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View this email in your browser eNews for Thursday, June 29 Congratulations Eric and Drew! Rev. Eric Severson of the UU Fellowship of Midland and Rev. Drew Frantz of the UU Fellowship of Central Michigan were both recognized for achieving Full Fellowship at General Assembly last week. This level of professional credential is granted to ministers with at least three years experience after yearly evaluation and reflection that includes the minister, Board of Trustees, Shared Ministry Team, and the credentialing committee of the Unitarian Universalist Association. Worship Matters We will gather online via Zoom and in person this Sunday, July 2 to worship together with Norma J. Bailey, who will present “Realistic Hope and Hopeful Realism,” by Rev. Phillip Lund. The Zoom call starts at 10:00 for social time, and the service starts at 10:30.   “According to recent surveys of religion in America, a continued decline of church membership in future decades seems inevitable. What does that mean for those of us who enjoy the important benefits that belonging to a religious community provides? How do we manage the tension between hope and realism when it comes to the future of our faith? What can we, as Unitarian Universalists, do for religion today...and tomorrow?” Zoom Invitation for July 2: Join Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 402489218 One tap mobile +16468769923,,402489218# Phone - audio only +1 646 876 9923 Upcoming Services July 9: Reflections on General Assembly July 16: The Spiritual Discipline of Love   If you happen to miss being in worship, please check out our website sermon archive for sermon video and/or text. Minister on Study Leave Rev. Drew will be on study leave through Monday, July 3. During this time off from regular duties, Drew is still available for urgent business as needed. Texting 440-935-0129 is the best way to reach Rev. Drew. Minister’s Column There is no minister’s column this week because Rev. Drew is away on study leave. He will be back next week on July 5. You can read Rev. Drew’s previoius columns here. 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 - Summer Worship Series through August 13 - Welcome to UU Orientation - Last Sundays at 12:30pm (resuming in July) - 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 - Choir Rehearsal - Summer Break - resumes August 2 - Drawing Workshop - 2nd and 4th Tuesdays at 10am - First Friday Potluck - First Fridays at 6:30pm 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. Team Meetings Fellowship Life Coordinating - Sunday, July 2 at 1:30pm Calendar - Thursday, July 6 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. Summer Schedule Simplified Worship Welcome to summer! Through August 13, Sunday morning services will be slightly simpler with no choir and no children’s story. Six services during the summer will be led by lay worship leaders Laura McBride, Norma Bailey and Jessica Jernigan; two will be led by Rev. Drew Frantz.   Minister’s Time Off Rev. Drew takes six weeks of time off during the summer months, and is also away for a full week at General Assembly. He will be here to lead worship on July 9 and August 13. Although regular office hours are suspended for the summer, you may still contact Drew with any urgent Fellowship business if needed, or with significant pastoral care needs. Texting 440-935-0129 is the best way to reach Rev. Drew. UUFCM Banner Hangs at General Assembly Our banner was displayed alongside others from UU congregations across the country at last week’s General Assembly in Pittsburgh. Rev. Drew carried the banner in the banner parade. UUFCM is Hiring! UUFCM is looking to hire a new Director of Religious Education. If you know anyone interested and qualified, please encourage them to apply, as the best employees sometimes are recruited by word of mouth. UUFCM policy states that we usually do not hire members of the congregation to be employees. Applications and inquiries should go to Rev. Drew. The job posting is here and on our website: Job posting for Director of Religious Education (6-10 hours per week starting August 15) Tomorrow, June 30 Ends Our 2022-2023 Fiscal Year Our 2022-2023 fiscal year ends on June 30. If you haven’t had a chance to complete your pledge for this year, please try to do so by tomorrow if you can. Infant Pantry Collection - This Sunday We collect donations for the Infant Pantry on the first Sunday of each month. 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]). Bookshelf in the Fellowship Hall The new bookshelf in the Fellowship Hall is designed for us to share books with one another! Our intent is to populate the bookshelf with a variety of books; suggestions are books about Unitarian Universalism, all religions, social justice topics, poetry and banned books (not encouraging romance and mystery novels, nor magazines, for example). The book share system is easy – if you have a book to share, put it on the shelf, and if you want to take a book, feel free to take it home to read and return it (or not!). • • • Community News • • • We Are Invited! UU Fellowship of Midland Summer Fun Day/Weekend Saturday, July 22 Herrick Recreational Area (near Clare) There will be: a free breakfast at a park pavilion the pavilion will be available all day after breakfast hiking, games, swimming, kayaking, and other activities a bonfire and social event in the evening Herrick offers tent sites, cabins, and RV sites. If you wish to camp, you must make your own reservations with Isabella County Parks & Recreation.   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. “Deepening Connections” 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 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​ Office Hours (in person and/or Zoom):    Tuesdays 10am-noon   Wednesdays 1-3pm and 8-9pm Office Hours Zoom Link 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: Mary Alsager (989.3302226; [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 Coordinating Team - Amy Voege 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 - Norma Bailey Anti-Racism Task Force - Norma Bailey   We are a religious community guided by love, transforming our lives and our world. 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