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eNews for Thursday, March 10

Daylight Saving Time Begins This Sunday, March 13

It is almost time to move your clocks ahead an hour! Most digital devices will automatically reflect the change, but your analog clocks will need to be adjusted (spring forward).

Worship Matters

We will gather online via Zoom and in-person this Sunday, March 13 to worship together with our minister Rev. Drew Frantz, who will present “Holi, the Hindu Festival of Colors.” The Zoom call starts at 10:00 for social time, and the service starts at 10:30.

There is still room for people to worship in-person in March. Contact Norma Bailey if you are interested in coming!

“The Hindu festival of spring, Holi, is celebrated on March 18. It has become familiar as the time when people throw colored powder at each other. It signifies joy, forgiveness, and the triumph of good over evil. As Unitarian Universalists, we honor all world religions and the wisdom they carry. By learning about Holi, we connect with millions of Hindus who celebrate this holiday.”

Zoom Invitation for Sunday, March 13
Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 402489218

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+1 646 876 9923

Upcoming Services
March 20: Stewardship: What to Create, What to Release, What to Keep

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 have resumed hybrid services (in-person/Zoom). There is still room for people to worship in-person in March. Contact Norma Bailey if you are interested in coming!
As a reminder, our current policy is everyone entering the building must be vaccinated and must wear a mask, which applies to children also. Our maximum capacity is 30 people at this time.
Right now, small groups of up to ten people can meet in person if they wish, or continue meeting on Zoom – or do a mixture. This includes all of our committees 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 - throughout March at noon
- Welcome to UU Orientation - Last Sundays 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 - Wednesdays at 7pm
- Women’s Circle - suspended until further notice

Team Meetings

UUFCM Board - Sunday, March 13 at 1pm
Adult RE Committee - Monday, March 14 at 7pm
Worship Team - Monday, March 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 2021-2022 if you haven’t already.

Hello Youth Religious Education Families!

I am incredibly excited to announce that as we enter into the month of March, Youth Religious Education will be moving to a hybrid format (in-person/Zoom). Since the COVID-19 pandemic began back in early 2020, Youth RE has been offered through Zoom. This month, we will open a hybrid option for youth on the Sundays of March 13 and March 20. As we begin to move back into in-person and experiment with the formula after being online for some time, we will continue to do select Sundays in the following months. Those dates for the future months will be announced.

Through this hybrid option, we will begin service in the sanctuary at 10:30am on Sundays, along with the other congregants. After the story for all ages, I and a volunteer from the congregation will lead the children to fellowship hall. At the same time, those participating online will switch to the Religious Education zoom and join the RE service.

Children and youth must be vaccinated and wear their masks in the building at all times. Both in the sanctuary and the fellowship hall, children will be socially distanced from one another for safety. All items and surfaces used during meeting time will be cleaned and sanitized before and after use by the RE Staff.

If your child is interested in coming in person, please email Board President, Norma Bailey at [email protected]! If you would like to join online, the Zoom link is available through the UUFCM calendar – please reach out if you have trouble with either. As we move into this journey of hybrid religious education, I encourage your family to consider either format. The RE Team is incredibly excited to safely begin this process and welcome youth back into the fellowship completely.

Thank you, and kindest regards,
Jakobe Neal, Director of Religious Education

Contact Information and Resources:
Email: [email protected] Phone: 586.438.4008
UUFCM website: uufcm.org

New Online Youth Religious Education Lessons

Since the beginning of 2022, the Religious Education team has been working very hard to create Virtual Learning opportunities for our young ones! During the month of January, we touched on our monthly theme of Living with Intention by branching off topics of Bullying & Learning, Black History, Nature Week, and in February we celebrated LGBTQIA+. Please use the links below to watch any of the lessons – in each video there are musical selections, stories for all ages, mindfulness practices, as well a variety of segments themed to the overall week. These videos are for young ones of all ages, both young and old!

1-9-2022 Online Religious Education “Bullying & Learning”
1-16-2022 Online Religious Education “Black History”
1-30-2022 Online Religious Education “Nature Week”
2-27-2022 Online Religious Education “LGBTQIA+ Celebration”

Sunday Strolls for March

March 13 - Island Park
Meet at noon at the pavilion near the main lot on 331 N. Main St.

March 20 & 27 - Millpond Park
Meet at noon at the pavilion on 607 S. Adams St.

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

Meals for ICRH Guests

It’s that time of the year again. The UUFCM is scheduled to provide dinners at St. John’s Church for the guests of the Isabella County Restoration House homeless shelter during the week of March 27 to April 2. We do not yet know which days we will be responsible for but, if you are interested in helping, contact Joyce Henricks ([email protected]).

Are You the One We’re Looking For?

As we work to expand our outreach within and beyond our fellowship the Communications Coordinating Team (CCT) is looking for a person or persons who are willing to assist with Instagram and Twitter. We are especially interested in finding administrators for both platforms. If you are willing to take on either challenge as an administrator, co-administrator, or are simply willing to lend your expertise and support as a member of the team, please reach out to the CCT. Email Sally Armstrong or call/text 802-477-3275.

Like to Sing? Come Join the Choir!

If you like to sing, even if you don’t read music, now would be a perfect time to join us as we are getting close to being allowed to sing in the sanctuary! We rehearse on Sundays at 7pm and Sundays at 9:30am. Contact Norma Bailey at 989-560-3952 or [email protected] if you have questions.

Mother Earth Love (MEL)

What is it?

MEL gives you ideas for steps you can take to alter the path of climate change.
MEL consists of 2 short columns per month that give you information and action items.
MEL appears in our eNews, on our UUFCM website, and on the Connections Facebook group.

Consider volunteering...

If you have an interest in our natural world and have ideas for keeping it healthy.
If you would like to assist in writing a short column of a great idea to share.
If you like to take small steps to battle against climate change.

Then please contact: Karen Turnbull (text 989-560-3828; [email protected])

Metal Schmetal!

We are planning a metal drive again this May (or so) to earn money for some good cause at the UUFCM, such as Leadership Development or our 20th Anniversary Celebration. As you begin to unthaw from winter and muck about in your garage, basement, shed, or barn, please set aside metal that you would like to donate. We can take appliances, but check with Laura to see if anything is prohibited or needs to be drained. You may call/text/email her at 989.772.5512 or [email protected]. Details for drop off and pick up will be shared in April.

Save the Date - Saturday, April 23 from 10-Noon

We are planning a clean-up of the outside of our building on Saturday, April 23, from 10am-noon! Please put this date on your calendar and plan to come to help beautify our church grounds.

Attend GA!

General Assembly (GA) is the annual meeting of our Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA). Each year UUs gather from across the United States and the world to learn, worship, and conduct the business of the Association through workshops, lectures, events, and worship services. This year’s GA will be held virtually and in-person in Portland, Oregon, June 22-26 with the theme “Meet the Moment: Reimagining Radical Faith Community.”

If you have never been to a GA, the Board is willing to pay for members to participate virtually using our Leadership Development Funds. If you are interested, please contact Norma Bailey ([email protected]) for further information, and visit the UUA website to learn more. Of course, if you have attended before, loved it, and found it to be a valuable experience, we encourage you to attend; because GA is virtual again this year, the registration fee is relatively inexpensive at $250.

Women’s History Month at CMU

March 1-30
Download the flyer for information on the events taking place during the month of March.

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

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 - Jodi Fisher
Coronavirus task force - Drew Frantz

We are a
religious community
guided by love,
transforming our lives
and our world.

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