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eNews for Wednesday, July 4

Freedom is nothing else but a chance to be better.

~ Albert Camus

Worship Matters

Please plan to join us for worship this coming Sunday, July 8 as we continue our Summer Worship Series “Sharing the Stories of Living Our Faith,” with a reflection and discussion led by Norma Bailey.

Do not get lost in a sea of despair. Be hopeful, be optimistic. Our struggle is
not the struggle of a day, a week, a month, or a year, it is the struggle of a lifetime. Never, ever be afraid to make some noise and get in good trouble, necessary trouble. ~ John Lewis

You can read more about our monthly theme as well as explore some supplemental resources here. And if you happen to miss being in worship on any given Sunday, the texts to previous sermon messages (and some of the readings as well) can be found in our website sermon archive.

Upcoming Services

Summer Worship Series (July 1 – August 19)
Theme: Sharing the Stories of Living Our Faith
July 15: Service Leader: Norma Bailey

Minister’s Summer Schedule

Dawn is now on vacation, and will return to her ministerial duties on Tuesday, July 17. Pastoral care concerns in her absence should be directed to our Arms Around team leader, Gisela Moffit (989-772-1602; [email protected]).

Summer Worship Series Underway

Our eight-week Summer Worship Series “Sharing the Stories of Living Our Faith” will run through Sunday, August 19. We are trying out a different format for this summer that is more interactive and relaxed in design. The biggest change is the absence of a traditional sermon message – instead, either the worship facilitator for the morning or another designated person shares a brief story/reflection on the theme followed by guided discussion. We hope you will join us!

Summer RE Program Has Begun

This summer we are exploring our connections with nature and the animals within it by learning about mythical creatures!

Many mythical creatures are directly related to the world around them as well as having religious connotations. We are covering a variety of creatures, including Fairies, Brownies, Imps, Dragons (Eastern), Dragons (Western), Unicorns, Nymphs, and Elves.

We are also tending the vegetable garden where we grow food to donate to the local soup kitchen.

Our design for summer RE is a little different from the school year model – we do not join the adults in worship but go directly to the RE room where we will light our chalice, read a story, participate in mindfulness practice, do an activity together, and then work in the garden if weather permits. The summer program runs through August 19.

We need volunteers! The summer RE program relies on volunteers to help in the garden, assist with lessons, and provide nursery care as needed. We need two people per Sunday, with no maximum number of Sundays you can volunteer for! Anna has a sign up sheet available Sundays after service, or you can email her at [email protected]. Please let her know if you have any questions.

First Friday Potluck - Friday, July 6,
Followed by Workout Afterwards

Join us next Friday for our July First Friday communal nosh! Annette Pratt will be our host, and the theme is Summertime Picnic. We will also be celebrating the July birthdays of Guy Newland, Terry Tribe, Norma Bailey, Janet Simon, James Hatcher, Sharon Rust, and Steve Lifson. The potluck begins at 6:30 p.m. - helping hands are welcome at 6:15 p.m. to assist with set-up preparations.

Please wear your garden/cleaning clothes, as we plan to work off the calories we eat! You have a choice of:
- trimming bushes (bring clippers, garden gloves)
- weeding flower bed (bring hoe, garden gloves)
- wash windows (bring bucket)
- Edging the lawn along sidewalk. Does anybody have an electric/battery
operated edger? If so, bring it!

Looking forward to a fun time together!

New Name for CLMT

After a spirited discussion, the team was happy to replace the cumbersome name (Congregational Life Mission Team) with the snappy Coordinating Team (CT) title. It reflects much better what we are charged with. This team consists of representatives from the Board, Membership, Arms Around, Communications, Social Fun, Social Justice, Building and Grounds and coordinates and implements the activities and projects of each group.
We want to thank all of you who submitted ideas for the name change.

Scrap Metal Drive - July 1-14

You may bring your items to Laura McBride's home where the trailer is located or, if your items are too large, the trailer will be brought to you! Please contact Laura at 989-772-5512 to work out details. The money is put into a fund for leadership development opportunities. Central Michigan Recyclers accepts small and large appliances, various metals, and wire. Clean out your barns and garages and help the fellowship!

Calendar Updates

Sewing Circle will not meet on July 16. See you in August!

Fire and Tornado Safety Procedures

The Board has adopted safety procedures for tornado and fire situations.
They are:

Tornado Warning Response

Upon receipt of a tornado warning, congregants should proceed to the Green Room or the Hallway adjacent to the Sanctuary or the Basement.
Children should be brought to those locations by RE personnel.
People with disabilities will be assisted by designated congregants.
Congregants are asked to remain in place until there is an all-clear notification.

Fire Warning Response

In the event of a fire or fire warning, the safest response for congregants is to exit the building.

Congregants in the Sanctuary should exit through the double doors
in the back of the Sanctuary. Doors open inward.
Occupants of other rooms should use the nearest safe exit
as designated by the wall signage.
People with disabilities will be assisted by designated congregants.
Children will be directed to the nearest safe exit by RE personnel.
Our Church designated meeting area is in front of the Library.
This is where parents should meet their children.

For to be free is not merely to cast off one’s chains, but to live
in a way that respects and enhances the freedom of others.

~ Nelson Mandela

Got News?
The deadline for submissions to the Order of Service Insert and the UUFCM weekly
e-News is Tuesday at 5:00 p.m.
Please send all submissions to [email protected].

Mindfulness in Parking Requested
Let us be mindful to leave the parking spaces directly across from our Wisconsin entrance open for our friends who have mobility issues. Thank you for your consideration.

UUFCM Board of Trustees for 2018-2019
President: Mary Alsager (989.773.2595; [email protected])
Past-President: Norma Bailey (989.560.3952; [email protected])
President Elect: Carol Rard (989.561.2969; [email protected])
Treasurer: Terrie Robbie (989.400.2495; [email protected])
Co-Treasurer: Jen Prout (989.400.3130; [email protected])
Secretary: Brigitte Bechtold (989.954.1123; [email protected])
Trustee: Janis Shinn (989.400.3724; [email protected])
Trustee: Aaron Jones (989.501.0672; [email protected])
Trustee: Carolyn Hancock (517.881.6006; [email protected])

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

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