VOCALIST JESSICA MALLOW FEATURED MUSICIAN

 Please join us this Sunday at 10 a.m. when Jessica Mallow, mezzo-soprano, provides the special music. Jessica has performed in many productions with the Cedar Rapids Opera Theatre and the Simpson College Music Department, where she studied voice with Dr. Kimberly Roberts. Jessica has sung as a chorus member with the Cedar Rapids Opera Theatre in productions such as Candide, Tosca, L'Elisir d'Amore, The Gondoliers, and Aida.Then enjoy Rev. brenda's "I've Always Wondered" lesson, which is guaranteed to bring you many "aha" moments. Who thought so much wisdom and laughter could come out of a plastic ice cream bucket?  

MAY WE THANK YOU SALE

Final call, folks! Sacred Grounds and Books is continuing its "May We Thank You Sale" until the end of this month.  Pick up your Father's Day gifts and save on ALL books, CDs and audio books.  It doesn't get better than this!

• $2 off any $10-19 purchase
• $3 off any $20-29 purchase
• $4 off any $30-39 purchase
• $5 off any purchase totaling $40 or more

RELAY FOR LIFE, JUNE 1

On Friday, June 1, UCR's Outreach Ministry will have a team in the annual American Cancer Society's Relay For Life. This annual event takes place at Kirkwood Community College on June 1 and 2.  Teams walk around the Kirkwood track to raise money for, and awareness of, cancer. Typically the amount of time walked is 1 hour, but you can walk longer if interested. The UnityCR team will begin our walk at 7 p.m. on Friday, June 1, but you can walk at another time if you wish. If you have questions, want to join the team or want to make a donation, contact Cory Matejka at 319-560-6710.

UCR will have a booth at the annual CR Pridefest at Green Square Park in downtown Cedar Rapids on Saturday, June 2, from noon to 6 p.m.  We will be handing out UnityCR literature and information, raffling off the book "Gay is a Gift" and having a good time.  If you would like to work at the booth, contact Cory Matejka at 319-560-6710 or Susan Liddell at 319-389-3132.

There will be a mini psychic fair at UCR on Friday, June 8, from 5 to 8 p.m. Pay $25 for three 10-minute sessions with vendors representing astrology, chair massage, reflexology, reiki, intuitive readings and tarot readings. Please note that there won't be any drumming circle that night. If you have any questions, contact Hawkwoman at 319-431-7550 or Michelle Stafford at 319-241-9679.

On the morning of Saturday, June 23, UCR volunteers will be walking in the Freedom Festival Parade in downtown Cedar Rapids. In addition to walking volunteers, we are looking for people to donate their convertibles and driving services. If you don't want to walk or drive, you can always donate bags of hard candy! We will also have a booth at Freedom Festival, so watch for upcoming announcements. If you wish to sign up for the parade or volunteer in the booth (or both), contact Don Epley at 319-624-2488 or Cory Matejka at 319-560-6710. Look for the sign-up sheets in the foyer this Sunday.

Here is an opportunity for UCR to step up and help the community. The Cedar Rapids RAGBRAI Housing Committee is looking for volunteers to provide parking for motor homes, space for tents, floor space, beds, and/or bathroom facilities. Hosts are not required to transport or feed the riders and are not allowed to charge for accommodations. RAGBRAI® riders will arrive mid to early afternoon on Thursday, July 26, and will leave around 9 a.m. on Friday, July 27. You can sign up to host riders at www.CedarRapidsRAGBRAI.com.