eNews June 11, 2026

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View this email in your browser eNews for Thursday, June 11, 2026 Worship Matters We will gather online via Zoom and in person this Sunday, June 14, to worship with a message from Rev. Drew on "Celebrating Pride Month." The Zoom call starts at 10:00am for social time, and the service starts at 10:30am.    "June is Pride Month when we celebrate the diversity of gender and sexuality in our human community–and advocate for equality and inclusion. These stances are central to Unitarian Universalism, and much needed in the current environment of threat and exclusion." 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 June 14: Celebrating Pride Month _______________________________ June 21: General Assembly worship service (virtual only - 11:00 am) - no in-person service this day, the building will be closed in the morning. Look for link to Sunday Service in the calendar and HERE. In Case You Missed It... Many past sermons are available on our website under Sermon Videos and Archives.  In order to access any services 2024 on, go to the website and click on Worship, then Sunday Services.  Minister’s Column:  “Flower Communion” Last Sunday was our annual Flower Communion, and it was one of the most emotional days in my seven years of ministry. To begin with, this service—which I often refer to as one of the two “high holidays” of Unitarian Universalism—is always especially joyful and meaningful to me. It celebrates the inter-connections of our congregation; it connects us to UU’s everywhere and to our shared history. I was crying with joy from the moment the procession of Fellowship elders entered the sanctuary bearing the gathered bouquets of flowers. My tears prevented me from singing the last verse of the processional hymn, but I joined the last chorus: Source of all, to thee we raise this, our hymn of grateful praise.”   And then came the Joys and Sorrows. Five different people shared the news of the death of a loved one. Two of our members had just lost their mothers on the same day—last Friday. It is always true, of course, that joy and sorrow co-exist in our gatherings. One person may be celebrating a triumph or success and the person next to them may be grieving a loss. But this Sunday morning seemed to hold more joy and more grief than ever before. More...    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  On Hiatus until Fall... Central Michigan Sangha - Tuesdays at 6:45pm Crafty U - 3rd Tuesdays at 10:30am This Tuesday! First Friday Potluck - First Fridays at 6:30pm  Sleepy Time Yoga - 3rd Sundays at 6:30pm On Hiatus until Fall... Game Night - 3rd Mondays at 7pm This Monday! Movie Night - 4th Saturdays at 7pm  Readers Theater - 2nd Tuesdays at 6:30pm  UU Discussion Group - Wednesdays at 10am UUFCM Men’s Group - 1st Mondays at 7pm on Zoom Welcome to UU Orientation - last Sunday of the month at 12:00pm unless otherwise indicated.  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 Board Meeting: Sunday 3:15pm Worship Team Meeting: Thursday, June 18, 4:30pm Fellowship News In Memoriam: Rev. Nana’ Kratochvil   Nana’ Kratochvil died on June 7 at her home in Macon, Georgia. She had served UUFCM as a quarter-time minister from 2007-2013, focusing on the quality of our worship services. In this capacity she worked with Dawn Daniels, who would follow as our next minister. We will take time to honor Rev. Nana’s memory in this Sunday’s worship service. Game Night - Monday, June 15 at 7:00pm We meet on 3rd Mondays from 7-9pm in the UUFCM social hall and have fun with a variety of games decided by consensus. It is a great opportunity to learn new games and meet people with similar interests!  The Crafty U’s - Tuesday, June 16 at 10:30am Group meets in our fellowship hall on the third Tuesday of the month at 10:30am. It is an informal, drop-in group for anyone working on craft projects, especially fabric arts.  Tabling at Farmer's Market - Volunteers Needed We will have a table at the farmer's market on certain days this summer and fall. Please sign up in the Fellowship hall if you can help. This gives us a chance to be more visible in the community, sharing our message of love and inclusion. Here are the dates: Saturday, June 13 Saturday, July 4 Thursday, July 16 Saturday, August 8 Thursday, August 27 Saturday, September 12 Thursday, October 29   Mt. Pleasant Pride Festival June 20   The 5th annual Mt. Pleasant Pride Festival will be held on Friday, June 20, from 2-5 pm at Broadway Park (2451 Nish Na Anong Drive), and the Social Justice Coordinating Team (SJCT) is sponsoring a table. If you would like to help with the table, please contact any member of the SJCT.  As well, we encourage you to attend the event – an event full of life and love! Community News Join Indivisible Central Michigan for a Celebration on June 14! On June 14, while President Trump once again tries to turn Flag Day into a mockery centered on himself, we’re choosing something different. We’re choosing community over ego.  We are celebrating solidarity, participation, and shared purpose.  We are having an un-birthday party for our democracy warriors!   Join Indivisible Central Michigan at The Commission on Aging, 2200 S Lincoln Rd, for an uplifting evening that celebrates the freedoms guaranteed by the First Amendment. Food and fellowship start at 6:30 PM. We will livestream the "Rise Up, Sing Out!" concert beginning at 7:30 PM. Pizza, iced tea, and water provided. You are welcome to bring any non-alcoholic drinks you’d like, as well as snacks or desserts to share.   This 90-minute concert celebrating First Amendment freedoms will feature Rufus Wainwright, Bette Midler, Patti Smith, Sasha Allen, Joy Reid, Jane Fonda, and more. In a moment when our fundamental freedoms are under threat, music has always led the way. From the civil rights movement to today, artists have been at the forefront of the fight for justice and free expression.    Juneteenth Events Juneteenth is right around the corner, we hope you join us in the name of celebration, learning, and community! Our theme this year is "History That Lives" and we will be hosting a variety of events. Wednesday June 17, 6pm - Sarah and Daniel Opperman Auditorium - Park Library History That Lives: The Black Experience in Mount Pleasant   Join us for an intergenerational conversation between mount Pleasant community members as they discuss their experiences living in the area.  Please RSVP here Thursday, June 18th, 11am-1pm, Conjuring Black History: Music and Performance in Film French Auditorium, Education and Human Service Building Join us for lunch, as we view iconic musical performances in popular films and discuss what they say about African American history and life. We will watch, analyze, and discuss their significance and place in American History. This event is free, and registration is required.  Juneteenth Movie Discussion and Lunch – Fill out form      Friday, June 19th, 4-7pm - Juneteenth Celebration at Island Park Celebrate Juneteenth with us at Island Park. There will be Food, Music, Campus and Community Speakers, Resources, Arts and Crafts, Games and More! Island Park is located at 331 N Main St, Mt Pleasant, MI 48858. This event is free and open to the public, and no registration is required. Indivisible Meetings & Protests Continue! Indivisible Central Michigan plans on continuing their weekly Saturday protests at the usual location (corner of Mission and Broadway). The time is 11:00-1:00.  In case of extreme weather, a cancellation email will be sent out by 10:00.  Email [email protected] to get on the email list. 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. 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. 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