I will never forget this scene on Dia de Los Muertos. Our children picked up those devastating, injurious rocks and solemnly carried them out of the sanctuary to be painted and repurposed for joy. Thank you, Amy Randall, for this moving and wonderful idea.

We have been through a lot on this campus since October 27, and so many of you have helped us with clean up tasks, security decisions, creative thinking, shopping for replacement items, donating food and flowers, repairs, etc. We must especially laud the Facilities Committee members who continue to do all of the above as well as normal maintenance. I am learning much about this facility and all of us. For example, did you know our concrete block walls are not just hollow with rebar? They are solid, filled with concrete; “You have a bunker here,” said the ADT installers. I now know the location of the gas turnoff valve and the internet routers. MVUUC is challenging all of us to learn and grow, to give this beloved congregation the best of ourselves. As we do this, our visioning goals remind us to connect, learn, share, and grow with our entire community.

Maribel Dana, President, Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees Honors and Thanks: Lyn Shaible, Debbi Scurto and Lori McLaughlin for their volunteerism and dedication to fulfilling the duties and responsibilities of the MVUUC business office for 3 months.