May we think of freedom, not as the right to do as we please,
but as the opportunity to do what is right.
~ Peter Marshall
Join us for worship this Sunday, July 3 as Ricky Courlander leads us in worship with a message titled “Re-imagining the American Dream.”
“ …with freedom come responsibilities, and I dare not linger, for my long walk is not ended.”
~ Nelson Mandela
Infant Pantry Collection - This Sunday, July 3
Donations for the Infant Pantry are collected on the first Sunday of each month. Most needed items are things for baby care - diapers (especially sizes 5 and 6), creams, shampoos,and lotions. Baby food and formula are not needed a this time. If you want to donate money, then the check should be made out to CCN (Community Compassionate Network) with memo “Infant Pantry.” Please contact Tom Moffit ([email protected] or 772-1602) with any questions.
Minister on Vacation…
Dawn will be on vacation until Tuesday, July 12. Gisela Moffit is the contact person for the UUFCM Caring Team, if you need assistance in Dawn’s absence.
First Friday Potluck
Join us this Friday, July 1 for our monthly potluck/birthday celebration. Chris Bauerle will be hosting - bring your favorite 4th of July/summer favorite for an evening of nourishment, fellowship, and possibly even a game or two. Birthdays to be celebrated this month: Terry Tribe, Norma Bailey, Margui Terrill, James Hatcher, Sharon Rust and Steve Lifson.
While Laura McBride hosting on August5th, we are still in need of hosts for September 2nd and beyond. If you are willing to host a potluck, please email/phone Chris Bauerle directly at [email protected] or 989-330-8457. If you enjoy the potlucks, please consider hosting - it is fun and easy!
Resources for LGBTQ Teens
We have recently added the UUFCM to the list of resources compiled at myoutspirit.com – an online clearinghouse for LGBTQ teens. Check out #presentperfect on Twitter.
RE for the Summer
Our summer RE program has started. Each week the children who attend the RE program will be involved in planting, tending and then sharing the produce of their garden with the guests at the Soup Kitchen. Each Sunday after they leave the sanctuary, the children will have their opening ritual, a story, and then they will work on a related craft and/or work in the garden on the east side of the building. Please have your children dress appropriately for being outside each Sunday. Should you have any questions or concerns, please contact Norma Bailey (989-560-3952 or [email protected]) or see her at church.
You can't separate peace from freedom because
no one can be at peace unless he has his freedom.
~ Malcom X
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].
UUFCM Board of Trustees for 2015-2016
President: Annette Pratt (989.400.0173; [email protected])
President Elect/Past-President: Laura McBride (989.772.5512; [email protected])
Treasurer: David Macleod (989.772.0595; [email protected])
Secretary: Vicki Chessin (989.463.3076; [email protected])
Trustee: Scott Daigle (989.506.5750; [email protected])
Trustee: Carol Rard (989.561.2969; [email protected])
Trustee: Janis Shinn (989.400.3724; [email protected])