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eNews for Thursday, June 17

6/17/2021

 
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eNews for Thursday, June 17

Garage Sale a Great Success!

Our garage sale this year was a great success! $2279.20! Much gratitude to all those members and friends who made it so – donated items; sorted, priced, and organized the items; refurbished the signs; advertised on social media; set up and cleaned up; and staffed the sale: Norma Bailey, Jen Prout, Janet Olson, Julia Becker, Kris Los, Deb Allore, Carolyn Hancock, Katie Fisher, Stacey Pattison, Tom and Gisela Moffit, Laura McBride, Annette Pratt, Laurie Rivera, Liz Wing, Andrea Devenney, Jessica Jernigan, Chris Bailey, Jodi Fisher, Helenan Cavalieri, Jennifer Davis, Roxanne Fleer, Beth Macleod, Mary Alsager, and Ricky Courlander. Truly a community effort!

Worship Matters

We will gather online this Sunday, June 20 to join Rev. Eric Severson of the UU Fellowship of Midland for a service titled “DareWe Play?” There will be no social time this week. Please click the link below to join the service.
 

“Throughout the pandemic we have been starved for companionship.
With fewer restrictions, let’s dare to restore connections and add some fun to our lives!”

Join the UUFoM Worship Service Here
If you happen to miss being in worship, the texts to previous sermon messages (and some of the readings as well) can be found in our website sermon archive.

Upcoming Services
June 27: UUA General Assembly Worship Service
 

Minister’s Column

The column is on hiatus in June, but you can read previous Minister’s columns at uufcm.org/andrew-frantz. 

Upcoming Events - with Zoom Links

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- Sunday worship
- Welcome to UU Orientation - last Sundays at 12:30pm
- Choir Rehearsal - Sundays at 7pm – resuming this Sunday, June 20
- UUFCM Men’s Group - 1st Mondays at 7pm
- UU Discussion Group - Wednesdays at 10am 
- Soulful Sundown - 1st Thursdays at 7pm
- Women’s Circle - 4th Thursdays at 7pm
- Coffee House Open Mic - 1st Fridays at 7pm
Event links can also be found on the UUFCM Calendar.

Team Meetings - with Zoom Links

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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. Links for the various team meetings will be posted in the eNews and on the UUFCM calendar.

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.

Worship Team - Monday, June 21 at 5pm
Communications Team - Monday, June 21 at 7:30pm
RE Team - Friday, June 25 at 6pm

Meeting links can also be found on the UUFCM Calendar.

RE Garden

The garden is planted! The sprinkler system is set up to water every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. We have a sign up sheet for people to volunteer to water and weed (and harvest later on in the season) on the weekends – this coming weekend is open! Please contact Roxanne Fleer with any questions.

Fighting Voter Suppression - This Saturday

The Social Justice Coordinating Team would like to encourage congregants to register and attend a “Panel Discussion: Strategies for Fighting Voter Suppression” on Saturday, June 19, 10am-noon. Sponsored by the Gray Panthers of Metro Detroit, it features speakers from All Voting Is Local, the League of Women Voters of Michigan, and Voters Not Politicians. You can register here, and you can join the meeting via Zoom here. Find more information about the discussion here.

Special Offering Collection - This Sunday

The special social justice “plate” offering on June 20 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. 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.

Fellowship Life Meeting

This Sunday’s meeting is cancelled, as we are joining the UU Fellowship of Midland for their service.

Women’s Circle - June 24

We provide a safe and supportive place to explore womanhood and women’s history, discuss issues, get to know one another better, and have fun! We meet on 4th Thursdays at 7pm. Join us via Zoom!

Watch Party for Stacey Abrams Ware Lecture - June 26

Stacey Abrams and Desmond Meade will share the 2021 UUA General Assembly (GA) Ware Lecture on Saturday, June 26, at 7:00 pm. If you are not registered for GA this year but would like to hear this presentation, two of our members attending will welcome you into their home to listen to it and discuss. Please contact either Jennifer Davis ([email protected] or 989-280-7010) or Carolyn Hancock ([email protected] or 517-881-6006). For further information about the Ware Lecture and the distinguished speakers, current and previous, visit the Ware Lecture page on the UUA website.

Welcome to UU Orientation - Sunday, June 27

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 at 12:30 p.m. Sessions run approximately one hour via Zoom. 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]

Summer Schedule

Sunday Worship

Rev. Drew will lead worship twice in July and three times in August. Other Sundays this summer will feature lay leaders; a virtual visit to UU Fellowship of Midland; a nation-wide General Assembly worship; TED talks; and more.
 

Minister

Rev. Drew is on study leave for the rest of June – except for a week at General Assembly and Ministry Days. Drew will be available for urgent pastoral care needs and Fellowship business, but taking a break from most regular duties.
 

Youth Religious Education

During the summer months there will not be regular Youth RE classes. Instead, monthly activity folders are offered to any family who wants one – sign up here. Please contact Jakobe Neal with any questions. Also, children and families are invited to help plant and maintain the Youth RE garden – sign up here. Please contact Roxanne Fleer with any questions.
 

Activities

Some UUFCM activities are suspended for the summer while others continue their regular schedule – please double check the calendar and the list in the weekly eNews.
 

Save the Date!

A UUFCM picnic is being planned for Sunday, August 15.

COVID-19

We are working toward the goal of in-person worship services that are also available on Zoom. More details will be coming.
• • • Community News • • •

Over 30 Michigan Communities Celebrate Juneteenth

Juneteenth, also called Emancipation Day or Juneteenth Independence Day, commemorates the end of slavery in the United States. In 1863 President Abraham Lincoln declared that slaves were free. However, it was not until June 19th 1865 when Union soldiers arrived in Galveston, that Texas residents learned that slavery was abolished. The following year on June 19th, the first Juneteenth celebrations were held. Find information about the various in-person and online celebrations in Michigan this year.

COVID Vaccination Resources

Covid-19 vaccines are becoming more and more available in Michigan, and all those ages 16 and up are now eligible. Below are some of the options available:
  • Central Michigan District Health Department
  • Meijer and Rite Aid are taking registrations.
  • Dr.B standby vaccine list
  • Check with your hospital, your healthcare provider, and other pharmacies in the area.

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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UUFCM Board of Trustees for 2020-2021
President: Guy Newland (989.944.0534; [email protected])
Past-President: Carol Rard (989.561.2969; [email protected])
President Elect: Norma Bailey (989.560.3952; [email protected])
Treasurer: Terrie Robbie (989.400.2495; [email protected])
Assistant Treasurer: Jen Prout (989.400.3130; [email protected])
Secretary: Elaine Emerick (989.621.6063; [email protected])
Trustee: Jennifer Davis (989.280.7010; [email protected])
Trustee: Aaron Jones (989.501.0672; [email protected])
Trustee: Mel Bailey (989.600.6460; [email protected])

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 - Joyce Henricks
Coronavirus task force - Drew Frantz








 

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