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eNews for Thursday, February 16

Share Your Soles This Month!

Thanks to everyone who brought their shoes to the Fellowship Hall this past month. We were able to deliver 44 pairs this week for a total of 413 so far in our campaign! Let’s fire up for the last month of our campaign before our anniversary party; clean out those closets and ask friends and family members to do so too, aiming for a total of 500 by March 14!

Worship Matters

We will gather online via Zoom and in person this Sunday, February 19 to worship together with Jessica Jernigan who will present “Love in Action.” The Zoom call starts at 10:00 for social time, and the service starts at 10:30.

“Our shared faith is rooted in unconditional, universal love. When we act in mindful love, we make our actions sacred. We offer the best of ourselves, and we may also inspire others to act from a loving heart.”

Zoom Invitation for February 19

Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 402489218

One tap mobile
+16468769923,,402489218#

Phone - audio only
+1 646 876 9923

Upcoming Services
February 26: Communities of Joy and Love

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 didn’t want to spend my Valentine’s Day like this…

Read more here.

COVID Policy Update - Masks for Singing Now Optional

The board of trustees, with the recommendation of the COVID task force, has voted to relax the mask mandate for singing. Previously masks were required for singing; now masks are optional.

The risk of COVID is relatively low at this time, as well as the risk of flu. These diseases, of course, continue to be present in the community and do pose a health risk to older people and people with compromised immune systems.

Everyone is encouraged to make good health choices to reduce their risk of COVID, flu, colds, and other contagious diseases. These include appropriate vaccinations and boosters, frequent hand washing, and masking when appropriate.

The UUFCM and its leaders do their best to set COVID policies that respond to changes in public health, balancing the risk of disease with the reward of gathering together. We are committed to making as many UUFCM events as possible available on Zoom as well.

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

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 Sunday of the month 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
- Coffee House Open Mic - Cancelled until further notice
- Path to Membership Workshop - Saturday, February 18 at 1pm
- A Light-Hearted Introduction to Judaism - February 18 at 3pm
- Movie Night - Saturday, February 25 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
Stewardship Meeting - Tuesday, February 21 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.

Office Hours Now Also on Zoom

Message from Rev. Drew:

I keep office hours on Tuesday from 10-noon, Wednesday from 1-3 and 8-9 pm. In addition to dropping by the minister’s office, you can also reach me during those hours with this Zoom link: Office Hours Zoom

Aside from my office hours, you can reach out to me at other times about Fellowship business or about personal concerns. Texting my cell phone is the best way to reach me; email and phone calls are OK too. Monday is usually my day off, so please contact me for emergencies only on that day.

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 as a visitor or as our UUFCM delegate, either in person or virtually, contact Stacey Pattison (staceyp555@gmail.com).

Path to Membership Workshop - This Saturday at 1pm

This workshop is designed for those who want to understand the membership commitment to UUFCM. In this one-and-a-half to two-hour hybrid session, we explore the deeper meanings and expectations of membership and shared ministry. Please contact Laura McBride (Lmcbride010@gmail.com or 989.772.5512) by the Friday prior to the workshop if you will attend (in-person or via Zoom) so we may plan accordingly.

A Light-Hearted Introduction to Judaism - This Saturday at 3pm

Ricky Courlander and Steve Lifson will present this Adult RE program on February 18 at 3pm in the fellowship hall. A selection of Jewish food will be served to nosh on during the presentation.

UUFoM Movies & Potluck
- This Saturday

The UU Fellowship of Midland’s Social Justice team and Religious Education invite you to Movies & Potluck at the Fellowship on Saturday, February 18. Doors open at 4:30 pm! Movies start at 5:00 pm. Please bring a dish to pass.

Hamilton will be playing in the Sanctuary. There will be a discussion immediately following the movie.

The Greatest Showman will be playing in the McPeak room. Craft to follow the movie.

This is a family-friendly event!

Please RSVP and tell us the dish you're going to pass! You can also sign up by sending an email to office@uufom.org.

Special Offering Collection - This Sunday

On Sunday, a special plate collection will be taken to support the work of MUUSJN, the Michigan Unitarian Universalist Social Justice Network. MUUSJN is a very active state-wide network of the 26 Unitarian Universalist congregations and allies in Michigan who work together for progressive change. Its mission is to foster the worth and dignity of people by promoting social justice and community service. You can donate online to the Social Justice Special Plate Collections Fund at our website or checks can be sent to our treasurer made out to UUFCM with MUUSJN in the memo.

We are also very much encouraging individual people to become members of MUUSJN. The work of the MUUSJN director and the three project organizers we employ has led to many accomplishments each year that support our UU values. Thus, when you become a member, you spread your small donation well beyond our UUFCM walls.

Budget Hearing - This Sunday

At the regular Fellowship Life meeting after service this Sunday, February 19, there will be a hearing on the draft UUFCM budget for 2023-2024. This hearing allows all members and friends to ask questions and/or make comments about the proposed budget. Please join us!

Movie Night - March 25

If you want someone to do something, tell them not to do it. Don't Look Up is our movie for February. Meryl Streep leads this all-star cast. We are streaming this movie and if by some chance we can't get it, a backup DVD will be shown. Our thanks to Stacey for helping with this. Join us! Snacks will be provided.

Save the Date for Building Clean-up - March 4

Please join us for our indoor clean-up at the Fellowship on Saturday, March 4, from 10:00-12:00 as we ready our building for our 20th anniversary celebration. We’ll wash windows and blinds, wipe down walls, wipe down chairs in the sanctuary and Fellowship Hall, and do some touch-up painting. All materials will be provided as well as some tasty snacks!

Lost and Found

Have you been looking for your favorite water bottle, serving dish, bread basket, or salad bowl? They are most likely in our large collection of items left behind. Check them out in the fellowship hall!

Chalice Jewelry for Sale

Ricky Courlander is selling chalice jewelry to wear for the big 20th bash in March. The cost is $7 for earrings (available as pierced or clip-on), $7.50 for a pendant on a chain, and $4 for the charm only. Style numbers for the different chalice charms are in the photo. Simply fill out the order form and mail it with payment to Ricky at 1661 C E. Gaylord, Mt. Pleasant, MI 48858. Questions? Contact Ricky at magicwalnut57@gmail.com.

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Central Michigan International Film Festival

The Central Michigan International Film Festival (CMIFF) is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, and you're invited to join us in Mt. Pleasant for five days of independent, international, and Michigan-made films. The film fest kicks off Wednesday, February 15th and ends Sunday, February 19th. Venues include Opperman Auditorium in Park Library, the historic Broadway Theater downtown Mt. Pleasant, Celebration Cinema Mt. Pleasant, and the CMU Museum of Cultural and Natural HIstory. Tickets are only $5 and are available online, or at the door. For the complete film schedule, visit the Central Michigan International Film Festival 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.

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:
Tuesdays 10am-noon
Wednesdays 1-3pm and 8-9pm

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 - Cynthia Damer
Anti-Racism Task Force - Norma Bailey
Coronavirus Task Force - Drew Frantz

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and our world.

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