eNews for Thursday, October 13

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eNews for Thursday, October 13

Letter Writing Results - So Far

To date, we have written 515 letters to underrepresented voters in Michigan while enjoying good conversation and snacks! If you would like to write some letters on your own to add to our effort, contact Norma Bailey who will give you instructions and some letters to write. It really does feel good to be doing our part!

Worship Matters

We will gather online via Zoom and in person this Sunday, October 16 to worship together with Norma Bailey, who will present “Not Just Foolishly Romantic,” by Rev. Phillip Lund. The Zoom call starts at 10:00 for social time, and the service starts at 10:30.

“To be hopeful in these hard times is more than being foolishly romantic, according to historian Howard Zinn. It does, however, require some effort on our part. The good news is that every congregation can tap into the energy it needs to act to make this world a better place. Find out how we can—individually and collectively—behave magnificently in defiance of all hurt and heartbreak around us.”

Zoom Invitation for Sunday, October 16
Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 402489218

One tap mobile
+16468769923,,402489218#

Phone - audio only
+1 646 876 9923

Upcoming Services
October 23: The Courage to Change the Things We Can
October 30: Dìa de los Muertos

If you happen to miss being in worship, please check out our website sermon archive for sermon video and/or text.

Minister’s Column

Humans experience trauma, large and small, throughout our lives—and surely we’ve all been through a form of trauma during the pandemic. This is why we chose to focus our minister’s retreat last week on healing trauma, and specifically on healing emotional trauma that resides in the body.…

Read more here.

COVID Update

We continue with hybrid services (in-person/Zoom). Our current policy is that everyone entering the building must be vaccinated (unless exempt), which applies to children also. Masks are optional for worship services and small group meetings.
Singing by the congregation and the choir is allowed with masks on.
Anyone vaccinated may attend services.
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.
Indoor eating events are allowed – coffee hour, Friday night potlucks, and our annual Harvest Feast – as long as people are vaccinated.

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
- Welcome to UU Orientation - Sunday, October 30 at 12:30 pm
- Sunday Stroll - Sundays in October 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
- Anti-Racism Small Group Discussion - Thursdays through Nov. 3 at 7pm
- 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
Youth RE Team - Sunday, October 16 at 6pm
Social Justice Coordinating Team - Tuesday, October 18 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.

Anti-Racism Small Group Discussion Series

Today at 7pm
Continuing on Thursdays Through November 3

This program is intended for people with white privilege to confront and dismantle the (often unconscious) racism within themselves, opening the way to reducing harm and increasing harmony everywhere in their lives. We will use the workbook “Me and White Supremacy” by Layla Saad which guides us through 28 days of daily reflection and journaling. In our weekly small group meetings, we will strive to create a safe space to share and reflect with each other. The workbook will be provided, and participants are invited to make a donation to offset the cost. Please contact Drew to sign up or to ask any questions. We will meet both in person and on Zoom.

Coffee Hour Is Back!

We are so happy that we have returned to our traditional coffee hour in the fellowship hall after the service. We have missed being together, sharing our ideas and concerns with one another, and welcoming visitors. All this while enjoying good coffee and yummy treats!

But we need volunteers to make this happen! Please sign up on this form to bring treats (home baked or store bought). You can bring cookies, crackers, pretzels, fruit (washed), popcorn, etc. No nuts, please, as some of our friends are allergic to them. Zoomers can drop off their treats before Sunday at the church or at Gisela’s house (989-513-7827).

Mini-Work Day

Saturday, October 15, at 10am

We are going to have a mini-work day on Saturday, October 15, at 10am to get odds and ends done – trim the evergreen bushes, clip off the dead lilac flowers, bring in the hoses, empty the rain barrel, mulch the new trees, pick up sticks, and more weeding, etc. Please come and help out as many hands make the work much lighter! Bring your yard tools if possible. Or if you want to tackle one of these tasks on a different day, contact Norma Bailey and she will get you situated!

Special Offering Collection - October 16

The October special collection is for the CMU Student Food Pantry, which works to alleviate the challenges and hardships of food insecurity that many CMU students encounter during their academic career. For more information, visit their website. You can make your online donation to the Social Justice Fund or, if you prefer to write a check, please write it to UUFCM with Student Food Pantry on the memo line.

Sunday Strolls in October

Sunday, October 16 - Deerfield Park
Meet at 12:30 at the first parking lot in the park at 2425 W. Remus Rd. If you don't have an Isabella County Park pass there is a $6 entry fee.

Sunday, October 23 & 30 - Island Park
Meet at 12:30 at the pavilion near the main lot on 331 N. Main St.

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

Movie Night - October 22 at 7pm

Join us for News of the World starring Tom Hanks. Confederate Captain Kidd has no reason to return home. For five years he travels from town to town reading newspapers. His uneventful life becomes complicated when he assumes custody of a 10-year-old orphan and is charged with returning her to distant relatives. It won't be an easy task. Snacks will be provided.

Pumpkin Party - October 23

On Sunday, October 23 from 11:45-12:45 at UUFCM, the Religious Education team will host a Pumpkin Party! Children of all ages and their families are invited to join us in the fellowship hall directly following service to paint and/or carve a pumpkin of their choice! Youth are more than welcome to bring a friend to this event as well. If interested, please fill out this form so we can have enough pumpkins for everyone!

Women’s Empowerment Night:
Self-Esteem and Self-Care Workshop

Saturday, October 29 at 7pm

Want to have a fun night talking about ourselves with LOVE? Many women do not have high self-esteem nor practice self-care. Come share in discussion, activities, and even some follow-up homework as we explore our personal and collective ideas for improving self-love between 7-9 pm. Snacks and water will be provided. Bring your own favorite beverage too! The workshop will take place in the fellowship hall and is presented by the Adult RE Committee. For more information, contact Jodi Fisher at jbfisher121@gmail.com.

Welcome to UU Orientation - October 30

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, typically on the last Sunday at 12:30pm. Sessions run approximately an hour and a half.

For more info or to register for Welcome to UU, contact: Laura McBride: 989.772.5512 or Lmcbride010@gmail.com Please let Laura know whether you will be attending via Zoom or in-person by the Friday prior to the orientation.

• • • Community News • • •

Hazardous Waste Collection

Saturday, October 22, 8:00-noon, at the Isabella County Fairgrounds

See this link for information about what can be disposed of. We also have some materials at the church that need to be taken; please contact Daniel Davis if you can help.

Hispanic Heritage Month at CMU

Join us as we
#celebrate #educate
#advocate and #activate diversity education at CMU. Learn more here.

Anishanabe Art

Olga Denison Collection
at the Clarke Historical Library, CMU
The Olga Denison Collection of Anishinabe art largely represents the contemporary expression of many traditional native crafts…
View the collection online 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 admin@uufcm.org.

Drew’s Contact Information

Please contact Drew via email, phone, or text.
minister@uufcm.org
Phone/text: 440-935-0129

UUFCM Board of Trustees for 2022-2023
President: Stacey Pattison (989.330.1832; staceyp555@gmail.com)
Past-President: Norma Bailey (989.560.3952; normabailey.uufcm@gmail.com)
President Elect: Cynthia Damer (989.506.5750; ckdamer@gmail.com)
Treasurer: Terrie Robbie (989.400.2495; tlrobbie1@gmail.com)
Secretary: Elaine Emerick (989.621.6063; ebundy84@gmail.com)
Trustee: Victoria Sladek (989.506.7039; victoriasladek@gmail.com)
Trustee: Debbie Reid (989.854.9830; debbiereiduufcm@gmail.com)
Trustee: Penny Swart (989.330.3587; ps.unicm@gmail.com)

Team and Committee Leaders

Adult Religious Education Team - Jodi Fisher
Building, Grounds & Safety Team - Norma Bailey
Communications Coordinating 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 - Carol Rard
Anti-Racism Task Force - Norma Bailey
Coronavirus Task Force - Drew Frantz

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

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