Shared Interest Groups

Please note: ​Groups with an asterisk* are meeting online via Zoom during this time. Please check our calendar to get the Zoom link for each online meeting. We look forward to meeting in person once it is safe to do so!
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UUFCM Men’s Group*
Leader: Jim Dealing (989.772.0269)
  • 1st 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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Sewing Circle
Leader: Liz Dealing (989.772.0269; lizdealing@gmail.com)
  • 1st and 3rd Mondays at 7:30 p.m. at Liz' home
    (906 Glen Ave., Mt. Pleasant).
  • We work on our own projects (sewing, knitting, crocheting,
    fiber projects etc.) and have a good time talking about our lives,
    our ups and downs and hopes and dreams. We share a wealth of
    ​information with one another.   
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Ladies Who Lunch
Leader: Ricky Courlander (989.772.4457; 989.854.9508 text)
  • 4th Tuesdays (except December) at 11:45 a.m. at Panera on Mission Road.
  • We grab some lunch and chat. Our purpose is to get to know each other, to share stories, to laugh and occasionally to cry on each other’s shoulders.
    ​Please let Ricky know if you are attending, so we know how big a table we need.
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Central Michigan Sangha
Leaders: Guy Newland (989.944.0534; newla1gm@cmich.edu)
                 Brigitte Bechtold (989.954.1123; becht1bh@cmich.edu)
                 David Smith (smith1dl@cmich.edu)
  • Tuesdays at 6:45 p.m., in the Sanctuary at UUFCM.
    Meditation begins at 7 p.m. sharp, so it is important to come a bit early.
  • The purpose of the group is provide mutual support, guidance and inspiration in Buddhism-based meditation practice. During meetings we do sitting meditation, optional walking meditation, a small amount of chanting, and discussion of a collaboratively chosen text. Discussion is led by someone different each week.
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Readers’ Theatre
Leaders: Ricky Courlander (989.772.4457; 989.854.9508 text)
                 Jim Dealing (989.772.0269)
  • 3rd Tuesdays at 6:45 p.m. in the Social Hall of the UU Center
  • Each month, we read a play aloud. Roles are assigned and scripts are available about ten days before meeting. No memorization required, but reading play prior to “performance” is strongly advised. Other amount of preparation left to participants. Satisfy your inner actor!
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UU Discussion Group*
Leader: Jim Dealing (989.772.0269)
  • Wednesdays at 10:00 a.m.
  • We are a diverse group of people who are interested in discussing whatever is of interest to the group in an unstructured manner. Join us for coffee (or whatever) and conversation!
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UUFCM Book Club
Leader: Janis Shinn (989.400.3724; janis_shinn@yahoo.com)
  • 2nd Wednesdays at 1:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall of the UU Center,
    ​September through June.
  • This is an eclectic group. We discuss a variety of books and relate them to today’s events. At the end of the discussion, we vote on our next book with everyone having an equal say. All are welcome to join us.​
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Minister’s Check-In Circle*
Leader: Drew Frantz (minister@uufcm.org; 440.935.0129)
  • Wednesdays at 4:00 p.m. September-June.
  • This group offers the opportunity to be listened to and supported, and for chatting with other congregants. Drew will share a song, a poem, and a prayer.
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Joyful Noise Choir*
Leader: Norma Bailey (989.560.3952; baile1nj@cmich.edu)
  • Rehearsals on Sundays at 7:00 p.m.
  • We sing because we like to sing and so that we can contribute musically
    to the worship service.
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Soulful Sundown*
Leader: Drew Frantz (minister@uufcm.org; 440.935.0129)
  • 1st Thursdays at 6:00 p.m. September-June.
  • Join us for an uplifting service of songs, drumming, poetry, and reflection.
    ​All are welcome: all ages, all genders, colors, beliefs.
You can find the Soulful Sundown archive here.
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Women's Circle*
Leaders: Carolyn Hancock (517.881.6006 txt)
  • 4th Thursdays at 7:00 p.m.
  • We gather to provide a safe and supportive place to explore joys and issues of being a woman, to learn about women’s history, to get to know one another better, and  to have fun!
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First Friday Potluck
Leaders: Jen Prout (989.400.3130 call or text)
                 George Lentz (248.346.4039)
  • 1st Fridays at 6:30 p.m. in the Social Hall at UUFCM.
  • Enjoy good company and a variety of new dishes! You have the opportunity to share one of your favorites. Afterwards people play board games (but only if you want to) in a very laid back environment. We also sing Happy Birthday to the people celebrating theirs in that month. We have a lot of fun. Everyone is invited, including children.

    If you are willing to host a potluck, please contact Jen Prout or George Lentz.
    If you enjoy the potlucks, please consider hosting - it is fun and easy!
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Coffee House Open Mic*
Leader: Drew Frantz (minister@uufcm.org; 440.935.0129)
  • 1st Fridays at 7:00 p.m.
  • Bring your favorite beverage and join us for a virtual coffee house. We follow an open mic format: anyone can share some music or poetry. Aim for 5 minutes for your song or poem. Signing up ahead of time is encouraged: contact Drew if you’d like to particiipate. Get ready for a groovy time!
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CUUPs Covenant of the Blazing Star
Leader: Annette Pratt (989.400.0173, ampratt@cybersingerscafe.com)
  • We meet 8 times a year to celebrate the 8 Sabbats: Imbolc, Ostara, Beltane, Litha, Lammas, Mabon, Samhain, and, Yule. We generally meet at 7:00 p.m. on the Sunday closest to the day of the Sabbat.
  • We gather to celebrate the Pagan Rituals mentioned above. We meet in fellowship and have a small potluck meal after each ritual. We support each other and commune with each other. This is an open group - anyone is welcome to participate.
Shared Interest
​Groups Calendar
More Ways to Connect
  • Celebrate our interconnectedness in worship!
  • Connect with others in the social hall before and after service
  • Let your kids connect with others in Religious Education (RE)
  • Sing in the choir!
  • Participate in a discussion group
  • Join one of many groups such as the Sewing Circle or Reader’s Theatre
  • Attend events like Game Night or a coordinated Social Justice activity
  • Teach an Adult
    or Children’s RE Class
  • Get involved with the congregation and others through
    ​committee work and other volunteer opportunities
  • Connect with fellow UUs through this site or Facebook