eNews for February 10

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eNews for Thursday, February 10

Worship Matters

We will gather online via Zoom this Sunday, February 13 to worship together with our minister Rev. Drew Frantz who will present “Divine Love and Human Love.” The Zoom call starts at 10:00 for social time, and the service starts at 10:30.

“As Valentine’s Day reminds us, love is most often spoken of in its romantic form. Love has a decidedly divine aspect as well, and the Unitarian Universalist religion is built on the idea of love. Join us to explore the nuances of human love, spiritual love, and divine love.”

Zoom Invitation for Sunday, February 13
Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 402489218

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+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’s Column

You can read the Minister’s Column at uufcm.org/andrew-frantz.

COVID Update

As a cautionary measure in response to the pandemic, the Board has decided that the worship services through February 13 will be virtual-only. The Zoom link is on the Calendar.
There will be no in-person gatherings in the building through February 13. See the Calendar for Zoom links and the status of various meetings.

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

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
- Sunday Stroll - suspended until further notice
- 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 on Zoom
- Central Michigan Sangha - suspended until further notice
- UU Discussion Group - Wednesdays at 10am - suspended through February 13
- Choir Rehearsal - Wednesdays at 7pm - suspended through February 16
- Adult RE Panel Discussion - Wednesday, February 16 at 7pm
- Women’s Circle - suspended until further notice

Team Meetings

UUFCM Board - Sunday, February 13 at 1pm
Worship Team - Monday, February 14 at 7pm
Website Committee - Thursday, February 17 at 7:30pm

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.

If you are interested in helping any of these teams or committees, please fill out the Volunteer Opportunity Form 2021-2022 if you haven’t already.

Living With Mental Health Disorders and Sharing Our Stories

Featuring Justin, Roxanne, Matt C., and Stacey

This Wednesday, February 16 from 7:00-8:30 pm
Mental health disorders, including substance use disorders, are often misunderstood in society, communities, families, and even our own congregation. In this panel discussion, four UU members will discuss their personal journey, inform us about their specific disorder, and give us ideas for advocacy and action. All are welcome to this one-hour panel followed by a question and answer period. This panel discussion will be virtual (Zoom) and no signup is necessary.

Focused Events and Groups Survey

As a follow-up to our original survey, we are interested in more specifics about the groups and activities the congregation as a whole would like to participate in. Please take a moment to complete this follow-up survey. It is intended to narrow the focus of our previous survey so we can move forward with offerings. Indicating interest in a group or activity does not mean that you are “signing up” or expected to attend.

Fraud, Scams & Misinformation Awareness Program

Given that as a congregation we have occasionally experienced fraudulent or scamming emails, we want to share this free community offering. This program is sponsored by Isabella County Commission on Aging, MidMichigan College, and the League of Women Voters Mt. Pleasant Area in partnership with the office of Senator Gary Peters. The webinar series (via Zoom) begins this Wednesday, February 16. Sessions may also be viewed in person at the Isabella County Commission on Aging and MidMichigan College-Mt. Pleasant Campus. The program is free, but sign-up is required. Find more information and register here.

Now Hiring!

Tech Assistant for Sunday Worship – $15/hour starting immediately

We are advertising for the Tech Assistant position now (see below). If you know someone who might be a good fit, please contact Drew. Thank you!

The Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Central Michigan is seeking a technical assistant for Sunday morning worship. The main hours would be 9:00-noon on Sunday mornings (rehearsal and worship time), with additional hours occasionally. The rate of pay is $15.00 per hour.

The technical assistant’s job is to run videos, slides, and other aspects of the Zoom worship service, as well as other technical support. Good computer and internet skills, including Zoom and Google Docs, are required.

The Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Central Michigan is a multi-faith congregation and a fair and equitable employer. We welcome applications from people of any gender, race, sexuality, or ability status. Please contact Rev. Andrew Frantz ([email protected]) to apply.

• • • Community News • • •

United Way 10-Day Equity Challenge

February 14-18 & 21-25, 2021
The Equity Challenge is an interactive digital resource for individuals to take it upon themselves to deepen their understanding of, and willingness to confront, racism. Lifting our voice to take action begins with awareness.
As a participant in the Equity Challenge, you will receive an email prompt on weekdays during February 14-25. These will include a short reading, a video or audio file that challenges you to learn about a new topic, such as personal racial identity, understanding privilege, bias, segregation, and more. Participants are encouraged to take about ten to fifteen minutes each day with the material in the prompt. Interested? Register here.

Black History Month at CMU:
A Mindful Approach

Throughout February
The Office of Multicultural Academic Student Services is hosting events during the month of February, including movie viewings, guest speakers, informational sessions and more. See this events calendar, or the description of the events for complete information.

Southern Poverty Law Center’s Calendar of Black History Month Events

Check out SPLC’s calendar of virtual events and resources below to explore Black excellence in all facets of life. We hope that you see not only the resilience of Black culture across time, space, and hardship, but also the connectedness between Black communities and all of our communities and cultures.

Join the Anti-Racist Table 30-Day Challenge!

The Anti-Racist Table 30 Day Challenge is a free contemplative, self-paced study designed to educate people and lay the foundation for active anti-racism. Engaging and interactive, the daily lessons infuse videos, readings, reflection, meditation, and other disciplines.
Norma Bailey says: “I have completed the first two lessons and have found them enlightening and valuable, learning more than I already knew and challenging me to reflect more deeply.”
Click for further information and/or to sign up, visit theantiracisttable.com/#join.

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

Together We Grow!

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

UUFCM Board of Trustees for 2021-2022
President: Norma Bailey (989.560.3952; [email protected])
Past-President: Guy Newland (989.944.0534; [email protected])
President Elect: Stacey Pattison (989.330.1832; [email protected])
Treasurer: Terrie Robbie (989.400.2495; [email protected])
Secretary: Elaine Emerick (989.621.6063; [email protected])
Trustee: Jennifer Davis (989.280.7010; [email protected])
Trustee: Cynthia Damer (989.506.5750; [email protected])
Trustee: Jodi Fisher (989.560.5135; [email protected])

Team and Committee Leaders

Building, Grounds & Safety Team - Norma Bailey
Communications Team - Sally Armstrong
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
Youth Religious Education (RE) Team - Jenny Kennedy
Worship Team - Drew Frantz
Adult Religious Education committee - Jodi Fisher
Coronavirus task force - Drew Frantz

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guided by love,
transforming our lives
and our world.

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