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eNews for Thursday, August 25

2nd Annual UUFCM Picnic

Please join us this Sunday after the worship service at the Isabella Township Park in Rosebush at 1pm!

A New Front Door!

Have you noticed? We have a new front door on the University Street side of the building. While we still need to paint it (red to match the Wisconsin Street door), it has doors that open out instead of in, providing us with a safer exit from the building in case of fire.

Worship Matters

We will gather online via Zoom and in person this Sunday, August 28 to worship together with our minister Drew Frantz, who will present “American Divide, Human Divide.” The Zoom call starts at 10:00 for social time, and the service starts at 10:30.

“Two recently published pieces of art reflect two truths about us: that American society is divided politically in spite of sharing many things in common; and that communication between people is often disjointed. How can a liberal religious movement begin to overcome political and social divisions? How can a liberal religious congregation engender good communication between people? Let’s lean into these questions.”

Zoom Invitation for Sunday, August 28
Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 402489218

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+1 646 876 9923

Upcoming Services
September 4: Reflections in Seaglass
September 11: Water Ingathering

The Water Ingathering is a special ritual that marks the beginning of the Fellowship’s year as summer turns towards autumn. Everyone is invited to bring water from a place that’s special to you – either at home or far away – and we pour our water into a common bowl. All are welcome: bring your water if you can.

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

Minister’s Column

I have a cherished family photo taken on the day of my oldest child’s graduation. Along with me and his mother are his brother and all six of his grandparents, posed in front of the Japanese Maple tree at the house in Ohio.
Read more here.

COVID Update

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 on.
Anyone vaccinated may attend services.
Small groups can meet in person if they wish, or continue meeting 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 – as long as people are vaccinated.

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
- 2nd Annual UUFCM Picnic - Sunday, August 28 at 1pm in Rosebush
- Welcome to UU Orientation - Sunday, September 25 at 12:30pm
(cancelled for August)
- Sunday Stroll - Sundays in August at 12:30pm - cancelled for August 28
- 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 starting August 31
- Movie Night - Saturday, August 27 at 7pm

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
Anti-Racism Task Force - Saturday, August 27 at 2pm
Youth RE Team - Sunday, August 28 at 6pm
Team Chairs - Tuesday, August 30 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.

Thanks to Our Letter Writers!

Last Friday we wrote 80 letters to underrepresented voters in Michigan while enjoying good conversation and snacks! Thanks to everyone who came as well as a special thanks to Jim Moreno for donating envelopes and stamps to our campaign. Our next letter-writing party will be Saturday, September 17, at 2pm. Be sure to put this event on your calendar! If you have any questions, feel free to contact anyone from the Social Justice Coordinating Team.

RE Garden

Produce picked on Friday, then even more picked on Monday. Wow!

Movie Night - August 27

Blithe Spirit is the next movie on August 27 in the fellowship hall at 7pm. Snacks will be provided–bring your own drinks. There’s a seance for a disgruntled writer, his ditzy 2nd wife, and a struggling medium. What could possibly go wrong? Join us for the film rendition of Noel Coward’s play. Dan Stevens of Downton Abbey fame and renowned actor Judy Dench lead in this quirky comedy.

Make a Joyful Noise!

The Joyful Noise Choir will begin rehearsals for the fall on Wednesday, August 31, at 7pm. If you like to sing – even if you don’t read music – now would be a perfect time to join us as we are beginning to learn new music! Contact Norma Bailey at 989-560-3952 or normabailey.uufcm@gmail.com if you have questions.

First Friday Potlucks Are Back!

Please join us in the UUFCM Fellowship Hall on Friday, September 2, 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. If you have any questions, call or text Jen Prout at 989-400-3130.

Summer Youth RE Program

Our Youth Religious Education program is now providing a variety of fun weekly summer activities after the story for all ages. These classes are in-person only and are led by congregational and RE parent volunteers – youth of all ages are welcome! Please note that COVID vaccinations are required to participate.

• • • Community News • • •

To Honor & Respect

Anishinabe Ancestral Remains Repatriation Observance
Today, August 25
The public is invited to attend the 1pm Recommitment to the Earth at the Nibokaan Ancestral Cemetery
Download the flyer.

16th Annual People’s Traditional Powwow

August 27 & 28
at the 7th Generation Powwow Grounds
Download the flyer.

Blood Drive

Wednesday, August 31 from 10am-4pm
at the Mt. Pleasant VFW Post 3033 at 4841 E Pickard Rd.

Learn more here.

The Complete Works of Wm. Shakespeare (Abridged)

Friday, September 9 at 7:30pm and Sunday, September 11 at 2pm in the Townsend Kiva

Stacey Pattison, professor in the Department of Theater and Dance at CMU, is directing the play, The Complete Works of Wm. Shakespeare (Abridged). She describes the play as an irreverent, fast-paced romp through the Bard’s plays; it presents all 37 plays in 90 minutes! Tickets are available at Ticket Central at CMU.

Volunteering Opportunities

Community Compassion Network:
Food Pantry/Nutrition Club/Infant Pantry
Sign up here.

Free COVID Tests

The U.S. government is now providing an additional eight free at-home COVID tests. Order them here.

Extension of Expiration Dates of COVID Home Tests

If you ordered free COVID home tests from the U.S. government, it’s important to check the expiration dates. If they appear to have expired, the government has reassessed and extended many of those dates. Check here.

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 Contact Information

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

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: Debbie Reid (989.854.9830; debbiereiduufcm@gmail.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 - Debbie Reid
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 - Jenny Kennedy
Anti-Racism Task Force - Norma Bailey
Coronavirus Task Force - Drew Frantz

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

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