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WHAT’S NEW:
- View the latest issue of Elderberries—SPRING ‘26
- Latest Award winners: Sonya Sukalski, Betty Stapleford
- Find Conference Updates HERE
- Latest Skill-Sharing Network Update HERE
- 4 new additions to our helpful section on Best Practices for retired ministers and families participating in UU congregations: HERE
- UURMaPAns Can Access the New Hymnal! Read how HERE.
2025-26 UURMaPA Board members (with linked emails):
(Find photos and bios under Governance.)
- Richard Speck, President (and temporary Treasurer)
- Charles Stephens, Vice-President
- Anne Marsh, Secretary
- Richard Nugent, Treasurer
- George Buchanan, Elderberries Editor
- Barbro Hansson, Conferences
- Christine Robinson, UUMA/UUA Relations
- Janet Tillman, Connections
- Joy Atkinson, Passages Coordinator
Speckulations, May 2026
We have had another very successful conference (April 27–29), this time with a keynote address and concert by Dr. Glen Thomas Rideout. He gave us a lot to think about as we face a troubling future in this country. We had deep Odysseys given by Barry Finkelstein and Diane Miller, sharing their life journeys with us. Along the way, we had small group conversations with each other. Our worship services helped set the stage for our conference and the Remembrance Service is always … See ALL of Richard’s message…
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SPECIAL NOTE about our Awards
From UURMaPA Vice-President Charles Stephens
UURMaPA offers “The Unsung UURMaPAn Award” and “The Creative Sageing Award.” All UURMaPA members are eligible! Presentation of our 2026 awards were part of our recent Conference in late April. (See links to the latest awardees in “What’s New,” above.)
I know UURMaPAns are often shy, but I also know there are any number of our UURMaPA members who have been doing great things and are potential recipients of either our Unsung UURMaPAn or our Creative Sageing Award.
We encourage you to nominate another UURMaPAn for either award–or possibly yourself. Don’t be shy, simply identify the person and submit a brief description of their achievement(s), any time of year, to me, Charles Stephens, your UURMaPA Vice President (vice-president@uurmapa.org).
The Unsung UURMaPAn award is given to a UURMAPA member who has not been recognized for his or her vital contributions to our UU retired movement or for generous service to others. The award honors a volunteer who has made an extraordinary contribution to our association, working behind the scenes during their retirement. The successful nominee will not have been recognized elsewhere. The Unsung UURMaPAn is usually announced at an upcoming Conference and in Elderberries, and receives a $500 honorarium.
The Creative Sageing award is given to a UURMAPAn member for his or her outstanding service and creativity in pursuing new ventures after retirement and building experience in creative ways. This might involve, for example, mentoring, public service, fostering spiritual growth, writing/publishing, creating/participating in community and denominational service projects and organizations. The Creative Sage is usually recognized at an upcoming Conference and in Elderberries, and receives a $500 honorarium.