We celebrated the 20 Anniversary of our Charter with the UUA this weekend. It was a wonderful experience! 
 
On Saturday, we had a party that was full of laughter, delicious food and drink, and above all an excellent program where members of the fellowship shared their talents and where everybody got involved in interactive games. A big thank you to the emcees, Laura McBride and David Macleod, our computer guru, David Allan, and Nancy White and Chris Bailey who created the slideshow, the Trivia game, and the program.
 
Our Sunday service was also very special. Rev. Lisa Presley from the MidAmerica Region of the UUA gave a moving and motivating sermon. Our choir featured the premiere of our UUFCM Celebration Anthem which we had commissioned Dr. David Wolfson to compose. A big thank you to the choir members, the choir director, Norma Bailey, and the pianist, Beth Macleod.
 
Many thanks to the Coordinating Committee, who worked for a year and a half to organize the weekend: Laura McBride, Gisela Moffit, Debbie Reid, Janis Shinn, Annette Pratt, Jennifer Prout, Amy Voege, and Nancy White.
 
Thanks, too, to the Social Justice team for organizing the Share Your Soles campaign, to the Building and Grounds Team which organized a workday where we spruced up the building, and to all the people who made special foods for the party and who helped with set-up and take-down.

Our UUFCM 20-year anniversary celebration party is taking place on Saturday, March 18, from 4-7pm in the Library Annex. There will be games, mixers, refreshments, slide shows, and other entertainment. Please come join the fun!

This banner hangs in our sanctuary. It has been carried and displayed at large UU gatherings such as General Assembly. 

The banner was created by Linda Spyke and other quilters in the Fellowship years ago. Their vision was that every person in the congregation would bring in a button to be sewn on the banner that would represent them, but this vision was never completed.

Please bring in a button on Sunday, March 19 to be added to this banner, representing you. We will collect the buttons as part of our special 20th Anniversary Service, and in the weeks that follow we will have opportunities for everyone to help with the sewing.

Our UUFCM 20-year anniversary celebration party is taking place on March 18 and we could really use some help. We need people to help set up at 11am, and tear down and clean up afterwards. We could also use some help with appetizer-style foods. Here is what we’re looking for right now as far as food:

• Cheese plates
• Mini quiches
• Meatballs 
• Pigs in a blanket
• Veggie trays
• Cookies
• Bruschetta 
• Brownies
• Or your personal favorite appetizer 

Please call or text Jen Prout (989-400-3130) or Annette Pratt (989-400-0173) to let us know what you are available for or if you have any questions. There will be sign-up sheets at the church as well. We will keep you updated. Thank you in advance! Many hands make light work.

Ricky Courlander is selling chalice jewelry to wear for the big 20th bash in March. The cost is $7 for earrings (available as pierced or clip-on), $7.50 for a pendant on a chain, and $4 for the charm only. Style numbers for the different Chalice charms are in the photo. Simply fill out the order form and mail it with payment to Ricky at 1661 C E. Gaylord, Mt. Pleasant, MI 48858. Questions? Contact Ricky at magicwalnut57@gmail.com.