eNews for Thursday, November 7

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View this email in your browser eNews for Thursday, November 7 Worship Matters We will gather online via Zoom and in person this Sunday, November 10, to worship with Rev. Drew Frantz, who will present "Repair." The Zoom call starts at 10:00am for social time, and the service starts at 10:30am. . "On this first Sunday following the 2024 election, we take stock of where we are now. Our journey towards a world of harmony and love and justice for all people has ups and downs, like a hike through a mountain range. What has been harmed or depleted by this contentious election? Has our individual mental or physical health suffered? Have our relationships with family and neighbors been broken? Has our capacity for civil public discourse been harmed? We gather in sacred community to seek repair individually and collectively." Zoom Invitation for Sunday Service: Join Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 402489218 One tap mobile +16468769923,,402489218# Phone - audio only +1 646 876 9923 Upcoming Services November 17 - Guest at Your Table *November 20 - Transgender Day of Remembrance at 6:00pm In Case You Missed It... Many past sermons are available on our website under Sermon Archives. Here are links to more recent sermons.  "Win, Loss, or Tie" - October 20, by Rev. Drew Frantz "Deep Listening" - October 27, by Rev. Drew Frantz "Día de Los Muertos" - November 3, by Rev.Drew Frantz Minister’s Column This week I went to see a movie called “Conclave” which is in theaters now. In this fictional film focused on the election of a new pope, I found interesting parallels to Unitarian Universalist politics; to the national presidential election; and to the private vs. public life of clergy. Read the column 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. A Joyful Noise Choir Rehearsal - Wednesdays at 7pm Central Michigan Sangha - Tuesdays at 6:45pm Crafty U - 3rd Tuesdays at 10:30am  First Friday Potluck - First Fridays at 6:30pm Game Night - 3rd Mondays at 7pm Movie Night - 4th Saturdays at 7pm Soul Matters Discussion Group - Thursday, November 21, at 5:30pm (Sept-Jun) UU Discussion Group - Wednesdays at 10am UUFCM Men’s Group - 1st Mondays at 7pm on Zoom UUFCM Women's Circle - 3rd Thursdays at 7pm Welcome to UU Orientation - Sunday, November 17 at 12:00pm 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 Worship Team - Thursday, November 7, at 7:00pm Board of Trustees - Sunday, November 10, at 1:00pm Social Justice Team - Monday, November 11, at 7:00pm Boot Drive for Kids! - October 15-November 15 The Social Justice Coordinating Team (SJCT) is leading a Boot Drive for Kids to collect new and very gently used boots, any size, for school children and teens. The drive goes October 15-November 15, and the boots will be donated to Clothing, INC, in time for parents to get boots before winter hits. Please place them in the box provided in the Fellowship Hall by November 15. If you’re not a shopper, any member of the SJCT will be glad to shop for you! Partnering to Serve: Sunday, November 10 & Saturday, November 16 UUFCM is a partner with St. John's Church, helping to provide food for guests at the homeless shelter. We will be serving dinner on Sunday, November 10, and Saturday, November 16.  If you are interested in helping, contact Joyce Henricks: [email protected]. Welcome to UU Orientation – Sunday, November 17 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 both in person in the fellowship hall and via Zoom, at 12:00pm. Sessions run approximately an hour and a half. For more info or to register for Welcome to UU, contact: Laura McBride: 989.772.5512; [email protected]. Please let Laura know whether you will be attending via Zoom or in person by the Friday prior to the orientation. Transgender Day of Remembrance - November 20 Officiated by Rev. Drew Frantz The purpose of the Transgender Day of Remembrance, held on November 20 every year since 1998, is to remember the people who have lost their lives this year due to anti-transgender violence. In this service we lament this injustice; we commit to working for the rights and dignity of transgender, gender-queer, and gender non-binary people everywhere; and we name our hopes for the lives they will live. Join us Wednesday, November 20 at 6:00pm. November Theme: Repair In our series of monthly themes addressed in Sunday worship, November calls us to reflect on Repair. An eight-page packet of activities, questions, poems, music, and spiritual practices related to Repair is available here. A small group meets to discuss the theme and the packet on Thursday, November 21, at 5:30pm. Movie Night - Saturday, November 23 Join us on Saturday, November 23, at 7:00pm in the Fellowship Hall for popcorn and a screening of Great Expectations (1998), a modern retelling of Charles Dickens’ beloved novel. The movie follows the story of Finn Bell, an aspiring artist from a humble background, whose life changes dramatically after a chance encounter with an escaped convict and a wealthy, eccentric woman. As Finn grows up, he finds himself drawn into a complicated world of ambition, romance, and betrayal—all while being haunted by a mysterious benefactor. The film stars Ethan Hawke, Gwyneth Paltrow, Anne Bancroft, and Robert De Niro. Don't miss this chance to see how this modern version captures the essence of Dickens’ classic! Crafty U Monthly Meet-Up Information The Crafty U group is moving to the 3rd Tuesday of each month, providing more opportunities for people to gather and enjoy crafting together. This year, meetings will be held on Tuesday, November 19, and Tuesday, December 17. Bring along your current project, and enjoy a friendly and creative atmosphere with other crafters. All types of crafting are welcome! No More Open Cups in the Sanctuary We are asking everyone to help us abide by a policy that we haven’t been enforcing recently. “Drink is permitted in the sanctuary during worship services as long as it is in closed containers.” Starting this Sunday, if you get coffee, tea or water in a cup from the Fellowship Hall prior to the worship service and wish to take it into the sanctuary, please use the hot cups with a cover that we will provide.  Thanks for your help with this matter. Sign Up for Remind for Cancellations and Announcements We use an app called Remind to send urgent notices like service cancellations, special announcements, and fraud alerts. Here’s how to sign up: Open a new text message. In the "To:" field, enter the number 81010. In the message field, type @uufcm and send the text. That’s it! This is the easiest way to stay informed. You can also download the Remind app on your smartphone to receive notifications directly through the app. Hiring Youth Religious Education Assistant As Seally is starting her employment, Jolie Damer-Daigle is moving on. This leaves an opening for Youth Religious Education Assistant, to be filled as soon as possible.   The position pays $15 per hour for 2-3 hours per week, and we are looking for someone at least 15 years old with experience working with children. The full job posting is HERE. Applicants should contact Rev. Drew. • • • Community News • • • Native American Heritage Month - November 2024 Central Michigan University is celebrating Native American Heritage Month and invites community members to its various events. Free COVID 19 Tests Available The program for ordering free at-home COVID-19 tests are available. Check this link https://special.usps.com/testkits for further information. Scam Alert Several congregants have received emails and texts purportedly from UUFCM leadership. If you receive a message that seems suspicious, please remember that we would never solicit money or ask for help in this way, and do not respond to the message. Read more 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 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 2024-2025 President: Aaron Jones (989.501.0672; [email protected]) President-Elect: Norma Bailey (989.560.3952; [email protected]) Treasurer: Terrie Robbie (989.400.2495; [email protected]) Secretary: Laurie Meadows (989.317.8299; [email protected]) Trustee: Annette Pratt (989.400.0173; [email protected]) Trustee: Monica Jean (616.443.8782; [email protected]) Trustee: David Allan (989.941.7349; [email protected]) Team and Committee Leaders Adult Religious Education Team - Jodi Fisher Building, Grounds & Safety Team - Norma Bailey Caring Team - Laura McBride Communications Coordinating Team  Fellowship Life Coordinating Team - Gisela Moffit   Membership - Laura McBride   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 We are a religious community guided by love, transforming our lives and our world. 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