eNews for Thursday, July 14

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eNews for Thursday, July 14

Worship Matters

We will gather online via Zoom and in person this Sunday, July 17 to worship together with Norma Bailey who will present “Agree in Love,” by Rev. David Pyle. The Zoom call starts at 10:00 for social time, and the service starts at 10:30.

“In his sermon ‘Agree in Love,’ Rev. David Pyle challenges us to a deeper
understanding of the meaning of covenant in a Unitarian Universalist religious community, even when, and especially when, times are difficult.”

Zoom Invitation for Sunday, July 17
Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 402489218

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Upcoming Services
July 24: Lessons from GA
July 31: Learning About the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe

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

Minister’s Column

The column is on hiatus until the week of July 18. You can read previous editions of the Minister’s Column at uufcm.org/andrew-frantz.

Minister on Vacation

Rev. Drew is on vacation until July 18. The contact person (in lieu of Drew) is Stacey Pattison (989.330.1832) through July 18.

COVID Update

We will continue with hybrid services (in-person/Zoom). Our current policy, as revised by the Board on Sunday, July 10, is that everyone entering the building must be vaccinated (unless exempt), which applies to children also. At this point, masks are optional for worship services and small group meetings.
Singing by the congregation and the choir is allowed with masks on.
Anyone vaccinated and wearing a mask may attend services.
Right now, small groups can meet in person if they wish, or 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.

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
- Welcome to UU Orientation - Sunday, July 24 at 10:30am
- Sunday Stroll - Sundays in July at Millpond Park 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
- Movie Night - Saturday, July 23 at 7pm
- Choir Rehearsal - on hiatus until mid-August

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 Coordinating Team - Tuesday, July 19 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.

Moving UUFCM “Business” to Google Workspace

Round 2 Workshops Begin July 18 - Sign Up Required!

To help us more efficiently and effectively communicate with one another in accomplishing the “business” of the church, the Board has decided to use Google Workspace for all UUFCM communication and documentation. This includes how we send and receive documents, sign up for hospitality, vote when needed, etc., which means we have some learning to do!

If this sounds scary and/or overwhelming, never fear! Jennifer Davis and Debbie Reid have organized workshops to teach us. Let’s all embrace the change, recognizing that we are here to support one another in this effort!

Summer Youth RE Program

Our Youth Religious Education program is now providing a variety of fun weekly summer activities after the story for all ages. These classes are in-person only and are led by congregational and RE parent volunteers – youth of all ages are welcome! Please note that COVID vaccinations are required to participate.

Sunday Strolls in July

July Strolls are at Millpond Park

Meet at 12:30pm at the pavilion on 607 S. Adams St.
Questions? Call/ text Jen Prout at 989-400-3130.

Directory Update

Every August we update our Directory with an Addendum, which includes new people, changes in names, postal addresses, emails, and phone numbers. Can you help us to make our Directory current? Please check your printed Directory of February 2022 and/or the online one and let us know if your entries have changed. The Directory is password protected. If you can't remember the (admittedly difficult, but safer) password, please contact Gisela Moffit. Deadline for submission is Sunday, August 8. Thank you in advance for your assistance.

Special Offering Collection - July 17

The special social justice “plate” offering on July 17 is for The Care Store, a local agency that works with over 35 social service agencies, schools, and churches in Isabella County to provide people with much-needed personal hygiene and household cleaning products. The reason these are needed is that bridge cards/food stamps, etc., do not allow for the purchase of these kinds of supplies. 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 “The Care Store” indicated in the memo line.

Fellowship Life Meeting - July 17

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.

UUFCM Movie Night - Saturday, July 23

Cyrano!

He is intelligent, confident, loyal, and is the master of words, yet he keeps the love of his life a secret. Why? Come find out! Our UUFCM movie night starts July 23 at 7pm at the fellowship hall with Peter Dinklage as Cyrano. Snacks will be provided. Feel free to bring your own drinks. See you there!

Become an Election Worker!

Registered voters in Michigan are needed to step up and join others concerned about ensuring fair elections by becoming election workers. Please consider becoming an election worker – learn more here.

August 2 Primary Election Information

With the important August 2 primary election coming up soon, it’s important to know important dates of the voting process so that you can assure your participation. Download a complete list of dates, or for further information, visit michiganvoting.org.

• • • Community News • • •

Fight to Save the Great Lakes!

July 28, 11am-12:15pm via Zoom

Hear about recent developments in the widespread effort to shut down Enbridge's Line 5 in the Straits of Mackinac and stop the proposed oil tunnel. Presenters will answer questions from attendees. Partners FLOW For Love Of Water, and the Bay Mills Indian Community will join us to share the status of the permits to construct a tunnel for Line 5 and pending legal cases about shutting down the existing pipeline. This will be an exciting and informative online event that will hook you into becoming part of urgent work to protect our water and climate.
Register now!

Saginaw Chippewa Powwow

The Mt. Pleasant community is invited to attend the 38^th Annual Saginaw Chippewa Powwow on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, July 29, 30, and 31 at the Saginaw Chippewa Tribal Campground on East Tomah Road. For further information, see their website.

Free COVID Tests

The U.S. government is now providing an additional eight free at-home COVID tests. Order them here.

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?
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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 2022-2023
President: Stacey Pattison (989.330.1832; patti1s@cmich.edu)
Past-President: Norma Bailey (989.560.3952; baile1nj@cmich.edu)
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; reid_deborah@hotmail.com)
Trustee: Penny Swart (989.330.3587; carolynswart@gmail.com)

Team and Committee Leaders

Adult Religious Education Team - Jodi Fisher
Building, Grounds & Safety Team - Norma Bailey
Communications 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 - Jenny Kennedy
Anti-Racism Task Force - Norma Bailey
Coronavirus Fask Force - Drew Frantz

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guided by love,
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and our world.

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