News: We are an active UU community. You will find links to some of our activities and announcements here. 

• March 8.  Sr. Suzanne Moynihan will present a program on SUNSEED Eco-Education Center in Mt. Calvary, a ministry of the School Sisters of Notre Dame, which offers workshops, classes, study groups, reflection days, and hands on experiences in sustainability, whole foods, food preservation, natural beauty, and organic gardening.
  
  
• Following Sr. Suzanne's presentation on March 8 the Eco Food Group will host a SOUP LUNCH.  The Eco Food group will provide soup and the rest of us are invited to bring other foods (breads, salads, cheese, dessert, finger food) to round out the menu. The meal will provide an opportunity to share ideas and recipes for "eating well in lean times."   There will be a sign up sheet Sunday (helpful in planning) ..... but never let failure to "sign up" keep you away.
  
  
• At their recent Board retreat the OCUUF worked on expanding programming based on the ideas generated at the November breakfast meeting. Beginning in February we will offer educational/ interactive programs at 10:00 a.m. on the second Sunday of the month.
  
  
• Join the Public Relations Committee to enhance our community visibility; contact president Judy Goldsmith.
  
  
• Religious Education for ages Preschool-Grade 8 during service.
  
  
• Sunday service announcements are due to Madonna Bowman by Thursday noon.
  
  

Around the Community:

• Just Fare Market, First Presbyterian Church (4th St. Road). Offering fair trade coffee, tea, chocolate and gift items from around the world. Volunteer staff needed for Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. (2 or 4-hours shifts) Contact Jill Stiemsma of Prairie Lake UU Fellowship for more information and to get involved.

  Updated 03/03/09