eNews For Thursday, June 27

6/27/2024

eNews for Thursday, June 27

Worship Matters

We will gather online via Zoom and in person this Sunday, June 30, to worship with Laura McBride as Worship Leader and David Allan, who will present a "Summer Reflection." The Zoom call starts at 10:00am for social time, and the service starts at 10:30am.

"Welcome to summer! Summer worship will be different and somewhat shorter; we will still have a hymn, chalice lighting and extinguishing, sharing of joys and sorrows, and an offertory. However, each Sunday a different member of the congregation will briefly reflect on one of the following prompts: “What I would have done differently in my life” OR “What I wish I would have known as a younger person,” and then we will open up discussion in response to their reflection. We hope you will join us each Sunday for our summer worship series, which runs through August 11."

Zoom Invitation for Sunday Service:
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Upcoming Services

July 7: Summer Worship Series
July 14: TBA with Rev. Drew Frantz
July 21: Summer Worship Series
July 28: Summer Worship Series

If you happen to miss being in worship, please check out Sunday Services on our website for sermon video and/or text. 2023 and prior year sermon video and/or text are located under Sermon Archives.

Minister’s Column

There is no minister’s column this week because Rev. Drew is away on vacation. He will be back in the office on July 8.

Read previous columns here.

Upcoming Events

Summer Schedule

Minister’s Time Off

Rev. Drew will be off from June 23-July 7, then back for a week from July 8-14 before being off again from July 15-August 11. 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.

Article II Changes

The proposed changes to Article II of the UUA bylaws passed at General Assembly this week with 80% of delegates voting in support. For more information, check out this full article in the current UU World Magazine.

Welcome to UU Orientation – Sunday June 30

This orientation is geared to newcomers, visitors, and those seeking to learn more about Unitarian Universalism and this UU fellowship. It is offered every month both in person in the fellowship hall and via Zoom, on the last Sunday at 12:00 pm. Sessions run approximately an hour and a half. Please let Laura know whether you will be attending via Zoom or in person by the Friday prior to the orientation

For more info or to register for Welcome to UU, contact: Laura McBride: 989.772.5512; [email protected].

First Friday Potluck – Friday, July 5

Please join us in the UUFCM Fellowship Hall at 6:30pm (doors open at 6:15) for food, conversation, and games! Coffee, hot tea, and water will be provided. If you are able, please bring a dish to pass.

Happy Birthday!

In July, we celebrate the birthdays of Guy Newland, John Campbell, Norma Bailey, Claire Lester, Janet Simon, Sharon Rust, and Steve Lifson. For the year to come, we wish them much joy, good health for body and mind, and new (ad)ventures. May it be so.

Setting Intentions for the Summer

Given that June is Pride Month and that there are also several events occurring in Mt. Pleasant over the summer, your Social Justice Coordinating Team’s fourth “season” of intentions is set up a bit differently than the previous “seasons.” We are providing links to lists of movies and books having to do with LGBTQ+ resources and a list of events that we encourage you to attend throughout the summer. Hard copies available in the Fellowship Hall. Click here for Summer Intentions.

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Donate Now!

The Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Central Michigan is funded solely by its members and friends.

For your convenience, you can make a donation electronically with the button below, or via the GivePlus Church App. Please consider the option of offsetting the cost to the Fellowship for providing the convenience of making an online donation.

If you prefer not to donate electronically, you may also write a check payable to UUFCM and send it to: UUFCM, P.O. Box 41, Mt. Pleasant, MI 48804-0041

Got News?
The deadline for submissions to
the Order of Service Insert and the UUFCM weekly eNews
is Tuesday at 5:00 p.m.
Please send all submissions to [email protected].

Drew’s Contact Information

Please contact Drew via email, phone, or text.
[email protected]
Phone/text: 440-935-0129
Office Hours (in person and/or Zoom):
Tuesdays 10am-noon
Wednesdays 1-3pm and 8-9pm
Office Hours Zoom Link

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: Mary Alsagar (989.330.2226; [email protected])

Team and Committee Leaders

Adult Religious Education Team - Jodi Fisher
Building, Grounds & Safety Team - Norma Bailey
Caring Committee - Laura McBride
Communications Coordinating Team
Fellowship Life Coordinating Team - Gisela Moffit
Membership - Laura McBride
Welcome & Hospitality - Gisela Moffit
Social Fun - Jen Prout
Social Justice Coordinating Team - Norma Bailey
Worship Team - Drew Frantz
Youth Religious Education (RE) Team - Norma Bailey

We are a religious community guided by love, transforming our lives and our world.

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eNews For Thursday, June 20

6/20/2024

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UUFCM Welcomes New Members

We are delighted to announce that our Fellowship has grown! On Sunday, June 9, we welcomed four new members into our community:

Sierra Burke
Kirsten King
Jenny Main
Janet Olson

We are thrilled to have these wonderful individuals join us and look forward to the unique contributions they will bring to our community. Each new member brings their own experiences, talents, and perspectives, enriching our shared journey.

Let's extend a warm welcome to Sierra, Kirsten, Jenny, and Janet. We encourage all members to take a moment to introduce yourselves and help them feel at home in our Fellowship.

Welcome to UUFCM, Sierra, Kirsten, Jenny, and Janet! We are excited to have you with us!

Worship Matters

Note: new time/virtual only. Join us virtually this Sunday at 1:00pm for the largest annual gathering of UUs joining in worship. This powerful, communal worship experience will stream on Sunday, June 23, at 1:00pm. Rev. Molly Gordon (Unitarian Universalist Church of Columbia, MO) will lead "Weaving Our Lives."

"We are all tangled up together in a great web of life that is woven with beauty and hardship, love and loss, thriving and struggle. How do we tend well to the weaving so that all of us are held in care?"

Livestream Link
Order of Service (PDF)

Upcoming Services

June 23: UUA General Assembly Worship Service (Livestream Link)
The building will be closed Sunday morning, June 23. We will not meet in person at the Fellowship.

June 30: Summer Worship Series: TBD

If you happen to miss being in worship, please check out Sunday Services on our website for sermon video and/or text. 2023 and prior year sermon video and/or text are located under Sermon Archives.

Minister’s Column

There is no minister’s column this week because Rev. Drew is away on vacation. He will be back in the office on July 8.

Read previous columns here.

Upcoming Events

Summer Schedule

Simplified Worship

Welcome to summer! Summer worship will be different and somewhat shorter; we will still have a hymn, chalice lighting and extinguishing, sharing of joys and sorrows, and an offertory. However, each Sunday a different member of the congregation will briefly reflect on one of the following prompts: “What I would have done differently in my life” OR “What I wish I would have known as a younger person,” and then we will open up discussion in response to their reflection. We hope you will join us each Sunday for our summer worship series, which runs through August 11.

Minister’s Time Off

Our UUFCM Banner Is Flying Downtown!

The banner painted by our UUFCM youth is now flying on Broadway Street (in front of Sleepy Dog Books) with the other Festival of Banners contributions.

General Assembly Virtual Meetings - June 20-23

Movie Night - THIS Saturday, June 22

What happens when a feisty senior citizen piques the interest of a subdued, timid, unhappy housewife? Kathy Bates and Jessica Tandy star in this 1991 movie to tell the story. So join us as we watch Fried Green Tomatoes Saturday, July 22, at 7:00pm in the Fellowship Hall and find out.

Litha Ritual - THIS Sunday, June 23

Litha is a Pagan and Wiccan holiday that takes place around June 21st in the Northern Hemisphere and marks the summer solstice. It symbolizes the sun's peak power and the transition from night to day. Please join us for our ritual, which will take place this Sunday, June 23 at 6:00pm.

Setting Intentions for the Summer

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Great Lakes Bay Pride Festival

Saturday, June 22, 11:00am – 6:00pm
Wenonah Park, Bay City
Our welcoming and inclusive festival brings together the LGBTQ+ community, allies, friends, and families from across the Great Lakes Bay Region and surrounding areas. Attendees can enjoy a variety of retail vendors, community resource partners, live entertainment, a health screening area, and a children’s activity area.

The Great Lakes Bay Pride Festival is a family-friendly, outdoor event, and is free for all to attend!

Donate Now!

If you prefer not to donate electronically, you may also write a check payable to UUFCM and send it to: UUFCM, P.O. Box 41, Mt. Pleasant, MI 48804-0041

Got News?
The deadline for submissions to
the Order of Service Insert and the UUFCM weekly eNews
is Tuesday at 5:00 p.m.
Please send all submissions to [email protected].

Drew’s Contact Information

Team and Committee Leaders

We are a religious community guided by love, transforming our lives and our world.

eNews For Thursday, June 13

6/13/2024

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Article II Voting Results
nearly 50/50 vote, similar to last year

After a discussion on June 2 that featured pro and con speakers, UUFCM members expressed their opinion on Article II through a vote. A “Yes” vote indicated support for the changes, including the new language of UU values Justice, Equity, Transformation, Pluralism, Interdependence and Generosity centered around Love. A “No” vote indicated a preference for keeping the current language, including the seven principles. Amendments were also voted upon.

30 members voted, out of 75 total members of UUFCM. Friends and visitors are not allowed to vote.

On the main question, 14 voted “Yes” (47%) and 16 voted “No” (53%). This result is very similar to the vote taken a year ago, when the congregation was also split roughly 50/50. This may indicate that further discussion is needed—there are deep divisions in this congregation on this important issue. One comment against the changes said, “let's wait and see where they take us before we commit or affirm.” One comment for the changes said, “It seems like perhaps the concerns about increasingly top-down leadership are separate from the question of the value of the proposed text, unless approval of this revision is seen as a proxy for a vote of (non)confidence in UUA leadership?”

The first amendment was supported with 25 “Yes” votes (83%) and 5 “No” votes (17%). This amendment would add Reason as a UU value alongside Generosity, Justice, Equity and the others.

The second amendment was supported with 22 “Yes” votes (76%) and 7 “No” votes (24%). This amendment would add Peace as a UU value alongside Generosity, Justice, Equity and the others.

The last two amendments concerned the wording of the Equity value. 50% voted to support the first amendment adding a sentence to Equity; 67% voted to support changing the first sentence of the Equity language.

All of these UUFCM votes will inform the UUFCM delegates to General Assembly. Our congregation gets two votes at G.A., and our delegates are Sierra Burke and Mary Alsager. Anyone is welcome to observe the business meetings of General Assembly, which we will broadcast in our sanctuary.

Worship Matters

We will gather online via Zoom and in person this Sunday, June 16, to worship with Norma Bailey as worship leader and Jen Prout, who will present a "Summer Reflection." The Zoom call starts at 10:00am for social time, and the service starts at 10:30am.

Summer Worship Series Starts This Sunday

Summer worship will be different and somewhat shorter; we will still have a hymn, chalice lighting and extinguishing, sharing of joys and sorrows, and an offertory. However, each Sunday a different member of the congregation will briefly reflect on one of the following prompts: “What I would have done differently in my life” OR “What I wish I would have known as a younger person,” and then we will open up discussion in response to their reflection. We hope you will join us each Sunday for our summer worship series, which runs through August 11.

Zoom Invitation for Sunday Service:
Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 402489218

One tap mobile
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Phone - audio only
+1 646 876 9923

Upcoming Services
June 16 - Summer Worship Series: Jennifer Prout
June 23 - The building will be closed Sunday morning, June 23. This is the only Sunday of the year that we do not have Sunday morning worship. Weaving Our Lives (GA Sunday Service) can be viewed at home at 1:00 pm, and a link will be provided in next week's eNews
June 30 - Summer Worship Series: TBA

If you happen to miss being in worship, please check out Sunday Services on our website for sermon video and/or text. 2023 and prior year sermon video and/or text are located under Sermon Archives.

Minister’s Column

Last Sunday was the annual Flower Communion, one of the two “high holidays” of Unitarian Universalism. It represents the end of the worship calendar as we transition to a summer schedule. And it represents community and diversity, as everyone brings a flower to the service and takes away a different one.

This worship service has been a favorite UU moment for me ever since I became a UU 25 years ago. Joy and sharing are at the center of the ritual, and it connects us with Unitarians from the past (the flower communion comes from the Unitarian Church of Czechoslovakia in 1923) and with Unitarian Universalists today (nearly all of the 1,000 UU congregations in the United States today celebrate the flower communion in May or June).

Last Sunday was a high point for me and gave me a joyful perspective on this community. A great piece of the joy was the fact that four new members joined the Fellowship that morning: Sierra Burke, Kirsten King, Jenny Main, and Janet Olson signed the book and were welcomed by the congregation. We also celebrated the graduations of young people who attended UUFCM as children.

In the fellowship hall after the service, everyone was holding the flower they received in the ceremony; there were new people; there were congregants who had returned after months away…the room was full of joy and love. Taking in the moment, I felt a profound personal joy: for me to be minister to this vibrant congregation is a dream come true—as much as I could have ever hoped for when I decided to go into UU ministry.

Yes, there are challenges here: we have a budget deficit that required the Board to make cuts to important programs for next year. We just said good bye to our Youth Coordinator and don’t have a new one in place for the fall. We have just completed a vote on Article II that shows an ongoing division about the direction of Unitarian Universalism at the national level. And--those challenges are small compared to the joy and unity that was present on Sunday at the Flower Communion. As 19^th century Universalist Hosea Ballou said, “If we agree in love, there is no disagreement that can do us any injury, but if we do not, no other agreement can do us any good. Let us endeavor to keep the unity of the spirit in the bonds of peace.”

In addition to the Flower Communion, the other high holiday of Unitarian Universalism is the Water Ingathering at the end of summer, when congregants bring water and pour it into a common bowl. We will practice this ritual on August 25.

PRAYER:
May Love bless every Unitarian Universalist congregation.
May Love bless every delegate attending GA this month.
May this religion continue to bring joy and togetherness to diverse communities everywhere. Blessed be.

Rev. Andrew Frantz
June 12, 2024

Upcoming Events

Special Offering Collection – June 16

This Sunday a collection will be taken to replenish the minister’s discretionary fund which is used to respond to requests from people in the community who might need gas money, money to pay an electric bill, a night in a hotel, etc. You can donate online to this fund at our website or checks can be made out to UUFCM with “Discretionary Fund” indicated in the memo line, and sent to UUFCM Treasurer, P.O. Box 41, Mt. Pleasant, MI, 48804-0041.

Administrative Assistant on Vacation Through June 16
Wendy Altmeier, our administrative assistant who works remotely, is on vacation from June 2-16. Please contact Rev. Drew with eNews information and other administrative business, and be patient with us if the eNews is not as polished as when Wendy does it.
Enjoy your vacation, Wendy! Thanks for all you do!

Rev. Drew On Leave June 13-19
Rev. Drew will be on study leave from June 13-19. This means he is off-duty from regular meetings and Fellowship business, but available for urgent business as necessary. Contacting Rev. Drew by text message is the best way to reach him.

Setting Intentions for the Summer

General Assembly Virtual Meetings - June 20-23

If you are interested in witnessing the workings of Unitarian Universalism, attend the virtual meetings of General Assembly General Sessions (business.) These sessions will be broadcast at UUFCM for anyone who is interested on the following dates--anyone can attend; only delegates can vote.

Thursday, June 20, 1:00pm - 2:00pm; 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Friday, June 21, 2:30pm - 6:00pm
Saturday, June 22, 2:30pm - 6:00pm
Sunday, June 23, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

If you are interested in being an attendee to the entire General Assembly programming, we have some donated leadership funds that can support attendance. Please contact a member of the Board of Trustees if you are interested in attending.

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Midland Juneteenth Block Party - Sunday, June 16

Creative 360, Midland
Sunday, June 16, 2:00pm-5:00pm
FREE TO ATTEND!
Join in community and fun for Midland, Michigan’s third annual Juneteenth Block Party at Creative 360! Enjoy family-friendly activities, food, and entertainment, as we connect to honor the past and understand the present.

The event is sponsored by Creative 360, Members First Credit Union, Isabella Bank, Midland Youth Inclusivity Committee, Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Midland, Midland Center for the Arts & Midland County Historical Society, Dow, The Breaking Bread Village, Midland Daily News, and Wildfire Credit Union.

Visit midlandjuneteenthblockparty.com to learn more.

Pride Month Tea Dance - Sunday, June 16

Sunday, June 16, at 2:00pm
Drydock Beer Garden, Bay City
Great Lakes Bay Pride and Drydock Beer Garden are teaming up to host a "pool party without the pool" Tea Dance featuring DJ Club Kid! What's a tea dance? Check out this Wiki article: https://bit.ly/3UGHcs7

Pride Month Tea Dance is for 18+ years old (21+ will get a wristband.) A cash bar will be available. Tickets are free; please register in advance: https://bit.ly/4aTgKBg

Suggested attire - dress for summer fun! From kaftans to tank tops, dress like you’re going to the pool, the beach, or your favorite resort. Shoes suggested as Drydock has a pea stone ground covering.

Juneteenth Week - Virtual Keynote - Monday, June 17

Join us in commemorating Juneteenth with a virtual keynote address on Monday, June 17, at 6:00pm. This event, open to all at no cost, will showcase the talents and insights of two distinguished artists: Stacey Robinson and Kamau Grantham.

Robinson and Grantham will delve into the significance of their artwork, offering reflections on the themes of culture, freedom, and African American heritage.

Stacey Robinson is an Assistant Professor of Graphic Design at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.

Kamau Grantham is a Clinical Counselor at the University of Illinois Urbana Champaign.
Register here.

Juneteenth Week - Documentary Luncheon and Panel - Tuesday, June 18

Join us for a day of education and community discussion. CMU will host a lunch and documentary on the history of Juneteenth, and the economic impact of slavery through present day. The documentary will be followed by a panel discussion and audience questions.

This takes place 11:00am to 1:00pm in the Health Professionals Building. Register here.

Juneteenth Week - Juneteenth at Island Park - Wednesday, June 19

Juneteenth 2024 will bring together the CMU and Mount Pleasant community at Island Park. There will be speakers, community organizations, arts and crafts, performances, food and fun! Join us on Wednesday, June 19, at 4:00pm at Island Park in Mount Pleasant for a day of community bonding and learning.

Great Lakes Bay Pride Festival

Donate Now!

If you prefer not to donate electronically, you may also write a check payable to UUFCM and send it to: UUFCM, P.O. Box 41, Mt. Pleasant, MI 48804-0041

Got News?
The deadline for submissions to
the Order of Service Insert and the UUFCM weekly eNews
is Tuesday at 5:00 p.m.
Please send all submissions to [email protected].

Drew’s Contact Information

Team and Committee Leaders

We are a religious community guided by love, transforming our lives and our world.

eNews for June 6

6/6/2024

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Thank You, Marhea!
On Sunday our Youth Coordinator, Marhea Fay, announced that it was her last day with us and led an activity that had the whole congregation sharing Peace, Love, Unity and Respect with one another. If you were there, you probably have the bracelet to prove it!

Thank you, Marhea, for the connections you built with children and families. Thank you for sharing your gifts with us.

During the summer months, the Religious Education program has a simpler format. The Youth Religious Education Team is planning for the fall and reflecting on what kind of program best serves our youngsters.

Worship Matters

We will gather online via Zoom and in person this Sunday, June 9, to worship with Rev. Drew Frantz, who will present "Flower Communion." The Zoom call starts at 10:00am for social time, and the service starts at 10:30am.

The special ritual of Flower Communion is celebrated by Unitarian Universalists everywhere. All are invited to bring a flower to the service if you can (we will have extras to share). Each person places a flower in the common vase to represent what you bring to the congregation; at the end, each person takes home a different flower to represent what you receive from the congregation. On this day we will also celebrate graduates in our congregation and welcome new members who are signing the membership book. Children are welcome to stay throughout this multigenerational service.

Zoom Invitation for Sunday Service:
Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 402489218

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Phone - audio only
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Upcoming Services
June 16 - Summer Worship TBD
June 23 - Weaving Our Lives (GA Sunday Service)
June 30 - Summer Worship TBD

If you happen to miss being in worship, please check out Sunday Services on our website for sermon video and/or text. 2023 and prior year sermon video and/or text are located under Sermon Archives.

Minister’s Column

The biggest news of the past week was the jury verdict convicting Donald Trump of all 34 felony counts that he faced. I was following the news about the trial very closely, so I wasn’t surprised—but very relieved—to hear the news. The next day I was talking with someone who doesn’t follow politics as closely. They expected that this verdict meant that Trump could no longer run for president, and they were surprised to learn that he still can.

I’m not sure why, but he can.

My take-away is a very different one. I am worried that Trump supporters will attack the judge or the jurors—even as I learned today that Dr. Fauci regularly gets death threats along with his wife and children, due to Republican extremists spreading disinformation about him. So I say that if none of the jurors or prosecutors, or their families, is the victim of violence in the days and months after the verdict and the sentencing—then this will show that the justice system is intact. If, however, a juror is killed because of convicting Trump, then we are in a very different place. In a country where judges and jurors are targets of violence when they rule against leaders of a certain political party, justice is no longer possible. This is my great fear.

The world of American politics is very dystopian ever since Donald Trump changed its rules. His movement represents the worst aspects of humanity because they dehumanize others and have no respect for truth or decency.

In a world where a would-be dictator has a large minority of Americans following him with fanatic loyalty, I reach for hope. I try to ground myself in what I know is true: that decent, loving, compassionate people are everywhere. That everyone has goodness within. That a movement of Love like our Unitarian Universalist movement has power as well. Whenever I spend time with my fellow ministers, or with people from this congregation, I am buoyed by hope. Let us support one another in these troubling times.

PRAYER:
God of light and love, be here now. While I fear the worst in American politics, remind me that there is hope; remind me that there is joy; remind me that good people surround me.

May I transcend my fear and have the courage to keep doing what I can. May good people come together to keep building toward fairness and peace.

Blessed be.

Rev. Andrew Frantz
June 5, 2024

Upcoming Events

Most meetings and events are hybrid (in-person/Zoom). Please contact the event or meeting leader if you are not sure. Event and meeting details and links can be found on the UUFCM Calendar.

- Welcome to UU Orientation - Last Sundays at 12:30pm
- UUFCM Men’s Group - 1st Mondays at 7pm on Zoom
- Game Night - 3rd Mondays at 7pm
- Central Michigan Sangha - Tuesdays at 6:45pm
- UU Discussion Group - Wednesdays at 10am
- Choir Rehearsal - Will resume in the fall
- First Friday Potluck - First Fridays at 6:30pm - This Friday!
- Movie Night - 4th Saturdays at 7pm

All members and friends are welcome to attend our UUFCM Board meeting as well as the various team meetings that occur monthly. If you are interested in attending any specific team meeting, please contact the team leader for information.

Team Meetings
Board of Trustees - Sunday, June 9, at 1:00pm
Youth RE Team - Sunday, June 9, at 3:30pm (Zoom)
Building Team meeting, Monday, June 10, at 6:00 pm
Social Justice Coordinating Team meeting, Monday, June 10, at 7:00 pm
Worship Team - Tuesday, June 11, at 7:00pm

If you are interested in helping any of these teams or committees, please fill out the Volunteer Opportunity Form if you haven’t already.

Administrative Assistant on Vacation
Wendy Altmeier, our administrative assistant who works remotely, is on vacation from June 2-16. Please contact Rev. Drew with eNews information and other administrative business, and be patient with us if the eNews is not as polished as when Wendy does it.
Enjoy your vacation, Wendy! Thanks for all you do!

Article II Discussion and Voting
members: please vote before midnight on June 9
Last Sunday, June 2, we had more than thirty congregants attend the discussion about Article II, the proposed changes to the UUA bylaws that include the principles and sources.

Voting is now underway!

An email was sent to members only containing a link to the ballot. Please contact Rev. Drew with any questions or technical difficulties related to the voting. Here is a link to the ballot:
https://forms.gle/TTe8AiDPfv1rnLDz6

Tech Upgrade
Thanks to Betty McBride and David Allan, we have improved our technology set-up in the sanctuary. Betty donated a monitor to the fellowship to support technical services during Sunday services. David installed and set up the monitor and worked with Claire Lester, our Tech Assistant, on ways to use it.

Joyful Noise Choir on Vacation until Fall

The Joyful Noise Choir will be on vacation from mid-June through mid-August. The choir will sing on June 9 (for the flower communion service) and resume rehearsals on August 14.

Setting Intentions for the Summer

Volunteers Needed for Youth RE This Summer

During the summer, the Youth RE Team needs volunteers to work with Jolie, our Youth RE Assistant, to care for the children. We have packets made with plans for every Sunday, or you could bring your own ideas. Please contact Norma Bailey ([email protected], 989-560-3952) if you are willing to volunteer for one of the following Sundays – June 16 and 30, July 7, 14, 21, and 28, and August 4 and 11.

First Friday Potluck – Friday, June 7

General Assembly Virtual Meetings - June 20-23

An Opportunity to Table for UUFCM!

As UUFCM, we will be tabling the community Juneteenth celebration at Island Park on Wednesday, June 19, from 4:00-8:00pm. We’ll have some printed materials to hand out and, as well, have an opportunity to share about our Fellowship. If you would like to help with this opportunity for as little or as much time as you’d like, contact Norma Bailey ([email protected]) for further information.

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Midland Juneteenth Block Party - Sunday, June 16

Pride Month Tea Dance - Sunday, June 16

Juneteenth Week - Virtual Keynote - Monday, June 17

Robinson and Grantham will delve into the significance of their artwork, offering reflections on the themes of culture, freedom, and African American heritage.

Stacey Robinson is an Assistant Professor of Graphic Design at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.

Kamau Grantham is a Clinical Counselor at the University of Illinois Urbana Champaign.
Register here.

Juneteenth Week - Documentary Luncheon and Panel - Tuesday, June 18

This takes place 11:00am to 1:00pm in the Health Professionals Building. Register here.

Juneteenth Week - Juneteenth at Island Park - Wednesday, June 19

Great Lakes Bay Pride Festival

Donate Now!

If you prefer not to donate electronically, you may also write a check payable to UUFCM and send it to: UUFCM, P.O. Box 41, Mt. Pleasant, MI 48804-0041

Got News?
The deadline for submissions to
the Order of Service Insert and the UUFCM weekly eNews
is Tuesday at 5:00 p.m.
Please send all submissions to [email protected].

Drew’s Contact Information

Team and Committee Leaders

We are a religious community guided by love, transforming our lives and our world.