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UUFCM Board of Trustees for 2024-2025
President: Aaron Jones (989.501.0672; [email protected])
President-Elect: Norma Bailey (989.560.3952; [email protected])
Treasurer: Terrie Robbie (989.400.2495; [email protected])
Secretary: Laurie Meadows (989.317.8299; [email protected])
Trustee: Annette Pratt (989.400.0173; [email protected])
Trustee: Monica Jean (616.443.8782; [email protected])
Trustee: David Allan (989.941.7349; [email protected])
UUFCM Board of Trustees for 2024-2025
President: Aaron Jones (989.501.0672; [email protected])
President-Elect: Norma Bailey (989.560.3952; [email protected])
Treasurer: Terrie Robbie (989.400.2495; [email protected])
Secretary: Laurie Meadows (989.317.8299; [email protected])
Trustee: Annette Pratt (989.400.0173; [email protected])
Trustee: Monica Jean (616.443.8782; [email protected])
Trustee: David Allan (989.941.7349; [email protected])
December 17: Mystery
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Rev. Drew Franz
We are invited to contemplate mysteries including human nature (our capacity for healing and harming); the purpose of this life; the mystery of aging and evolving through decades of life experience; what makes children behave as they do. Definitive answers to these big questions are unlikely--maybe the trick is to embrace the mystery and to pursue that mind-set as a way of living. All are welcome. Bring your curiosity.
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UUFCM Board of Trustees for 2024-2025
President: Aaron Jones (989.501.0672; [email protected])
President-Elect: Norma Bailey (989.560.3952; [email protected])
Treasurer: Terrie Robbie (989.400.2495; [email protected])
Secretary: Laurie Meadows (989.317.8299; [email protected])
Trustee: Annette Pratt (989.400.0173; [email protected])
Trustee: Monica Jean (616.443.8782; [email protected])
Trustee: David Allan (989.941.7349; [email protected])
UUFCM Board of Trustees for 2024-2025
President: Aaron Jones (989.501.0672; [email protected])
President-Elect: Norma Bailey (989.560.3952; [email protected])
Treasurer: Terrie Robbie (989.400.2495; [email protected])
Secretary: Laurie Meadows (989.317.8299; [email protected])
Trustee: Annette Pratt (989.400.0173; [email protected])
Trustee: Monica Jean (616.443.8782; [email protected])
Trustee: David Allan (989.941.7349; [email protected])
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Office hours: In-person and via Zoom: Tuesday 10-noon Wednesday 1-3 & 8-9pm Office Hours Zoom Link Outside of Office Hours, Drew is reachable at any time via text, phone, or email. Day off: Monday Contact for emergencies only [email protected] Phone/text: 440-935-0129 |
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Summer Hours Rev. Drew takes six weeks of time off during the summer months, and is also away for a full week at General Assembly. Although regular office hours are suspended for the summer, you may still contact Drew with any urgent Fellowship business if needed, or with significant pastoral care needs. Texting 440-935-0129 is the best way to reach Rev. Drew. [email protected] Phone/text: 440-935-0129 |
UUFCM Men’s Group*
Leader: Jim Dealing (989.772.0269)
Game Night*
Leader: Jim Dealing (989.772.0269)
Leader: Jim Dealing (989.772.0269)
- 1st & 3rd Mondays from 7-8:30 p.m.
- We offer an opportunity to get together to talk informally about
personal issues and provide support to one another.
Game Night*
Leader: Jim Dealing (989.772.0269)
- Weekly on Wednesdays at 7 p.m.
- We have fun with a variety of games decided by consensus.
It is a great opportunity to learn new games and meet people with similar interests.
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UUFCM Board of Trustees for 2023-2024
President: Cynthia Damer (989.506.5750; [email protected])
President Elect: Aaron Jones (989.501.0672; [email protected])
Treasurer: Terrie Robbie (989.400.2495; [email protected])
Secretary: Laurie Meadows (989.317.8299; [email protected])
Trustee: Victoria Sladek (989.506.7039; [email protected])
Trustee: Monica Jean (616.443.8782; [email protected])
Trustee: Kevin Daum (989.546.7701; [email protected])
UUFCM Board of Trustees for 2023-2024
President: Cynthia Damer (989.506.5750; [email protected])
President Elect: Aaron Jones (989.501.0672; [email protected])
Treasurer: Terrie Robbie (989.400.2495; [email protected])
Secretary: Laurie Meadows (989.317.8299; [email protected])
Trustee: Victoria Sladek (989.506.7039; [email protected])
Trustee: Monica Jean (616.443.8782; [email protected])
Trustee: Kevin Daum (989.546.7701; [email protected])
UUFCM Board of Trustees for 2022-2023
President: Stacey Pattison (989.330.1832; [email protected])
Past-President: Norma Bailey (989.560.3952; [email protected])
President Elect: Cynthia Damer (989.506.5750; [email protected])
Treasurer: Terrie Robbie (989.400.2495; [email protected])
Secretary: Elaine Emerick (989.621.6063; [email protected])
Trustee: Victoria Sladek (989.506.7039; [email protected])
Trustee: Debbie Reid (989.854.9830; [email protected])
Trustee: Penny Swart (989.330.3587; [email protected])
President: Stacey Pattison (989.330.1832; [email protected])
Past-President: Norma Bailey (989.560.3952; [email protected])
President Elect: Cynthia Damer (989.506.5750; [email protected])
Treasurer: Terrie Robbie (989.400.2495; [email protected])
Secretary: Elaine Emerick (989.621.6063; [email protected])
Trustee: Victoria Sladek (989.506.7039; [email protected])
Trustee: Debbie Reid (989.854.9830; [email protected])
Trustee: Penny Swart (989.330.3587; [email protected])
UUFCM Board of Trustees for 2021-2022
President: Norma Bailey (989.560.3952; [email protected])
Past-President: Guy Newland (989.944.0534; [email protected])
President Elect: Stacy Pattison (
Treasurer: Terrie Robbie (989.400.2495; [email protected])
Assistant Treasurer: Jen Prout (989.400.3130; [email protected])
Secretary: Elaine Emerick (989.621.6063; [email protected])
Trustee: Jennifer Davis (989.280.7010; [email protected])
Trustee: Aaron Jones (989.501.0672; [email protected])
Trustee: Mel Bailey (989.600.6460; [email protected])
President: Norma Bailey (989.560.3952; [email protected])
Past-President: Guy Newland (989.944.0534; [email protected])
President Elect: Stacy Pattison (
Treasurer: Terrie Robbie (989.400.2495; [email protected])
Assistant Treasurer: Jen Prout (989.400.3130; [email protected])
Secretary: Elaine Emerick (989.621.6063; [email protected])
Trustee: Jennifer Davis (989.280.7010; [email protected])
Trustee: Aaron Jones (989.501.0672; [email protected])
Trustee: Mel Bailey (989.600.6460; [email protected])
Team and Committee LeadersFellowship Life Coordinating Team - Gisela Moffit
Membership - Laura McBride
Arms Around - Gisela Moffit
Welcome & Hospitality - Gisela Moffit
Social Fun - Jen Prout
Religious Education (RE) Team - Mel Bailey
Social Justice Coordinating Team - Norma Bailey
Worship Team - Drew Frantz
Building, Grounds & Safety committee - Norma Bailey
Communications committee - Sally Armstrong
Adult Religious Education committee - Joyce Henricks
Stewardship committee - Carol Rard
Coronavirus task force - Drew Frantz
Membership - Laura McBride
Arms Around - Gisela Moffit
Welcome & Hospitality - Gisela Moffit
Social Fun - Jen Prout
Religious Education (RE) Team - Mel Bailey
Social Justice Coordinating Team - Norma Bailey
Worship Team - Drew Frantz
Building, Grounds & Safety committee - Norma Bailey
Communications committee - Sally Armstrong
Adult Religious Education committee - Joyce Henricks
Stewardship committee - Carol Rard
Coronavirus task force - Drew Frantz
OWL (Our Whole Lives)
Our Whole Lives (OWL) is a series of sexuality education curricula for six age groups that helps participants make informed and responsible decisions about their sexual health and behavior. It equips participants with accurate, age-appropriate information in six subject areas: human development, relationships, personal skills, sexual behavior, sexual health, and society and culture. Grounded in a holistic view of sexuality, Our Whole Lives not only provides facts about anatomy and human development, but also helps participants clarify their values, build interpersonal skills, and understand the spiritual, emotional, and social aspects of sexuality.
You can find general information about the program at www.uua.org/re/owl;
or contact Norma Bailey (989-560-3952; [email protected]) for specific information.
Our Whole Lives (OWL) is a series of sexuality education curricula for six age groups that helps participants make informed and responsible decisions about their sexual health and behavior. It equips participants with accurate, age-appropriate information in six subject areas: human development, relationships, personal skills, sexual behavior, sexual health, and society and culture. Grounded in a holistic view of sexuality, Our Whole Lives not only provides facts about anatomy and human development, but also helps participants clarify their values, build interpersonal skills, and understand the spiritual, emotional, and social aspects of sexuality.
You can find general information about the program at www.uua.org/re/owl;
or contact Norma Bailey (989-560-3952; [email protected]) for specific information.
Link to 180929LetPeaceReign.pdf - eNews 180913
Preschool (up to age 3)
This year our pre-schoolers will be engaging in the Chalice Children UU curricula. Chalice Children delves deep into our Unitarian Universalist faith. It strives not just to teach about our faith, but also to provide experiences around the strength of the community, the wonder and awe that transcend everyday understanding, and life issues we all share.
Young Elementary (ages 4-6)
Our young elementary students will be participating in the Love Surrounds Us curriculum. This program explores all the Principles in the context of Beloved Community of family/home, school, neighborhood. Participants engage in activities that emphasize the love they feel in community.
Youth (grades 2-6)
We are happy to announce that this year our youth will be delving into the magical world of Harry Potter with Harry and UU. Much like Harry did, we will be fighting Horcruxes, only these are not fragments of an evil person’s soul, but rather evil that our society faces. We will be using social action to fight the Horcruxes of Illiteracy, Poverty, Hunger, Sickness, Child Slavery, Animal Abuse, and Environmental Destruction.
Young Adults (grades 7-12)
This year our young adults will be given the choice to either stay in service, or make a commitment to participate as leaders in younger classes. They will also be partaking in a series of service projects lead by members of our community.
This year our pre-schoolers will be engaging in the Chalice Children UU curricula. Chalice Children delves deep into our Unitarian Universalist faith. It strives not just to teach about our faith, but also to provide experiences around the strength of the community, the wonder and awe that transcend everyday understanding, and life issues we all share.
Young Elementary (ages 4-6)
Our young elementary students will be participating in the Love Surrounds Us curriculum. This program explores all the Principles in the context of Beloved Community of family/home, school, neighborhood. Participants engage in activities that emphasize the love they feel in community.
Youth (grades 2-6)
We are happy to announce that this year our youth will be delving into the magical world of Harry Potter with Harry and UU. Much like Harry did, we will be fighting Horcruxes, only these are not fragments of an evil person’s soul, but rather evil that our society faces. We will be using social action to fight the Horcruxes of Illiteracy, Poverty, Hunger, Sickness, Child Slavery, Animal Abuse, and Environmental Destruction.
Young Adults (grades 7-12)
This year our young adults will be given the choice to either stay in service, or make a commitment to participate as leaders in younger classes. They will also be partaking in a series of service projects lead by members of our community.
Some favorite sermons from the Church of the Larger Fellowship (CLF) Library:
- Getting Serious About Unitarian Universalism – Rev. Scott W. Alexander
- presented by Tom Moffit on November 6, 2016 - What Holds Us Together – Rev. Jane Rzepka
- Love and Death – Rev. Forrest Church
- The God Beyond – Rev. Kaaren Anderson
- Essentials of Humanism – Rev. Kendyl Gibbons
- The Impossible and the Laughable – Rev. Erika Hewitt
- To Keep One's Soul - Rev. Marjorie Bowens-Wheatley
- Religion Beyond Belief – Rev. Peter Morales
- Are You Stupid, or Just Unsure Which Jeans You Want? – Rev. Scott Tayler
- Covenantal—Not Creedal – Rev. Thom Belote
- God (and Variations on the Theme) – Rev. Jane Rzepka
- Dirt – Rev. Lynn Ungar
OWL (Our Whole Lives)
Our Whole Lives (OWL) is a series of sexuality education curricula for six age groups that helps participants make informed and responsible decisions about their sexual health and behavior. It equips participants with accurate, age-appropriate information in six subject areas: human development, relationships, personal skills, sexual behavior, sexual health, and society and culture. Grounded in a holistic view of sexuality, Our Whole Lives not only provides facts about anatomy and human development, but also helps participants clarify their values, build interpersonal skills, and understand the spiritual, emotional, and social aspects of sexuality.
We are offering the curriculum for kindergarten and first grade this winter. The required parent meeting will be on Sunday, January 8, following service.
Sessions will be led by Laura McBride. Much more information will be provided at the required parent meeting. However, if you are interested and/or wish more information, please contact Anna VanArsdaleHoot at [email protected].
Our Whole Lives (OWL) is a series of sexuality education curricula for six age groups that helps participants make informed and responsible decisions about their sexual health and behavior. It equips participants with accurate, age-appropriate information in six subject areas: human development, relationships, personal skills, sexual behavior, sexual health, and society and culture. Grounded in a holistic view of sexuality, Our Whole Lives not only provides facts about anatomy and human development, but also helps participants clarify their values, build interpersonal skills, and understand the spiritual, emotional, and social aspects of sexuality.
We are offering the curriculum for kindergarten and first grade this winter. The required parent meeting will be on Sunday, January 8, following service.
Sessions will be led by Laura McBride. Much more information will be provided at the required parent meeting. However, if you are interested and/or wish more information, please contact Anna VanArsdaleHoot at [email protected].
Refreshments Notes:
- This schedule is developed as a shared service to one another. Everyone gets an opportunity (or more) to bring a treat over the course of the year. If you have specific dates, please contact Laura McBride for the May-August 2015 schedule.
- Please bring the equivalent of three-dozen servings of your refreshment and divide onto 5 plates or bowls for tables.
- If you are assigned to bring a gluten free snack, please try your best to bring one. Gluten is in wheat. You could provide popcorn, potato chips, or a food made with gluten free flour. Please check the ingredients of whatever you buy to make sure it is gluten free.
- If you prefer to bring a fruit/vegetable but are signed up for a salty or sweet snack, contact the person designated to bring fruit or vegetable to see if you may trade.
- If the date you are assigned doesn’t work for you, please work out a trade with someone else or bring your item ahead of time and ask one of the other people on your refreshment date to set it up for you.
What Does UUFCM Mean to You?
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As part our stewardship drive this year, we asked several people why they were attracted to this faith community and why they are supporting it by generously giving of their time, talent and financial treasures. Enjoy reading the variety of responses, which reflect the diversity of our fellowship and ponder your own thoughts and feelings.
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Stones on the Road
The somewhat irregular
(in frequency, focus and form) “minister's missive”
by Dawn Daniels,
UUFCM Minister
Yet I turn, I turn,
exulting somewhat,
with my will intact to go,
wherever I need to go,
and every stone on the road
precious to me.
~ Stanley Kunitz,
from poem “The Layers”
The somewhat irregular
(in frequency, focus and form) “minister's missive”
by Dawn Daniels,
UUFCM Minister
Yet I turn, I turn,
exulting somewhat,
with my will intact to go,
wherever I need to go,
and every stone on the road
precious to me.
~ Stanley Kunitz,
from poem “The Layers”
