Email and text scammers are continuing to target churches through this crisis. A member of our staff or lay leadership will never email or text you and instruct you to purchase gift cards. If you receive a suspicious request, please alert a staff member immediately. 
We offer many opportunities for worship and fellowship via Zoom. 
Our Zoom services can be accessed using the links below:

Sunday Worship is our traditional service setting and includes hymns, readings, and a sermon or speaker. Join us every Sunday from 10 to 11 am. 

We’ve added a “coffee hour” to our Sunday services!

After our services, stay and chat with a small group. We’re experimenting on what kind of chats we can offer, and if you have an idea for a chat topic, let us know!

This Sunday April 29th: Getting In the Door

It takes a great deal of courage to show up in a new community for the first time. It takes even more to feel like you can share your authentic presence in that community. Join Rev. Hannah and our UUCC community for stories of “showing up” at UUCC this Sunday! 

!!!!!!!!!  *******  If you want to share your own story of crossing a threshold at UUCC (whether it’s the first time you came in the door, or the first time you really felt like you were a part of the community, or something else), you could be part of Sunday’s service! You can write your story out, or you can record a voice memo or video! Please keep it to two minutes (two hundred words) or less. We might not be able to use them all during service, but we will make them all available as part of an archive. Please email your written or recorded reflection to Rev. Hannah at minister@uucheyenne.org by noon on Friday, May 1st! 

 

Join Zoom Meeting
https://uuma.zoom.us/j/570138536


Going Deeper is a conversational format on Wednesday evenings from 8-9pm:
https://uuma.zoom.us/j/491057271

Friday Practice
is a lunch time meet up from 12-12:30pm https://uuma.zoom.us/j/374681354
If you miss a Sunday service or would like to experience it again, check out the options below!
March 8:  https://anchor.fm/hannah-villnave/episodes/Being-Wise-When-Nobody-Is-Watching–March-8–2020-ebbr3b 

April 5: https://anchor.fm/uucheyenne/episodes/A-Way-of-Going-ecf39j

April 12thhttps://anchor.fm/uucheyenne/episodes/An-Easter-Message-ecqn15 


April 19th: Due to recording errors, we are unable to post a recording of this sermon. We do have a transcript of our speaker for any who would like that.
 https://uucheyenne.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/UU-Church-remarks.pdf


April 26th:  https://anchor.fm/uucheyenne/episodes/Freedom-For—-April-26–2020-edc26t 

Note: The podcasts are located on Spotify and you will need to create an account to listen. It is a free service, and you can opt out of emails from Spotify.

To signup for Spotify, either download the app from GooglePlay or Apple, or if you are on a computer, you can use this link https://www.spotify.com/us/signup/.
March 29th Wisdom: 
 
https://uuma.zoom.us/rec/share/xOwqC5Hx9XtOeLOUw3H4AaMlNZX8eaa81HUe-PsNn05ht4jthLOwSEKSrKcXJ2ce?startTime=1585498227000 

April 5th Passover:
https://uuma.zoom.us/rec/play/7pB7cen5qTw3SdKRtASDB_crW9W5KKms1SBN86APzE29BnUBOlHwZrZAauNka3u90ZJS6II-2jaaRMhF 


April 19th:
Due to technical issues, our recording of this sermon is unavailable. We do have a transcript of the speaker for this service. You can read that here: 
https://uucheyenne.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/UU-Church-remarks.pdf

April 26th:  https://uuma.zoom.us/rec/share/3NxlLLD58nxLYqOQy0PiB4QoGtv5aaa8hHQW8vZeyBtxFM_F2cGwd5k80Yw3Oi7m?startTime=1587917677000 

UUCC Faith Development News
Hello all! 

My hope is that this note finds you and your loved ones healthy, home and practicing social distancing. 
In the last few weeks our communities, our world has been in a time of change and uncertainty. Your kids and youth know that something big is going on. Take extra time together to talk about how you’re feeling. Check in with other kids and friends via Zoom or FaceTime if possible. Bringing friends together seems to really boost my spirits. Please, don’t hesitate to reach out to Rev. Hannah or myself if you find you need an ear or just a smiling face. We’re in this with you! Virtual HUGS!!!!


Mary Scherden, 
Director of Faith Development, She/Her/Hers
Chair – Mountain Desert District – LREDA

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If you don’t have/use Facebook and would like an update via text or email, I can do that, send a note to me, Mary Scherden, Director of Faith Development at DFD@uucheyenne.org

Faith Development Zoom Options
Our Zoom Links have Changed! Please update your links!

Kids & Youth Check-in:

Every Friday afternoon at 2pm. Join us and find out what your UUCC friends are up to. We really want to see your faces. WE MISS YOU!!!
(Please be sure to preregister for this meeting. The link has been updated. Please update the link in your browser too)


You are invited to a Zoom meeting.
When: May 1, 2020 02:00 PM Mountain Time (US and Canada)

Register in advance for this meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/uZAtde-tpj4p4BDKgfOUn_8w-u_hdpjGlw

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.


Registration is required for this meeting for safety measures. It is not a public offering. 
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Tuesday Coffee Chat at 8:00am
Wake up with us! Join us Tuesday mornings for coffee and an easy chat. No agenda. Just checking in with our friends and seeing another friendly face is nice sometimes. All are WELCOME! 


Join Zoom Meeting
 https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87856031053
Meeting ID: 971 604 118
Password: 583386

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Thursday Check-in We’re moving our Thursday Coffee Chat to a later timer for those who aren’t early birds.  Join Mary at 10am each Thursday to catch up and check in on our friends. All are welcome!

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/971604118

Meeting ID: 971 604 118
Password: 583386
Lets try something fun!!!! 

Virtual BINGO 

Let’s see who gets the most straight Bingos before Sunday!!! We’ll move on to Black out on Sunday.

Post a pic on the UUCC Faith Development Facebook page
(https://www.facebook.com/groups/UUCCRE/) when you fill 1, when you have 2 or more straight Bingos, OR have a Black Out with all the spaces marked off.

(Bingo card original by UU church of Springfield MO)
YOUTH – 
Youth Service coming up May 17, 2020
 
Calling all youth ages 6th grade – young adults.  We’ll be leading the virtual Sunday service and need your help. Planning meeting this Sunday via Zoom.
 
Mary Scherden is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: Youth Service planning meeting
Time: May 3, 2020 12:00 PM Mountain Time (US and Canada)

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/9429608732

Meeting ID: 942 960 8732
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UUCC SUMMER CAMP – Wondering what we might be doing this summer for Summer Camp? Keep your eyes on the announcements. Some fun new ideas are in the works!!! 

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A note from our PWR/MDD Youth Leadership – 

Jessica Laikeman  |  Youth Ministry Consultant  |  Camping Ministries Director writes – I am writing to you this evening with a heavy heart to let you know that due to the ongoing nature of the COVID-19 pandemic, the UUA has decided to cancel ALL in-person events until September 1st, 2020. This of course includes all PWR youth summer programming (QUUest and Spirit QUUest Camps, Camp Blue Boat, and Metamorphosis Leadership Experience).   

In light of this, we (Eric Bliss, Amanda Radak and the Metamorphosis event leads) are working to design a framework for a regional online PWR youth experience this July.  
Watch for more information soon!  
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NEED some more ideas for you and your youth? Getting bored with the same routine? UUCCParents and members have collected tons of resources for parents and kids to explore virtually during our time of isolation. Please join the UUCC Faith Development Facebook page at
https://www.facebook.com/groups/UUCCRE/ for more information on how to locate our extensive resource list.

Have something to add to our resource list? Post in our UUCC Facebook group or email Mary at 
DFD@uucheyenne.org with the information, and she’ll add it to our shared google document.  
Church Announcements
During our building closure, our essential staff and volunteers have been issued keys for their work. Once our building is re-opening, we will reach out with a process to request keys for those who need them. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact our Board President Caroljean Bongo at cbongo24@gmail.com. Thanks! 
Looking for current updates? Check out our Facebook Page
https://www.facebook.com/UUCheyenne/

You can also connect with our Faith Development group on Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/groups/UUCCRE/ 

 
If you are looking for an additional online worship experience, click here to check out the UU Church of the Larger Fellowship. They have online worship every Sunday evening at 6 pm Mountain Time. 

From Gene Heater:

During the pandemic while the church is closed to physical gatherings,  I am hosting online meditation sessions via Zoom.

These sessions are recurring so the same link/URL works each week for each session.

Tuesdays: https://us04web.zoom.us/j/465362885

Wednesdays: https://us04web.zoom.us/j/420507564

Thursdays: https://www.google.com/url?q=https://us04web.zoom.us/j/586281525&sa=D&usd=2&usg=AOvVaw0-mEO2y1TYqblUaG0ipTrU


I have cancelled the Sunday morning session as I am planning to attend the Prairie Mountain Zen Center session.  You are welcome to join me.  Their schedule is:
8:30 am zazen,
8:50 kinhin (walking meditation)
9 am zazen
9:20 am break
10:30 am Dharma Talk and discussion;

Here is the link  PMZC – Sunday Morning
You are welcome to attend all or part of the session


There is also  a Thursday evening session at PMZC
6:30 pm zazen;
7:00 kinhin and break:
7:10 to 8:00 pm or so for open discussion/check in.   

Here is the link   PMZC – Thursday Evening


Hope you will join us.

Gene 

JOYS and CONCERNS
If you have any Joys, Concerns, Personal Congratulations (Birthdays, Anniversaries, Graduations, etc.) that you would like to share with the Congregation, please email the administrator at administrator@uucheyenne.org. The newsletter is published every Wednesday at noon, so submissions must be received by 10am Tuesday morning to be in that week’s newsletter.

Please Note:
  • If you would like your submission to run more than one week, please include that in your email.
  • If you would like your submission included in that Sunday’s Joys and Concerns section of the service, please include this in your email; otherwise it will only be in the newsletter. 
Thank you!
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Website Updates!
Our Website Link: 
https://uucheyenne.org/

 
1. If you are looking for information on how to join the Zoom worship offerings that we have, you can find the link to an informational page with all the Zoom info on our Website Under the Zoom button, which looks like a purple camera icon. https://uucheyenne.org/virtual-worship/

2. If you are looking for online giving, which can be used to contribute to the weekly offering, to donate to the church, or to pay your service auction fees, you can find all information under the Online Giving link, which looks like a green gear. https://uucheyenne.org/giving-to-the-church/online-giving-now-available/

3, If you want to find information on pledging, including the Pledge Form and Authorization form, you can find all information under the Pledge Link, which looks like a green asterisk. https://uucheyenne.org/giving-to-the-church/pledging/?customize_changeset_uuid=45fc36a8-8499-4f5f-9869-21c05497a6fb&customize_autosaved=on

If you have any problems with the website, please contact Tamra at administrator@uucheyenne.org.  Thank you!

 
Link to Zoom site: https://zoom.us/

Our friends down at Foothills UU in Fort Collins have put together some great resources about how to access Zoom. Check them out here. 
UPDATED WED APRIL 22:

Hello yoga community,
Here are the links to this week’s yoga sessions, plus some additional offerings.  I have included some of the calendar links, so that you can put the classes in your calendar if that’s helpful.
 
On Tuesday and Wednesday, Audrey will be focusing on some of the basics of yoga practice:
~ asana, which means “position” or “pose”, and
~ pranayama, which literally means “control of the life force or life energy, and is primarily done through breathwork.
Traditionally, finding a comfortable position (asana) and focusing on the breath are initial steps in preparing the body and mind for seated meditation.  For those who wish to try meditating with a group via Zoom, there is a group called the Bird and Bell Sangha that normally meditates here In Cheyenne two mornings and one evening each week. The leader, Gene Heater, said that any of you are welcome to join in, and that although they generally practice in the Zen Buddhist style, meditators of all traditions (and those new to meditation) are welcomed.  Here are those links: 
 
Bird and Bell – Tuesday Morning Meditation 7:15 465 362 885
Bird and Bell – Wednesday Meditation 6:00 pm 420 507 564
Bird and Bell – Thursday Morning Meditation 7:15 586 281 525


Asana with Audrey:
Tuesdays at Noon
Time: Tuesdays, 12:00-1 PM Mountain Time (US and Canada)
To join the class, click: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/587187118
Meeting ID: 587 187 118
If you want to have reminders, please download and import the following iCalendar (.ics) files to your calendar system. Weekly: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/uJwqduGvrzoiFb2imrQ8w97SHguUmxVkug/ics?icsToken=98tyKuygqToiHdWUuFz9RbctA6v7bOHui1dM-KpQji69FHkEUSvxI9dPKoR0Bd-B
 
Or you can dial in, using one of the following numbers:
        +1 253 215 8782 US
        +1 301 715 8592 US
Meeting ID: 587 187 118 (Tues noon); 978 901 998 (Tues eve); 136 251 614 (chair yoga); 595 183 461 (Wed. noon)
 
Relaxing Evening Yoga
Time: Tuesdays, 05:30-6:45 PM Mountain Time (US and Canada)
To join the class, click: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/978901998
Meeting ID: 978 901 998
If you want to have reminders, please download and import the following iCalendar (.ics) files to your calendar system. Weekly: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/tJMlfumppzIiWx5q7u3gK_mpORqrAfPeoA/ics?icsToken=98tyKuCvpjIqG92cuF39f6ovA4H9buHIi0ZW_7IKiUziKB9ecizEJ_BjNIJ6H_mB
 
Chair Yoga
Time: Wednesdays, 10:30-11:30 AM Mountain Time (US and Canada)
To join the class, click: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/136251614
Meeting ID: 136 251 614
If you want to have reminders, please download and import the following iCalendar (.ics) files to your calendar system.  Weekly: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/vJcrdeypqDouoAFjRpe-_dU2uWx6HzIg-A/ics?icsToken=98tyKuirqDkvG9KUtF_9UbQtE5X9b9_ul35vjKlvjBqoPCRmMBbBLrRqKJt4XfmB
 
Wednesday Noon Yoga
Time: Wednesdays, 12:00-1:15 PM Mountain Time (US and Canada)
To join the class, click: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/595183461
Meeting ID: 595 183 461
If you want to have reminders, please download and import the following iCalendar (.ics) files to your calendar system.  Weekly: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/uJ0oduGrqj0rHga2IfeePlv8JUcydJDXGw/ics?icsToken=98tyKuyhqzoiGdCTsVz9AqktA6v_b_GxkFlJq_F0mhrgMyxFOinDNftGGJZHN8-B

On Thursdays, Terri will be leading “Yoga for Real Peoplea gentle practice, often using props such as bolsters, straps, and/or blankets)
Time: Thursdays at noon, for 50 minutes
To join the class, click:https://us04web.zoom.us/j/279171348
Meeting ID: 279 171 348
 
On Fridays, there are two worthwhile practices at noon to choose from:
 
~Spiritual Practice with Rev. Hanna Villnave of the Universal Universalist Church of Cheyenne:
“Fridays from 12:00-12:30 pm, Rev. Hannah will facilitate an opportunity for a spiritual practice over Zoom. It might be a guided meditation, a sacred reading practice, or some other way to tend to our spirits.”
https://uuma.zoom.us/j/374681354
or phone in, using one of these numbers, and the meeting ID:        
        +1 253 215 8782 US
        +1 301 715 8592 US
Meeting ID: 374 681 354


Yin yoga with Jill Lovato of Blossom Yoga:
https://blossomyoga.squarespace.com
Schedule: 
https://clients.mindbodyonline.com/classic/mainclass?studioid=674323&tg=&vt=&lvl=&stype=-7&view=week&trn=0&page=&catid=&prodid=&date=4%2f20%
2f2020&classid=0&prodGroupId=&sSU=&optForwardingLink=&qParam=&justloggedin=&nLgIn=&pMode=0&loc=1
https://www.facebook.com/blossomyogacheyenne
 
Payment:  The Bird and Bell Meditation, Terri’s Thursday class, and Friday’s spiritual practice are completely free of charge.  In these times of economic uncertainty, Audrey’s classes are offered regardless of a person’s ability to pay.  So it will be on a voluntary donation basis as to if and how much people are willing or able to contribute. For those who wish to do so, donations can be done via PayPal or mail.  You can donate for a single class, or for several classes at once, whatever is easiest for you.
Paypal:https://paypal.me/AudreyBunten?locale.x=en_US
 
Mail:   Audrey Bunten; 300 E. Prosser Rd. #108; Cheyenne, WY 82007
 
And finally, something to make Mondays a lot nicer: 
Mondays at 7pm, Blossom Yoga is offering Yoga Nidra, with Emilie Comeau Chen.  This is the deep relaxing practice some of you experienced with Natalie Vernon a few months ago.  For more information and to register, you can go to Blossom’s webpage, class schedule, or facebook:
https://blossomyoga.squarespace.com
Schedule: https://clients.mindbodyonline.com/classic/mainclass?studioid=674323&tg=&vt=&lvl=&stype=-7&view=week&trn=0&page=&catid=&prodid=&date=4%2f20%2f2020&classid=0&prodGroupId=&sSU=&optForwardingLink=&qParam=&justloggedin=&nLgIn=&pMode=0&loc=1
 
https://www.facebook.com/blossomyogacheyenne
 
Blossom’s classes are offered at reasonable studio rates.  See their webpages for more information.
 
I hope to see you in one or more of the classes! 
If you have any questions, feel free to contact me via email or phone/text (307) 630-3068.
~Audrey
 

COMMITTEES

If you have a committee meeting or other UUCC-related gathering scheduled between now and the end of March, please contact Rev. Hannah at minister@uucheyenne.org to schedule access to the Zoom “room” for most UUCC meetings. Please contact Mary at dfd@uucheyenne.org to schedule things related to Faith Development programming for children and youth.  
 
This is an anxious time financially, for individuals and organizations alike. If you are able, UUCC values and appreciates your continued support through this time. If you typically put cash or a check in the offering plate on Sunday mornings, please consider mailing that donation to the church, giving via our website, or giving via our mobile giving app.

If your financial situation changes and you need to adjust an automatic deduction, please email bookkeeper@uucheyenne.org for more information.


If you find yourself in need of emergency financial assistance, please email Rev. Hannah at minister@uucheyenne.org or call/text her at 414-870-1028. 
Important! Please Read!

We have been experiencing a growing issue with peanut residue in the building, especially in the library.  Please, do not bring peanut products into the building, and if your little ones enjoy their peanut butter snacks before coming, please be sure their hands are clean before they touch surfaces used by everyone.  We are seeing almost daily allergic reactions, so we ask you to please be diligent. It may be an inconvenience to you, but it can be life-threatening to those who are allergic. 

Upcoming Events

Click here to see the calendar of upcoming events at UUCC! 

You will notice some changes to the calendar.  All cancelled events are noted on the calender, and I have added the Zoom meetings that we’ve announced. All Zoom events are in light green.

  The information on how to join the Zoom meeting is in the description of the event. If you have any questions, please contact me. 

Hopefully these changes will help you easily find
the information you need.
Thanks!

Tamra, your administrator
 
REMINDER:


Do you need to submit an announcement for the weekly e-mail, UUCC This Week and Beyond… ?

Submission deadline for newsletter announcements is
 
 Tuesday before 12 pm.
  • Please submit announcements to administrator@uucheyenne.org.
  • Announcements on CD or hand-written/typed announcements should be delivered or mailed to the office and received by the due date.
  • If requested, your announcement will be included in the next Sunday bulletin; however, please remember that space on the printed bulletin is limited, and church events are given priority.
  • Please remember that not all members/friends have or use email.
  • If you are not receiving the weekly e-mail announcements, contact the office.

Do you need to submit an announcement for the Sunday service?

  1. Submission deadline is Sunday 9:00 AM to be read at the beginning of service.
  2. Please submit typed or hand-written announcements to the mailbox labeled Announcements in the hallway of the church.
  3. Announcements are then usually included in the next newsletter.
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