Welcome to this jam-packed issue of the MidAmerica Messenger! Below you’ll find the latest information about: this year’s UUA Common Read; grants from the Midwest Unitarian Universalist Conference; opportunities for growth and learning, including events designed to connect UU climate activists and UUs advocating for racial justice; and “Loved Into Being,” a virtual stewardship worship service for any congregation to use. And don’t forget the ongoing events we’ve been offering this year, like the Congregational Leaders Check-Ins, the Extended Leadership Experience, and the Small Congregation Check-Ins. These are just some of the things your UUA and the MidAmerica Region are doing to advance our UU values in the world. Remember, your MidAmerica staff is here to serve you. Feel free to contact us with your questions, suggestions, and comments.