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eNews for Thursday, April 29

Worship Matters

We will gather online via Zoom this Sunday, May 2 to worship together with our Social Justice Coordinating Team, who will present “Hope Is Our Superpower.” The Zoom call starts at 10:00 for social time, and the service starts at 10:30.
 

“The Social Justice Coordinating Team members – Norma Bailey, Joyce Henricks, Candi Tomlinson, and Katie Zapoluch – will share music, readings, and reflections about what keeps us hopeful and motivated to do the work of justice.”


 Zoom Invitation for Sunday, May 2
Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 402489218
 
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+1 646 876 9923
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.
 

Minister’s Column

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

Upcoming Events - with Zoom Links

Click the link to join in!

- Annual Meeting of UUFCM - Sunday, May 16 following service
- Flower Service - Sunday, May 23
- Sunday worship
- RE Lesson & Kids’s Coffee Hour - Sundays at 10:45am
- Welcome to UU Orientation - last Sundays at 12:30pm
- Choir Rehearsal - Sundays at 7pm
- UUFCM Men’s Group - 1st & 3rd Mondays at 7pm returning May 17
- Building Your Own Theology Class - Mondays at 7pm through May 3
- 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
- Women’s Circle - 4th Thursdays at 7pm
- Coffee House Open Mic - 1st Fridays at 7pm
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.

RE Team - Friday, April 30 at 6pm
Fellowship Life Coordinating Team - Sunday, May 2 at 1pm

Meeting links can also be found on the UUFCM Calendar.

Infant Pantry - May 2

We collect donations for the Infant Pantry on the first Sunday of each month. The Pantry serves an average of 200 babies a month, and there is still great 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; [email protected]).​

Soulful Sundown - May 6

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 Story and we will celebrate the Pagan holiday of Beltane. Join us via Zoom.

Coffee House Open Mic - May 7

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.

Scrap Metal Drive - May 14-15

We will have a scrap metal drive on Friday and Saturday, May 14 and 15, to earn money to support our leadership development fund. We will pick up your scrap metal on Friday, and you can drop it off on Saturday by 11am at 306 W. Grand Avenue in Mt. Pleasant. Contact Laura McBride (989-772-5512 or [email protected]) for pick up or questions.

Voting Rights Webinar - Tonight!

Freedom to Vote: Fighting Back Against Anti-Voter Bills in Michigan
Thursday, April 29 at 5pm

Join Voters Not Politicians and Promote the Vote for a special panel, featuring Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson, Eliza Sweren-Becker of the Brennan Center, and Sharon Dolente of Promote the Vote, and moderated by Nancy Wang of Voters Not Politicians. Panelists will discuss what is going on in the Michigan Capitol and in state legislatures across the country, why it hurts voters, and what to expect in the weeks and months ahead.
RSVP here to get the zoom link for the webinar.

Forum on Voter Suppression Bills in Michigan

Tuesday, May 4 at 7pm

The UU Congregation of Ann Arbor UUCivs is hosting two speakers to provide background on the introduction of 39 bills to suppress the vote in Michigan. Mark Brewer, Attorney and former head of the Michigan Democratic Party, and Kim Murphy-Kovalick, State Field Director for Voters Not Politicians will answer questions about the potential of these bills to change the rules of voting for Michigan citizens. RSVP here to receive a link to attend this forum.

Evict Enbridge!

Join Oil & Water Don’t Mix in person on May 13 in either Lansing or Mackinaw City to evict Enbridge on behalf of the people of Michigan. 


Five months ago, Gov. Whitmer gave Enbridge a deadline to shut down its pipeline. On Thursday, May 13 this foreign oil company will officially be violating Michigan law by continuing to operate the ticking time bomb that they call Line 5.

Please plan to join us from roughly 10am-1pm. More details on the exact location and plans will be shared before the event. We will enforce COVID-safe practices with social distancing and masks required.
RSVP Lansing  - or -  RSVP Mackinaw City
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CMU Vaccine Clinic Volunteers Needed

Volunteers are needed for various roles and dates throughout April at both the Central Michigan Health Department and CMU administering vaccine clinics in Finch Fieldhouse. Find more information about each volunteer role and sign up for the Health Department dates or the CMU administering dates through the linked spreadsheets. Please contact Kim Wagester at [email protected] if you have questions.

COVID Vaccination Resources

Covid-19 vaccines are becoming more and more available in Michigan, and all those ages 16 and up are now eligible. Below are some of the options available:
  • Central Michigan District Health Department
  • Meijer and Rite Aid are taking registrations.
  • Dr.B standby vaccine list
  • Check with your hospital, your healthcare provider, and other pharmacies in the area.

Electronic Waste Collection

Saturday, May 15 from 8-noon
Free to Isabella and non-Isabella County residents! 
Isabella County Fairgrounds,
500 N. Mission Rd., Mt. Pleasant
 

Hazardous Waste/Clean Sweep Collection

Saturday, June 12 from 8-noon or until the trailers are full
Free to Isabella and non-Isabella County residents! 
Isabella County Fairgrounds, 500 N. Mission Rd., Mt. Pleasant

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
 

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Drew's Office Hours and Contact Information

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Phone/text:
440-935-0129
UUFCM Board of Trustees for 2020-2021
President: Guy Newland (989.944.0534; [email protected])
Past-President: Carol Rard (989.561.2969; [email protected])
President Elect: Norma Bailey (989.560.3952; [email protected])
Treasurer: Terrie Robbie (989.400.2495; [email protected])
Assistant Treasurer: Jen Prout (989.400.3130; [email protected])
Secretary: Elaine Emerick (989.621.6063; [email protected])
Trustee: Jennifer Davis (989.280.7010; [email protected])
Trustee: Aaron Jones (989.501.0672; [email protected])
Trustee: Mel Bailey (989.600.6460; [email protected])

Team and Committee Leaders

Worship Team - Drew Frantz
Religious Education (RE) Team - Mel Bailey
Social Justice Coordinating Team - Norma Bailey
Fellowship Life 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








 

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