Update on Church Vandalism – Maribel Dana

We have great news to report!!!

1) Our phone and Internet service are back up and operational.

2) The windows in Montessori classrooms four, five and six have been replaced.

3) Our sanctuary windows are scheduled to be installed tomorrow (Thursday)

4) The greatest news so far…Ken Brown of the Pacific Southwest District – UUA has informed us that they will cover the full cost of our insurance deductible!!!! A huge thank you to the Ken and the PSWD. We are truly humbled by your generosity and blessed by your support.

Sunday, November 1st at 10:30AM – Our Dia de Los Muertos Service will go on as scheduled and we would love to see you all there in support of our congregation and each other.

More updates will come as they are available.

Thank you all for your well wishes and offers to volunteer. We really are a loving and supportive community.

“I put my hand in yours so that together we may do what I cannot do alone.”

Extensive Vandalism at MVUUC

Hold on to your hats,

From Maribel Dana and Rev. Ann Schranz,

We have news about the vandalism that occurred last night. Almost all the glass windows, and glass sanctuary walls and glass doors were broken when someone slammed rocks through them. A person has been arrested in connection with this. Fortunately, no one was hurt, and we have insurance to cover the losses.

Sunday services will continue. Our Director of Religious Education, Amy Randall, will be in contact with parents regarding religious exploration programs.

This entire process will take several days to complete. According to the contractors, the building will be secured tonight.

At this point, there is no need for volunteers. If that changes, we will reach out for help.

Around 7:00 a.m., a staff member found the broken glass and notified the police. The person who was found in room 7 was arrested. Police say the suspect may be charged with several felonies.

These are the steps we are taking:

1. In the sanctuary, we will be using metal chairs due to the risk of glass clinging to fabric. We also expect to replace window coverings.

2. Meetings in the Founder’s Room will be relocated. We expect to replace carpet and fabric-covered furnishings.

3.Phones and internet are interrupted and will be restored soon.

You will be relieved to know that our insurance will cover the damage, and that we have a million dollar per year cap. Our deductible is one thousand dollars.