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eNews for Thursday, April 1

In April we are celebrating the birthdays of Sue Martin, Kellie Hoehing, Isla Heumann (Jensen), Sandy Wickstrom, Rick Messick, Chris Bauerle, Deb Allore, Eliana Daum and Brigitte Bechtold. For the year to come, we wish them much joy, good health for body and mind, and spiritual growth. May it be so.

Worship Matters

We will gather online via Zoom this Sunday, April 4 to worship together with Joyce Henricks, who will present “Transforming Our Lives: Are We Perfect Yet?” The Zoom call starts at 10:00 for social time, and the service starts at 10:30.

“Our mission statement asks us to transform our lives—our selves. Can we do that? Are our true selves—our natures—changeable? Do we want to change—or are we as perfect as we can be? Are we good enough as we are?”

Zoom Invitation for Sunday, April 4
Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 402489218

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If you happen to miss being in worship, the texts to previous sermon messages (and some of the readings as well) can be found in our website sermon archive.

Upcoming Services
April 11: What Is the New Normal?

Minister’s Column

Read the Minister’s column at uufcm.org/andrew-frantz.

Upcoming Events - with Zoom Links

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- Sunday worship
- RE Lesson & Kids’s Coffee Hour - Sundays at 10:45am
- Welcome to UU Orientation - 4th Sundays at 12:30pm
- Choir R ehearsal - Sundays at 7pm
- UUFCM Men’s Group - 1st & 3rd Mondays at 7pm returning May 17
- Building Your Own Theology Class - Mondays at 7pm
- UU Discussion Group - Wednesdays at 10am
- Check-In Circle with Drew - Wednesdays at 4pm
- Game Night - Wednesdays at 7pm
- Soulful Sundown - 1st Thursdays at 7pm - Tonight!
- Women’s Circle - 4th Thursdays at 7pm
- Coffee House Open Mic - 1st Fridays at 7pm - Tomorrow!
Event links can also be found on the UUFCM Calendar.

Team Meetings - with Zoom Links

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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. Links for the various team meetings will be posted in the eNews and on the UUFCM calendar.

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.

Meeting links can also be found on the UUFCM Calendar.

Together We Grow

“Do your little bit of good where you are; it’s those little bits of good put together that overwhelm the world.”― Bishop Desmond Tutu

Jim Dealing has been a member of UUFCM since 2001. As he has watched our congregation grow in numbers, he has also observed how the fellowship’s spirituality and commitment to social justice have evolved. At Sunday’s service, he will be sharing his thoughts on how our values make us a distinctive—and special—community.

If you have questions about contributing your time, money, or talents to UUFCM, please don’t hesitate to contact any member of the Stewardship Committee—Carol Rard, Mary Alsager, Gisela Moffit, Jessica Jernigan, or Guy Newland.

Soulful Sundown - Tonight!

Join us on the first Thursday of the month for an uplifting service of songs, drumming, poetry, and reflection, beginning at 7 p.m. All are welcome: all ages, all genders, colors, beliefs. This month’s theme is Becoming. Join us via Zoom.

Coffee House Open Mic - April 2

Bring your favorite beverage and join us for a virtual coffee house on the first Friday of the month at 7pm. We will follow an open mic format: anyone can share some music or poetry. Aim for 5 minutes for your song or poem. Signing up ahead of time is encouraged: contact Drew at minister.uufcm.org or 440-935-0129. Get ready for a groovy time! Join us via Zoom.

Infant Pantry - April 4

We collect donations for the Infant Pantry on the first Sunday of each month. The Infant Pantry crew sent a ‘Warmest Thanks’ card for past contributions that have had a positive impact on their ability to serve an average of 200 babies a month. Spring may see a surge in need. Though the Pantry is currently closed, you can make an online donation on our website. You can also make a check out to UUFCM with memo “Infant Pantry,” and send to UUFCM Treasurer, P.O. Box 41, Mt. Pleasant, MI, 48804-0041. Questions? Contact Tom Moffit (989-772-1602; moffi1tc@cmich.edu).

Save for This Year’s Garage Sale!

Every two years in the spring, we hold an all-Fellowship garage sale with profits dedicated to a variety of projects, the last sale paying for our new front porch and steps. As you are doing any early spring housecleaning and come across items you could donate to our garage sale, please hold on to them for the time being.

• • • Community News • • •

COVID Vaccination Resources

Covid-19 vaccines are becoming more and more available in Michigan, and the eligibility requirements are changing rapidly. Below are some of the options available:

Central Michigan District Health Department
Meijer and Rite Aid are taking registrations for their waiting lists.
Dr.B standby vaccine list
Check with your hospital, your healthcare provider, and other pharmacies in the area.

Asian Pacific American Heritage Month at CMU

While Asian Pacific American Heritage Month is celebrated nationally during the month of May, CMU celebrates March 15 to April 15, during the spring semester. See the complete list of activities here. Click on the flyer graphic for a link to a printable version.

Arab American Heritage Month at CMU

National Arab Heritage Month (NAAHM) takes place during the month of April. It celebrates the Arab American heritage and culture and pays tribute to the contributions of Arab Americans. See the complete list of activities here. Click on the flyer graphic for a link to a printable version.

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 admin@uufcm.org.

Drew's Office Hours and Contact Information

Please contact Drew via email, phone, or text.
minister@uufcm.org
Phone/text:
440-935-0129

UUFCM Board of Trustees for 2020-2021
President: Guy Newland (989.944.0534; president@uufcm.org)
Past-President: Carol Rard (989.561.2969; carol4uufcm@gmail.com)
President Elect: Norma Bailey (989.560.3952; baile1nj@cmich.edu)
Treasurer: Terrie Robbie (989.400.2495; tlrobbie1@gmail.com)
Assistant Treasurer: Jen Prout (989.400.3130; poutyprouty66@yahoo.com)
Secretary: Elaine Emerick (989.621.6063; ebundy84@gmail.com)
Trustee: Jennifer Davis (989.280.7010; jenmarsh40@gmail.com)
Trustee: Aaron Jones (989.501.0672; jones3aj@cmich.edu)
Trustee: Mel Bailey (989.600.6460; babycatching@gmail.com)

Team and Committee Leaders

Worship Team - Drew Frantz
Religious Education (RE) Team - Mel Bailey
Social Justice Coordinating Team - Norma Bailey
Coordinating Team - Gisela Moffit
Building, Grounds & Safety committee - Norma Bailey
Communications committee - Sally Armstrong
Membership - Laura McBride
Arms Around - Gisela Moffit
Welcome & Hospitality - Gisela Moffit
Coronavirus task force - Drew Frantz
Stewardship committee - Carol Rard
Adult Religious Education committee - Joyce Henricks

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

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