eNews Thursday, September 25 2025

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eNews for Thursday, September 25, 2025

Youth RE Children Have Been Busy

Guided by our Youth RE Program Coordinator Elowen Kourteva and Youth RE Assistant Charlotte Ford, our children have created sun catchers to decorate our flower garden and collages about belonging.

Worship Matters

We will gather online via Zoom and in person this Sunday, September 28th, to worship with Guy Newland who will present "Wise Hope Never Dies." The Zoom call starts at 10:00am for social time, and the service starts at 10:30am.

"The news is so relentlessly discouraging; when it seems things could get no worse, they get worse. How can we find hope and inspiration? UUFCM has––in its history, values, and community––the resources for wise hope, a hope reaching beyond the horizons of our imagination."

Zoom Invitation for Sunday Service:
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Upcoming Services

September 28 - Hope in the Face of Devastation with Guy Newland

In Case You Missed It...

Many past sermons are available on our website under Sermon Videos and Archives.

In order to access any services 2024 on, go to the website and click on Worship, then Sunday Services.

Minister’s Column: "If You Realise That All Things Change…"

These are the words of the Tao Te Ching, Lao Tzu’s words from ancient China translated into modern English by Stephen Mitchell:

If you realise that all things change,
there is nothing you will try to hold on to.
If you aren’t afraid of dying,
there is nothing you can’t achieve.

Trying to control the future
is like trying to take the master carpenter’s place.
When you handle the master carpenter’s tools,
chances are that you’ll cut your hand.

-Tao Te Ching, verse 74
More...

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 7:00pm
Central Michigan Sangha - Tuesdays at 6:45pm
Crafty U - 3rd Tuesdays at 10:30am
First Friday Potluck - First Fridays at 6:30pm October 3rd 6:30pm
Sleepy Time Yoga - 3rd Mondays at 6pm
Game Night - 3rd Mondays at 7pm
Movie Night - 4th Saturdays at 7pm - This Saturday!
Readers Theater - 2nd Tuesdays at 7pm
Soul Matters Discussion Group - next meeting to be announced
UU Discussion Group - Wednesdays at 10am
UUFCM Men’s Group - 1st Mondays at 7pm on Zoom
Welcome to UU Orientation - last Sunday of the month at 12:00pm unless otherwise indicated - This Sunday!

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

Safe Congregation Team Listening Session: September 30th, 5:00pm

Fellowship News

Celebration of Life Janet Olson

Sunday, October 5th 12:00 luncheon / 1:00 service

UUFCM Santuary

Janet Olson, beloved member of our Fellowship, died unexpectedly on September 9. You can read her obituary here. Please join us to celebrate and remember her life on Sunday October 5th. All are welcome for a luncheon at noon, followed by a service at 1:00.

October Birthdays!

For the year to come, we wish them much joy, good health for body and mind, and new (ad)ventures. May it be so.

2025-2026 UUFCM Board Goals

Each year, the UUFCM Board of Trustees establishes goals for itself in addition to the regular business of the Board. This year its goals are:

Support the production of a new UUFCM Website

Explore and make a recommendation regarding a church management system to handle directory, pledges, and master data base

Identify and act on the resistance to the Trump administration's actions and policies

Refine the Policy on the Evaluation of Fellowship Ministry

Update the Finance Team responsibilities

Feel free to contact any member of the Board if you have questions or suggestions. Board members’ contact information is listed at the bottom of the eNews.

Movie Night

Letter Writing Party TOMORROW!

The Social Justice Coordinating Team (SJCT) invites you to a letter-writing event on Friday, September 26, 5:30-7:00pm to support a Pennsylvania Supreme Court election coming up on November 5. We will provide instructions, materials and snacks. Join us in making a difference with our action!

Welcome to UU Orientation - THIS Sunday, September 28th

Contact: Laura McBride
We meet both in person in the fellowship hall and via Zoom.

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 12:00 pm. Sessions run approximately an hour and a half.

If you are interested in watching an introductory video regarding our faith, please view this YouTube video by Peter Bowden called Unitarian Universalism: You're Uni-What?.

For more info or to register for Welcome to UU, contact: Laura McBride at 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.

Sex Offender Policy Listening Circle

September 30 at 5:00

In an effort to ensure that we are keeping the congregation as safe as possible, we are asking concerned parties to attend a listening circle regarding the sex offender policy.

The Safe Congregation Team has re-convened for the new year with three new members. Our task is to consider the possible inclusion of any people on the sex offender registry in the activities of the Fellowship.

- last year the board adopted a policy that allows for the possibility of including a sex offender

- so far, we have NOT gone forward with including anyone on the sex offender registry in our congregation. If we were to do so, every case would be treated individually.

We want to make sure we hear from everyone—especially those with concerns—before implementing the policy. Please reach out to anyone on this team, or join us for a listening circle on Tuesday, September 30 at 5:00.

The listening circle will be facilitated by Sierra Burke, Drew Frantz, and Katie Zapoluch.

First Friday Potluck

Vigil for Humanity October 10

All are invited to a Community Interfaith Vigil for Humanity - To Recognize and Rekindle the Sacred Light in One Another Amidst the Chaos and Darkness. The Vigil will be held Friday, October 10, 2025 @ 7 pm at the Town Center in downtown Mt. Pleasant, MI, the corner of Main and Broadway. All are Welcome; come join us and bring your family.

UUFCM Annual Harvest Feast - October 12

Please save the date for the annual harvest feast on Sunday October 12th. Sign up sheets will be in the in fellowship hall starting this Sunday.

Children Invited to Papas Pumpkin Patch on October 19

The Youth RE Team is inviting all children to join them at Papas Pumpkin Patch on Sunday, October 19, at 1:30 pm. There will be a hayride, a chance to pick out a pumpkin, a corn maze, a Gator train ride, animals to pet, and cider and donuts. There is no cost for the children, and adults who join us are asked to donate $6.00 if possible. Please let Elowen know by Sunday, September 28, if you are going to attend so that we can make the reservation.

Save the Date for October Cleanup

Save the date for our outdoor cleanup on Saturday, October 25, 9:30-12:30. More information later!

Scam Alert

Several congregants have recently 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.

Community News

Niimi'idiwin "A Dance"

Mt. Pleasant Indian Industrial Boarding School
(1400 W. Pickard, Mt. Pleasant, MI)
Friday, September 26, 2025
1 pm - 4 pm
For more information please contact Marcella at [email protected] or 989-775-4751.

Hispanic Heritage Month

Central Michigan University invites community members to attend the various events on campus celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month, September 15 – October 15. All are welcome! See the calendar for events.

Ballot Proposal Forum

On Tuesday, October 7, from 7:00-8:30 on Zoom, MUUSJN (Michigan UU Social Justice Network) will present a ballot proposal forum to learn about the key points of the multiple petitions being circulated in Michigan for the 2026 midterm election. Please plan to attend in order to make an informed decision on whether to sign a petition. Register at bit.ly/BallotPropForum.

No Kings 2 October 18

Indivisible Central Michigan will be joining the national NO KINGS 2 protests on Saturday, October 18 from11:00 am -1:00 pm. The event will be on Mission Street, between Bluegrass and Broomfield. This is a national coalition protest, with over 140 partners, including 50501, ACLU, College Democrats of America, Common Cause, Fair Share America, Friends of the Earth, Greenpeace, Human Rights Campaign, Interfaith Alliance, Labor Today International and Women’s March! Please join to be part of a massive turnout to protest!

Facts on Petitions

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. 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
Tuesdays 10am-noon
Wednesdays 1-3pm and 8-9pm

UUFCM Board of Trustees for 2025-2026
President: Norma Bailey (989.560.3952; [email protected])
President-Elect: Guy Newland (989.944.0534; newla1g [email protected])
Treasurer: David Allan (989.941.7349; [email protected])
Secretary: Jennifer Davis (989.280.7010; [email protected])
Trustee: Annette Pratt (989.400.0173; [email protected])
Trustee: Jennifer Prout (989.400.3130; [email protected])
Trustee: Marco Muñoz-Fortino (989-600-6738; [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 Annie Peters
Fellowship Life Coordinating Team - Laura McBride
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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eNews Thursday, September 18 2025

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Rev. Brigitte Bechtold (center) receiving a gift from UUFCM for her ordination as a UU minister. She is a member of this Fellowship and now serves the Beacon UU Congregation in Troy. We are so proud to have someone from our congregation go on to UU ministry!

Worship Matters

We will gather online via Zoom and in person this Sunday, September 21st, to worship with Rev. Drew Frantz who will present "Truth-telling and the Eternal Child: Education Is Sacred." The Zoom call starts at 10:00am for social time, and the service starts at 10:30am.

"The classroom is a sacred space in two ways. First, it is a place where truth is told, discovered, and refined in the dynamic interplay of students and teachers. Second, the classroom represents a place of safety for the child–the actual children in the classroom, and the child within every human being, the archetype of innocence and wonder. These things we celebrate today."

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

September 21 - Truth-telling and the Eternal Child: Education Is Sacred
September 28 - Hope in the Face of Devastation with Guy Newland

In Case You Missed It...

Many past sermons are available on our website under Sermon Videos and Archives.

In order to access any services 2024 on, go to the website and click on Worship, then Sunday Services.

Minister’s Column: "The Shooting of Charlie Kirk"

When I heard about the shooting last week, I sort of knew who Charlie Kirk was. I had heard of him as a right-wing podcaster…from the left-wing podcasters I listen to. In the immediate aftermath of the event, I really appreciated the voices calling for calm and unity—and denouncing all political violence. One message I heard was: “Let’s not hear celebrating from the left regarding this killing. We know that Kirk’s ideas were contrary to what we stand for, but he is a human being who leaves behind a wife and children. If we are celebrating his assassination, we have lost a big piece of our humanity.” More...

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 7:00pm
Central Michigan Sangha - Tuesdays at 6:45pm
Crafty U - 3rd Tuesdays at 10:30am - Cancelled for September
First Friday Potluck - First Fridays at 6:30pm
Sleepy Time Yoga - 3rd Mondays at 6pm
Game Night - 3rd Mondays at 7pm
Movie Night - 4th Saturdays at 7pm - September 27th 7:00pm
Readers Theater - 2nd Tuesdays at 7pm - September 23rd 6:45pm
Soul Matters Discussion Group - next meeting to be announced
UU Discussion Group - Wednesdays at 10am
UUFCM Men’s Group - 1st Mondays at 7pm on Zoom
Welcome to UU Orientation - last Sunday of the month at 12:00pm unless otherwise indicated - September 28th 12:00pm

Team Meetings

Youth RE Meeting - Sunday Sept 21, 3:30pm

Fellowship News

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.

Safe Congregation Team

The Safe Congregation Team has re-convened for the new year with three new members. Our task is to consider the possible inclusion of any people on the sex offender registry in the activities of the Fellowship.

- last year the board adopted a policy that allows for the possibility of including a sex offender

- so far, we have NOT gone forward with including anyone on the sex offender registry in our congregation. If we were to do so, every case would be treated individually.

Scam Alert

CUUPS Mabon Ritual – Sunday, September 21

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.

Readers Theater:

Tuesday September 23, 6:45 pm

All are welcome.

Invitation to a Letter Writing Party

Movie Night

UUFCM Annual Harvest Feast - October 12

Please save the date for the annual harvest feast on Sunday October 12th. Sign up sheets will be in the in fellowship hall starting this Sunday.

Save the Date for October Cleanup

Save the date for our outdoor cleanup on Saturday, October 25, 9:30-12:30. More information later!

Community News

Choose Your Topic Protest

Saturday, September 20, 10-12, on the corner of Mission and Broadway. Indivisible Central Michigan invites everyone to join to protest any and all issues. There are plenty to choose from! You can drop in and stay as long as you are able, or plan on driving by in support – honking horns are always welcome! Extra signs are available.

Let Peace Reign

In recognition of International Day of Peace, there will be an annual event titled “Let Peace Reign” in the Town Center from 3-6 pm on Saturday, September 20. There will be a peace walk, local speakers on peace, a moment of silence, and other peace-promoting activities. All are welcome.

ICRH Open House

ICRH (the homeless shelter) is inviting everyone to an open house celebrating the new permanent shelter at 555 N. Main St. on Wednesday, September 24, 4:00-6:00 pm. The ribbon-cutting will be at 4:00, with guided tours of the building after.

Ballot Proposals for November 2026 – Know What You Sign!

The League of Women Voters of Michigan Education Fund has compiled a summary of each of the ballot proposals that are being considered for the November 2026 election. While the League has not taken a position on all of these yet, they are reminding people to be sure to know what they are signing before they sign. See the link HERE to the summary.

There are two petitions being circulated concerning rules about voting in Michigan, both of which are trying to make it harder for eligible citizens to register to vote, vote at a precinct, and/or vote absentee. In essence, these petitions, if they garner enough signatures, will go on the ballot in the 2026 midterm election requiring people to prove that they are citizens with documents such as birth certificates or passports. Unfortunately, if on the ballot, they will probably pass because many people will not read the complete language but simply vote “yes” because, of course, we want to make sure that only citizens can vote (already a requirement to vote).

The action needed by all of us to keep these two issues off the ballot in November 2026 is to educate everyone we know – family, friends, neighbors – to NOT sign these two petitions. If you are asked to sign a petition having anything to do with voting, we urge you to NOT sign. If you would like to do more, please contact Norma Bailey ([email protected]) who can share more information with you and/or give you “decline to sign” flyers to hand out to people.

Click HERE for flyer.

Donate Now!

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

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
Tuesdays 10am-noon
Wednesdays 1-3pm and 8-9pm

Team and Committee Leaders

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

eNews September 11, 2025

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Worship Matters

We will gather online via Zoom and in person this Sunday, September 14th, to worship with Rev. Drew Frantz who will present "All Are Called to Serve: Honoring Rev. Brigitte Bechtold." The Zoom call starts at 10:00am for social time, and the service starts at 10:30am.

"Brigitte Bechtold was a longstanding member of this Fellowship before discerning the call to ministry. In recent years she completed her seminary training, became ordained as a UU minister, and now serves the Beacon UU Congregation in Troy, Michigan. Today she returns to UUFCM where we honor her journey and reflect on the ways that each of us is called to serve humanity and goodness."

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

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Phone - audio only
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Upcoming Services

September 14 - All Are Called to Serve: Honoring Rev. Brigitte Bechtold
September 21 - Truth-telling and the Eternal Child: Education is Sacred
September 28 - Hope in the Face of Devastation

In Case You Missed It...

Many past sermons are available on our website under Sermon Videos and Archives.

In order to access any services 2024 on, go to the website and click on Worship, then Sunday Services.

Minister’s Column: "Street Protest"

A friend and colleague of mine, UU minister Rev. Ben Atherton-Zeman, was arrested recently for protesting against the removal of a Black Lives Matter street mural in St. Pete, Florida. The mural was next to a museum of African-American history in the city and was being removed due to a Florida state law banning street art. Eradicating a Black Lives Matter mural next to an African American history museum is in line with other authoritarian efforts I see in our nation today: erasing history and monuments to civil rights leaders while celebrating confederate leaders. On local TV news, both Rev. Atherton-Zeman and a fellow (Methodist) clergy member who was also arrested spoke about their calling and their commitment to oppose injustice and oppression. More...

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 7:00pm
Central Michigan Sangha - Tuesdays at 6:45pm
Crafty U - 3rd Tuesdays at 10:30am - Cancelled for September
First Friday Potluck - First Fridays at 6:30pm
Sleepy Time Yoga - 3rd Mondays at 6pm - This Monday, September 15
Game Night - 3rd Mondays at 7pm - This Monday, September 15
Movie Night - 4th Saturdays at 7pm
Readers Theater - 2nd Tuesdays at 7pm - This Month September 23rd 6:45pm
Soul Matters Discussion Group - next meeting to be announced
UU Discussion Group - Wednesdays at 10am
UUFCM Men’s Group - 1st Mondays at 7pm on Zoom
UUFCM Women's Circle - On hiatus until further notice
Welcome to UU Orientation - last Sunday of the month at 12:00pm unless otherwise indicated

Team Meetings

Worship Team: Thursday, September 11 at 7:00pm
Board Meeting: Sunday, September 14 at 1:00pm

Fellowship News

Scam Alert

Sunday Is the Last Day to Update the Directory

We are in the process of updating the Directory by printing an Addendum with any changes since February. Do you have a new phone number? new email address? new postal address? new pronouns?

Please send any updates to Gisela ([email protected]) no later than Sunday, September 14, 2025. Thanks in advance for your help !

Game Night this Monday!

Sleepy Time Yoga - Monday, September 15

Kelly Lawson is offering an evening of Yoga Nidra on Monday, September 15, 6:00-7:00 pm in the UU sanctuary. Bring a yoga mat, blankets, pillows, or anything to get cozy. The evening is donation-based, and all donations will go to the homeless shelter (ICRH).

Join Kelly for this gentle and restful practice of Yoga Nidra! The evening will begin with gentle movement before finding rest in Savasana (final resting pose) for a guided meditation.

CUUPS Mabon Ritual – Sunday, September 21

Invitation to a Letter Writing Party

Save the Date for October Cleanup

Save the date for our outdoor cleanup on Saturday, October 25, 9:30-12:30. More information later!

Community News

Household Waste Collection

Let Peace Reign

ICRH Open House

Ballot Proposals for November 2026 – Know What You Sign!

Donate Now!

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

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
Tuesdays 10am-noon
Wednesdays 1-3pm and 8-9pm

Team and Committee Leaders

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

eNews September 4, 2025

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Worship Matters

We will gather online via Zoom and in person this Sunday, September 7th, to worship with Rev. Drew Frantz who will present "Who I Want to Be I Am." The Zoom call starts at 10:00am for social time, and the service starts at 10:30am.

"This is the fourth and final sermon in a series inspired by the lyrics of India.Arie Simpson: What I seek I have / What I want to know I understand / All I wish I could I can / Who I want to be I am. Each line of the song lands as an affirmation: of having, of knowing, of doing…and ultimately of being. There is no greater achievement in life than being truly at home in one’s identity and person-hood. For many of us this is elusive, as we must do the work of transcending the false or incomplete versions of ourself that we have embodied. May every person find comfort and confidence in being exactly who they are."

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

One tap mobile
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Phone - audio only
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In Case You Missed It...

Many past sermons are available on our website under Sermon Videos and Archives.

In order to access any services 2024 on, go to the website and click on Worship, then Sunday Services.

Minister’s Column: "Ecstatic Dance Lansing"

The group on Facebook is called Ecstatic Dance Lansing, and that’s how I found out about the event Friday night. I found my way to the address they advertised, a park by the river, adjacent to an industrial area, not far from REO Town. They said there would be a drum circle and a dance, so I had brought a drum and some rhythm instruments. As I walked across the grass and over a small rise I saw the group set up in a wide circle, most sitting on blankets, and Megan and Sara greeted me. More...

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 7:00pm
Central Michigan Sangha - Tuesdays at 6:45pm
Crafty U - 3rd Tuesdays at 10:30am - Cancelled for September
First Friday Potluck - First Fridays at 6:30pm - Tomorrow, September 5
Sleepy Time Yoga - 3rd Mondays at 6pm - Starting on September 15
Game Night - 3rd Mondays at 7pm
Movie Night - 4th Saturdays at 7pm
Readers Theater - 2nd Tuesdays at 7pm
Soul Matters Discussion Group - next meeting to be announced
UU Discussion Group - Wednesdays at 10am
UUFCM Men’s Group - 1st Mondays at 7pm on Zoom
UUFCM Women's Circle - On hiatus until further notice
Welcome to UU Orientation - last Sunday of the month at 12:00pm unless otherwise indicated

Team Meetings

Fellowship Life Coordinating Team: Sunday, September 7 at 12:00pm
Building and Grounds Team: Monday, September 8 at 5:30pm
Social Justice Coordinating Team: Monday, September 8 at 6:30pm
Worship Team: Thursday, September 11 at 7:00pm

Fellowship News

Scam Alert

First Friday Potuck this Friday September 5th

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.

Infant Pantry This Sunday September 7

Donations for the Infant Pantry are collected on the first Sunday of each month. You can donate online to the Monthly Donations for Infant Pantry on our website, or checks can be sent to our treasurer made out to UUFCM with Infant Pantry in the memo. Questions? Contact Tom Moffit (989-772-1602; [email protected]). Thank you in advance for your generosity

Any Changes in Your Life?

We are in the process of updating the Directory by printing an Addendum with any changes since February. Do you have a new phone number? new email address? new postal address? new pronouns?

Please send any updates to Gisela ([email protected]) no later than Saturday, September 14, 2025. Thanks in advance for your help !

Sleepy Time Yoga - Monday, September 15

Invitation to a Letter Writing Party

The Social Justice Coordinating Team (SJCT) is announcing a letter-writing event on Friday, September 26, 5:30-7:00pm to support a Pennsylvania Supreme Court election coming up on November 5. Put the date on your calendar to engage in positive action!

Community News

“Choose Your Topic” Protest

Saturday, September 6, 10-12, on the corner of Mission and Broadway. Indivisible Central Michigan invites everyone to join to protest any and all issues. There are plenty to choose from! You can drop in and stay as long as you are able, or plan on driving by in support – honking horns are always welcome! Extra signs are available.

UUA Announces Online Trans Support Groups

The UUA is thrilled to announce the launch of The Woodlands, a new all-ages virtual pastoral care program for trans people and their families, beginning this fall.

The Woodlands is a monthly online gathering designed for trans children, youth, and adults—as well as the parents and caregivers of trans people. Each session will begin with a shared message and grounding ritual, followed by breakout rooms tailored to different communities within our circle, and we come back together for a release. Sessions will be about an hour and a half.

Each breakout room—co-facilitated by two chaplains—will offer space for meaningful check-ins where we can honor our grief, celebrate our joy, and support one another. The spirit of each room will reflect the people within it.

For example:

The Sequoias Room: for parents and caregivers of trans people
The Saplings Room: for trans children and youth
The Sycamores Room: for trans adults

Our first gathering will be on Sunday, September 7, 2025, at:

4:00 PM Eastern
3:00 PM Central
2:00 PM Mountain
1:00 PM Pacific

The sessions will be on the first Sunday of the month thereafter.

This pilot season will run from September 2025 through May 2026—a time for grace, growth, and connection. All of us on the UUA staff who helped bring The Woodlands to life hope you’ll find meaningful community and support in this shared space.

Household Waste Collection

Let Peace Reign

Learn about the Petitions: What to Know before You Sign

At least six petition drives are underway or could be soon by groups seeking a spot on Michigan’s 2026 ballot for proposals to change laws or the state Constitution. Each will have a title and a summary approved by the Board of State Canvassers. Be sure to read any petition put in front of you before you sign as Michigan law does not require circulators to provide an accurate verbal description of the petitions they're asking you to sign.

Bridge Magazine, an independent non-profit daily newsletter covering Michigan news, has provided an article which highlights the current petitions being circulated in Michigan this summer. Click HERE to read the complete article. As well, a copy is posted on the bulletin board in the Fellowship Hall.

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