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eNews for Thursday, September 26

9/26/2024

 
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Worship Matters

We will gather online via Zoom and in person this Sunday, September 29, to worship with Rev. Drew Frantz, who will present "The Poetry of Rumi." The Zoom call starts at 10:00am for social time, and the service starts at 10:30am.
 

"September 30 is the birthday of the Persian mystical poet known as Rumi, born in 1207. Much of his poetry is about love: both divine love and human love. Like love itself, his writing is full of joy, surprises, and challenges. Although written centuries ago–in a far away land and in a foreign language–Rumi’s poetry reveals truth about the pleasure and pain of this being human that is relevant to us today."

Zoom Invitation for Sunday Service:
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Upcoming Services

September 29 - The Poetry of Rumi
October 6 - Bad Grammar
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.
Rev. Drew Frantz

Minister’s Column

The small group packet on Invitation this month contains this quotation from John O’Donohue:
Our lives would be immeasurably enriched if we could but bring the same hospitality in meeting the negative as we bring to the joyful and pleasurable... The negative threatens us so powerfully precisely because it is an invitation to an art of compassion.
Read the column here.

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.

  • A Joyful Noise Choir Rehearsal - Wednesdays at 7pm
  • Central Michigan Sangha - Tuesdays at 6:45pm
  • Crafty U - 3rd Fridays at 10:30am 
  • First Friday Potluck - First Fridays at 6:30pm
  • Game Night - 3rd Mondays at 7pm
  • Movie Night - 4th Saturdays at 7pm
  • Soul Matters Discussion Group - 4th Thursdays at 6:30pm (Sept-Jun)
  • UU Discussion Group - Wednesdays at 10am
  • UUFCM Men’s Group - 1st Mondays at 7pm on Zoom
  • UUFCM Women's Circle - 3rd Thursdays at 7pm
  • Welcome to UU Orientation - Last Sundays at 12pm

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
None this week!

Hiring Youth Religious Education Assistant

As Seally is starting her employment, Jolie Damer-Daigle is moving on. This leaves an opening for Youth Religious Education Assistant, to be filled as soon as possible.
 
The position pays $15 per hour for 2-3 hours per week, and we are looking for someone at least 15 years old with experience working with children. The full job posting is HERE. Applicants should contact Rev. Drew.

Come Join Us in Writing Letters!

Come join us in our letter-writing campaign to citizens in underrepresented populations in Michigan encouraging them to vote in this important election!  Your Social Justice Coordinating Team provides materials; all you need to do is write a brief statement about why you vote!  Come help any (see schedule here):
  • Tuesday at 1pm
  • Wednesday at 3pm
  • Thursday at 6:30pm
  • Saturday at 11am
We’ve already completed 660! 90 more to go!  Join us!

The letter-writing session on Thursday, September 26, at 6:30 pm has been canceled so that everyone can attend the Meet the Candidates Night at 6:30 pm at the Commission on Aging.

Soul Matters Small Group Returning - TONIGHT! September 26

"Invitation" Thursday September 26 at 6:30pm
Every month from September through June we explore a different theme provided by Soul Matters. In September the theme is Invitation. Participants in the small group can download the packet here which contains spiritual practices, songs, quotations, questions and more related to the theme. When the group meets (on the fourth Thursday of the month, facilitated by Rev. Drew), everyone is encouraged to share which parts of the packet they explored and engaged with. All are welcome! Please let Rev. Drew know if you are coming or if you have any questions.

Movie Night - THIS Saturday, September 28

Join us for a screening of A Dry White Season. This powerful film, starring the late Donald Sutherland, explores the brutal realities of apartheid in South Africa. Adapted from André Brink's novel, the story follows a respected white teacher whose eyes are opened to the harsh and unjust treatment of Black South Africans by the government and police—a reality many were blind to until the Soweto Uprising. Join us on September 28th at 7:00 PM in the Fellowship Hall.

Welcome to UU Orientation – THIS Sunday, September 29

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, typically on the last Sunday at 12:00pm. Sessions run approximately an hour and a half.

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

Please let Laura know whether you will be attending via Zoom or in person by the Friday prior to the orientation.
.

First Friday Potluck – October 4

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.

Save the Date for Outdoor Cleanup – October 19

Saturday, October 19 – 9:30am-12:30pm (lunch provided)
We’re planning to trim the evergreen bushes, clip off the dead lilac flowers, bring in the hoses, pick up sticks, rake, weed, etc. Please come and help out as many hands make the work much lighter! Bring your yard tools if possible. Or if you want to tackle one of these tasks on a different day, contact Norma Bailey ([email protected]) and she will get you situated!

• • • Community News • • •

Hispanic Heritage Month Events

Meet the Candidates! Thursday, September 26

 The Mt. Pleasant Area League of Women Voters and the Mt. Pleasant Area Chamber of Commerce invite everyone to a Meet the Candidates! Night on Thursday, September 26, 6:30-8:00pm at the Commission on Aging on Lincoln Road. You’ll have a chance to meet multiple candidates from both parties to learn more about their platforms and visions for our community.

Free COVID 19 Tests Becoming Available

The program for ordering free at-home COVID-19 tests will restart in late September 2024. Check this link https://special.usps.com/testkits for further information.

Michigan Needs Poll Workers for November

Can you help? Get trained, get paid, and help your community by serving as an election worker in Michigan! Sign up or recruit more poll workers by sharing the need with your community. Over 15,000 Michiganders have already signed up! Join the team today by signing up here.

Scam Alert

Several congregants have received emails and texts purportedly from UUFCM leadership. If you receive a message that seems suspicious, please remember that we would never solicit money or ask for help in this way, and do not respond to the message.
Read more here.

Donate Now!

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

Team and Committee Leaders

Adult Religious Education Team - Jodi Fisher
Building, Grounds & Safety Team - Norma Bailey
Caring Team - 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, September 19

9/19/2024

 
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Children’s Book Library

The Youth RE children’s book library, consisting of books donated to UUFCM over time, is open and ready for you to enjoy. You are welcome to borrow a book at any time by filling out the borrowing log. If you would like to donate a book, please let a member of the Youth RE Team know so that we can keep the catalog up to date.

Worship Matters

We will gather online via Zoom and in person this Sunday, September 22, to worship with with Norma Bailey, who will present "Banned Books." The Zoom call starts at 10:00am for social time, and the service starts at 10:30am.
 

"Banned Books Week 2024 is September 22-28. As in our recent summer series, Norma Bailey will share a personal reflection about the topic, and then we will break into small groups to discuss thought-provoking prompts."

Zoom Invitation for Sunday Service:
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One tap mobile
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Phone - audio only
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Upcoming Services

September 22 - Banned Books
September 29 - The Poetry of Rumi
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.
Rev. Drew Frantz

Minister’s Column

As I write, I am getting ready to view the full moon and partial lunar eclipse tonight (Tuesday). This full moon is called the harvest moon and it is a super moon. It is a harvest moon because of the time of year we are in, with the autumnal equinox occurring this weekend. A super moon is when the moon is a little bit closer to Earth in its orbit and therefore appears a little bit larger in the sky.

Read the column here.

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.

  • A Joyful Noise Choir Rehearsal - Wednesdays at 7pm
  • Central Michigan Sangha - Tuesdays at 6:45pm
  • Crafty U - 3rd Fridays at 10:30am (starts September 20)
  • First Friday Potluck - First Fridays at 6:30pm
  • Game Night - 3rd Mondays at 7pm
  • Movie Night - 4th Saturdays at 7pm
  • Soul Matters Discussion Group - 4th Thursdays at 6:30pm (Sept-Jun)
  • UU Discussion Group - Wednesdays at 10am
  • UUFCM Men’s Group - 1st Mondays at 7pm on Zoom
  • UUFCM Women's Circle - 3rd Thursdays at 7pm
  • Welcome to UU Orientation - Last Sundays at 12pm

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
Youth RE Team - Sunday, September 22, at 3:30pm

Hiring Youth Religious Education Assistant

As Seally is starting her employment, Jolie Damer-Daigle is moving on. This leaves an opening for Youth Religious Education Assistant, to be filled as soon as possible.
 
The position pays $15 per hour for 2-3 hours per week, and we are looking for someone at least 15 years old with experience working with children. The full job posting is HERE. Applicants should contact Rev. Drew.

Come Join Us in Writing Letters!

Come join us in our letter-writing campaign to citizens in underrepresented populations in Michigan encouraging them to vote in this important election!  Your Social Justice Coordinating Team provides materials; all you need to do is write a brief statement about why you vote!  Come help any (see schedule here):
  • Tuesday at 1pm
  • Wednesday at 3pm
  • Thursday at 6:30pm
  • Saturday at 11am
We’ve already completed 500! 250 more to go!  Join us!
 
The letter-writing session on Thursday, September 26, at 6:30 pm has been canceled so that everyone can attend the Meet the Candidates Night at 6:30 pm at the Commission on Aging.

CUUPS Mabon Ritual – Sunday, September 22

CUUPs - Covenant of UU Pagans
Contact: Annette Pratt 
This is the second time of the year to specifically commune with nature. The autumn equinox focuses on the cooler aspects of the summer solstice. The festival is represented by the harvest of corn, along with the other products in your garden that are ready to be harvested. We will hold the ritual promptly at 6:00pm.

Movie Night - Saturday, September 28

Join us for a screening of A Dry White Season. This powerful film, starring the late Donald Sutherland, explores the brutal realities of apartheid in South Africa. Adapted from André Brink's novel, the story follows a respected white teacher whose eyes are opened to the harsh and unjust treatment of Black South Africans by the government and police—a reality many were blind to until the Soweto Uprising. Join us on September 28th at 7:00 PM in the Fellowship Hall.

Soul Matters Small Group Returning - September 26

"Invitation" Thursday September 26 at 6:30pm
Every month from September through June we explore a different theme provided by Soul Matters. In September the theme is Invitation. Participants in the small group can download the packet here which contains spiritual practices, songs, quotations, questions and more related to the theme. When the group meets (on the fourth Thursday of the month, facilitated by Rev. Drew), everyone is encouraged to share which parts of the packet they explored and engaged with. All are welcome! Please let Rev. Drew know if you are coming or if you have any questions.

Welcome to UU Orientation – Sunday, September 29

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, typically on the last Sunday at 12:00pm. Sessions run approximately an hour and a half.

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

Please let Laura know whether you will be attending via Zoom or in person by the Friday prior to the orientation.
.

Save the Date for Outdoor Cleanup – October 19

Saturday, October 19 – 9:30am-12:30pm (lunch provided)
We’re planning to trim the evergreen bushes, clip off the dead lilac flowers, bring in the hoses, pick up sticks, rake, weed, etc. Please come and help out as many hands make the work much lighter! Bring your yard tools if possible. Or if you want to tackle one of these tasks on a different day, contact Norma Bailey ([email protected]) and she will get you situated!

• • • Community News • • •

Defending Democracy Town Hall - THIS Saturday, September 21

Central Michigan University and the Michigan Department of the Attorney General invite the community to an election protection town hall on Saturday, September 21, 12:00-1:30 pm (doors open at 11:30am) at the University Center, 3rd floor auditorium. Guest speakers include Attorney General Dana Nessel and Deputy Secretary of State Aghogho Edevbie.

Let Peace Reign! - THIS Saturday, September 21

On Saturday, September 21, Isabella County Human Rights Committee will present its annual "Let Peace Reign" event at the Performing Arts Pavilion at Island Park. The event starts at 4:00pm and will last until about 7:00pm. Come participate in an evening full of live music, celebrations of diversity, and kid’s activities.

Meet the Candidates! Thursday, September 26

 The Mt. Pleasant Area League of Women Voters and the Mt. Pleasant Area Chamber of Commerce invite everyone to a Meet the Candidates! Night on Thursday, September 26, 6:30-8:00pm at the Commission on Aging on Lincoln Road. You’ll have a chance to meet multiple candidates from both parties to learn more about their platforms and visions for our community.

Michigan Needs Poll Workers for November

Can you help? Get trained, get paid, and help your community by serving as an election worker in Michigan! Sign up or recruit more poll workers by sharing the need with your community. Over 15,000 Michiganders have already signed up! Join the team today by signing up here.

Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Midland's Covenant of Unitarian Universalist Paganss Upcoming Events - This Sunday

UU Fellowship of Midland's CUUPs leader, Scott Malusi, has invited UUFCM to upcoming CUUPs events. For questions on these events, or anything Midland CUUPs related, please contact Scott Malusi at [email protected]. Come join the fun and BUILD COMMUNITY with us.

Spiritual Swap and Autumnal Equinox Celebration
UU Fellowship of Midland Grounds
Sunday September 22, 12:00-2:00 PM

CUUPs is hosting their annual sharing and swap- expanded this year to celebrate inclusion and the change of season.
  • Please bring anything that no longer serves you to give away/swap/or sell. Some examples: books, herbs, stones/crystals, card decks, meditation or magical tools, nature items, artistic creations, extra produce from your harvest…or anything you wish to share that has or supports meaning in your life (spiritual, secular or otherwise).
  • We will also celebrate the equinox with some autumn themed crafts to do (fun for kids and adults).
  • Bring a table on which to place your items (we will have extra, if needed) and a chair or blanket to sit.

Scam Alert

Several congregants have received emails and texts purportedly from UUFCM leadership. If you receive a message that seems suspicious, please remember that we would never solicit money or ask for help in this way, and do not respond to the message.
Read more here.

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.
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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 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])

Team and Committee Leaders

Adult Religious Education Team - Jodi Fisher
Building, Grounds & Safety Team - Norma Bailey
Caring Team - 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, September 12

9/13/2024

 
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Welcome Seally Busch!

New Youth Program Facilitator starts Sunday
UUFCM is excited to welcome Seally Busch as our new Youth Program Facilitator. She will teach the religious education classes every Sunday and participate in other events of the youth religious education program.
 
Seally grew up attending UUFCM, so it is especially exciting to welcome her back. She comes with a knowledge of Unitarian Universalism and our values. Seally is a 2022 graduate of Mount Pleasant High School and is now studying at Central Michigan University.

Worship Matters

We will gather online via Zoom and in person this Sunday, September 15, to worship with with Rev. Drew Frantz, who will present "Offering the Invitation." The Zoom call starts at 10:00am for social time, and the service starts at 10:30am.
 

"When we have something special, we want to share it. What are you part of that you would invite others to join? What have you experienced that you would like to share with others? Invitation includes the risk of rejection as well as the hope of growth. May we be courageous enough to take the risk."

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

September 15 - Offering the Invitation
September 22 - Banned Books
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.
Rev. Drew Frantz

Minister’s Column

One area where I need the wisdom of the Tao te Ching these days is the presidential election. As I reflected recently in my “election stress and self-care” sermon, I am seeking a balance in accepting things the way they are versus acting to change things. This ancient text reminds me to be who I am, grounded. This brings a sense of calm and belonging. When I read the last three lines of this excerpt, I understand it to mean that I accept and celebrate all of life (“the wonder of the Tao”)—and this gives me the calmness to accept whatever is happening. The ultimate acceptance, of course, is knowing that I am going to die. I don’t know when. I’m sure of the outcome but unsure of the timing. If I can strive for such a state of equanimity that I am not troubled by my own death, then surely the outcome of a presidential election is also something I can take in stride.

Read the column here.

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.

  • A Joyful Noise Choir Rehearsal - Wednesdays at 7pm
  • Central Michigan Sangha - Tuesdays at 6:45pm
  • Crafty U - 3rd Fridays at 10:30am (starting September 20)
  • First Friday Potluck - First Fridays at 6:30pm
  • Game Night - 3rd Mondays at 7pm
  • Movie Night - 4th Saturdays at 7pm
  • Soul Matters Discussion Group - 4th Thursdays at 6:30pm (Sept-Jun)
  • UU Discussion Group - Wednesdays at 10am
  • UUFCM Men’s Group - 1st Mondays at 7pm on Zoom
  • UUFCM Women's Circle - 3rd Thursdays at 7pm
  • Welcome to UU Orientation - Last Sundays at 12pm

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
Worship Team - Thursday, September 12, at 7:00pm

Screening of Movie “Bad Faith” - THIS Friday, September 13

You all are invited to a screening on Friday, September 13,  of the documentary "Bad Faith: Christian Nationalism's Unholy War on Democracy." The documentary discusses how Christian nationalism became a dominant political force in our society, closely associated with Project 2025. Your Social Justice Coordinating Team is co-sponsoring this screening with the Mount Pleasant Area Diversity Group.
 
The screening of "Bad Faith" is on Friday, September 13, at 6:30 pm in the Library Annex. Please see the flyer below for additional information.

Hiring Youth Religious Education Assistant

As Seally is starting her employment, Jolie Damer-Daigle is moving on. This leaves an opening for Youth Religious Education Assistant, to be filled as soon as possible.
 
The position pays $15 per hour for 2-3 hours per week, and we are looking for someone at least 15 years old with experience working with children. The full job posting is HERE. Applicants should contact Rev. Drew.

Come Join Us in Writing Letters!

Come join us in our letter-writing campaign to citizens in underrepresented populations in Michigan encouraging them to vote in this important election!  Your Social Justice Coordinating Team provides materials; all you need to do is write a brief statement about why you vote!  Come help any (see schedule here):
  • Tuesday at 1pm
  • Wednesday at 3pm
  • Thursday at 6:30pm
  • Saturday at 11am
We’ve already completed 400! 350 more to go!  Join us!

Hospitality Training Session - THIS Saturday, September 14

There's still time to sign up! Are you looking to participate more in our faith community but have limited time? The Hospitality Team is a great place to start! There are no meetings to attend—just a commitment on Sundays to be among the first to welcome our visitors, friends, and members.

Interested in learning more about becoming a greeter, pre-service host, post-service host, or refreshment provider? Join us for a training session on Saturday, September 14, at 10:00am at the church. Please let Gisela know or sign up here so we can plan accordingly.

Special Plate Collection This Sunday – The Mt. Pleasant Pride Center

This Sunday, a collection will be taken to support Mt. Pleasant Pride Center, a volunteer-based community center for LGBTQ+ members and their allies in Mount Pleasant. You can put a donation into the passed plate on Sunday, donate online to the Social Justice Special Plate Collections Fund at our website, or checks can be sent to our treasurer made out to UUFCM with Mt. Pleasant Pride Center in the memo.
 

Game Night! - Monday, September 16

We meet on 3rd Mondays from 7-9pm in the UUFCM social hall and 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! Questions? Contact James Scott ([email protected]).

Soul Matters Small Group Returning

"Invitation" Thursday September 26 at 6:30pm
Every month from September through June we explore a different theme provided by Soul Matters. In September the theme is Invitation. Participants in the small group can download the packet here which contains spiritual practices, songs, quotations, questions and more related to the theme. When the group meets (on the fourth Thursday of the month, facilitated by Rev. Drew), everyone is encouraged to share which parts of the packet they explored and engaged with. All are welcome! Please let Rev. Drew know if you are coming or if you have any questions.

Save the Date for Outdoor Cleanup – October 19

Saturday, October 19 – 9:30am-12:30pm (lunch provided)
We’re planning to trim the evergreen bushes, clip off the dead lilac flowers, bring in the hoses, pick up sticks, rake, weed, etc. Please come and help out as many hands make the work much lighter! Bring your yard tools if possible. Or if you want to tackle one of these tasks on a different day, contact Norma Bailey ([email protected]) and she will get you situated!

Michigan UUs Unite: Fifty for Justice!

UUs are known to be justice-seeking people. It takes many of us working together to achieve the goal of freedom and equity for all. The Michigan UU Social Justice Network (MUUSJN) leverages expertise and resources to support this work for member congregations and fellowships across our state and gives UUs a larger voice among partners, allies, and justice-makers. Become a supporting member today and help foster this collaboration. We need 50 of you (or more!) to reach our new member goal. Go to uujustice.org; click “Become a Member” and make a donation today.

• • • Community News • • •

Conversations That Matter

The CMU Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion invites community members to attend their first “Conversations That Matter: Policing and Politics in 2024” on September 16, 5:00-7:00pm, in the University Center. Dinner provided. See the attached flyer for registration.

Meet the Candidates! Thursday, September 26

 The Mt. Pleasant Area League of Women Voters and the Mt. Pleasant Area Chamber of Commerce invite everyone to a Meet the Candidates! Night on Thursday, September 26, 6:30-8:00pm at the Commission on Aging on Lincoln Road. You’ll have a chance to meet multiple candidates from both parties to learn more about their platforms and visions for our community.

Michigan Needs Poll Workers for November

Can you help? Get trained, get paid, and help your community by serving as an election worker in Michigan! Sign up or recruit more poll workers by sharing the need with your community. Over 15,000 Michiganders have already signed up! Join the team today by signing up here.

UU Fellowship of Midland's CUUPs Upcoming Events

UU Fellowship of Midland's CUUPs leader, Scott Malusi, has invited UUFCM to upcoming CUUPs events. For questions on these events, or anything Midland CUUPs related, please contact Scott Malusi at [email protected]. Come join the fun and BUILD COMMUNITY with us.

Spiritual Swap and Autumnal Equinox Celebration
UU Fellowship of Midland Grounds
Sunday September 22, 12:00-2:00 PM

CUUPs is hosting their annual sharing and swap- expanded this year to celebrate inclusion and the change of season.
  • Please bring anything that no longer serves you to give away/swap/or sell. Some examples: books, herbs, stones/crystals, card decks, meditation or magical tools, nature items, artistic creations, extra produce from your harvest…or anything you wish to share that has or supports meaning in your life (spiritual, secular or otherwise).
  • We will also celebrate the equinox with some autumn themed crafts to do (fun for kids and adults).
  • Bring a table on which to place your items (we will have extra, if needed) and a chair or blanket to sit.

Scam Alert

Several congregants have received emails and texts purportedly from UUFCM leadership. If you receive a message that seems suspicious, please remember that we would never solicit money or ask for help in this way, and do not respond to the message.
Read more here.

Donate Now!

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

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
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Worship Matters

We will gather online via Zoom and in person this Sunday, September 8, to worship with with Rev. Drew Frantz, who will present "Accepting the Invitation." The Zoom call starts at 10:00am for social time, and the service starts at 10:30am.
 

"September is the month of Invitation. What is life calling you to do? How are you being invited to change and grow? Nature is calling you to explore and come alive; a group is inviting you to play and to learn; a movement is inviting you to be part of it. To accept the invitation requires courage and imagination."

Zoom Invitation for Sunday Service:
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Meeting ID: 402489218

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Upcoming Services

September 15 - Offering the Invitation
September 22 - Banned Books
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.
Rev. Drew Frantz

Minister’s Column

This week I had some long overdue repairs done in my house. I knew there was a rotten board just under the siding by the porch. As they pulled back more of the siding, more and more rotten wood was revealed: water had been getting behind the siding for years evidently and damaging layers of the wall. A one-day project turned into two and a half days: it felt like they were tearing off and replacing a whole corner of the house. Luckily the work is done now, and should be sturdier and drier than before.

Read the column here.

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.

  • A Joyful Noise Choir Rehearsal - Wednesdays at 7pm
  • Central Michigan Sangha - Tuesdays at 6:45pm
  • Crafty U - 3rd Fridays at 10:30am (starting September 20)
  • First Friday Potluck - First Fridays at 6:30pm
  • Game Night - 3rd Mondays at 7pm
  • Movie Night - 4th Saturdays at 7pm
  • Soul Matters Discussion Group - 4th Thursdays at 6:30pm (Sept-Jun)
  • UU Discussion Group - Wednesdays at 10am
  • UUFCM Men’s Group - 1st Mondays at 7pm on Zoom
  • UUFCM Women's Circle - 3rd Thursdays at 7pm
  • Welcome to UU Orientation - Last Sundays at 12pm

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, September 8, at 1:00pm
Building Team - Monday, September 9, at 6:00pm
Social Justice - Monday, September 9, at 7:00pm

First Friday Potluck – This Friday, September 6

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.

Come Join Us in Writing Letters!

Come join us in our letter-writing campaign to citizens in underrepresented populations in Michigan encouraging them to vote in this important election!  Your Social Justice Coordinating Team provides materials; all you need to do is write a brief statement about why you vote!  Come help any (see schedule here):
  • Tuesday at 1pm
  • Wednesday at 3pm
  • Thursday at 6:30pm
  • Saturday at 11am
We’ve already completed 300!  450 more to go!  Join us!

Screening of Movie “Bad Faith” - Friday, September 13

You all are invited to a screening on Friday, September 13,  of the documentary "Bad Faith: Christian Nationalism's Unholy War on Democracy." The documentary discusses how Christian nationalism became a dominant political force in our society, closely associated with Project 2025. Your Social Justice Coordinating Team is co-sponsoring this screening with the Mount Pleasant Area Diversity Group.
 
The screening of "Bad Faith" is on Friday, September 13, at 6:30 pm in the Library Annex. Please see the flyer below for additional information.

Hospitality Training Session - Saturday, September 14

Are you looking to participate more in our faith community but have limited time? The Hospitality Team is a great place to start! There are no meetings to attend—just a commitment on Sundays to be among the first to welcome our visitors, friends, and members.

Interested in learning more about becoming a greeter, pre-service host, post-service host, or refreshment provider? Join us for a training session on Saturday, September 14, from 10:00am-11:30am at the church. Please let Gisela know or sign up here so we can plan accordingly.

Soul Matters Small Group Returning

"Invitation" Thursday September 26 at 6:30pm
Every month from September through June we explore a different theme provided by Soul Matters. In September the theme is Invitation. Participants in the small group can download the packet here which contains spiritual practices, songs, quotations, questions and more related to the theme. When the group meets (on the fourth Thursday of the month, facilitated by Rev. Drew), everyone is encouraged to share which parts of the packet they explored and engaged with. All are welcome! Please let Rev. Drew know if you are coming or if you have any questions.

Michigan UUs Unite: Fifty for Justice!

UUs are known to be justice-seeking people. It takes many of us working together to achieve the goal of freedom and equity for all. The Michigan UU Social Justice Network (MUUSJN) leverages expertise and resources to support this work for member congregations and fellowships across our state and gives UUs a larger voice among partners, allies, and justice-makers. Become a supporting member today and help foster this collaboration. We need 50 of you (or more!) to reach our new member goal. Go to uujustice.org; click “Become a Member” and make a donation today.

• • • Community News • • •

Meet the Candidates! Thursday, September 26

 The Mt. Pleasant Area League of Women Voters and the Mt. Pleasant Area Chamber of Commerce invite everyone to a Meet the Candidates! Night on Thursday, September 26, 6:30-8:00pm at the Commission on Aging on Lincoln Road. You’ll have a chance to meet multiple candidates from both parties to learn more about their platforms and visions for our community.

Michigan Needs Poll Workers for November

Can you help? Get trained, get paid, and help your community by serving as an election worker in Michigan! Sign up or recruit more poll workers by sharing the need with your community. Over 15,000 Michiganders have already signed up! Join the team today by signing up here.

UU Fellowship of Midland's CUUPs Upcoming Events

UU Fellowship of Midland's CUUPs leader, Scott Malusi, has invited UUFCM to upcoming CUUPs events. For questions on these events, or anything Midland CUUPs related, please contact Scott Malusi at [email protected]. Come join the fun and BUILD COMMUNITY with us.

Spiritual Swap and Autumnal Equinox Celebration
UU Fellowship of Midland Grounds
Sunday September 22, 12:00-2:00 PM

CUUPs is hosting their annual sharing and swap- expanded this year to celebrate inclusion and the change of season.
  • Please bring anything that no longer serves you to give away/swap/or sell. Some examples: books, herbs, stones/crystals, card decks, meditation or magical tools, nature items, artistic creations, extra produce from your harvest…or anything you wish to share that has or supports meaning in your life (spiritual, secular or otherwise).
  • We will also celebrate the equinox with some autumn themed crafts to do (fun for kids and adults).
  • Bring a table on which to place your items (we will have extra, if needed) and a chair or blanket to sit.

Scam Alert

Several congregants have received emails and texts purportedly from UUFCM leadership. If you receive a message that seems suspicious, please remember that we would never solicit money or ask for help in this way, and do not respond to the message.
Read more here.

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.
Donate button
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 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])

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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