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eNews for Thursday, February 3

New Virtual Learning Opportunities!

During this past month, the Religous Education team has been working very hard to create virtual learning opportunities for our young ones! In January, we touched on our monthly theme of Living with Intention by branching off topics of Bullying & Learning, Black History, and Nature Week. Please use the links below to watch the lessons – in each video, there are musical selections, stories for all ages, mindfulness practices, as well a variety of segments themed to the overall week. These videos are for young ones of all ages, both young and old!

Director of Religious Education, Jakobe Neal

1/9/2022 Online Religious Education “Bullying & Learning”
1/16/2022 Online Religious Education “Black History”
1/30/2022 Online Religious Education “Nature Week”

Worship Matters

This Sunday we will join the First UU Congregation of Ann Arbor for a virtual service titled “Building the World That Includes Us All.”

The service is streamed live on YouTube at both 9:30 and 11:30. The worship service link brings you to instructions to log on. If you wish to gather before the 11:30 service, go to this UUFCM link for social time.

“We gather to reflect on our commitments to building a world free of racism and oppression. Join us as we center and ground ourselves in this intention, as we look toward the practical work that will help bring this vision alive.”

Link for 11-11:30 social time at UUFCM
Link for 9:30 and 11:30 worship service Sunday, February 6

Upcoming Services
February 13: Divine Love and Human Love

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

Ministers’ Retreat

Rev. Drew is out of town for a ministers’ retreat from January 30-February 6. Congregants can still contact him remotely as needed. He will lead Sunday worship service on February 13.

Minister’s Column

You can read the Minister’s Column at uufcm.org/andrew-frantz.

COVID Update

As a cautionary measure in response to the pandemic, the Board has decided that the worship services through February 13 will be virtual-only. The Zoom link is on the Calendar.
There will be no in-person gatherings in the building through February 13. See the Calendar for Zoom links and the status of various meetings.

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
- Sunday Stroll - suspended until further notice
- Welcome to UU Orientation - Last Sundays at 12:30pm
- UUFCM Men’s Group - 1st Mondays at 7pm on Zoom
- Game Night - 3rd Mondays at 7pm on Zoom
- Central Michigan Sangha - suspended until further notice
- UU Discussion Group - Wednesdays at 10am - suspended through February 13
- Choir Rehearsal - Wednesdays at 7pm - suspended through February 16
- Women’s Circle - suspended until further notice

Team Meetings

Fellowship Life Coordinating Team - Sunday, February 6 at 1pm
Covid Task Force - Monday, February 7 at 7pm
Social Justice Coordinating Team - Tuesday, February 8 at 7:30pm

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.

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.

Living With Mental Health Disorders and Sharing Our Stories

Featuring Justin, Roxanne, Matt C., and Stacey

Wednesday, February 16 from 7:00-8:30 pm
Mental health disorders, including substance use disorders, are often misunderstood in society, communities, families, and even our own congregation. In this panel discussion, four UU members will discuss their personal journey, inform us about their specific disorder, and give us ideas for advocacy and action. All are welcome to this one-hour panel followed by a question and answer period. This panel discussion will be virtual (Zoom) and no signup is necessary.

Now Hiring!

Tech Assistant for Sunday Worship – $15/hour starting immediately

We are advertising for the Tech Assistant position now (see below). If you know someone who might be a good fit, please contact Drew. Thank you!

The Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Central Michigan is seeking a technical assistant for Sunday morning worship. The main hours would be 9:00-noon on Sunday mornings (rehearsal and worship time), with additional hours occasionally. The rate of pay is $15.00 per hour.

The technical assistant’s job is to run videos, slides, and other aspects of the Zoom worship service, as well as other technical support. Good computer and internet skills, including Zoom and Google Docs, are required.

The Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Central Michigan is a multi-faith congregation and a fair and equitable employer. We welcome applications from people of any gender, race, sexuality, or ability status. Please contact Rev. Andrew Frantz (minister@uufcm.org) to apply.

UUFCM Board of Trustees Open Positions

At our annual meeting in May, we will have elections for four positions on the UUFCM Board of Trustees. These positions are: President-Elect, Treasurer, and two Trustees.

The President-Elect automatically becomes President for the following year and Past-President for the year after, so will serve for three years in leadership.
Treasurer has a two-year term
One Trustee position has a two-year term.
One Trustee position has a one-year term.

If you would like the Nominating Committee to consider you as a possible candidate for one of these four positions, or if you have related questions, please contact Norma Bailey (baile1nj@cmich.edu or 989.560.3952) or Guy Newland (newla1gm@cmich.edu or 989.944.0534) during January.

In February, we celebrate the birthdays of Annette Pratt, George Lentz, Katie Zapoluch, Kris Los, Laura McBride, Elliot Moreno, and Glenn Lewandos. For the year to come, we wish them much joy, good health for body and mind, and new (ad)ventures. May it be so.

Mother Earth Love

Simple Changes Make a Difference!

Our knowledge, motivation, and new habits we incorporate in our daily lives can help the healing of our Mother Earth. Individual actions we take can collectively make a difference. Please share your stories, comments, and questions.

Support our community-owned grocery store
Have you shopped yet at the new GreenTree
Co-op Market on Broadway yet? It is owned by over 3000 of our community members. It abides by the Seven Common Values of a Cooperative.
Please click here to learn more about GreenTree, and for suggested actions for you to take.

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Black History Month at CMU:
A Mindful Approach

Throughout February
The Office of Multicultural Academic Student Services is hosting events during the month of February, including movie viewings, guest speakers, informational sessions and more. See this events calendar, or the description of the events for complete information.

Southern Poverty Law Center’s Calendar of Black History Month Events

Check out SPLC’s calendar of virtual events and resources below to explore Black excellence in all facets of life. We hope that you see not only the resilience of Black culture across time, space, and hardship, but also the connectedness between Black communities and all of our communities and cultures.

Join the Anti-Racist Table 30-Day Challenge!

The Anti-Racist Table 30 Day Challenge is a free contemplative, self-paced study designed to educate people and lay the foundation for active anti-racism. Engaging and interactive, the daily lessons infuse videos, readings, reflection, meditation, and other disciplines.
Norma Bailey says: “I have completed the first two lessons and have found them enlightening and valuable, learning more than I already knew and challenging me to reflect more deeply.”
Click for further information and/or to sign up, visit theantiracisttable.com/#join.

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 2021-2022
President: Norma Bailey (989.560.3952; baile1nj@cmich.edu)
Past-President: Guy Newland (989.944.0534; newla1gm@cmich.edu)
President Elect: Stacey Pattison (989.330.1832; patti1s@cmich.edu)
Treasurer: Terrie Robbie (989.400.2495; tlrobbie1@gmail.com)
Secretary: Elaine Emerick (989.621.6063; ebundy84@gmail.com)
Trustee: Jennifer Davis (989.280.7010; jenmarsh40@gmail.com)
Trustee: Cynthia Damer (989.506.5750; ckdamer@gmail.com)
Trustee: Jodi Fisher (989.560.5135; jbfisher121@gmail.com)

Team and Committee Leaders

Building, Grounds & Safety Team - Norma Bailey
Communications Team - Sally Armstrong
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
Youth Religious Education (RE) Team - Jenny Kennedy
Worship Team - Drew Frantz
Adult Religious Education committee - Jodi Fisher
Coronavirus task force - Drew Frantz

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guided by love,
transforming our lives
and our world.

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