Suzanne Says Yes!
At the Special Congregational Meeting held on Sunday, April 20, the members of the Unitarian Universalist Church of Cheyenne overwhelmingly voted to call the Rev. Suzanne Meyer to be our Settled Minister. Soon after the meeting, the Search Committee called Suzanne. Suzanne accepted the call and will be our new settled minister. She will move to Cheyenne soon, but will not start at the church until August.
The Search Committee did a wonderful job and we thank you.
Yippee!
Mike Shonsey
President
Community Outreach
Cheyenne Interfaith Hospitality Network
WANTED - NEW COORDINATOR FOR CHEYENNE INTERFAITH HOSPITALITY NETWORK
UUCC is still looking for someone to assume the role of coordinator or co-coordinator for Cheyenne Interfaith Hospitality Network (CIHN). If you are interested, please contact Rev. Linda, Mike Shonsey, or Myron Brooks. We have one individual who is willing to share the duties if another person steps up with a willingness to do the same.
Our next rotation will be February 3-10, please note these dates on your calendar and sign up to support the efforts of you new coordinator(s).
CIHN's new Director, Rev. Elizabeth McVicker has hit the ground running and is making great strides in reinvigorating the work and effectiveness of the network. Funding is secured to keep the network active for the foreseeable future, and new proposals for grants and assistance are in the works. Rev. Elizabeth is reaching out to all churches in Cheyenne and two new churches have expressed a desire to become active in the network. One of those churches aspires to becoming a host church in the near future.
If you are a relatively new volunteer or feel like you could use a refresher, volunteer training will be held Saturday January 19 from 9am to 1 pm. The training will be held at Grace United Methodist Church and lunch will be provided.
"Bridges Out of Poverty" a free two-day seminar dealing with the challenges those in poverty face will be presented at LCCC January 10 and 11. The seminar is free and offers attendees an opportunity to meet with colleagues who work with individuals in poverty and a deeper understanding of the issues those in poverty face. Again, there is no cost and lunch is provided both days. For more information or to register email jacqi@climbwyoming.org. The registration deadline is January 4.
My last rotation will be the week of December 23-30, 2007. I want to thank all of you who have been so generous with your time as volunteers for this important work over the last two years; you have truly made my job easy and a pleasure. I look forward to more meaningful interactions with you as I continue as a regular volunteer to the network.
Comea Shelter Dinners
The next Comea Shelter dinner is January 19, 2008.