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View this email in your browser eNews for Thursday, July 21 Felix helps water the potatoes. Worship Matters We will gather online via Zoom and in person this Sunday, July 24 to worship together with our minister Drew Frantz, who will present “Reflections on General Assembly.” The Zoom call starts at 10:00 for social time, and the service starts at 10:30.   “General Assembly, or GA, is the national annual gathering of Unitarian Universalists. When thousands of UUs gather for worship, personal connection, and the business of the association, it is a powerful expression of who we are as a faith. Rev. Drew recently traveled to Portland, Oregon for this year’s GA and shares what inspired him there.” Zoom Invitation for Sunday, July 24 Join Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 402489218 One tap mobile +16468769923,,402489218# Phone - audio only +1 646 876 9923 Upcoming Services July 31: What I'm 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 You can read the Minister’s Column at uufcm.org/andrew-frantz.  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 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 12:30pm - 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 Coronavirus Task Force - Sunday, July 24 at 7pm Worship Team - Thursday, July 28 at 7pm 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 Continue Through August 8 - 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  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.   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 in the fellowship hall with Peter Dinklage as Cyrano. Snacks will be provided. Feel free to bring your own drinks. See you there! Welcome to UU Orientation - July 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 both in person in the fellowship hall and via Zoom, typically on the last Sunday at 12:30pm. 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 [email protected] Please let Laura know whether you will be attending via Zoom or in-person by the Friday prior to the orientation. 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. Saginaw Chippewa Powwow The Mt. Pleasant community is invited to attend the 38th Annual Saginaw Chippewa Powwow on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, July 29, 30, and 31 at the Saginaw Chippewa Tribal Campground on East Tomah Road. Download the flyer, or see the website for further information. Infant Pantry Collection - Plan Ahead! We will start collecting items again in church beginning Sunday, August 7. Most needed items right now are baby wipes and diapers (sizes 4, 5 or 6). Baby creams, shampoos, and lotions are also needed. Donations for the Infant Pantry are collected on the first Sunday of each month. If you prefer to donate money, you can donate online to the Monthly Donations for Infant Pantry on our website, or checks can be sent to our treasurer made out to UUFCM with Infant Pantry in the memo. Questions? Contact Tom Moffit (989-772-1602; [email protected]). Thank you in advance for your generosity. 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 Monday, August 8. Thank you in advance for your assistance. Thank You for Sharing Your Soles! Thanks to all of you who “shared your soles” for the month of July! We collected 47 pairs for a two-month total of 118 given to Clothing, INC. Keep bringing those soles in, and feel free to tell your family members about our campaign too! Remember, nothing goes into landfills! 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! 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? 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 [email protected]. Drew’s Contact Information Please contact Drew via email, phone, or text. [email protected]  Phone/text: 440-935-0129​ UUFCM Board of Trustees for 2022-2023 President: Stacey Pattison (989.330.1832; [email protected]) Past-President: Norma Bailey (989.560.3952; [email protected]) President Elect: Cynthia Damer (989.506.5750; [email protected]) Treasurer: Terrie Robbie (989.400.2495; [email protected]) Secretary: Elaine Emerick (989.621.6063; [email protected]) Trustee: Victoria Sladek (989.506.7039; [email protected]) Trustee: Debbie Reid (989.854.9830; [email protected]) Trustee: Penny Swart (989.330.3587; [email protected]) 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   We are a religious community guided by love, transforming our lives and our world. 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