Do you want to strengthen your connections with other UURMaPAns? Here are three opportunities:
Join a PEER SUPPORT ZOOM GROUP:
70 UURMaPAns are now involved in 11 regular Zoom Groups.
Though self-governing as to format and schedule, most groups:
> Have 5-8 members
> Choose a Convenor/Facilitator member
> Meet monthly for a 90-minute session to:
* open and close with a reading
* give each member 5 minutes to share “How is it with thy Spirit?”
* spend the remaining time discussing a topic chosen at the prior session (and choosing the next session’s topic.)
> At 6-month intervals, free all to “depart with thanks” or re-commit for 6 months more.
To explore joining or forming a Peer Support group, email fhudson@uuma.org.
Try out a SPECIAL INTEREST ZOOM GROUP:
We currently have 2 open Special Interest Groups. Learn more by contacting the Convenors directly.
> Care-givers: Makannah Morris (revs2uu@aol.com); Sylvia Howe (sylhowe42@gmail.com) > Grief Support: Duane Fickeisen (dfickeisen@uuma.org)
Partner with (or become) a LOCAL AREA CONNECTOR:
Our membership is clustered into 33 Geographical Areas. In 8 areas, Area Connectors now offer:
> orientation to newly retired & new-to-area UURMaPAns
> annual check-in contact with continuing Area UURMaPAns > support to survivors at an Area UURMaPAn’s death
Check out your Area’s listing: https://uurmapa.org/resources/#Area-Connectors > If your Area has a Connector, contact them to join in their ministry.
> If your Area has no Connector, email fhudson@uuma.org to become one.
Let’s Connect!
Fritz Hudson, Connections Coordinator