eNews for Thursday, May 14

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eNews for Thursday, May 14

Worship Matters

We will gather online via Zoom this Sunday, May 17 to worship together with our minister Drew Frantz, who will present our annual “Flower Service.” The Zoom call starts at 10:00 for social time, and the service starts at 10:30.

At the end of the Worship Service, we will convene the Annual Meeting. All are welcome.

“The Flower Service is a special tradition of Unitarian Universalism, with roots in the Czech Republic during World War II. This year instead of sharing actual flowers, congregants are invited to share photos of flowers and a brief response to the question, “Where do you find beauty?”

Zoom Invitation for Sunday, May 17
Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 402489218

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+1 646 876 9923

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

May 24: Crossing into Braver Space
May 31: Let Nothing Evil Cross This Door

This Sunday’s Flower Service

Since the Flower Service is on Zoom this year, please email or text Drew (1) a favorite picture of a flower, or (2) a sentence or two about "where do you find beauty?" What you send will be included in the service on Sunday. Drew’s contact information is in the footer of this email.

Annual Meeting of the UUFCM - This Sunday

Please join us for the annual meeting of the UUFCM on Sunday, May 17, immediately after the worship service. The agenda for the meeting will include the election of the new trustees for the Board, the vote on the proposed budget, the vote on the proposed modifications to the bylaws, and recognition of volunteers.

Minister's Column

Read the Minister's Column at uufcm.org/andrew-frantz.

Giving to UUFCM

You may now make secure online contributions to UUFCM. When you do so, there is a small percentage fee/cost to the church, depending upon whether you use your checking/savings account or a credit card. Please consider offsetting this cost when you donate. Two hints to minimizing this cost: donate from your checking/savings account rather than from your credit card (higher percentage) and donate monthly rather than weekly. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact our treasurer Terrie Robbie at tlrobbie1@gmail.com.

Calendar and Scheduling Updates

The Fellowship is following the governor’s order, which calls for no public or private gatherings of any size through May 28. Click the link to join a meeting!

Moved Online:
- Sunday worship May 17, 24 and 31.
*Please, no one else allowed in the sanctuary during online worship.
- Annual Meeting on Sunday, May 17 following worship
- UU discussion group - Wednesdays at 10am
- Check-In Circle with Drew - Wednesdays at 4pm
- Coffee with Candi - 2nd and 4th Wednesdays at 5:30pm
- Game Night - Wednesdays at 7pm
- Choir Music Night - Wednesdays at 7pm
- All committee/team meetings
Meeting links can also be found on the UUFCM Calendar.

UUFCM Women’s Circle - May 14

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 for a full meeting and on 2nd Thursdays for a shorter check in, both at 7pm. Join us!
Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 798 7565 9476
Password: 094596

RE Online!

The RE Program is providing religious education over Facebook on the group called UUFCM RE Program (Click here to go to the RE Facebook group). Beginning on May 10th, virtual RE lessons will be posted every other week to the Facebook group instead of every week. Our Kids' Coffee Hour will continue to be held every Sunday at 11:45 a.m. over Webex for check-ins, games, and themed activities (Click here on Sundays to join the Kids' Coffee Hour).

Are You in Need of Assistance?

At this time of social distancing, it is important that we keep in close contact via technology. Drew has encouraged you to reach out to him if you want to talk to him via email or phone/text (minister@uufcm.org; 440.935.0129). Please do so if you need emotional support or to share your concerns. If you are experiencing financial hardship, the minister's discretionary fund may be able to help. Please contact Drew for more information. Assistance from this fund is strictly confidential.

For those of you who are shut in and can’t get groceries or your meds, let Gisela know (gbmoffit@gmail.com; 989.772.1602). We now have 6 volunteers who are willing to pick up your orders for you. Many thanks in advance to those willing to help out.

Need for Food!

The Food Pantry of the Community Compassion Network (CNN) continues to provide food here in Mt. Pleasant for those in need during the COVID-19 pandemic, and the need is great. Donate online to CNN to help them purchase food.

Where to Donate Your Stimulus Check

If you are a person who really does not have a need for your stimulus check but have received it anyway, here is A Guide to Helping and Getting Help During the Coronavirus Crisis. It lists ways to give, how to get help, and how to help in your community.

Online Petition to Expand Protections for LGBTQ People

For years, there have been efforts to expand Michigan’s Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act protections to be inclusive of sexual orientation and gender identity and expression. Because face-to-face petition signing is not possible given the social distancing policies in place, the Fair & Equal Ballot Campaign is collecting signatures electronically. The Social Justice Coordinating Team and the Michigan UU Social Justice Network (MUUSJN) encourage you to sign the petition if you haven’t already done so. For further information, read the Bridge Magazine article or contact Norma Bailey at baile1nj@cmich.edu.

Voting Rights - Job Opportunity

Both the City of Mt. Pleasant and Union Township are hiring election inspectors. You can find more information about the positions and download applications on our website.

Fill Out Our Social Justice Interest Survey

Because much social justice work is being done on-line during the coronavirus pandemic, the Social Justice Coordinating Team encourages those of you who have not filled out our Social Justice Interest Survey to do so. The survey allows us to directly alert members and friends, who might have an interest in a specific issue, to act on that issue – sign a letter or petition, write to a Congressperson, attend a webinar, etc. To this end, we ask that you fill out our short online survey. If you’re not sure if you are already on a specific list, just fill out another survey or contact Norma to check.

Take the US Census!

The US Census is occurring now, and there are multiple ways for you to respond (by mail, phone or online). There are only nine questions, and your responses help determine how much money Michigan receives, and specifically funding and resources throughout our community – for example, public transportation and roads, shelters, National School Lunch Program, foster care, and MIChild. This is fast, easy, and important!

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 admin@uufcm.org.

Drew's Office Hours and Contact Information

Please contact Drew via email, phone, or text.

minister@uufcm.org
Phone/text:
440-935-0129

UUFCM Board of Trustees for 2019-2020
President: Carol Rard (989.561.2969; president@uufcm.org)
Past-President: Mary Alsager (989.773.2595; malsager@yahoo.com)
President Elect: Guy Newland (989.944.0534; newla1gm@cmich.edu)
Treasurer: Terrie Robbie (989.400.2495; tlrobbie1@gmail.com)
Co-Treasurer: Jen Prout (989.400.3130; poutyprouty66@yahoo.com)
Secretary: Brigitte Bechtold (989.954.1123; becht1bh@cmich.edu)
Trustee: Janis Shinn (989.400.3724; janis_shinn@yahoo.com)
Trustee: Aaron Jones (989.501.0672; jones3aj@cmich.edu)
Trustee: Daniel Davis (616.540.4759; daniel.davis515@yahoo.com)

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