Photographs – May 10, 2015

Bikes, New Members and Honoring Volunteers

There was a lot going on at UUCC on Sunday morning, May 10, 2015. The Green Sanctuary Team's urgings prompted a number of attendees to ride their bikes to church, where they were treated with a breakfast station in the Greeting Area. The last fair trade sale of coffee, tea and chocolate until September was held before and after worship.

During worship, the many volunteers who make things happen in our church were recognized and thanked, and congregants were encouraged to think about how their individual talents could help in our shared ministry.

Toward the end of the service, Marianne Erickson was honored with a "Lifetime Achievement Award" for her many years of service to UUCC. Marianne, who is retiring to Prescott, Ariz. this summer, has chaired the Caring Ministry Coordinating Team the past several years, chaired the stewardship drive in past years, served as a steward for many years, and organized numerous bake sales and yard sales, among other things. Our loss will be a big gain for a UU congregation in Prescott, but Marianne promises to come back and visit.

The photos below were taken by Allie Gassman, Stephanie Dorman and Steve Scott.

From left, Pack Matthews, Kevin Fritsche and Ellen
Thomas were among those who rode bikes to church.

Clint Zweifel and Janice Smith also rode their bikes.

The bike rack was full.

There was overflow bike parking along the sidewalk leading to the lower level.

Ellen Thomas oversaw the breakfast station for those
who used alternative transportation to get to church.

Steve Scott perused the offerings at the fair trade sale table.

New member Carrie McFarland introduced herself after signing the
membership book while her husband, Jonathan McFarland, signed the book.
Looking on were Rev. Molly and Membership Team Chair Kevin Fritsche.

Adele Dorman, daughter of Stephanie and Larry Dorman,
introduced herself. She noted that she grew up in the
church and thought it was time to become a member.

Adele signed the membership book.

The new members read their part of the Ingathering affirmation and covenant.

Marianne Erickson and Rev. Molly enjoyed a moment of levity
during Marianne's Lifetime Achievement Award presentation.

Another Dorman, Jack (Stephan), served as doorman.