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eNews for Thursday, June 9

Worship Matters

We will gather online via Zoom and in person this Sunday, June 12 to worship together with our minister Drew Frantz, who will present “Celebrating Blessings.” The Zoom call starts at 10:00 for social time, and the service starts at 10:30.

“At this time of year, graduations are one way that we recognize blessings in our lives. Other blessings are present for each of us individually, and we have blessings to celebrate as a community. For example, any day of good health is a personal blessing; any good news on the COVID pandemic is a common blessing. Join us to celebrate blessings large and small, personal and communal.”

Zoom Invitation for Sunday, June 12
Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 402489218

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Phone - audio only
+1 646 876 9923

Upcoming Services
June 19: Juneteenth
June 26: Joining the UUA General Assembly Worship Service

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). As a reminder, our current policy is that everyone entering the building must be vaccinated (unless exempt) and must wear a mask, which applies to children also.
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
- Sunday Stroll - Every Sunday in June at 12:30pm
- Welcome to UU Orientation - Sunday, June 26 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
- Choir Rehearsal - Thursdays at 7pm

Team Meetings

UUFCM Board - Sunday, June 12 at 1pm
Adult RE Team - Monday, June 13 at 7pm
Worship Team - Tuesday, June 14 at 7pm

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.

If you are interested in helping any of these teams or committees, please fill out the Volunteer Opportunity Form if you haven’t already.

Infant Pantry Collection - June 12

We will collect donations for the Infant Pantry on the second Sunday this 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]).

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 masks and COVID vaccinations are required to participate.

Sunday Strolls in June

Sunday, June 12 at Millpond Park
Meet at 12:30pm at the pavilion on 607 S. Adams St.

Sunday, June 19 & 26 at Bundy Hill
Meet at 12:30pm at the main parking lot on 10991 W. River Rd.

Questions? Call/ text Jen Prout at 989-400-3130.

Request for Photos!

The 20 Year Anniversary Committee is collecting photos related to our 20-year history for a presentation for the 20 Year Anniversary celebration. Please send photos with captions, if possible, to: [email protected].

Your Help Needed to Promote the Vote and Protect Reproductive Rights!

We need people willing to gather signatures in support of the Promote the Vote 2022 petition drive and the Reproductive Freedom for All petition drive. All you need to do is ask your friends and family members to sign. Contact Norma Bailey ([email protected]) for a brief training and get a petition to circulate!

• • • Community News • • •

There is a March for Our Lives Rally for gun control in Lansing on Saturday, June 11, 10-1. Find complete information here.

The Michigan Coalition to Prevent Gun Violence is a group dedicated to more sanity and safety in our gun laws. You can visit their website here.

2022 Civil Rights Summit in Lansing

Hosted by the Michigan Department of Civil Rights on Wednesday, June 15, the 2022 Michigan Civil Rights Summit (“Racism and other 'Isms'- Shaping Systemic Change Through An Equity Lens”) is a call to action in our current national climate. The event will provide an opportunity for activists, policymakers, funders, academics, and public servants to discuss, strategize and collaborate on critical civil rights issues.

During the day, participants will tackle topics like equity in education, housing, economics, health outcomes, voting rights, and democracy. The approach for each discussion is an examination of how structural “isms” (racism, ageism, sexism, classism, ableism, etc.) impact historically and culturally marginalized communities. Attendees will also consider how systemic advantage shapes discrimination and the role an equity lens plays in helping to dismantle institutional and structural inequity.

Learn more about the summit and register here.
Download the flyer here.

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 2021-2022
President: Norma Bailey (989.560.3952; [email protected])
Past-President: Guy Newland (989.944.0534; [email protected])
President Elect: Stacey Pattison (989.330.1832; [email protected])
Treasurer: Terrie Robbie (989.400.2495; [email protected])
Secretary: Elaine Emerick (989.621.6063; [email protected])
Trustee: Jennifer Davis (989.280.7010; [email protected])
Trustee: Cynthia Damer (989.506.5750; [email protected])
Trustee: Jodi Fisher (989.560.5135; [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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