Sana DelCorazón will join Pastors Amy and Wendy in leading worship this week.  As the preacher, she will begin our sermon series on Psalms. Sana is a recent grad of United Theological Seminary and shares this about herself…  

Sana DelCorazón (she/they) is the daughter of Puerto Rican migrants who grew up Pentecostal in Philadelphia, PA. She recently graduated from United Theological Seminary in the Twin Cities with a Master’s in Divinity and is a trained clinical social worker, spiritual director, writer, community organizer, PTO president, perpetual student and lover of life. 

Their passion is guiding people, groups and systems through transformational change that center love, justice and liberation. Sana is interested in the evolution of the church and the intersection of racial justice, trauma-informed ministry, reconciliation, and the beloved community. Sana is currently working on their Master’s thesis on Howard Thurman and his concept of the “common ground.” She resides in South Minneapolis with her family. 

It is almost time for our first Loaves and Fishes event in our NEW location!  We will prepare and serve at St. Matthew’s Catholic Church, 510 Hall Ave., St. Paul, MN. Mark your calendar for Friday, July 12, 2:30 – 7:00.  If you are available and interested contact Jill Frazier, or there is a sign-up sheet in the Narthex.

Our Special Offerings for July are the Community Support Center and School Tools.  

The Community Support Center helps to prevent evictions so families can stay in their homes rather than face the devastation of homelessness.  They help victims find the courage and empowerment they need to find a better job. Some who have received assistance from CSC stay in contact with them over the years, either to receive assistance again or to give thanks for the care and compassion they received.

The School Tools project helps students from families with low-income start school with the tools for success.  UCCNB is one of over 20 faith communities and dozens of individual donors who provides money and over $20,000 of school supplies to fill hundreds of backpacks! Bring supplies to the designated box in the narthex by Monday, August 19. Send checks to UCCNB with “School Tools” in the memo line.

Save the date – Get your walking shoes ready for the return of Walk for Our Neighbors!  The date is Sunday, July 28 at Silver View Park (corner of Silver Lake Road and County Road I) in Mounds View.  Check in anytime between 9 and 1. There is more information in the July Direction. More info will be shared here next week.