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eNews for Thursday, February 23

2/23/2023

 
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eNews for Thursday, February 23

Worship Matters

We will gather online via Zoom and in person this Sunday, February 26 to worship together with our minister Rev. Drew Frantz who will present “Communities of Love and Joy.” The Zoom call starts at 10:00 for social time, and the service starts at 10:30.
 

“Finding and cultivating communities of love and joy is one of the great purposes of life. We may find (and create) these communities in our families, groups of friends, and other gatherings. Unitarian Universalist spaces, including this Fellowship and our larger gatherings such as General Assembly, can be communities of love and joy. We can continue to make it so with our participation and intention.”


Zoom Invitation for February 26

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Upcoming Services
March 5: Vulnerability
March 12: The Seven Principles in Song
March 19: UUFCM Anniversary Service
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 returned to my home congregation this past weekend to lead worship as a guest minister. It was a homecoming that reminded me of the joy, care, and welcome that Unitarian Universalism represents…

Read more here.

COVID Policy 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 optional.
     
  • Anyone vaccinated may attend services.
     
  • Small groups can meet in person if they wish, 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 update

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
- 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
Communications Team Meeting - Tuesday, February 28 at 7:30pm

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

Reminder of UUFCM Member Vote

There is a special election that will be held via email this Sunday, February 26 in the afternoon to approve Mary Alsager as a replacement to fulfill the term for the one-year Trustee position which is vacant. Members: please remember to vote when you receive your ballot. Ballots are due by Tuesday, February 28 at 11:59pm.

Youth RE Volunteers Needed

With the return of in-person RE classes on Sunday mornings, we are in need of adult volunteers for the rest of the school year. Because we have hired two new childcare workers, we only need one volunteer each Sunday. The youth RE volunteer will either assist Jakobe with the elementary-aged children or Katherine in the nursery, depending on the number of children present. We need to have two adults in each room. Because of the low number of children right now, the volunteer may not be needed and in that case, the volunteer can stay in the service. You don't need to prepare anything, just show up for service and leave with the children. We are asking that you sign up using this Google doc. We need help on the following dates: March 19 and 26, and April 2, 16, 23, and 30. Thank you for your service! Let Cynthia Damer or Jakobe know if you have any questions.

Helpers Needed!

Our UUFCM 20-year anniversary celebration party is taking place on March 18 and we could really use some help. We need people to help set up at 11am, and tear down and clean up afterwards. We could also use some help with appetizer-style foods. Here is what we’re looking for right now as far as food:
  • Cheese plates
  • Mini quiches
  • Meatballs 
  • Pigs in a blanket
  • Veggie trays
  • Cookies
  • Bruschetta 
  • Brownies
  • Or your personal favorite appetizer 
Please call or text Jen Prout (989-400-3130) or Annette Pratt (989-400-0173) to let us know what you are available for or if you have any questions. There will be sign-up sheets at the church as well. We will keep you updated. Thank you in advance! Many hands make light work.

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).

Movie Night - February 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.

Welcome to UU Orientation - February 26

This orientation is geared to newcomers, visitors, and those seeking to learn more about Unitarian Universalism and this UU fellowship. It is offered every month both in person in the fellowship hall and via Zoom, typically on the last Sunday at 12:30 pm. Sessions run approximately an hour and a half.

If you are interested in watching an introductory video regarding our faith, please view this YouTube video by Peter Bowden called Unitarian Universalism: You're Uni-What?

For more info or to register for Welcome to UU, contact:
Laura McBride: 989.772.5512 Lmcbride010@gmail.com
Please let Laura know whether you will be attending via Zoom or in-person by the Friday prior to the orientation.

First Friday Potluck - March 3

Please join us in the UUFCM Fellowship Hall 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.

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!

Fire Up and Share Your Soles!

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! You can drop your shoes and/or boots off any time you’re in the building, or contact Norma Bailey (baile1nj@cmich.edu) for pickup if needed.

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.

• • • Community News • • •

Mamma Mia!

Mt. Pleasant High School
March 16-18 at 7pm & March 19 at 2pm

Come see our own Jolie Damer-Daigle perform. This show has lots of big dancing numbers and all your favorite ABBA songs. Tickets are available online at mpfinearts.ludus.com. To give Jolie credit, buy your tickets by February 27 and enter her name when you are buying tickets online. The tickets are assigned seating, so get the good seats now!

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.
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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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Drew’s Contact Information

Please contact Drew via email, phone, or text.
minister@uufcm.org 
Phone/text: 440-935-0129​
Office Hours (in person and/or Zoom): 
  Tuesdays 10am-noon
  Wednesdays 1-3pm and 8-9pm
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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: vacant
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 - 
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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