Everyone is invited to attend a Vigil for Peace for the Peoples of the World in our UUFCM sanctuary on Friday, October 20, at 5:30 pm. Join with community members as we gather to share our hopes and fears for peace in the world.
This orientation is geared to newcomers, visitors, and those seeking to learn more about Unitarian Universalism and this UU fellowship. It is offered monthly, both in person in the fellowship hall and via Zoom, typically on the last Sunday at 12:30 pm. Sessions run approximately an hour and a half.
For more info or to register for Welcome to UU, contact: Laura McBride:989.772.5512 Lmcbride010@gmail.com Please let Laura know whether you will be attending via Zoom or in-person by the Friday prior to the orientation. Last Sunday, Charles Emerick and Isla Heumann, supported by our two youth leaders Katherine Stillson and Jolie Damer-Daigle, harvested the potatoes from our garden to deliver to the Soup Kitchen. Almost a half bushel!
The Adult RE Committee is meeting on Monday, October 30 at 7:00pm at the Fellowship. All are welcome. Please feel free to attend.
“My Name Is _____ and My Pronouns Are _____”
In order to be more welcoming to everyone, we are encouraging everyone to put their preferred pronouns on their name tag (actually we will print it for you). We have a form for you to fill out here that asks your pronouns and your birthday, and asks whether you want the pronouns on your nametag, in the directory, both, or neither. This is voluntary. Why pronouns? Here are the words of Sinclair Sexsmith, a queer nonbinary blogger, on the subject: Dear cis people who put your pronouns on your “hello my name is” name tags: Thank you. When you do that, I feel more comfortable putting my pronouns — they/them. I feel more comfortable being visibly out as nonbinary. I feel more comfortable asking people to use the pronouns that feel most like me, that make me feel most seen and whole, instead of just resolving to be mis-gendered and mis-represented and whatever who cares anyway. (Maybe I do, somewhere, a little.) When we’re doing the socializing part of whatever event we’re at, and we are introduced, I automatically feel warmer toward you — regardless of your gender or presentation. I feel much more comfortable talking to you, because you already tell me you know a little about gender. Thank you. Again, the link brings you to the form that asks you to update your pronouns and your birthday (if you want to). The UUFCM directory is for members and friends only; it is password-protected on our website. Paper copies of the form are also available. |
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