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“Allow nature’s peace to flow into you as sunshine flows into trees.”

~ John Muir

Worship Matters

We will gather online via Zoom and in person this Sunday, April 2 to worship together with Dr. Joyce Henricks who will present “What’s Love Got to Do with It?” The Zoom call starts at 10:00 for social time, and the service starts at 10:30.

“The service will address the questions: Is an act of kindness motivated by love somehow "better" than one motivated by other emotions? In other words, do our actions have to be motivated by love in order to have moral worth?”

Zoom Invitation for April 2

Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 402489218

One tap mobile
+16468769923,,402489218#

Phone - audio only
+1 646 876 9923

If you happen to miss being in worship, please check out our website sermon archive for sermon video and/or text.

Minister on Study Leave

Rev. Drew will be on study leave from Friday, March 24 through Thursday, March 30. During this time off from regular duties, Drew is still available for urgent business as needed. If you can’t reach him directly, please contact board president Stacey Pattison (989.330.1832; patti1s@cmich.edu).

Minister’s Column

There will be no column for this week, but you can
read his other columns 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.

- Sunday Worship
- 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 - Wednesdays at 7pm
- First Friday Potluck - First Fridays at 6:30pm

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
Fellowship Life Coordinating Team - Sunday, April 2 at 1:30pm
COVID Task Force - Sunday, April 2 at 7pm
Building Team - Tuesday, April 4 at 6pm
Worship Team - Tuesday, April 7 at 7pm
Adult RE Team - Monday, April 10 at 7pm

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

Stewardship Campaign Update

Filling out pledge forms is our process to help your elected Board of Trustees estimate what programs and staff we can support and help them develop the budget that you will approve May 21 at our Annual Congregational Meeting. That is why we need your best estimate concerning what you will give over the next church year 2023-2024 (starting July 1).

So where are we one week into our Deepening Connections pledge campaign?

As of Sunday, March 26, we have received 15 pledges representing 20% of our membership! Thank you to you who have turned them in so early – and you have each earned 5 or 6 raffle tickets toward our prizes!

If you turn yours in by Sunday, April 2, you can yet earn 4 or 5 tickets, whether you hand it in on Sunday, mail it in, or pledge online.

If you have questions, contact anyone on the Stewardship Committee – Mary Alsager, Norma Bailey, Drew Frantz, Gisela Moffit, Darlene Ritchie, and Amy Voege.

Infant Pantry Collection - This Sunday

We collect donations for the Infant Pantry 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; moffi1tc@cmich.edu).

First Friday Potluck - April 7

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.

The 1619 Project Docu-Series

Everyone is invited to attend The 1619 Project Docu-Series on Fridays, April 14, 21, and 28 from 6:30-9:30 in the Fellowship Hall. Sponsored by Adult RE, the Social Justice Coordinating Team, and the Anti-Racist Task Force, the Hulu video series examines how the legacy of slavery shaped different aspects of contemporary American life. Each evening will feature two 60-minute videos and a guided discussion of the ideas. Download the flyer for further details.

Would You Like to Attend General Assembly This Year?

General Assembly, the annual gathering of our Unitarian Universalist faith, this year will be June 21-25 in person in Pittsburgh or virtually. We have some donated leadership funds that can support attendance, so if you are interested in attending, either in person or virtually, contact Stacey Pattison (staceyp555@gmail.com).

COVID Policy and Information

We continue with hybrid services (in-person/Zoom). Our current policy is that everyone entering the building must be vaccinated (unless exempt), which applies to children also. Masks are optional for worship services and small group meetings.
Singing by the congregation and the choir is allowed with masks optional.
Small groups can meet in person if they wish, meet on Zoom – or do a mixture. This includes all of our teams and the Board itself. We will do our best to publish how meetings are going to be held, and please check with the leader of each meeting if you’re not sure.
Indoor eating events are allowed – coffee hour, Friday night potlucks, and our annual Harvest Feast, etc.

Please be aware that the situation is fluid. We are monitoring the situation frequently, so stay tuned for update

The current list of UUFCM COVID policies may be found on our website.

Extension of COVID Test Expiration Dates

Learn about the extended COVID test expiration dates of your at-home tests. Scroll to the bottom for the paragraph with two bullet points!

Free COVID Tests

The US government is again offering free COVID home tests. They also provide an explanation of how to secure additional tests through your insurance.

• • • Community News • • •

Public Health 2.0
Bridging a Generational Divide

Wednesday, April 5 at 7pm
in the CMU College of Health Professions
Room 1020, Large Lecture Hall

The community is invited to attend this event which will address disability justice and the climate crisis. Download the flyer.

National Popular Vote:
Let’s Have a Conversation

Tuesday, April 11 at 7pm
in the Park Library Auditorium

The idea of a National Popular Vote is gaining traction throughout the country. The community is invited to attend this event which will include a non-partisan presentation as well as politicians from both sides of the aisle explaining their positions.

Party for a Purpose!

Everyone is invited to the Party for a Purpose, the Isabella County Restoration House’s (ICRH) major fundraising event, on Saturday evening, April 15, doors open at 5pm. It’s a paddle auction, dinner, cash bar, and fun! Tickets are available by check or cash or online with a credit card. Download the flyer for more details. If you’re not sure what a paddle auction is, ask Norma Bailey or Joyce Henricks.

8^th Annual Diversity Symposium

Wednesday & Thursday, April 26 and 27
9am-4pm each day in CMU’s
UC Terrace Rooms and Rotunda

Wednesday:
• Cost of Poverty Experience
• Lunch Keynote: Dr. Jonathan Metzl

Thursday:
• Brunch with “Real Dialogue”

Both days include research-based presentations by students, faculty, and staff. Lunch and a continental breakfast will be served.
Register here. Contact ode@cmich.edu or (989) 774-7318 with any questions.

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 admin@uufcm.org.

Drew’s Contact Information

Please contact Drew via email, phone, or text.
minister@uufcm.org
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 2022-2023
President: Stacey Pattison (989.330.1832; staceyp555@gmail.com)
Past-President: Norma Bailey (989.560.3952; normabailey.uufcm@gmail.com)
President Elect: Cynthia Damer (989.506.5750; ckdamer@gmail.com)
Treasurer: Terrie Robbie (989.400.2495; tlrobbie1@gmail.com)
Secretary: Elaine Emerick (989.621.6063; ebundy84@gmail.com)
Trustee: Victoria Sladek (989.506.7039; victoriasladek@gmail.com)
Trustee: Mary Alsager (989.3302226; malsager@yahoo.com)
Trustee: Penny Swart (989.330.3587; ps.unicm@gmail.com)

Team and Committee Leaders

Adult Religious Education Team - Jodi Fisher
Building, Grounds & Safety Team - Norma Bailey
Communications Coordinating Team - Amy Voege
Fellowship Life Coordinating Team - Gisela Moffit
Membership - Laura McBride
Arms Around - Gisela Moffit
Welcome & Hospitality - Gisela Moffit
Social Fun - Jen Prout
Social Justice Coordinating Team - Norma Bailey
Worship Team - Drew Frantz
Youth Religious Education (RE) Team - Cynthia Damer
Anti-Racism Task Force - Norma Bailey
Coronavirus Task Force - Drew Frantz

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

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Notice of Board Nominations

3/27/2023

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Dear UUFCM Members,

The Bylaws of our fellowship specify how the slate of candidates for the next year’s Board will be chosen. If you’re unsure of the nominating procedures, please see Articles 9.2, 9.2.1, and 9.2.2 in the UUFCM Bylaws.

This year, as specified in the Bylaws, the nominating committee was chaired by Past President Norma Bailey. The committee presents the following slate of candidates for the open Board positions:

President-Elect: Aaron Jones
Secretary: Laurie Meadows
Trustee At Large, two-year term: Monica Jean
Trustee At Large, one-year term: Kevin Daum

If you or another member would like to have a name added to this slate—for any of these positions—you may do this via the Alternative Nominating Procedure. Send a petition supporting such consenting nominee(s) with the signatures (electronic or handwritten) of three members to Past President Norma Bailey, with a copy to President Stacey Pattison, by April 7.

The terms of all candidates begin on July 1 and end on June 30 in the year when they have served the appropriate number of years per the Bylaws.

This year’s annual meeting will be held after service on Sunday, May 21. It is expected that the meeting will be held hybrid (Zoom/in-person). Nominations from the floor will not be accepted; please use the Alternative Nominating Procedure if you want to vote for someone other than those listed above.

At the annual meeting, we will also discuss proposed changes to the Bylaws. These will be distributed to you later. Voting on the nominated Board officers and the Bylaws will take place electronically in the following days, just as we did last year.

Norma Bailey, Board Past President and Chair of Nominating Committee
Stacey Pattison, Board President

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

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3/23/2023

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