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Mission Peak UU – Fremont, CA
The Home of Liberal Religion in the Tri-Cities and Beyond!
March 15, 2017
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I’m Drew Wilson, and I currently am on the Leadership Development committee and serve as chair of the Worship and Choir committees. I moved to Fremont and found Mission Peak just as it was getting organized, and have been involved ever since, including two stints as president.
What really impresses me about Mission Peak is how much we do to make the world a better place, especially considering our relatively small size. Not just through justice work and community support projects, though those are very important, but also, as we say each Sunday morning, by helping each of us become the best people we can be. The ripples from all these activities can be world changing, and are big reason I am so fond of Mission Peak.
I have witnessed a lot of members blossoming from their involvement here. Mission Peak provides many opportunities to spread your wings in a loving, trusting environment. In my case, did you know that I was once terrified of speaking in public, and never dreamed I’d assist, much less lead, worship services? But hear I am, chairing the worship associates, assisting with services, and even leading them once in a while.
I appreciate the many folks over the years that have given so much to make Mission Peak the great place it is today. And if you would like to assist with worship services, develop your leadership talents, or sing with a great little choir, have I got a place for you!
Drew
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This Sunday’s Service:
Nevertheless, She Persisted
Come celebrate Women’s history month and our continued struggle for gender equality. Through the stories of courageous women and a few tongue twisters, we will take a hopeful look at where we are going!
Leading the service will be Rev. Jeremy D. Nickel and Worship Associate Drew Wilson. Music will be
provided by Peak Rocks.
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You are cordially invited to the
Mission Peak UU Congregational Dinner
When: Saturday, April 1st
6:00 – 9:30pm
Where: Cole Hall
Enjoy catered food, live music and dancing
and AMAZING desserts
in the company of your fellow
Mission Peakers.
An evite has already been sent out to your email address.
If you have not gotten the invitation, or would just like to connect in the old fashioned way… please RSVP to
Child care will be available.
(please let us know if you need childcare)
RSVP BY MARCH 22nd!
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A Beacon of Hope. A Sanctuary in the Storm
Canvass Season has begun! You will be contacted by a member of the Canvass team in the next few weeks to set up a meeting time to discuss the future of our congregation. There are many changes happening in our community. One of them is the loss of our beloved DRE, Shawn Snavely. This Sunday, March 19th is his last Sunday at Mission Peak. We already have an active search committee set up to find his replacement. The amount of money that we collect in pledges will affect how much we can offer a new DRE.
Mission Peak began with a children’s playgroup. The children’s Director of Religious Education has always been one of the most respected positions in our congregation. Canvass season is a chance for us to really take a look at who we are and who we want to become. Our Sunday School classes are full, our youth group has blossomed into a thriving group of enthusiastically UU kids. The future is bright. Together, we can keep up the momentum!
This Sunday, Megan McMillan will give a pulpitorial about her experience with her daughters at Mission Peak. Please come out to hear what she has to share.
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Congregational Meeting March 26
With Jeremy’s departure from Mission Peak, part of the process to find a new minister is to hire an interim minister who will be here until we call a new settled minister. Per our Congregational By-Laws, the Congregation must vote on whether to hire an interim minister for 1 year or 2 years. This decision plays a very important role in how we will approach the process to find a settled minister. There will be a Congregational meeting on March 26, in two weeks, to vote on the length of the interim minister. Please plan to attend this meeting and help determine how we move forward with our ministerial search.
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Amazon
Great news. We have an upcoming 1-day opportunity to drive additional AmazonSmile donations for Mission Peak Unitarian Universalist Congregation.
The American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI) surveyed over 10,000 customers to measure perceptions of quality and value across retailers nationwide, and Amazon ranked #1.
In celebration of this recognition-and to say thank you to our customers for their support-on Thursday, March 16 only, Amazon will donate 5% (10 times our usual donation rate) of the price of eligible products customers purchase at smile.amazon.com. This offer begins at 12:00 AM Pacific Time, and expires at 11:59 PM Pacific Time.
On Thursday, March 16, share the message below on social media, your website, and in email to increase donations to Mission Peak Unitarian Universalist Congregation. (Please do not share this promotion outside your organization until Thursday, March 16.)
Amazon is celebrating its #1 ranking in customer satisfaction by the ACSI! Today, March 16, Amazon will donate 5% (10 times the usual donation rate) of the price of your eligible AmazonSmile purchases to Mission Peak Unitarian Universalist Congregation. Get started at smile.amazon.com/ch/94-3196344.
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Trans Day of Visibility, South Bay
You are invited to a celebration of the transgender community through workshops, the arts, and entertainment. This event is open to all: cisgender friends, family, community, and those who identify as trans, intersex,nonbinary, genderqueer,
When:
Saturday 4/1/2017, 1PM-11PM.
Location: Billy DeFrank LGBTQ Community Center, 938 The Alameda, San Jose.
For more info.
www.southbaytdov.org
March for Science
The March for Science is an international movement, led by organizers distributed around the globe. This movement is taking place because of the simultaneous realization by thousands of people who value science in their lives that staying silent is no longer an option. There are marches being planned across the United States and internationally. In the Bay Area there marches will take place in San Francisco, Livermore, and San Jose on
Saturday, April 22. If you are interested in joining other Mission Peak members and friends to travel to one of the marches together, please contact Allysson McDonald or Shyno Chacko Pandeya. For more info.
https://www.marchforscience.com/
Congregational Justice Action Meeting
Shortly after the election we sat down together and brainstormed simple things we could do to make a difference over the winter months. Look what we’ve accomplished! Join us after the service on
Sunday, April 2, for another brainstorming session for actions we can take throughout the spring!
Climate Action March
Climate activists have announced a major “
People’s Climate March
” on
April 29th
in Washington, D.C. and throughout the country to fight back against President Trump’s proposals to reverse climate action and dismantle the EPA. Sister marches will be taking place locally at
10am in San Jose and 12pm in Oakland. Please contact Allysson McDonald if you would like to coordinate a group to travel together to one of the local marches.
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New to UU Class – Sunday, March 26 from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm
Are you new to Unitarian Universalism or to Mission Peak UU?
Are you seeking and questioning and want to learn more?
Join Reverend Jeremy and other congregation leaders to learn about the history of Unitarian Universalism, our Mission Peak Congregation, congregational activities and more by attending the New to UU class on Sunday March 26 from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm at the church. Everyone is welcome to attend.
A signup sheet will be available at the Welcome Table on Sunday mornings or you can email
membership@mpuuc.org
or call the office at 510-252-1477 and let us know you will be attending. A light lunch will be provided.
Childcare will be available with at least one week notice.
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Save the Dates for this year’s Denominational coming events
The Pacific Central District’s annual District Assembly is coming up on May 5th and 6th and will be held at the Mount Diablo Unitarian Universalist Congregation in Walnut Creek.
On Saturday there will be worship and workshops in the morning. After lunch there will be a Candidates’ forum featuring the 3 candidates for the UUA Presidency. The election will be held at this year’s General Assembly. Following that will be the Annual Meeting and closing worship. More information will be coming, or check the PCD website at
www.pcduua.org
If you’ve ever thought about attending the UUA’s General Assembly or visiting New Orleans, consider attending this year. General Assembly is scheduled for June 21st through June 25th at the
New Orleans convention center. This year’s event will be focused on Social Justice. Registration and housing reservations start on
March 1. Housing typically fills up quickly. Information is on the
UUA website at www.uua.org
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Community Office Hours
Rev. Jeremy’s upcoming dates
I am always interested in suggestions for new places, times and ways that this could work better for you, so if you have an idea, please drop me a line, it is as easy as
clicking right here. And of course I am also always available by personal appointment all days except Monday.
Wednesday, March 29
11 AM – 1 PM
Suju’s Coffee and tea
4949 Stevenson Blvd
Tuesday, April 11
11 AM – 1 PM
Slap Face Coffee and Tea
37324 Fremont Blvd
Thursday, April 27
4:30 – 6:30PM
Mission Coffee
151 Washington Blvd
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Mission Peak UU | 2950 Washington Blvd Fremont CA | 510.252.1477 | missionpeakuu.org
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