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More information is always available at our north entry way, including informational pamphlets from the Unitarian Universalist Association.
What to expect at Mesabi UU CHurch
Dress Code: Eclectic and informal. Visitors will feel comfortable in business casual to jeans and T shirt.
Allergies/sensitivities: Some of our members are sensitive/allergic to chemical scents and foods. Strong perfumes are discouraged, including those in soaps and shampoos. Please be sure to label all food dish ingredients to help members make choices that are healthy for them.
Accessibility: We have a lift located at the southeast corner of the building, off the alley, near the designated handicap parking spots. It can take visitors from the ground level up into the church or down a level into the basement.
Restrooms: Our facilities have an all-gender, handicap-accessible restroom on the lower level.
Welcome policy: All are welcome here including but not limited to folx of all social categories, regardless of race, ability, gender, sexual orientation, and/or identity.
After Service: We host a special potluck on the second Sunday of each month, known as “Second Sunday Social.” All members of the congregation are invited to bring something to share: fresh garden produce, homemade treats or something that looked yummy at the grocery store. For all other Sundays, we host free will donation hot drinks (coffee and tea) and donated treats. This is a chance to reflect on the service, converse with each other and build community. We hope you will consider joining us!
Membership at Mesabi UU
Mesabi Unitarian Universalist Church (MUUC or MUU) is a religious, non-profit membership organization.
Who can join as a member? Anyone who is aged 14 years and older, who is aligned with our principals! A person becomes a member by signing the membership book and making an annual contribution (given electronically through the My eOrffering website, by check or cash in an envelope with the member’s name). These will be recorded in the Treasurer’s ledger.
Pledges and offerings to MUUC:
1) Like most nonprofits, support for our local MUU church’s building upkeep and program have costs. Each spring, all members are asked to make a pledge (promise of financial support). The Pledge Manager will reach out prior to our Annual Membership Meeting (usually held the first Sunday in May) via mail or email to request this support of our annual budget from members and friends. Pledges are usually paid electronically through the My eOffering website or by check. Checks can be placed in the offering basket or mailed to the church’s P.O. Box address.
2) The Unitarian Universalist Association of Congregations (UUA) and (more locally) Mid-America District of the UUA asks our church for annual support of $85 (2020) per local member. In the fall, a second Pledge request is sent asking members for this support. Our MUU Treasurer accumulates these gifts and forwards payments each year to the UUA Annual Program Fund and District.
3) The weekly service offering basket also accepts cash or check gifts. You can also make weekly offerings through the website My eOffering.
Other important information:
Mesabi UU is a legally register/filed entity with St. Louis County and MUU has by-laws for management and procedures. Copies of these documents are kept in a three ring binder in the office and available to all. Printed copies are provided to newly elected members of the MUU Board of Trustees. Email or printed copies are available to members upon request.
MUU Board of Trustees consists of a President, Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer who are elected annually and three member Trustees elected to three year staggered terms. Our current board members are:
President: Isaac Bowie
Vice President: Lorrie Janatopoulis
Secretary: Shelly La Mar
Treasurer: Beth Christensen
Trustees:
Pete Emmons
Lee Iverson
Steven Johnson
Ellie Larmouth
Adam Tritt
Oakley Wilton