eNews for Thursday, June 27

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eNews for Thursday, June 27

Worship Matters

We will gather this Sunday, June 30 to worship together with Jim Dealing, who will present “Perspectives on the Bible: For Skeptics, Seekers and Religious Liberals.” We hope you will join us.

The Bible is one of the world’s great sources of wisdom and has been a major influence on American culture. It cannot be defined only by religious fundamentalists, but should be seen from a variety of perspectives and interpretations.

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 - Summer Worship Series

July 7: What do you get from the UUFCM?
July 14: Your faith community experience - good and/or bad?
July 21: What brings you joy?
July 28: Your experience with life obstacles?
August 4: Your most important social justice issue?
August 11: What does it mean to live a good life?
August 18: What do you think happens when you die?
August 25: What would you like your epitaph to be?

Summer Worship Services

Our worship services in July and August will be different this summer, more interactive and intimate, giving us a chance to get to know one another better. After the lighting of the chalice and honoring our joys and concerns, each week, in small random groups, we will engage in discussion of a topic announced in advance – in the e-News, the order of service and on our website. After the discussion time, the services will close with a song and a closing benediction. We encourage you to join us in this new summer worship format!

A Request for Specialty Sunday Helpers!

Thanks to our amazing volunteers, all of our Specialty Sundays have at least one leader to entertain our youth with a fun activity! July 7th, July 21st, and August 4th are still looking for one more willing congregant to volunteer and assist with the activity and supervision.

These Sundays can be filled with stories, baking, finger-painting, playing instruments, singing, yoga, chalking outside, playing with bubbles, a combination of different activities, and anything else the children might enjoy! Please consider signing up to volunteer if you want to help with a fun activity and get to know the smaller members of our congregation in the process. If you are interested in volunteering on one of these Specialty Sundays, please sign-up in the social hall or email Kendra at [email protected].

Welcome to UU Orientation - June 30

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 12:00 p.m. Sessions run approximately ninety minutes. For more info or to register for Welcome to UU, contact: Laura McBride (989.772.5512; [email protected]) or Gisela Moffit (989.772.1602; [email protected])

First Friday Potluck - July 5

Join us for our First Friday communal nosh! Janis Shinn is hosting with the theme of ‘Summer Fun’. The potluck begins at 6:30 p.m. - helping hands are welcome at 6:15 p.m. to assist with set-up preparations. We will also be celebrating the July birthdays of Guy Newland, Terry Tribe, Norma Bailey, James Hatcher, Sharon Rust, and Steve Lifson.

What about the next Potluck? Who is hosting? and what’s the theme? We don’t know, but perhaps you’d like to host and choose! If so, please contact Jen Prout (989-400-3130) or George Lentz (248-346-4039). If you enjoy the potlucks, please consider hosting - it is fun and easy!

OWL Leaders!

Kevin Daum and Andrea Devenney attended Our Whole Lives (OWL) training June 20-22 in Louisville, Kentucky, to prepare to be able to teach our OWL classes for 7-9th grade students this coming spring. They indicated that the training was exhausting but so very valuable; it will allow them to join our other trained teachers – Laura McBride, Guy Newland, Aaron Jones, Kendra Peffers, Norma Bailey and Mary Alsager - as we continue to provide an excellent sexuality program to our youth.

UU GA - Spokane, WA

Five members and friends of UUFCM represented us well at the General Assembly (GA), June 19-23 – Brigitte Bechtold, Matt Cavalieri, Guy Newland, Christina Gutierrez, and Carol Rard. They all indicated it was a wonderful experience, and they will present a worship service for us in the fall sharing their reflections of the experience.

Church Clean-Up

A big thank you to all who helped with our church clean-up, organized by Deb Allore and Kris Los, on Saturday, June 22 – Deb Allore, Mary Alsager, Chris Bailey, Norma Bailey, Daniel Davis, Kris Los, Dave Macleod, Gisela Moffit, Victoria Sladek, and Candi Tomlinson. While ‘housekeeping’ is a never-ending task in our church home, a great deal was accomplished, especially in the Fellowship Hall. Lots of elbow grease and suds brightened everything up well!

Lay Pastoral Care

During our transition, we will offer Lay Pastoral Care to anyone who is going through a difficult time. Gisela Moffit heads the Arms Around team, which provides transportation to doctor appointments, cards/emails/phone calls, preparing and delivering food for those recuperating. Carolyn Hancock will provide lay pastoral care for those who are hurting and need to talk to a caring person one-on-one. Contact Carolyn at 517-881-6006 for an appointment.

Stronger Together Conference - June 29

The Women’s and LGBTQ Justice Task Force of MUUSJN (Michigan UU Social Justice Network) is presenting a conference titled “Women’s and LGBTQ Justice” on June 29 at the Birmingham Unitarian Church. Click the image to download the flyer.
If you are interested in attending, please contact Norma Bailey (989-560-3952;
[email protected]) or Candi Tomlinson
(989-506-7477; [email protected]).

Got News?
The deadline for submissions to
the Order of Service Insert and the UUFCM weekly e-News
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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