In lieu of a new member welcome lunch at GA every June, UURMaPA now has a Virtual New Member Welcome Event on Zoom every year. This year’s 90-minute event is scheduled for Monday, September 22 at 1:00 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (12:00 p.m. Central; 11:00 a.m. Mountain; 10:00 a.m. Pacific)
If this is something of interest to you, we ask that you please follow this link to attend this event. Then use:
Meeting ID: 253 582 3727; Passcode: welcome
TO Existing UURMaPA members:
You are invited to join us and help welcome our newest members!
TO Newly retired ministers and partners:
As you begin this new phase of life, those of us who have preceded you into the “realm of retirement” are eager to welcome you. This will be a helpful introduction to an organization that we hope will continue to add value to your lives in the days ahead.
At this event, you can look forward to:
• Welcome words from UURMaPA leaders and members
• Introduction of new members to what UURMaPA offers
• Information from the UUA’s Office of Church-Staff Finances
• Time for small-group checking in with colleagues
Also, we invite you to consider joining a Connections Group, coordinated by UURMaPA Board member Janet Tillman. These virtual groups meet regularly to check in and discuss whatever topics might be of mutual interest. Two groups have a specific focus: a Caregivers Support Group for members who have particular roles as caregivers within their households, and a Grief Support Group for those recently bereaved. We also welcome the formation of other special focus groups.
If you’re interested in joining a UURMaPA Connections Group, either of general interest or with a special focus, please e-mail Janet Tillman at connections@uurmapa.org. Based on those who express interest, she’ll help designate two co-conveners for each group and send them the names of new members interested in joining. We are excited to have you join us,
We look forward to seeing you on September 22.
Warmly,
Charles J. Stephens, Vice President, UURMaPA