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2/7/2019

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MidAmerica Regional Assembly - Save the Date

The MidAmerica Regional Assembly will be held in St. Louis, Missouri, April 5-7, 2019. The keynote address will be presented by UUA President, Susan Frederick-Gray, and there will be multiple workshops. If you are interested in attending (with support from the Fellowship), contact Norma Bailey at 989-560-3952; [email protected]).

Worship Matters

We will gather this Sunday, February 10 to worship together with Guy Newland presenting a sermon titled “A Republic – If You Can Keep It!” We hope you will join us.

“Unitarian-Universalists are committed to inclusive democratic process in our nation. Our republic has always had flaws and challenges, but has managed to keep a certain core. That is now under threat. How did this happen? What can we do?” ~ Guy Newland

If you happen to miss being in worship on any given Sunday, the texts to previous sermon messages (and some of the readings as well) can be found in our website sermon archive.

Upcoming Services

February 17: The Challenge of Climate Change: The Time Is Now, presented by Jim Dealing
February 24: The Rocky Shores of Memory, presented by Tom Moffit

MidAmerica Regional Assembly - Save the Date

RE Valentines Celebration

Next month, the RE Team will be holding a Valentine's Day Celebration at UUFCM from 4:15-6:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 16th. All youth are welcome to join us in making cookies, playing games, doing crafts, and decorating Valentines for the congregation!

UUFCM Family Dance - Saturday, February 16

On Saturday, February 16, from 6-10 p.m. at Jameson Hall (just east of Isabella Road off Pickard on Bud Street), all members, friends and guests of UUFCM are invited to a family dance. There is no cost other than there will be a basket at the door to accept donations to cover the rental of the building. Bring your own snacks and non-alcoholic beverage if you would like. The DJ would like to set up the play list ahead of time, so if you have any requests of music that you would like to dance to, please send or give your list to Norma Bailey ([email protected]) or Jen Prout ([email protected]). Polish up those dancing shoes!

Book Club - February 20

The UUFCM book club is meeting at the fellowship hall the third Wednesday of each month at 12:30 starting in February. Our first book is Great Expectations by Charles Dickens. Bring a lunch and enjoy the discussion.

Welcome to UU Orientation - February 24

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 on the last Sunday (following worship) at 12:00 p.m. Sessions run approximately ninety minutes. For more info or to registe, contact: Laura McBride (989.772.5512; [email protected]) or Gisela Moffit (989.772.1602; [email protected])

Young Adult Potluck - February 24

We would like to welcome all UUFCM's young adults to our Young Adult Potluck from 5-6:30 p.m. on Sunday, February 24th. Kendra Peffers will be bringing the main dish this month, and everyone else is invited to bring a favorite side dish/snack/dessert!

Volunteer for ICRH

ICRH is always in need of volunteers – afternoons for the day shelter, 4:00-6:30 for intake, and evenings, overnights and mornings at the various churches. Go to ICRHouse.org to sign up to volunteer. If you have any questions, feel free to contact Norma Bailey ([email protected]) or Joyce Henricks ([email protected]).

• • • Community News • • •

Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America Open House
The Great Lakes Bay Region group of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America is holding an Open House on Sunday, February 10 at 3:30-5 pm at the Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church in Saginaw. More information is available on the bulletin board in the fellowship hall.

International Film Festival - February 13-17
The Central Michigan University International Film Festival will be held the week of February 13-17 at three local locations. There are multiple excellent films, including some that address the various social justice issues that we support.

Black History Month
at CMU
Be sure to check out the various events on campus for Black History Month

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is Tuesday at 5:00 p.m.
Please send all submissions to [email protected].

Mindfulness in Parking Requested
Let us be mindful to leave the parking spaces directly across from our Wisconsin entrance open for our friends who have mobility issues. Thank you for your consideration.

UUFCM Board of Trustees for 2018-2019
President: Mary Alsager (989.773.2595; [email protected])
Past-President: Norma Bailey (989.560.3952; [email protected])
President Elect: Carol Rard (989.561.2969; [email protected])
Treasurer: Terrie Robbie (989.400.2495; [email protected])
Co-Treasurer: Jen Prout (989.400.3130; [email protected])
Secretary: Brigitte Bechtold (989.954.1123; [email protected])
Trustee: Janis Shinn (989.400.3724; [email protected])
Trustee: Aaron Jones (989.501.0672; [email protected])
Trustee: Carolyn Hancock (517.881.6006; [email protected])

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

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