size-adjust:100%;min-width:100%'></td></tr><tr style='height:.75pt'><td width=650 style='width:487.5pt;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in;height:.75pt'><div align=center><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%;border-collapse:collapse;-webkit-text-size-adjust:100%;min-width:auto!important;max-width:100%'><tr style='height:.75pt'><td width=650 style='width:487.5pt;background:black;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in;height:.75pt'></td></tr></table></div></td></tr><tr style='height:7.5pt'><td style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in;height:7.5pt'></td></tr></table></td></tr></table></td></tr><tr id=layout-row74514><td valign=top style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in' id=layout-row-margin74514><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%;-webkit-text-size-adjust:100%;border-collapse:initial!important;min-width:100%'><tr><td valign=top style='padding:11.25pt 0in 3.75pt 0in' id=layout-row-padding74514><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%;border-collapse:collapse;-webkit-text-size-adjust:100%;min-width:100%'><tr><td width=650 valign=top style='width:487.5pt;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in;outline:none;color:inherit;font-weight:inherit;text-decoration:inherit' id="text_div65127"><div><div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-element:frame;mso-element-wrap:around;mso-element-anchor-vertical:paragraph;mso-element-anchor-horizontal:column;mso-height-rule:exactly'><b><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#555555'>Threats from Without, Care from Within<br><br></span></b><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#555555'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div></div></td></tr></table></td></tr></table></td></tr><tr id=layout-row74520><td valign=top style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in' id=layout-row-margin74520><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%;-webkit-text-size-adjust:100%;border-collapse:initial!important;min-width:100%'><tr><td valign=top style='padding:3.75pt 0in 11.25pt 3.75pt;-webkit-text-size-adjust:100%;border-collapse:initial!important;min-width:100%' id=layout-row-padding74520><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%;border-collapse:collapse'><tr><td width=645 valign=top style='width:483.75pt;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in;-webkit-text-size-adjust:100%;min-width:100%' id="text_div65133"><div><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-element:frame;mso-element-wrap:around;mso-element-anchor-vertical:paragraph;mso-element-anchor-horizontal:column;mso-height-rule:exactly'><!--[if gte vml 1]><v:shape id="Picture_x0020_5" o:spid="_x0000_s1039" type="#_x0000_t75" style='position:absolute;margin-left:92.8pt;margin-top:0;width:2in;height:96pt;z-index:251662336;visibility:visible;mso-wrap-style:square;mso-width-percent:0;mso-height-percent:0;mso-wrap-distance-left:0;mso-wrap-distance-top:0;mso-wrap-distance-right:0;mso-wrap-distance-bottom:0;mso-position-horizontal:right;mso-position-horizontal-relative:text;mso-position-vertical:absolute;mso-position-vertical-relative:line;mso-width-percent:0;mso-height-percent:0;mso-width-relative:page;mso-height-relative:page' o:allowoverlap="f">
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We encourage teams from congregations to sign up and to participate in the conference on different screens to be able to attend different workshops.<br><br><b>Registration fee:</b> $10-$30-$50. Registration fees are on a sliding scale, based on your assessment of your ability to pay. Those who pay at the highest level are making a donation to help those in financial need for this event. Please remember that for a sliding scale to work, we need the same number of people with means to generously pay more to balance the needs of those who can afford less.<o:p></o:p></span></p><div><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-element:frame;mso-element-wrap:around;mso-element-anchor-vertical:paragraph;mso-element-anchor-horizontal:column;mso-height-rule:exactly'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-element:frame;mso-element-wrap:around;mso-element-anchor-vertical:paragraph;mso-element-anchor-horizontal:column;mso-height-rule:exactly'><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'><a 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id=layout-row-margin74502><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%;-webkit-text-size-adjust:100%;border-collapse:initial!important;min-width:100%'><tr><td valign=top style='padding:11.25pt 0in 3.75pt 0in' id=layout-row-padding74502><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%;border-collapse:collapse;-webkit-text-size-adjust:100%;min-width:100%'><tr><td width=650 valign=top style='width:487.5pt;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in;outline:none;color:inherit;font-weight:inherit;text-decoration:inherit' id="text_div65115"><div><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-element:frame;mso-element-wrap:around;mso-element-anchor-vertical:paragraph;mso-element-anchor-horizontal:column;mso-height-rule:exactly'><b><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#555555'>Letting Go of Our Beloved Buildings</span></b><span 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But with these blessings come the challenges of maintaining older buildings and adapting them for today's needs. This is especially a challenge for congregations who are now smaller than when their buildings were built. What if the space we need to live our mission no longer matches the building we own? Could our building find a new calling? <a href="https://uua874.lt.acemlna.com/Prod/link-tracker?redirectUrl=aHR0cHMlM0ElMkYlMkZ3d3cudXVhLm9yZyUyRmNlbnRyYWwtZWFzdCUyRmNhbGVuZGFyJTJGbGV0dGluZy1nby1idWlsZGluZ3M=&sig=Devg27kCJhHTt4UKFkCQH7HmMDxHYte49g1TwgrJNJfu&iat=1696531135&a=%7C%7C89032994%7C%7C&account=uua874%2Eactivehosted%2Ecom&email=5Njmkk%2FKiI4p%2FJ%2BKI3Y6fZWyk9gQXmfKLtsJAZSLieJRocV6bJo%3D%3ABd3mTUHwF72Jje2%2Fobu28QaNt%2Fk%2BGLIT&s=40e714f300cb350ea8ec03a599086fb4&i=3092A6230A15A92350"><span style='color:#065FB3'>Learn more and register here.</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div></td></tr></table></td></tr></table></td></tr><tr id=layout-row74512><td valign=top style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in' id=layout-row-margin74512><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%;border-collapse:collapse;-webkit-text-size-adjust:100%;min-width:100%'><tr><td valign=top style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in;-webkit-text-size-adjust:100%;min-width:100%' id=layout-row-padding74512><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%;border-collapse:collapse'><tr style='height:3.75pt'><td style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in;height:3.75pt;-webkit-text-size-adjust:100%;min-width:100%'></td></tr><tr style='height:.75pt'><td width=650 style='width:487.5pt;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in;height:.75pt'><div align=center><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%;border-collapse:collapse;-webkit-text-size-adjust:100%;min-width:auto!important;max-width:100%'><tr style='height:.75pt'><td width=650 style='width:487.5pt;background:black;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in;height:.75pt'></td></tr></table></div></td></tr><tr style='height:3.75pt'><td style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in;height:3.75pt'></td></tr></table></td></tr></table></td></tr><tr id=layout-row74486><td valign=top style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in' id=layout-row-margin74486><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%;-webkit-text-size-adjust:100%;border-collapse:initial!important;min-width:100%'><tr><td valign=top style='padding:11.25pt 0in 3.75pt 0in' id=layout-row-padding74486><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%;border-collapse:collapse;-webkit-text-size-adjust:100%;min-width:100%'><tr><td width=650 valign=top style='width:487.5pt;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in;outline:none;color:inherit;font-weight:inherit;text-decoration:inherit' id="text_div65099"><div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-element:frame;mso-element-wrap:around;mso-element-anchor-vertical:paragraph;mso-element-anchor-horizontal:column;mso-height-rule:exactly'><b><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#555555'>CERSI Workshop Proposals Now Open</span></b><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#555555'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div></td></tr></table></td></tr></table></td></tr><tr id=layout-row74517><td valign=top style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in' id=layout-row-margin74517><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%;-webkit-text-size-adjust:100%;border-collapse:initial!important;min-width:100%'><tr><td valign=top style='padding:3.75pt 0in 11.25pt 3.75pt;-webkit-text-size-adjust:100%;border-collapse:initial!important;min-width:100%' id=layout-row-padding74517><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%;border-collapse:collapse'><tr><td width=645 valign=top style='width:483.75pt;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in;-webkit-text-size-adjust:100%;min-width:100%' id="text_div65130"><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 align=right style='border-collapse:collapse;margin-left:5.25pt;margin-right:-2.25pt;outline:none;color:inherit;font-weight:inherit;text-decoration:inherit'><tr><td style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in;-webkit-text-size-adjust:100%;min-width:auto;display:table'><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-element:frame;mso-element-wrap:around;mso-element-anchor-vertical:paragraph;mso-element-anchor-horizontal:column;mso-height-rule:exactly'><!--[if gte vml 1]><v:shape id="Picture_x0020_7" o:spid="_x0000_s1037" type="#_x0000_t75" style='position:absolute;margin-left:70.3pt;margin-top:0;width:121.5pt;height:76.7pt;z-index:251664384;visibility:visible;mso-wrap-style:square;mso-width-percent:0;mso-height-percent:0;mso-wrap-distance-left:0;mso-wrap-distance-top:0;mso-wrap-distance-right:0;mso-wrap-distance-bottom:0;mso-position-horizontal:right;mso-position-horizontal-relative:text;mso-position-vertical:absolute;mso-position-vertical-relative:line;mso-width-percent:0;mso-height-percent:0;mso-width-relative:page;mso-height-relative:page' o:allowoverlap="f">
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Deadline Oct 30, 2023.<br><br><br><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:68.25pt;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l6 level1 lfo3;mso-element:frame;mso-element-wrap:around;mso-element-anchor-vertical:paragraph;mso-element-anchor-horizontal:column;mso-height-rule:exactly'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:black'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Morning seminars are classes designed for adults to learn a new skill, get creative, move and meditate or contemplate a deep topic in the company of others who share a similar interest. Details are on the form. <a href="https://uua874.lt.acemlna.com/Prod/link-tracker?redirectUrl=aHR0cHMlM0ElMkYlMkZ1dWEud3Vmb28uY29tJTJGZm9ybXMlMkZtMXFyeDM5dDBrZXpycWolMkY=&sig=Fd5L5iUUnprmwbFiVbcgDxzetetQEcKbaBomQUUa1CiH&iat=1696531135&a=%7C%7C89032994%7C%7C&account=uua874%2Eactivehosted%2Ecom&email=5Njmkk%2FKiI4p%2FJ%2BKI3Y6fZWyk9gQXmfKLtsJAZSLieJRocV6bJo%3D%3ABd3mTUHwF72Jje2%2Fobu28QaNt%2Fk%2BGLIT&s=40e714f300cb350ea8ec03a599086fb4&i=3092A6230A15A92192"><span style='color:#065FB3'>Morning Seminar Proposal</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:68.25pt;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo4;mso-element:frame;mso-element-wrap:around;mso-element-anchor-vertical:paragraph;mso-element-anchor-horizontal:column;mso-height-rule:exactly'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:black'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Early-afternoon workshops tend to be intergenerational & open to all ages (though adult supervision may be required for younger children). Late-afternoon workshops tend to be age-segregated and usually more adult-oriented, with child-care offered. Details are on the form. <a href="https://uua874.lt.acemlna.com/Prod/link-tracker?redirectUrl=aHR0cHMlM0ElMkYlMkZ1dWEud3Vmb28uY29tJTJGZm9ybXMlMkZtMTRoZzhsNTA1MDI4c2MlMkY=&sig=3mRBqcCB3c4xhC4MFWhMkbaCMr9AMZpy2sHu6hDteyeU&iat=1696531135&a=%7C%7C89032994%7C%7C&account=uua874%2Eactivehosted%2Ecom&email=5Njmkk%2FKiI4p%2FJ%2BKI3Y6fZWyk9gQXmfKLtsJAZSLieJRocV6bJo%3D%3ABd3mTUHwF72Jje2%2Fobu28QaNt%2Fk%2BGLIT&s=40e714f300cb350ea8ec03a599086fb4&i=3092A6230A15A92193"><span style='color:#065FB3'>Afternoon Workshop Proposal</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div></div></div></td></tr></table></td></tr></table></td></tr><tr id=layout-row74487><td valign=top style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in' id=layout-row-margin74487><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%;border-collapse:collapse;-webkit-text-size-adjust:100%;min-width:100%'><tr><td valign=top style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in;-webkit-text-size-adjust:100%;min-width:100%' id=layout-row-padding74487><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:1000%;border-collapse:collapse'><tr style='height:7.5pt'><td style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in;height:7.5pt;-webkit-text-size-adjust:100%;min-width:100%'></td></tr><tr style='height:.75pt'><td width=650 style='width:487.5pt;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in;height:.75pt'><div align=center><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%;border-collapse:collapse;-webkit-text-size-adjust:100%;min-width:auto!important;max-width:100%'><tr style='height:.75pt'><td width=650 style='width:487.5pt;background:black;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in;height:.75pt'></td></tr></table></div></td></tr><tr style='height:7.5pt'><td style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in;height:7.5pt'></td></tr></table></td></tr></table></td></tr><tr id=layout-row74510><td valign=top style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in' id=layout-row-margin74510><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%;-webkit-text-size-adjust:100%;border-collapse:initial!important;min-width:100%'><tr><td valign=top style='padding:11.25pt 0in 3.75pt 0in' id=layout-row-padding74510><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%;border-collapse:collapse;-webkit-text-size-adjust:100%;min-width:100%'><tr><td width=650 valign=top style='width:487.5pt;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in;outline:none;color:inherit;font-weight:inherit;text-decoration:inherit' id="text_div65123"><div><div><div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-element:frame;mso-element-wrap:around;mso-element-anchor-vertical:paragraph;mso-element-anchor-horizontal:column;mso-height-rule:exactly'><b><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#555555'>CER BIPOC Gathering Dates<br><br></span></b><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#555555'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div></div></div></td></tr></table></td></tr></table></td></tr><tr id=layout-row74493><td valign=top style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in' id=layout-row-margin74493><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%;-webkit-text-size-adjust:100%;border-collapse:initial!important;min-width:100%'><tr><td valign=top style='padding:3.75pt 0in 11.25pt 3.75pt;-webkit-text-size-adjust:100%;border-collapse:initial!important;min-width:100%' id=layout-row-padding74493><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%;border-collapse:collapse'><tr><td width=645 valign=top style='width:483.75pt;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in;-webkit-text-size-adjust:100%;min-width:100%' id="text_div65106"><div><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-element:frame;mso-element-wrap:around;mso-element-anchor-vertical:paragraph;mso-element-anchor-horizontal:column;mso-height-rule:exactly'><!--[if gte vml 1]><v:shape id="Picture_x0020_8" o:spid="_x0000_s1036" type="#_x0000_t75" style='position:absolute;margin-left:0;margin-top:0;width:162pt;height:162pt;z-index:251665408;visibility:visible;mso-wrap-style:square;mso-width-percent:0;mso-height-percent:0;mso-wrap-distance-left:0;mso-wrap-distance-top:0;mso-wrap-distance-right:0;mso-wrap-distance-bottom:0;mso-position-horizontal:left;mso-position-horizontal-relative:text;mso-position-vertical:absolute;mso-position-vertical-relative:line;mso-width-percent:0;mso-height-percent:0;mso-width-relative:page;mso-height-relative:page' o:allowoverlap="f">
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In our gatherings we are joined by lay folks of color, lay leaders of color and/or religious professionals of color to be in community. Our conversations focus on topics like wellness and resilience and our goal is to center BIPOC experiences and create space to explore our UU experiences. Please email Sana Saeed, </span></strong><strong><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'><a href="mailto:ssaeed@uua.org"><span style='color:#065FB3'>ssaeed@uua.or</span><span style='color:#065FB3'>g</span></a> </span></strong><span class=contentpasted2><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#242424;background:white'>for zoom information.</span></span><span class=apple-converted-space><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#242424;background:white'> </span></span><span style='font-size:100pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#242424;background:white'><br><br><strong><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;font-weight:normal'>2023 - 2024 Dates:</span></strong><span class=contentpasted2> </span></span><strong><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black;font-weight:normal'>Oct 2nd, Nov 6, Dec 4, Jan 8, Feb 5, Mar 4, Apr 1, May 6, June 3. </span></strong><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'><br><br><strong><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;font-weight:normal'>Learn more at the <a href="https://uua874.lt.acemlna.com/Prod/link-tracker?redirectUrl=aHR0cHMlM0ElMkYlMkZ3d3cudXVhLm9yZyUyRmNlbnRyYWwtZWFzdCUyRmNhbGVuZGFyJTJGMjAyMy00LWNlci1iaXBvYw==&sig=H1rytvqdVtq8wLg8TDJ28HjxJ1XFf1JoBvcmY7eQtyUA&iat=1696531135&a=%7C%7C89032994%7C%7C&account=uua874%2Eactivehosted%2Ecom&email=5Njmkk%2FKiI4p%2FJ%2BKI3Y6fZWyk9gQXmfKLtsJAZSLieJRocV6bJo%3D%3ABd3mTUHwF72Jje2%2Fobu28QaNt%2Fk%2BGLIT&s=40e714f300cb350ea8ec03a599086fb4&i=3092A6230A15A92356"><span style='color:#065FB3'>CER websit</span><span style='color:#065FB3'>e</span></a>.</span></strong></span><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div></td></tr></table></td></tr></table></td></tr><tr id=layout-row74518><td valign=top style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in' id=layout-row-margin74518><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 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All too aware of this need, Congregational Life is excited to explore and co-create a network with congregational leaders that support them in this time in emergent ways through Taproot: A National BIPOC Space. The organizing pillars of this collective is:</span></strong></span><strong><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black;font-weight:normal'><o:p></o:p></span></strong></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:68.25pt;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo5;mso-element:frame;mso-element-wrap:around;mso-element-anchor-vertical:paragraph;mso-element-anchor-horizontal:column;mso-height-rule:exactly'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Rest & Renewal</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:68.25pt;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo5;mso-element:frame;mso-element-wrap:around;mso-element-anchor-vertical:paragraph;mso-element-anchor-horizontal:column;mso-height-rule:exactly'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:black'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Analysis Building<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:68.25pt;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo5;mso-element:frame;mso-element-wrap:around;mso-element-anchor-vertical:paragraph;mso-element-anchor-horizontal:column;mso-height-rule:exactly'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:black'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Leadership Development<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-element:frame;mso-element-wrap:around;mso-element-anchor-vertical:paragraph;mso-element-anchor-horizontal:column;mso-height-rule:exactly'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'><br><strong><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;font-weight:normal'>BIPoC Leaders rooted in the Unitarian Universalist congregations are invited to take part in this monthly, virtual gathering as we explore these pillars in creating a means by which to ground ourselves in resilient communities of care. Learn more at the <a href="https://uua874.lt.acemlna.com/Prod/link-tracker?redirectUrl=aHR0cHMlM0ElMkYlMkZ3d3cudXVhLm9yZyUyRmxlYWRlcmxhYiUyRnRhcHJvb3Q=&sig=DXtGvY8tSa6yBVcRNLoegybL1om5cQSzDnNczSYXV3NU&iat=1696531135&a=%7C%7C89032994%7C%7C&account=uua874%2Eactivehosted%2Ecom&email=5Njmkk%2FKiI4p%2FJ%2BKI3Y6fZWyk9gQXmfKLtsJAZSLieJRocV6bJo%3D%3ABd3mTUHwF72Jje2%2Fobu28QaNt%2Fk%2BGLIT&s=40e714f300cb350ea8ec03a599086fb4&i=3092A6230A15A92357"><span style='color:#065FB3'>Taproot Pag</span><span style='color:#065FB3'>e</span></a>.</span></strong><o:p></o:p></span></p></div></td></tr></table></td></tr></table></td></tr><tr id=layout-row74504><td valign=top style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in' id=layout-row-margin74504><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%;border-collapse:collapse;-webkit-text-size-adjust:100%;min-width:100%'><tr><td valign=top style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in;-webkit-text-size-adjust:100%;min-width:100%' id=layout-row-padding74504><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%;border-collapse:collapse'><tr style='height:3.75pt'><td style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in;height:3.75pt;-webkit-text-size-adjust:100%;min-width:100%'></td></tr><tr style='height:.75pt'><td width=650 style='width:487.5pt;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in;height:.75pt'><div align=center><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%;border-collapse:collapse;-webkit-text-size-adjust:100%;min-width:auto!important;max-width:100%'><tr style='height:.75pt'><td width=650 style='width:487.5pt;background:black;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in;height:.75pt'></td></tr></table></div></td></tr><tr style='height:3.75pt'><td style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in;height:3.75pt'></td></tr></table></td></tr></table></td></tr><tr id=layout-row74521><td valign=top style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in' id=layout-row-margin74521><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%;-webkit-text-size-adjust:100%;border-collapse:initial!important;min-width:100%'><tr><td valign=top style='padding:11.25pt 0in 3.75pt 0in' id=layout-row-padding74521><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%;border-collapse:collapse;-webkit-text-size-adjust:100%;min-width:100%'><tr><td width=650 valign=top style='width:487.5pt;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in;outline:none;color:inherit;font-weight:inherit;text-decoration:inherit' id="text_div65134"><div><div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-element:frame;mso-element-wrap:around;mso-element-anchor-vertical:paragraph;mso-element-anchor-horizontal:column;mso-height-rule:exactly'><b><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#555555'>UPLIFT Trans/Nonbinary+ Monthly Gatherings<br><br></span></b><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#555555'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div></div></td></tr></table></td></tr></table></td></tr><tr id=layout-row74668><td valign=top style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in' id=layout-row-margin74668><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%;-webkit-text-size-adjust:100%;border-collapse:initial!important;min-width:100%'><tr><td valign=top style='padding:3.75pt 0in 11.25pt 3.75pt;-webkit-text-size-adjust:100%;border-collapse:initial!important;min-width:100%' id=layout-row-padding74668><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%;border-collapse:collapse'><tr><td width=645 valign=top style='width:483.75pt;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in;-webkit-text-size-adjust:100%;min-width:100%' id="text_div65269"><div><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt;mso-element:frame;mso-element-wrap:around;mso-element-anchor-vertical:paragraph;mso-element-anchor-horizontal:column;mso-height-rule:exactly'><!--[if gte vml 1]><v:shape id="Picture_x0020_10" o:spid="_x0000_s1034" type="#_x0000_t75" style='position:absolute;margin-left:0;margin-top:0;width:184.5pt;height:65.15pt;z-index:251667456;visibility:visible;mso-wrap-style:square;mso-width-percent:0;mso-height-percent:0;mso-wrap-distance-left:0;mso-wrap-distance-top:0;mso-wrap-distance-right:0;mso-wrap-distance-bottom:0;mso-position-horizontal:left;mso-position-horizontal-relative:text;mso-position-vertical:absolute;mso-position-vertical-relative:line;mso-width-percent:0;mso-height-percent:0;mso-width-relative:page;mso-height-relative:page' o:allowoverlap="f">
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Learn more and register at the <a href="https://uua874.lt.acemlna.com/Prod/link-tracker?redirectUrl=aHR0cHMlM0ElMkYlMkZ3d3cudXVhLm9yZyUyRmxnYnRxJTJGdHJhbnNuYg==&sig=6v7po9yZHTh39mBrtkadRDmmv5a7dmiod4JuTBDcen5m&iat=1696531135&a=%7C%7C89032994%7C%7C&account=uua874%2Eactivehosted%2Ecom&email=5Njmkk%2FKiI4p%2FJ%2BKI3Y6fZWyk9gQXmfKLtsJAZSLieJRocV6bJo%3D%3ABd3mTUHwF72Jje2%2Fobu28QaNt%2Fk%2BGLIT&s=40e714f300cb350ea8ec03a599086fb4&i=3092A6230A15A92351"><span style='color:#065FB3'>UPLIFT webpage</span></a>.<o:p></o:p></span></p><div><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-element:frame;mso-element-wrap:around;mso-element-anchor-vertical:paragraph;mso-element-anchor-horizontal:column;mso-height-rule:exactly'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>This gathering is intended to foster connection between trans/nonbinary+ UUs (and non-UUs who are ok with being in a UU-grounded space) to co-create support and community.<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-element:frame;mso-element-wrap:around;mso-element-anchor-vertical:paragraph;mso-element-anchor-horizontal:column;mso-height-rule:exactly'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-element:frame;mso-element-wrap:around;mso-element-anchor-vertical:paragraph;mso-element-anchor-horizontal:column;mso-height-rule:exactly'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>This is a closed event specifically for trans/nonbinary+ people. Anyone who is trans, nonbinary, metagender, multigender, genderfluid, agender, demigender, genderqueer, questioning, and otherwise not wholly or entirely cis is welcome to attend. <a href="https://uua874.lt.acemlna.com/Prod/link-tracker?redirectUrl=aHR0cHMlM0ElMkYlMkZ1cGxpZnQuYnJlZXplY2htcy5jb20lMkZmb3JtJTJGODUzODNk&sig=4Tny6HKam2c8ZPfFby6DNuef9WuF29P8iQgsLqMujiAo&iat=1696531135&a=%7C%7C89032994%7C%7C&account=uua874%2Eactivehosted%2Ecom&email=5Njmkk%2FKiI4p%2FJ%2BKI3Y6fZWyk9gQXmfKLtsJAZSLieJRocV6bJo%3D%3ABd3mTUHwF72Jje2%2Fobu28QaNt%2Fk%2BGLIT&s=40e714f300cb350ea8ec03a599086fb4&i=3092A6230A15A92352"><span style='color:#065FB3'>Register</span></a> to join us the fourth Thursday of each month.<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-element:frame;mso-element-wrap:around;mso-element-anchor-vertical:paragraph;mso-element-anchor-horizontal:column;mso-height-rule:exactly'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-element:frame;mso-element-wrap:around;mso-element-anchor-vertical:paragraph;mso-element-anchor-horizontal:column;mso-height-rule:exactly'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>NOTE: There may be cisgender people present as parents supporting their 13-and-younger-child's presence in the space, as tech support, or as captioners. However, if you are completely cisgender and not trans/nonbinary, please join other spaces supporting trans/nonbinary+ people that are open to all, such as our Side With Love Monthly Mixer or our monthly Faithful Grounding (see <a href="https://uua874.lt.acemlna.com/Prod/link-tracker?redirectUrl=aHR0cHMlM0ElMkYlMkZzaWRld2l0aGxvdmUub3JnJTJGbW9udGhseS1nYXRoZXJpbmdz&sig=3ovhKgbBi3GjZvBBCq5vdJo2VcvgyLKmwgcebmXcufE2&iat=1696531135&a=%7C%7C89032994%7C%7C&account=uua874%2Eactivehosted%2Ecom&email=5Njmkk%2FKiI4p%2FJ%2BKI3Y6fZWyk9gQXmfKLtsJAZSLieJRocV6bJo%3D%3ABd3mTUHwF72Jje2%2Fobu28QaNt%2Fk%2BGLIT&s=40e714f300cb350ea8ec03a599086fb4&i=3092A6230A15A92353"><span style='color:#065FB3'>the Side With Love Website</span></a> for more info on each event.)<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div></td></tr></table></td></tr></table></td></tr><tr id=layout-row74501><td valign=top style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in' id=layout-row-margin74501><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%;border-collapse:collapse;-webkit-text-size-adjust:100%;min-width:100%'><tr><td valign=top style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in;-webkit-text-size-adjust:100%;min-width:100%' id=layout-row-padding74501><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%;border-collapse:collapse'><tr style='height:3.75pt'><td style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in;height:3.75pt;-webkit-text-size-adjust:100%;min-width:100%'></td></tr><tr style='height:.75pt'><td width=650 style='width:487.5pt;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in;height:.75pt'><div align=center><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%;border-collapse:collapse;-webkit-text-size-adjust:100%;min-width:auto!important;max-width:100%'><tr style='height:.75pt'><td width=650 style='width:487.5pt;background:black;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in;height:.75pt'></td></tr></table></div></td></tr><tr style='height:3.75pt'><td style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in;height:3.75pt'></td></tr></table></td></tr></table></td></tr><tr id=layout-row74500><td valign=top style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in' id=layout-row-margin74500><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%;-webkit-text-size-adjust:100%;border-collapse:initial!important;min-width:100%'><tr><td valign=top style='padding:11.25pt 0in 3.75pt 0in' id=layout-row-padding74500><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%;border-collapse:collapse;-webkit-text-size-adjust:100%;min-width:100%'><tr><td width=650 valign=top style='width:487.5pt;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in;outline:none;color:inherit;font-weight:inherit;text-decoration:inherit' id="text_div65113"><div><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-element:frame;mso-element-wrap:around;mso-element-anchor-vertical:paragraph;mso-element-anchor-horizontal:column;mso-height-rule:exactly'><b><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#555555'>New Resources for Worship Associates!</span></b><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#555555'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div></td></tr></table></td></tr></table></td></tr><tr id=layout-row74498><td valign=top style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in' id=layout-row-margin74498><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%;-webkit-text-size-adjust:100%;border-collapse:initial!important;min-width:100%'><tr><td valign=top style='padding:3.75pt 0in 11.25pt 3.75pt;-webkit-text-size-adjust:100%;border-collapse:initial!important;min-width:100%' id=layout-row-padding74498><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%;border-collapse:collapse'><tr><td width=645 valign=top style='width:483.75pt;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in;-webkit-text-size-adjust:100%;min-width:100%' id="text_div65111"><div><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-element:frame;mso-element-wrap:around;mso-element-anchor-vertical:paragraph;mso-element-anchor-horizontal:column;mso-height-rule:exactly'><!--[if gte vml 1]><v:shape id="Picture_x0020_11" o:spid="_x0000_s1033" type="#_x0000_t75" style='position:absolute;margin-left:88.3pt;margin-top:0;width:139.5pt;height:76.65pt;z-index:251668480;visibility:visible;mso-wrap-style:square;mso-width-percent:0;mso-height-percent:0;mso-wrap-distance-left:0;mso-wrap-distance-top:0;mso-wrap-distance-right:0;mso-wrap-distance-bottom:0;mso-position-horizontal:right;mso-position-horizontal-relative:text;mso-position-vertical:absolute;mso-position-vertical-relative:line;mso-width-percent:0;mso-height-percent:0;mso-width-relative:page;mso-height-relative:page' o:allowoverlap="f">
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The UU Institute just published a new training, <a href="https://uua874.lt.acemlna.com/Prod/link-tracker?redirectUrl=aHR0cHMlM0ElMkYlMkZ1dWluc3RpdHV0ZS5vcmclMkZjb3Vyc2VzJTJGd29yc2hpcDM1MCUyRg==&sig=DaeNJrZF9sTyC79JQwmTtpUb4a37yeTwmKmwh6ERB8v9&iat=1696531135&a=%7C%7C89032994%7C%7C&account=uua874%2Eactivehosted%2Ecom&email=5Njmkk%2FKiI4p%2FJ%2BKI3Y6fZWyk9gQXmfKLtsJAZSLieJRocV6bJo%3D%3ABd3mTUHwF72Jje2%2Fobu28QaNt%2Fk%2BGLIT&s=40e714f300cb350ea8ec03a599086fb4&i=3092A6230A15A92345"><span style='color:#065FB3'>Worship for Transformation</span></a>, designed for worship arts teams to take together. <a href="https://uua874.lt.acemlna.com/Prod/link-tracker?redirectUrl=aHR0cHMlM0ElMkYlMkZ3d3cudXVhLm9yZyUyRndvcnNoaXA=&sig=hHuVfA5WkMQvpCKHkwTxjAK1mj38eNa34oBqPWBVPGu&iat=1696531135&a=%7C%7C89032994%7C%7C&account=uua874%2Eactivehosted%2Ecom&email=5Njmkk%2FKiI4p%2FJ%2BKI3Y6fZWyk9gQXmfKLtsJAZSLieJRocV6bJo%3D%3ABd3mTUHwF72Jje2%2Fobu28QaNt%2Fk%2BGLIT&s=40e714f300cb350ea8ec03a599086fb4&i=3092A6230A15A92346"><span style='color:#065FB3'>WorshipWeb</span></a>‘s Erika Hewitt interviewed accomplished UU worship teams and individuals from around the UUA and beyond and curated those conversations into a robust training. It’s like attending a national conference for only $30 per person!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-element:frame;mso-element-wrap:around;mso-element-anchor-vertical:paragraph;mso-element-anchor-horizontal:column;mso-height-rule:exactly'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-element:frame;mso-element-wrap:around;mso-element-anchor-vertical:paragraph;mso-element-anchor-horizontal:column;mso-height-rule:exactly'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Erika Hewitt is also the author of <a href="https://uua874.lt.acemlna.com/Prod/link-tracker?redirectUrl=aHR0cHMlM0ElMkYlMkZ3d3cudXVhYm9va3N0b3JlLm9yZyUyRlRoZS1TaGFyZWQtUHVscGl0LVAxNzM4My5hc3B4&sig=GFwCfG2D5Jqk2s4Ci8bRGmVHiFPyRHzwsLNxm6mX3TA1&iat=1696531135&a=%7C%7C89032994%7C%7C&account=uua874%2Eactivehosted%2Ecom&email=5Njmkk%2FKiI4p%2FJ%2BKI3Y6fZWyk9gQXmfKLtsJAZSLieJRocV6bJo%3D%3ABd3mTUHwF72Jje2%2Fobu28QaNt%2Fk%2BGLIT&s=40e714f300cb350ea8ec03a599086fb4&i=3092A6230A15A92343"><span style='color:#065FB3'>The Shared Pulpit: A Sermon Seminar for Lay People</span></a>, a complete workshop to help lay people gain experience writing and preaching a full-length sermon for their congregation. <o:p></o:p></span></p></div><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-element:frame;mso-element-wrap:around;mso-element-anchor-vertical:paragraph;mso-element-anchor-horizontal:column;mso-height-rule:exactly'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-element:frame;mso-element-wrap:around;mso-element-anchor-vertical:paragraph;mso-element-anchor-horizontal:column;mso-height-rule:exactly'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>For those ready to expand their preaching skills, Stephen M. Shick’s <a href="https://uua874.lt.acemlna.com/Prod/link-tracker?redirectUrl=aHR0cHMlM0ElMkYlMkZ3d3cudXVhYm9va3N0b3JlLm9yZyUyRlNwZWFraW5nLWJ5LUhlYXJ0LVAxOTc5Mi5hc3B4&sig=7gpehmNuqWKcyq53PuB1C1N81JWcLz3KSXieZpsLvU7c&iat=1696531135&a=%7C%7C89032994%7C%7C&account=uua874%2Eactivehosted%2Ecom&email=5Njmkk%2FKiI4p%2FJ%2BKI3Y6fZWyk9gQXmfKLtsJAZSLieJRocV6bJo%3D%3ABd3mTUHwF72Jje2%2Fobu28QaNt%2Fk%2BGLIT&s=40e714f300cb350ea8ec03a599086fb4&i=3092A6230A15A92347"><span style='color:#065FB3'>Speaking By Heart: The Spiritual Practice of Unscripted Public Speaking</span></a>, is now available from the InSpirit bookstore! In the spirit of adrienne maree brown's <a href="https://uua874.lt.acemlna.com/Prod/link-tracker?redirectUrl=aHR0cHMlM0ElMkYlMkZ3d3cudXVhLm9yZyUyRmxlYWRlcmxhYiUyRmVtZXJnZW50LWxpbmVhci10aGlua2Vycw==&sig=BJdLUNdY9swvxvCkCq5x5oa1SfzkY38yzs7kkSkJd7Up&iat=1696531135&a=%7C%7C89032994%7C%7C&account=uua874%2Eactivehosted%2Ecom&email=5Njmkk%2FKiI4p%2FJ%2BKI3Y6fZWyk9gQXmfKLtsJAZSLieJRocV6bJo%3D%3ABd3mTUHwF72Jje2%2Fobu28QaNt%2Fk%2BGLIT&s=40e714f300cb350ea8ec03a599086fb4&i=3092A6230A15A92348"><span style='color:#065FB3'>principle of Emergent Strategy</span></a> "less prep, more presence," the author guides the reader into an embodied practice of preaching with presence and connection with the congregation.<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div></td></tr></table></td></tr></table></td></tr><tr id=layout-row74505><td valign=top style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in' id=layout-row-margin74505><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%;border-collapse:collapse;-webkit-text-size-adjust:100%;min-width:100%'><tr><td valign=top style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in;-webkit-text-size-adjust:100%;min-width:100%' id=layout-row-padding74505><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%;border-collapse:collapse'><tr style='height:7.5pt'><td style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in;height:7.5pt;-webkit-text-size-adjust:100%;min-width:100%'></td></tr><tr style='height:.75pt'><td width=650 style='width:487.5pt;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in;height:.75pt'><div align=center><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%;border-collapse:collapse;-webkit-text-size-adjust:100%;min-width:auto!important;max-width:100%'><tr style='height:.75pt'><td width=650 style='width:487.5pt;background:black;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in;height:.75pt'></td></tr></table></div></td></tr><tr style='height:7.5pt'><td style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in;height:7.5pt'></td></tr></table></td></tr></table></td></tr><tr id=layout-row74494><td valign=top style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in' id=layout-row-margin74494><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%;-webkit-text-size-adjust:100%;border-collapse:initial!important;min-width:100%'><tr><td valign=top style='padding:11.25pt 0in 3.75pt 0in' id=layout-row-padding74494><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%;border-collapse:collapse;-webkit-text-size-adjust:100%;min-width:100%'><tr><td width=650 valign=top style='width:487.5pt;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in;outline:none;color:inherit;font-weight:inherit;text-decoration:inherit' id="text_div65107"><div><div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-element:frame;mso-element-wrap:around;mso-element-anchor-vertical:paragraph;mso-element-anchor-horizontal:column;mso-height-rule:exactly'><b><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#555555'>Covenant Calls Us In: The Why of Covenant<br><br></span></b><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#555555'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div></div></td></tr></table></td></tr></table></td></tr><tr id=layout-row74503><td valign=top style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in' id=layout-row-margin74503><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%;-webkit-text-size-adjust:100%;border-collapse:initial!important;min-width:100%'><tr><td valign=top style='padding:3.75pt 0in 11.25pt 3.75pt;-webkit-text-size-adjust:100%;border-collapse:initial!important;min-width:100%' id=layout-row-padding74503><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%;border-collapse:collapse'><tr><td width=645 valign=top style='width:483.75pt;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in;-webkit-text-size-adjust:100%;min-width:100%' id="text_div65116"><div><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-element:frame;mso-element-wrap:around;mso-element-anchor-vertical:paragraph;mso-element-anchor-horizontal:column;mso-height-rule:exactly'><!--[if gte vml 1]><v:shape id="Picture_x0020_12" o:spid="_x0000_s1032" type="#_x0000_t75" style='position:absolute;margin-left:0;margin-top:0;width:126pt;height:91.2pt;z-index:251669504;visibility:visible;mso-wrap-style:square;mso-width-percent:0;mso-height-percent:0;mso-wrap-distance-left:0;mso-wrap-distance-top:0;mso-wrap-distance-right:0;mso-wrap-distance-bottom:0;mso-position-horizontal:left;mso-position-horizontal-relative:text;mso-position-vertical:absolute;mso-position-vertical-relative:line;mso-width-percent:0;mso-height-percent:0;mso-width-relative:page;mso-height-relative:page' o:allowoverlap="f">
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This first course helps us learn the history of covenant and why we would bother with behavioral covenants. It is available now, on demand. It sets the stage for dealing with destructive behavior. A second course, Part 2, Covenant Calls Us In: Living Into Behavioral Covenant (209), will cover how to create policies and procedures, and how to engage the congregation in adopting a behavioral covenant. The second part is scheduled to be released in Winter 2024.<br><br>Learn more about this class, how to register and more at the UUA <a href="https://uua874.lt.acemlna.com/Prod/link-tracker?redirectUrl=aHR0cHMlM0ElMkYlMkZ3d3cudXVhLm9yZyUyRmxlYWRlcmxhYiUyRndoeS1jb3ZlbmFudA==&sig=8dgvtmuE2HyHXcf292d8vtjfq9FHnWp2swQMTtoW6Cmb&iat=1696531135&a=%7C%7C89032994%7C%7C&account=uua874%2Eactivehosted%2Ecom&email=5Njmkk%2FKiI4p%2FJ%2BKI3Y6fZWyk9gQXmfKLtsJAZSLieJRocV6bJo%3D%3ABd3mTUHwF72Jje2%2Fobu28QaNt%2Fk%2BGLIT&s=40e714f300cb350ea8ec03a599086fb4&i=3092A6230A15A92403"><span style='color:#065FB3'>LeaderLab</span></a>.<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></td></tr></table></td></tr></table></td></tr><tr id=layout-row74515><td valign=top style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in' id=layout-row-margin74515><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%;border-collapse:collapse;-webkit-text-size-adjust:100%;min-width:100%'><tr><td valign=top style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in;-webkit-text-size-adjust:100%;min-width:100%' id=layout-row-padding74515><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%;border-collapse:collapse'><tr style='height:3.75pt'><td style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in;height:3.75pt;-webkit-text-size-adjust:100%;min-width:100%'></td></tr><tr style='height:.75pt'><td width=650 style='width:487.5pt;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in;height:.75pt'><div align=center><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%;border-collapse:collapse;-webkit-text-size-adjust:100%;min-width:auto!important;max-width:100%'><tr style='height:.75pt'><td width=650 style='width:487.5pt;background:black;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in;height:.75pt'></td></tr></table></div></td></tr><tr style='height:3.75pt'><td style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in;height:3.75pt'></td></tr></table></td></tr></table></td></tr><tr id=layout-row74700><td valign=top style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in' id=layout-row-margin74700><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%;-webkit-text-size-adjust:100%;border-collapse:initial!important;min-width:100%'><tr><td valign=top style='padding:11.25pt 0in 3.75pt 0in' id=layout-row-padding74700><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%;border-collapse:collapse;-webkit-text-size-adjust:100%;min-width:100%'><tr><td width=650 valign=top style='width:487.5pt;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in;outline:none;color:inherit;font-weight:inherit;text-decoration:inherit' id="text_div65298"><div><div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-element:frame;mso-element-wrap:around;mso-element-anchor-vertical:paragraph;mso-element-anchor-horizontal:column;mso-height-rule:exactly'><b><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#555555'>Exploring Transgender Lives and Issues<br><br></span></b><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#555555'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div></div></td></tr></table></td></tr></table></td></tr><tr id=layout-row74511><td valign=top style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in' id=layout-row-margin74511><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%;-webkit-text-size-adjust:100%;border-collapse:initial!important;min-width:100%'><tr><td valign=top style='padding:3.75pt 0in 11.25pt 3.75pt;-webkit-text-size-adjust:100%;border-collapse:initial!important;min-width:100%' id=layout-row-padding74511><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%;border-collapse:collapse'><tr><td width=645 valign=top style='width:483.75pt;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in;-webkit-text-size-adjust:100%;min-width:100%' id="text_div65124"><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 align=right style='border-collapse:collapse;margin-left:5.25pt;margin-right:-2.25pt;outline:none;color:inherit;font-weight:inherit;text-decoration:inherit'><tr><td style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in;-webkit-text-size-adjust:100%;min-width:auto;display:table'><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-element:frame;mso-element-wrap:around;mso-element-anchor-vertical:paragraph;mso-element-anchor-horizontal:column;mso-height-rule:exactly'><!--[if gte vml 1]><v:shape id="Picture_x0020_13" o:spid="_x0000_s1031" type="#_x0000_t75" style='position:absolute;margin-left:74.8pt;margin-top:0;width:126pt;height:81.05pt;z-index:251670528;visibility:visible;mso-wrap-style:square;mso-width-percent:0;mso-height-percent:0;mso-wrap-distance-left:0;mso-wrap-distance-top:0;mso-wrap-distance-right:0;mso-wrap-distance-bottom:0;mso-position-horizontal:right;mso-position-horizontal-relative:text;mso-position-vertical:absolute;mso-position-vertical-relative:line;mso-width-percent:0;mso-height-percent:0;mso-width-relative:page;mso-height-relative:page' o:allowoverlap="f">
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A second speaker from the ACLU will address legal and social aspects. There will also be a panel discussion, business meeting, morning worship service and more. Full agenda will be posted closer to the event.<br><br>All are welcome! You don't need to be a Unitarian Universalist or a member of a Unitarian Universalist congregation to attend You don't need to be a member of the Pittsburgh cluster. You can attend in person at UU Church of the South Hills OR virtually through zoom. Learn more and register at the <a href="https://uua874.lt.acemlna.com/Prod/link-tracker?redirectUrl=aHR0cHMlM0ElMkYlMkZ3d3cudXVhLm9yZyUyRmNlbnRyYWwtZWFzdCUyRmNhbGVuZGFyJTJGcGl0dHNidXJnaC1hc3NlbWJseS0yMDIz&sig=3FPeg5GRQotBMG3xTkhK3VDegLQEgP4ubChp1L2za9Wa&iat=1696531135&a=%7C%7C89032994%7C%7C&account=uua874%2Eactivehosted%2Ecom&email=5Njmkk%2FKiI4p%2FJ%2BKI3Y6fZWyk9gQXmfKLtsJAZSLieJRocV6bJo%3D%3ABd3mTUHwF72Jje2%2Fobu28QaNt%2Fk%2BGLIT&s=40e714f300cb350ea8ec03a599086fb4&i=3092A6230A15A92378"><span style='color:#065FB3'>event webpage</span></a>.<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div></td></tr></table></td></tr></table></td></tr><tr id=layout-row74522><td valign=top style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in' id=layout-row-margin74522><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%;border-collapse:collapse;-webkit-text-size-adjust:100%;min-width:100%'><tr><td valign=top style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in;-webkit-text-size-adjust:100%;min-width:100%' id=layout-row-padding74522><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%;border-collapse:collapse'><tr style='height:3.75pt'><td style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in;height:3.75pt;-webkit-text-size-adjust:100%;min-width:100%'></td></tr><tr style='height:.75pt'><td width=650 style='width:487.5pt;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in;height:.75pt'><div align=center><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%;border-collapse:collapse;-webkit-text-size-adjust:100%;min-width:auto!important;max-width:100%'><tr style='height:.75pt'><td width=650 style='width:487.5pt;background:black;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in;height:.75pt'></td></tr></table></div></td></tr><tr style='height:3.75pt'><td style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in;height:3.75pt'></td></tr></table></td></tr></table></td></tr><tr id=layout-row74516><td valign=top style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in' id=layout-row-margin74516><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:1000%;-webkit-text-size-adjust:100%;border-collapse:initial!important;min-width:100%'><tr><td valign=top style='padding:11.25pt 0in 3.75pt 0in' id=layout-row-padding74516><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%;border-collapse:collapse;-webkit-text-size-adjust:100%;min-width:100%'><tr><td width=650 valign=top style='width:487.5pt;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in;outline:none;color:inherit;font-weight:inherit;text-decoration:inherit' id="text_div65129"><div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-element:frame;mso-element-wrap:around;mso-element-anchor-vertical:paragraph;mso-element-anchor-horizontal:column;mso-height-rule:exactly'><b><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#555555'>Exploring Accountability with The UU Common Read: On Repentance and Repair</span></b><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#555555'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div></td></tr></table></td></tr></table></td></tr><tr id=layout-row74509><td valign=top style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in' id=layout-row-margin74509><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%;-webkit-text-size-adjust:100%;border-collapse:initial!important;min-width:100%'><tr><td valign=top style='padding:3.75pt 0in 11.25pt 3.75pt;-webkit-text-size-adjust:100%;border-collapse:initial!important;min-width:100%' id=layout-row-padding74509><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%;border-collapse:collapse'><tr><td width=645 valign=top style='width:483.75pt;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in;-webkit-text-size-adjust:100%;min-width:100%' id="text_div65122"><div><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-element:frame;mso-element-wrap:around;mso-element-anchor-vertical:paragraph;mso-element-anchor-horizontal:column;mso-height-rule:exactly'><!--[if gte vml 1]><v:shape id="Picture_x0020_14" o:spid="_x0000_s1030" type="#_x0000_t75" style='position:absolute;margin-left:0;margin-top:0;width:98.25pt;height:148.35pt;z-index:251671552;visibility:visible;mso-wrap-style:square;mso-width-percent:0;mso-height-percent:0;mso-wrap-distance-left:0;mso-wrap-distance-top:0;mso-wrap-distance-right:0;mso-wrap-distance-bottom:0;mso-position-horizontal:left;mso-position-horizontal-relative:text;mso-position-vertical:absolute;mso-position-vertical-relative:line;mso-width-percent:0;mso-height-percent:0;mso-width-relative:page;mso-height-relative:page' o:allowoverlap="f">
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Discussion materials for <i>On Repentance and Repair</i> include a <a href="https://uua874.lt.acemlna.com/Prod/link-tracker?redirectUrl=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&sig=GxHQaMhLn6MHR4mjAAECmCDAXrBZxjE6impJ78dHCyKn&iat=1696531135&a=%7C%7C89032994%7C%7C&account=uua874%2Eactivehosted%2Ecom&email=5Njmkk%2FKiI4p%2FJ%2BKI3Y6fZWyk9gQXmfKLtsJAZSLieJRocV6bJo%3D%3ABd3mTUHwF72Jje2%2Fobu28QaNt%2Fk%2BGLIT&s=40e714f300cb350ea8ec03a599086fb4&i=3092A6230A15A92194"><span style='color:#065FB3'>two-session workshop</span></a> for in-person or online groups. While recommended as a two-part series, these discussion materials can also support a half-day workshop.<br><br>All resources for the UU Common Read can be found, along with Common Read updates, on the <a href="https://uua874.lt.acemlna.com/Prod/link-tracker?redirectUrl=aHR0cHMlM0ElMkYlMkZ3d3cudXVhLm9yZyUyRnJlYWQ=&sig=HuB1VFv714cpKwERrKQnBT95AjRm2hRqtBb7ngLKbJxH&iat=1696531135&a=%7C%7C89032994%7C%7C&account=uua874%2Eactivehosted%2Ecom&email=5Njmkk%2FKiI4p%2FJ%2BKI3Y6fZWyk9gQXmfKLtsJAZSLieJRocV6bJo%3D%3ABd3mTUHwF72Jje2%2Fobu28QaNt%2Fk%2BGLIT&s=40e714f300cb350ea8ec03a599086fb4&i=3092A6230A15A92195"><span style='color:#065FB3'>UUA website</span></a> Look for additional videos and discussion materials in Fall 2023.<br><br>UU Common Read gatherings can be facilitated by a UU lay leader or religious professional. A co-facilitator with tech skills is recommended for online or hybrid groups. The inSpirit Book and Gift Shop offers a 10% discount on bulk orders of <i>On Repentance and Repair</i>.<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></td></tr></table></td></tr></table></td></tr><tr id=layout-row74669><td valign=top style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in' id=layout-row-margin74669><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%;border-collapse:collapse;-webkit-text-size-adjust:100%;min-width:100%'><tr><td valign=top style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in;-webkit-text-size-adjust:100%;min-width:100%' id=layout-row-padding74669><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%;border-collapse:collapse'><tr style='height:3.75pt'><td style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in;height:3.75pt;-webkit-text-size-adjust:100%;min-width:100%'></td></tr><tr style='height:.75pt'><td width=650 style='width:487.5pt;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in;height:75pt'><div align=center><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%;border-collapse:collapse;-webkit-text-size-adjust:100%;min-width:auto!important;max-width:100%'><tr style='height:.75pt'><td width=650 style='width:487.5pt;background:black;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in;height:.75pt'></td></tr></table></div></td></tr><tr style='height:3.75pt'><td style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in;height:3.75pt'></td></tr></table></td></tr></table></td></tr><tr id=layout-row74506><td valign=top style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in' id=layout-row-margin74506><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%;-webkit-text-size-adjust:100%;border-collapse:initial!important;min-width:100%'><tr><td valign=top style='padding:11.25pt 0in 3.75pt 0in' id=layout-row-padding74506><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%;border-collapse:collapse;-webkit-text-size-adjust:100%;min-width:100%'><tr><td width=650 valign=top style='width:487.5pt;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in;outline:none;color:inherit;font-weight:inherit;text-decoration:inherit' id="text_div65119"><div><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-element:frame;mso-element-wrap:around;mso-element-anchor-vertical:paragraph;mso-element-anchor-horizontal:column;mso-height-rule:exactly'><b><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#555555'>Better Together Blog: Finding Unexpected Joy</span></b><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#555555'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div></td></tr></table></td></tr></table></td></tr><tr id=layout-row74491><td valign=top style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in' id=layout-row-margin74491><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%;-webkit-text-size-adjust:100%;border-collapse:initial!important;min-width:100%'><tr><td valign=top style='padding:3.75pt 0in 11.25pt 3.75pt;-webkit-text-size-adjust:100%;border-collapse:initial!important;min-width:100%' id=layout-row-padding74491><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%;border-collapse:collapse'><tr><td width=645 valign=top style='width:483.75pt;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in;-webkit-text-size-adjust:100%;min-width:100%' id="text_div65104"><div><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-element:frame;mso-element-wrap:around;mso-element-anchor-vertical:paragraph;mso-element-anchor-horizontal:column;mso-height-rule:exactly'><!--[if gte vml 1]><v:shape id="Picture_x0020_15" o:spid="_x0000_s1029" type="#_x0000_t75" style='position:absolute;margin-left:38.05pt;margin-top:0;width:89.25pt;height:101.3pt;z-index:251672576;visibility:visible;mso-wrap-style:square;mso-width-percent:0;mso-height-percent:0;mso-wrap-distance-left:0;mso-wrap-distance-top:0;mso-wrap-distance-right:0;mso-wrap-distance-bottom:0;mso-position-horizontal:right;mso-position-horizontal-relative:text;mso-position-vertical:absolute;mso-position-vertical-relative:line;mso-width-percent:0;mso-height-percent:0;mso-width-relative:page;mso-height-relative:page' o:allowoverlap="f">
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The first year we got a lot of different flowers, all colors, shapes and sizes, blooming at different times of the season.<br><br>But since that time, what we see each year has changed.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-element:frame;mso-element-wrap:around;mso-element-anchor-vertical:paragraph;mso-element-anchor-horizontal:column;mso-height-rule:exactly'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-element:frame;mso-element-wrap:around;mso-element-anchor-vertical:paragraph;mso-element-anchor-horizontal:column;mso-height-rule:exactly'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><a href="https://uua874.lt.acemlna.com/Prod/link-tracker?redirectUrl=aHR0cHMlM0ElMkYlMkZ3d3cudXVhLm9yZyUyRmNlbnRyYWwtZWFzdCUyRmJsb2clMkZiZXR0ZXItdG9nZXRoZXIlMkZ1bmV4cGVjdGVkLWpveQ==&sig=CZuDmbvLiEb6AKyKeWhzcUUg42kUWHMx3n9JNmX3DUJw&iat=1696531135&a=%7C%7C89032994%7C%7C&account=uua874%2Eactivehosted%2Ecom&email=5Njmkk%2FKiI4p%2FJ%2BKI3Y6fZWyk9gQXmfKLtsJAZSLieJRocV6bJo%3D%3ABd3mTUHwF72Jje2%2Fobu28QaNt%2Fk%2BGLIT&s=40e714f300cb350ea8ec03a599086fb4&i=3092A6230A15A92354">Read the rest of the article</a><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-element:frame;mso-element-wrap:around;mso-element-anchor-vertical:paragraph;mso-element-anchor-horizontal:column;mso-height-rule:exactly'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><br>Would you like to receive this weekly blog in your inbox? 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New England Region is also hiring right now!<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div></td></tr></table></td></tr></table></td></tr><tr id=layout-row74507><td valign=top style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in' id=layout-row-margin74507><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%;-webkit-text-size-adjust:100%;border-collapse:initial!important;min-width:100%'><tr><td valign=top style='padding:0in 22.5pt 0in 22.5pt;-webkit-text-size-adjust:100%;border-collapse:initial!important;min-width:100%' id=layout-row-padding74507><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%;border-collapse:collapse'><tr style='height:3.75pt'><td style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in;height:3.75pt;-webkit-text-size-adjust:100%;min-width:100%'></td></tr><tr style='height:.75pt'><td width=590 style='width:442.5pt;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in;height:.75pt'><div align=center><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%;border-collapse:collapse;-webkit-text-size-adjust:100%;min-width:auto!important;max-width:100%'><tr style='height:.75pt'><td width=590 style='width:442.5pt;background:#58595B;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in;height:.75pt'></td></tr></table></div></td></tr><tr style='height:3.75pt'><td style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in;height:3.75pt'></td></tr></table></td></tr></table></td></tr><tr id=layout-row74473><td valign=top style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in' id=layout-row-margin74473><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%;-webkit-text-size-adjust:100%;border-collapse:initial!important;min-width:100%'><tr><td valign=top style='padding:11.25pt 0in 3.75pt 0in' id=layout-row-padding74473><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%;border-collapse:collapse;-webkit-text-size-adjust:100%;min-width:100%'><tr><td width=650 valign=top style='width:487.5pt;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in;outline:none;color:inherit;font-weight:inherit;text-decoration:inherit' id="text_div65087"><div><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-element:frame;mso-element-wrap:around;mso-element-anchor-vertical:paragraph;mso-element-anchor-horizontal:column;mso-height-rule:exactly'><b><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#555555'>CER Events at a Glance</span></b><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#555555'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div></td></tr></table></td></tr></table></td></tr><tr id=layout-row74482><td valign=top style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in' id=layout-row-margin74482><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%;-webkit-text-size-adjust:100%;border-collapse:initial!important;min-width:100%'><tr><td valign=top style='padding:3.75pt 0in 11.25pt 0in;-webkit-text-size-adjust:100%;border-collapse:initial!important;min-width:100%' id=layout-row-padding74482><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%;border-collapse:collapse'><tr><td width=650 valign=top style='width:487.5pt;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in;-webkit-text-size-adjust:100%;min-width:100%' id="text_div65096"><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 align=right style='border-collapse:collapse;margin-left:-2.25pt;margin-right:-2.25pt;outline:none;color:inherit;font-weight:inherit;text-decoration:inherit'><tr><td style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in;-webkit-text-size-adjust:100%;min-width:auto;display:table'><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-element:frame;mso-element-wrap:around;mso-element-anchor-vertical:paragraph;mso-element-anchor-horizontal:column;mso-height-rule:exactly'><!--[if gte vml 1]><v:shape id="Picture_x0020_16" o:spid="_x0000_s1028" type="#_x0000_t75" style='position:absolute;margin-left:70.3pt;margin-top:0;width:121.5pt;height:89.4pt;z-index:251673600;visibility:visible;mso-wrap-style:square;mso-width-percent:0;mso-height-percent:0;mso-wrap-distance-left:0;mso-wrap-distance-top:0;mso-wrap-distance-right:0;mso-wrap-distance-bottom:0;mso-position-horizontal:right;mso-position-horizontal-relative:text;mso-position-vertical:absolute;mso-position-vertical-relative:line;mso-width-percent:0;mso-height-percent:0;mso-width-relative:page;mso-height-relative:page' o:allowoverlap="f">
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For full details and a complete list visit the <a href="https://uua874.lt.acemlna.com/Prod/link-tracker?redirectUrl=aHR0cCUzQSUyRiUyRnd3dy51dWEub3JnJTJGY2VudHJhbC1lYXN0JTJGZXZlbnRz&sig=9HoRYh8f1xBtCyaUFkeGJFqgUuFp3ot9Lm4dmBoXvvqZ&iat=1696531135&a=%7C%7C89032994%7C%7C&account=uua874%2Eactivehosted%2Ecom&email=5Njmkk%2FKiI4p%2FJ%2BKI3Y6fZWyk9gQXmfKLtsJAZSLieJRocV6bJo%3D%3ABd3mTUHwF72Jje2%2Fobu28QaNt%2Fk%2BGLIT&s=40e714f300cb350ea8ec03a599086fb4&i=3092A6230A15A92164"><span style='color:#065FB3'>CER Calendar Page</span></a>. Also, please note, if you are mailing a check to the regional office to pay for your registration, <b><i>you must write the name and date of the event in the memo line</i></b>. Otherwise we may not get it properly credited.<br><br>If you are looking for Renaissance Modules for Religious Educators or Our Whole Lives Trainings, check the full calendar on the <a href="https://uua874.lt.acemlna.com/Prod/link-tracker?redirectUrl=aHR0cHMlM0ElMkYlMkZ3d3cudXVhLm9yZyUyRmNhcmVlcnMlMkZyZSUyRnJlbmFpc3NhbmNlJTJGY2FsZW5kYXI=&sig=5NLgBUJQNFSDTZW6SWNUPbdKMXySP1YeA2sQvsSAS8vg&iat=1696531135&a=%7C%7C89032994%7C%7C&account=uua874%2Eactivehosted%2Ecom&email=5Njmkk%2FKiI4p%2FJ%2BKI3Y6fZWyk9gQXmfKLtsJAZSLieJRocV6bJo%3D%3ABd3mTUHwF72Jje2%2Fobu28QaNt%2Fk%2BGLIT&s=40e714f300cb350ea8ec03a599086fb4&i=3092A6230A15A92200"><span style='color:#065FB3'>UUA website</span></a>.</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:68.25pt;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo6;mso-element:frame;mso-element-wrap:around;mso-element-anchor-vertical:paragraph;mso-element-anchor-horizontal:column;mso-height-rule:exactly'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:black'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'><a href="https://uua874.lt.acemlna.com/Prod/link-tracker?redirectUrl=aHR0cHMlM0ElMkYlMkZ3d3cudXVhLm9yZyUyRmNlbnRyYWwtZWFzdCUyRmNhbGVuZGFyJTJGMjAyMy00LWNlci1iaXBvYw==&sig=H1rytvqdVtq8wLg8TDJ28HjxJ1XFf1JoBvcmY7eQtyUA&iat=1696531135&a=%7C%7C89032994%7C%7C&account=uua874%2Eactivehosted%2Ecom&email=5Njmkk%2FKiI4p%2FJ%2BKI3Y6fZWyk9gQXmfKLtsJAZSLieJRocV6bJo%3D%3ABd3mTUHwF72Jje2%2Fobu28QaNt%2Fk%2BGLIT&s=40e714f300cb350ea8ec03a599086fb4&i=3092A6230A15A92356"><b><span style='color:#065FB3'>CER BIPOC Gathering</span></b></a> ~ October 2, 2023, 6:30 pm, online.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:68.25pt;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo6;mso-element:frame;mso-element-wrap:around;mso-element-anchor-vertical:paragraph;mso-element-anchor-horizontal:column;mso-height-rule:exactly'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:black'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>CER Skill Up Gathering<b> </b>~ <b>Where Do We Get Volunteers? Fun, Meaning, and Connection </b>~ October 3, 2023, 7-9 pm. Link: <a href="https://uua874.lt.acemlna.com/Prod/link-tracker?redirectUrl=aHR0cHMlM0ElMkYlMkZ1dWEuem9vbS51cyUyRmolMkY5OTYwMDg0MjA1OCUzRnB3ZCUzRGNFdFdSVzl0YkVVMVNFaE5UMEVyZVhsblRISlRaejA5&sig=2RxqYJWUr64KAQQpLWbPcBEib48ESgwhwMFvQBt3eVxN&iat=1696531135&a=%7C%7C89032994%7C%7C&account=uua874%2Eactivehosted%2Ecom&email=5Njmkk%2FKiI4p%2FJ%2BKI3Y6fZWyk9gQXmfKLtsJAZSLieJRocV6bJo%3D%3ABd3mTUHwF72Jje2%2Fobu28QaNt%2Fk%2BGLIT&s=40e714f300cb350ea8ec03a599086fb4&i=3092A6230A15A92182"><span style='color:#065FB3'>Join the Zoom Meeting</span></a>. 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Convention of Universalists Annual Meeting</span></b></a>, October 20 and 21, 2023, at the UU Congregation of Binghamton, NY.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:68.25pt;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo6;mso-element:frame;mso-element-wrap:around;mso-element-anchor-vertical:paragraph;mso-element-anchor-horizontal:column;mso-height-rule:exactly'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:black'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'><a 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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'><a href="https://uua874.lt.acemlna.com/Prod/link-tracker?redirectUrl=aHR0cHMlM0ElMkYlMkZ3d3cudXVhLm9yZyUyRmNlbnRyYWwtZWFzdCUyRmNhbGVuZGFyJTJGbGV0dGluZy1nby1idWlsZGluZ3M=&sig=Devg27kCJhHTt4UKFkCQH7HmMDxHYte49g1TwgrJNJfu&iat=1696531135&a=%7C%7C89032994%7C%7C&account=uua874%2Eactivehosted%2Ecom&email=5Njmkk%2FKiI4p%2FJ%2BKI3Y6fZWyk9gQXmfKLtsJAZSLieJRocV6bJo%3D%3ABd3mTUHwF72Jje2%2Fobu28QaNt%2Fk%2BGLIT&s=40e714f300cb350ea8ec03a599086fb4&i=3092A6230A15A92350"><b><span style='color:#065FB3'>Letting Go of Our Beloved Buildings</span></b></a> ~ October 25, 2023, 1:30-3 pm, ET, online.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:68.25pt;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo6;mso-element:frame;mso-element-wrap:around;mso-element-anchor-vertical:paragraph;mso-element-anchor-horizontal:column;mso-height-rule:exactly'><![if !supportLists]><span 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Meet-Up</span></b></a> ~ November 7, 2023, 12-1:30 pm ET online.<br><br><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:68.25pt;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo6;mso-element:frame;mso-element-wrap:around;mso-element-anchor-vertical:paragraph;mso-element-anchor-horizontal:column;mso-height-rule:exactly'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:100pt;font-family:Symbol;color:black'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>CER Skill Up Gathering ~ <b>Renewing Your Shared Ministry in A Season of Busyness and Rest </b>~ November 9, 2023, 7-9 pm. Link: <a href="https://uua874.lt.acemlna.com/Prod/link-tracker?redirectUrl=aHR0cHMlM0ElMkYlMkZ1dWEuem9vbS51cyUyRmolMkY5OTYwMDg0MjA1OCUzRnB3ZCUzRGNFdFdSVzl0YkVVMVNFaE5UMEVyZVhsblRISlRaejA5&sig=2RxqYJWUr64KAQQpLWbPcBEib48ESgwhwMFvQBt3eVxN&iat=1696531135&a=%7C%7C89032994%7C%7C&account=uua874%2Eactivehosted%2Ecom&email=5Njmkk%2FKiI4p%2FJ%2BKI3Y6fZWyk9gQXmfKLtsJAZSLieJRocV6bJo%3D%3ABd3mTUHwF72Jje2%2Fobu28QaNt%2Fk%2BGLIT&s=40e714f300cb350ea8ec03a599086fb4&i=3092A6230A15A92182"><span style='color:#065FB3'>Join the Zoom Meeting</span></a>. 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The deadline for applications is 5 p.m. Eastern, October 10, 2023.</span><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><div><div><div><div><div style='margin-left:6.2pt;outline:none;line-height:inherit;text-decoration:inherit;text-align:start'><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-element:frame;mso-element-wrap:around;mso-element-anchor-vertical:paragraph;mso-element-anchor-horizontal:column;mso-height-rule:exactly'><b><span style='font-size:100pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'><a href="https://uua874.lt.acemlna.com/Prod/link-tracker?redirectUrl=aHR0cHMlM0ElMkYlMkZ3d3cudXVhLm9yZyUyRmZpbGVzJTJGMjAyMy0wOSUyRm93bC1hbGwtbGV2ZWxzLXRvdC0yMDI0LWFwcGxpY2F0aW9uLSUyOFBERiUyOS5wZGY=&sig=CPurJpCBQuFPGNvM2PeQdegjLSQhU5kK3rD8EBgihoJz&iat=1696531135&a=%7C%7C89032994%7C%7C&account=uua874%2Eactivehosted%2Ecom&email=5Njmkk%2FKiI4p%2FJ%2BKI3Y6fZWyk9gQXmfKLtsJAZSLieJRocV6bJo%3D%3ABd3mTUHwF72Jje2%2Fobu28QaNt%2Fk%2BGLIT&s=40e714f300cb350ea8ec03a599086fb4&i=3092A6230A15A92355"><span style='color:#065FB3;font-weight:normal'>Download application instructions and TOT details (PDF) </span></a></span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'><br>Facilitator trainings contribute to the safe, successful, and meaning-making experience of comprehensive sexuality education. Trainers help facilitators develop the comfort, knowledge, and facilitation skills necessary to implement Our Whole Lives programs.<br><br><br><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-element:frame;mso-element-wrap:around;mso-element-anchor-vertical:paragraph;mso-element-anchor-horizontal:column;mso-height-rule:exactly'><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Large Congregation Staff Conference 2023: Collective Creativity for the Next Unitarian Universalist Chapter,</span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'> November 1-2, 2023, 90-minute segments, 11:30 - 6 pm ET, specific subject times.<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-element:frame;mso-element-wrap:around;mso-element-anchor-vertical:paragraph;mso-element-anchor-horizontal:column;mso-height-rule:exactly'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>This two-day choose-your-own-adventure workshop is for the staff of 450+ member congregations across the country. Each segment of the conference is an opportunity for those who work in the subject area to bring their questions and ideas and workshop them with colleagues from around the nation. You’ll connect with each other while envisioning the next generation of our faith. Let’s build Unitarian Universalism together. Learn more and <a href="https://uua874.lt.acemlna.com/Prod/link-tracker?redirectUrl=aHR0cHMlM0ElMkYlMkZ1dWEud3Vmb28uY29tJTJGZm9ybXMlMkZtMWV2c3prdzF5dTFnMW8lMkY=&sig=HvNVuQJGYpFAQv9kVWTEQiX9Sbh99eB3G3bGgGAADAsC&iat=1696531135&a=%7C%7C89032994%7C%7C&account=uua874%2Eactivehosted%2Ecom&email=5Njmkk%2FKiI4p%2FJ%2BKI3Y6fZWyk9gQXmfKLtsJAZSLieJRocV6bJo%3D%3ABd3mTUHwF72Jje2%2Fobu28QaNt%2Fk%2BGLIT&s=40e714f300cb350ea8ec03a599086fb4&i=3092A6230A15A92380"><span style='color:#065FB3'>Register</span></a>.<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-element:frame;mso-element-wrap:around;mso-element-anchor-vertical:paragraph;mso-element-anchor-horizontal:column;mso-height-rule:exactly'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div><div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-element:frame;mso-element-wrap:around;mso-element-anchor-vertical:paragraph;mso-element-anchor-horizontal:column;mso-height-rule:exactly'><em><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black;font-style:normal'>UUA Legacy Giving Webinar</span></b></em><em><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black;font-style:normal'>, </span></em><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Saturday, October 14, 2023 | 1:00 pm. – 3:00 p.m. ET<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-element:frame;mso-element-wrap:around;mso-element-anchor-vertical:paragraph;mso-element-anchor-horizontal:column;mso-height-rule:exactly'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>The UUA’s Legacy Gifts Office offers a number of services, including an online workshop to assist congregations and other UU organizations in creating legacy giving programs. The webinar on Saturday, October 14, 2023 covers the basics of legacy giving and aims to equip legacy giving committees with the knowledge they need to start or refresh their program. To register for the webinar or to reach out with a question about legacy giving, email us at <a href="mailto:legacy@uua.org"><span style='color:#065FB3'>l</span></a><a href="mailto:legacy@uua.org"><span style='color:#065FB3'>egacy@uua.org</span></a> or call (617) 948-6509<br><br>Don't miss any of the great <b>fall programming being offered by Side with Love</b>. The Skill Up Series will look at Risk Discernment for Congregations in October and Faith Out Loud in November. Faithful Gatherings, which are an hour of spiritual sustenance and grounding are each month on the 4th Thursday at 7:30 pm ET. Monthly Mixers are the 2nd Monday at 8 pm ET. Get the details and learn more at the <a href="https://uua874.lt.acemlna.com/Prod/link-tracker?redirectUrl=aHR0cHMlM0ElMkYlMkZzaWRld2l0aGxvdmUub3JnJTJGb3Vyc3RvcmllcyUyRjIwMjMlMkY5JTJGNyUyRmZhbGwtcHJvZ3JhbW1pbmctZnJvbS1zaWRlLXdpdGgtbG92ZQ==&sig=3j6qVAbUwstkBS5LG6RkWELxNnU9jVWXcXQ9ayWSWEm5&iat=1696531135&a=%7C%7C89032994%7C%7C&account=uua874%2Eactivehosted%2Ecom&email=5Njmkk%2FKiI4p%2FJ%2BKI3Y6fZWyk9gQXmfKLtsJAZSLieJRocV6bJo%3D%3ABd3mTUHwF72Jje2%2Fobu28QaNt%2Fk%2BGLIT&s=40e714f300cb350ea8ec03a599086fb4&i=3092A6230A15A92391"><span style='color:#065FB3'>Side with Love website</span></a>.<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div><div style='margin-left:.5in;outline:none;line-height:inherit;text-decoration:inherit;text-align:start'><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-element:frame;mso-element-wrap:around;mso-element-anchor-vertical:paragraph;mso-element-anchor-horizontal:column;mso-height-rule:exactly'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-element:frame;mso-element-wrap:around;mso-element-anchor-vertical:paragraph;mso-element-anchor-horizontal:column;mso-height-rule:exactly'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>The UUA has a<b> Disaster Relief Fund</b> for those who want to make a donation to help congregations who have faced losses due to tornadoes, earthquakes, hurricanes, wildfires and more. Please donate if you can. To learn more about the work of the Disaster Relief Fund <a href="https://uua874.lt.acemlna.com/Prod/link-tracker?redirectUrl=aHR0cHMlM0ElMkYlMkZ3d3cudXVhLm9yZyUyRmdpdmluZyUyRmFyZWFzLXN1cHBvcnQlMkZmdW5kcyUyRmRpc2FzdGVyLXJlc3BvbnNl&sig=DJnrW42zfm3idaMq2aXKuKqTArgwdpojQFFDN4MnQeML&iat=1696531135&a=%7C%7C89032994%7C%7C&account=uua874%2Eactivehosted%2Ecom&email=5Njmkk%2FKiI4p%2FJ%2BKI3Y6fZWyk9gQXmfKLtsJAZSLieJRocV6bJo%3D%3ABd3mTUHwF72Jje2%2Fobu28QaNt%2Fk%2BGLIT&s=40e714f300cb350ea8ec03a599086fb4&i=3092A6230A15A92209"><span style='color:#065FB3'>visit their webpage</span></a>. If your congregation needs assistance, you can apply for a grant on that webpage. <em><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>We are Better Together.</span></em><b><br><br><o:p></o:p></b></span></p></div></div></div><div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-element:frame;mso-element-wrap:around;mso-element-anchor-vertical:paragraph;mso-element-anchor-horizontal:column;mso-height-rule:exactly'><i><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'><br></span></i><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Virtual Guest in Your Pulpit! </span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>The UUMA has a list of virtual speakers, check it out to see who is available! <a href="https://uua874.lt.acemlna.com/Prod/link-tracker?redirectUrl=aHR0cHMlM0ElMkYlMkZ1dW1hLm9yZyUyRnJlc291cmNlJTJGdmlydHVhbC1ndWVzdC1pbi10aGUtcHVscGl0LWRhdGFiYXNlJTJG&sig=FB6hqaQEnVX5TwE3DB2MarfTx6b7Kjn1a3zqQx9t81A7&iat=1696531135&a=%7C%7C89032994%7C%7C&account=uua874%2Eactivehosted%2Ecom&email=5Njmkk%2FKiI4p%2FJ%2BKI3Y6fZWyk9gQXmfKLtsJAZSLieJRocV6bJo%3D%3ABd3mTUHwF72Jje2%2Fobu28QaNt%2Fk%2BGLIT&s=40e714f300cb350ea8ec03a599086fb4&i=3092A6230A15A92210">Visit the UUMA website to read the list</a>. Also, don't forget to check out the <a href="https://uua874.lt.acemlna.com/Prod/link-tracker?redirectUrl=aHR0cHMlM0ElMkYlMkZ3d3cudXVhLm9yZyUyRmNlbnRyYWwtZWFzdCUyRnJlc291cmNlcyUyRmd1ZXN0LWluLXlvdXItcHVscGl0&sig=6sQw4nRnx7eatfXTQoBt4YGrhEdFNWGGhDzADEXnxyq8&iat=1696531135&a=%7C%7C89032994%7C%7C&account=uua874%2Eactivehosted%2Ecom&email=5Njmkk%2FKiI4p%2FJ%2BKI3Y6fZWyk9gQXmfKLtsJAZSLieJRocV6bJo%3D%3ABd3mTUHwF72Jje2%2Fobu28QaNt%2Fk%2BGLIT&s=40e714f300cb350ea8ec03a599086fb4&i=3092A6230A15A92211"><span style='color:#065FB3'>CER Guest in Your Pulpit program</span></a>, which includes both lay and professional worship leaders.<br><br><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-element:frame;mso-element-wrap:around;mso-element-anchor-vertical:paragraph;mso-element-anchor-horizontal:column;mso-height-rule:exactly'><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'><br>New publications from the UUA</span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'> -<i> </i>Announcing the 2023-24 UUA Common Read: <a href="https://uua874.lt.acemlna.com/Prod/link-tracker?redirectUrl=aHR0cHMlM0ElMkYlMkZ3d3cudXVhYm9va3N0b3JlLm9yZyUyRk9uLVJlcGVudGFuY2UtYW5kLVJlcGFpci1QMTk0MDUuYXNweA==&sig=9YLc1hx7HJSBfEHETEKwhXfA5u4Mjb34AUMd4dqFTAzS&iat=1696531135&a=%7C%7C89032994%7C%7C&account=uua874%2Eactivehosted%2Ecom&email=5Njmkk%2FKiI4p%2FJ%2BKI3Y6fZWyk9gQXmfKLtsJAZSLieJRocV6bJo%3D%3ABd3mTUHwF72Jje2%2Fobu28QaNt%2Fk%2BGLIT&s=40e714f300cb350ea8ec03a599086fb4&i=3092A6230A15A92212"><em><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#065FB3'>On Repentance and Repair: Making Amends in an Unapologetic World</span></em><span style='color:#065FB3'> </span></a>by Rabbi Danya Ruttenberg (Beacon Press, 2022). Now<i> </i>available for pre-order are: <a href="https://uua874lt.acemlna.com/Prod/link-tracker?redirectUrl=aHR0cHMlM0ElMkYlMkZ3d3cudXVhYm9va3N0b3JlLm9yZyUyRlRoZS1UZW5kaW5nLVllYXJzLVAxOTc1My5hc3B4&sig=E5LbF5nVPYDYV5ESNyunDi68zFnpNnhXEtT9ysXJqSmb&iat=1696531135&a=%7C%7C89032994%7C%7C&account=uua874%2Eactivehosted%2Ecom&email=5Njmkk%2FKiI4p%2FJ%2BKI3Y6fZWyk9gQXmfKLtsJAZSLieJRocV6bJo%3D%3ABd3mTUHwF72Jje2%2Fobu28QaNt%2Fk%2BGLIT&s=40e714f300cb350ea8ec03a599086fb4&i=3092A6230A15A92381"><i><span style='color:#065FB3'>The Tending Years: Understanding Your Child's Earliest Rituals</span></i></a> by J. L. Shattuck<i>, <a href="https://uua874.lt.acemlna.com/Prod/link-tracker?redirectUrl=aHR0cHMlM0ElMkYlMkZ3d3cudXVhYm9va3N0b3JlLm9yZyUyRkEtRmlyZS1hdC10aGUtQ2VudGVyLVAxOTc1NC5hc3B4&sig=5Yv68TSRczRjUyeuchiQjrsYmrH2M1oxmEtfnkfmtimf&iat=1696531135&a=%7C%7C89032994%7C%7C&account=uua874%2Eactivehosted%2Ecom&email=5Njmkk%2FKiI4p%2FJ%2BKI3Y6fZWyk9gQXmfKLtsJAZSLieJRocV6bJo%3D%3ABd3mTUHwF72Jje2%2Fobu28QaNt%2Fk%2BGLIT&s=40e714f300cb350ea8ec03a599086fb4&i=3092A6230A15A92382"><span style='color:#065FB3'>A Fire at the Center: Solidarity, Whiteness and Becoming a Water Protector</span></a></i> by Karen Van Fossan and <a href="https://uua874.lt.acemlna.com/Prod/link-tracker?redirectUrl=aHR0cHMlM0ElMkYlMkZ3d3cudXVhYm9va3N0b3JlLm9yZyUyRlRocm91Z2gtdGhlLUxlbnMtb2YtV2hpdGVuZXNzLVAxOTc1NS5hc3B4&sig=6g6R5oHsuU7CnaxRNwGF7u1xKe9h5pNPtP5ewXmS3cJB&iat=1696531135&a=%7C%7C89032994%7C%7C&account=uua874%2Eactivehosted%2Ecom&email=5Njmkk%2FKiI4p%2FJ%2BKI3Y6fZWyk9gQXmfKLtsJAZSLieJRocV6bJo%3D%3ABd3mTUHwF72Jje2%2Fobu28QaNt%2Fk%2BGLIT&s=40e714f300cb350ea8ec03a599086fb4&i=3092A6230A15A92383"><i><span style='color:#065FB3'>Through the Lens of Whiteness: Challenging Racialized Imagery in Pop Culture</span></i></a> by Diane S. Grimes and Liz Cooney.<i> </i><o:p></o:p></span></p><div><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-element:frame;mso-element-wrap:around;mso-element-anchor-vertical:paragraph;mso-element-anchor-horizontal:column;mso-height-rule:exactly'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'><br>The UUA is hiring for several positions including Congregational Life staff positions. Find job descriptions and application information at their <a href="https://uua874.lt.acemlna.com/Prod/link-tracker?redirectUrl=aHR0cHMlM0ElMkYlMkZ3d3cudXVhLm9yZyUyRmpvYnM=&sig=FdgdkmPe7iPDdPaDazyC4V5nRWvc6aEkQNwq27rNJ8L6&iat=1696531135&a=%7C%7C89032994%7C%7C&account=uua874%2Eactivehosted%2Ecom&email=5Njmkk%2FKiI4p%2FJ%2BKI3Y6fZWyk9gQXmfKLtsJAZSLieJRocV6bJo%3D%3ABd3mTUHwF72Jje2%2Fobu28QaNt%2Fk%2BGLIT&s=40e714f300cb350ea8ec03a599086fb4&i=3092A6230A15A92214"><span style='color:#065FB3'>Job Openings</span></a> webpage. Make sure to check out the positions in Congregational Life for both the New England and Central East Regions.<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div></div></td></tr></table></td></tr></table></td></tr><tr id=layout-row74471><td valign=top style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in' id=layout-row-margin74471><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%;-webkit-text-size-adjust:100%;border-collapse:initial!important;min-width:100%'><tr><td valign=top style='padding:0in 22.5pt 0in 22.5pt;-webkit-text-size-adjust:100%;border-collapse:initial!important;min-width:100%' id=layout-row-padding74471><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%;border-collapse:collapse'><tr style='height:3.75pt'><td style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in;height:3.75pt;-webkit-text-size-adjust:100%;min-width:100%'></td></tr><tr style='height:.75pt'><td width=590 style='width:442.5pt;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in;height:.75pt'><div align=center><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%;border-collapse:collapse;-webkit-text-size-adjust:100%;min-width:auto!important;max-width:100%'><tr style='height:.75pt'><td width=590 style='width:442.5pt;background:#58595B;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in;height:.75pt'></td></tr></table></div></td></tr><tr style='height:3.75pt'><td style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in;height:3.75pt'></td></tr></table></td></tr></table></td></tr><tr id=layout-row74474><td valign=top style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in' id=layout-row-margin74474><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%;-webkit-text-size-adjust:100%;border-collapse:initial!important;min-width:100%'><tr><td valign=top style='padding:11.25pt 0in 3.75pt 0in' id=layout-row-padding74474><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%;border-collapse:collapse;-webkit-text-size-adjust:100%;min-width:100%'><tr><td width=650 valign=top style='width:487.5pt;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in;outline:none;color:inherit;font-weight:inherit;text-decoration:inherit' id="text_div65088"><div><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-element:frame;mso-element-wrap:around;mso-element-anchor-vertical:paragraph;mso-element-anchor-horizontal:column;mso-height-rule:exactly'><b><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#555555'>Congregation, Cluster and Affiliate Groups News and Events</span></b><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#555555'> <o:p></o:p></span></p></div></td></tr></table></td></tr></table></td></tr><tr id=layout-row74470><td valign=top style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in' id=layout-row-margin74470><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%;-webkit-text-size-adjust:100%;border-collapse:initial!important;min-width:100%'><tr><td valign=top style='padding:3.75pt 0in 11.25pt 0in' id=layout-row-padding74470><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%;border-collapse:collapse;-webkit-text-size-adjust:100%;min-width:100%'><tr><td width=650 valign=top style='width:487.5pt;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in;outline:none;color:inherit;font-weight:inherit;text-decoration:inherit' id="text_div65084"><div><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-element:frame;mso-element-wrap:around;mso-element-anchor-vertical:paragraph;mso-element-anchor-horizontal:column;mso-height-rule:exactly'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Our congregations and clusters in the region have many exciting activities and announcements going on. For a complete listing of events, visit the CER <a href="https://uua874.lt.acemlna.com/Prod/link-tracker?redirectUrl=aHR0cCUzQSUyRiUyRnd3dy51dWEub3JnJTJGY2VudHJhbC1lYXN0JTJGZXZlbnRzJTJGY29uZ3JlZ2F0aW9ucy1jbHVzdGVycw==&sig=VSvZ3vKX3to2xahGamnPtE8Y6QSpmDJmTacabhTMoR2&iat=1696531135&a=%7C%7C89032994%7C%7C&account=uua874%2Eactivehosted%2Ecom&email=5Njmkk%2FKiI4p%2FJ%2BKI3Y6fZWyk9gQXmfKLtsJAZSLieJRocV6bJo%3D%3ABd3mTUHwF72Jje2%2Fobu28QaNt%2Fk%2BGLIT&s=40e714f300cb350ea8ec03a599086fb4&i=3092A6230A15A92215"><span style='color:#045FB4'>Congregations and Clusters Calendar Page</span></a>. For news from congregations, please visit our <a href="https://uua874.lt.acemlna.com/Prod/link-tracker?redirectUrl=aHR0cCUzQSUyRiUyRnd3dy51dWEub3JnJTJGY2VudHJhbC1lYXN0JTJGYmxvZw==&sig=9STGLHeLzjTmCC55HnUchbFMgNgcseaozBWhyjiFwsby&iat=1696531135&a=%7C%7C89032994%7C%7C&account=uua874%2Eactivehosted%2Ecom&email=5Njmkk%2FKiI4p%2FJ%2BKI3Y6fZWyk9gQXmfKLtsJAZSLieJRocV6bJo%3D%3ABd3mTUHwF72Jje2%2Fobu28QaNt%2Fk%2BGLIT&s=40e714f300cb350ea8ec03a599086fb4&i=3092A6230A15A92216"><span style='color:#045FB4'>News Blog</span></a>. 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