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eNews for Thursday, January 13

No Path to Membership Workshop
This Weekend

It was announced in last week’s eNews in error. Sorry for any confusion! 

Worship Matters

We will gather online via Zoom this Sunday, January 16 to worship together with our minister Drew Frantz and Jakobe Neal, who will present “Martin Luter King Day Service.” The Zoom call starts at 10:00 for social time, and the service starts at 10:30.
 

“The Fellowship will celebrate Dr. King’s birthday with a multigenerational worship service on Sunday morning and participation in a local march on Monday. Please join us for a fresh examination of Dr. King’s message and how it resonates with us today.”


Zoom Invitation for Sunday, January 16
Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 402489218

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Upcoming Services
January 23: 
Abortion Rights and UU Principles
January 30: Walt Whitman and the Perfection of Things Just as They Are

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

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 and the holiday season, the Board has decided that the worship services in January will be virtual-only. The Zoom link is on the calendar.
  • Right now, small groups of up to ten people can meet in person if they wish, or continue meeting on Zoom – or do a mixture. This includes all of our committees 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.
While the Board of Trustees has approved policies for Fellowship gatherings as we seek to reconnect in person safely, 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 - throughout January at 12:30pm at Morey Courts
- Welcome to UU Orientation
- UUFCM Men’s Group - 1st Mondays at 7pm on Zoom
- Game Night - 3rd Mondays at 7pm on Zoom
- Central Michigan Sangha - Tuesdays at 6:45pm
- UU Discussion Group - Wednesdays at 10am at UUFCM
- Choir Rehearsal - Wednesdays at 7pm - cancelled through January
- Women’s Circle - suspended until further notice
 

Team Meetings

COVID Task Force - Sunday, January 16 at 7pm
Youth RE Team - Sunday, January 16 at 7pm
Website Committee - Thursday, January 20 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.

Sign Up for Remind

We use an app called Remind to send out urgent notices such as service cancellations, special announcements, and fraud alerts. Here is how you sign up: When you open a new text message, in the To: line put this number: 81010, and in the message line put: @uufcm, then send it. This is the easiest way! You may install the Remind App on your smartphone and alerts will appear there. 

Annual All-Congregational Retreat

Working Together Against Racism

Our all-congregation retreat is Saturday, January 22, from 9-12 via Zoom. Please plan to attend! As individuals and as a congregation, how can we push back against racism and its effect? Recognizing that racism intersects with so many other social problems, we’ll challenge ourselves to imagine ways to educate and to commit ourselves to advocacy and action. Looking forward to seeing you there! Find the link on the UUFCM Calendar.

UUFCM Board of Trustees Open Positions

At our annual meeting in May, we will have elections for three positions on the UUFCM Board of Trustees. Those positions are: President-Elect 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. 
  • 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 three 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.

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.

Special Offering Collection This Sunday - ICRH

The January special collection on Sunday, January 16, is for the Isabella County Restoration House, the agency providing temporary shelter for their guests - the homeless population in Isabella County. In addition to providing dinner and overnight housing, ICRH also provides a day center so that their guests can get out of the cold during the day. You can donate online to the  Social Justice Fund at our website or checks can be sent to our treasurer made out to UUFCM with “ICRH” indicated in the memo line.

Fellowship Life Meeting - This Sunday

On the third Sunday of every month – immediately following our worship service – the UUFCM Board holds a brief Fellowship Life meeting to update the congregation on current happenings, plans and/or concerns within the congregation. The intention is for the meetings to be kept brief; the hope is for extended conversation to take place following the meeting during the coffee hour time. Please plan to attend.

Come March with UUFCM!

Come join your UUFCM friends as we march behind our new UUFCM banner in the Martin Luther King CommUNITY Peace March and Vigil on Monday, January 17, which starts at 3pm. We’ll meet at 3pm at the Art Gallery (next door the UC) and join the march to the Mt. Pleasant downtown center for the vigil. You can view or download the CMU Campus Map here.
After the march, at 5:30 pm, Drew will lead a time for reflection/discussion on Zoom. Find the link on the UUFCM Calendar.

Sunday Strolls in January

Sunday Strolls in January are at Morey Courts at 12:30. Meet Annette in the front lobby. If you're a Morey Courts member there is no charge; if you're a non-member there is a $1.00 “drop-in” fee.
Questions? Call or text Jen Prout at 989-400-3130. 

Directory Information Needed

Did you change your name, postal or email address, phone number, or add a child since last year? We are in the process of updating the Directory and need to hear from you. We want to have the most current entries, so please check the online directory (if you forgot the password, contact Gisela) and send any updates to Gisela or Kirsten at admin@uufcm.org. 
The deadline is Sunday, January 23. Thank you for your assistance!  

• • • Community News • • •

Martin Luther King, Jr. Week

January 17-21, 2022 at CMU
Annually, the third week in January kicks off the celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s legacy with a week of activities organized by the Multicultural Academic Student Services. Most events are free and open to the public unless otherwise noted. Seating is limited on a first-come, first-served basis. Download the full calendar of events here.

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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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
 

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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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