As we enter our nation’s 250th year, how do we define freedom now? Join member Laura Wagner as we explore the differences between “the freedom to” versus “the freedom from” and how to update these ideals to build the future we want. Led by fellowship member Laura Wagner.
An annual spring program of the Unitarian Universalist Service Committee, UUSC Solidarity Sunday is a day of learning, commitment, and support for human rights. This year’s service highlights UUSC’s way of working in solidarity with communities impacted by authoritarian threats to human rights to advance justice and possibility in our times. Led by Fellowship member … Continue reading 06/28/2026 Resistance and Rising Together – UUSC and Solidarity
Celebrate beauty, human uniqueness, diversity, and community with UUFoM’s intergenerational flower ceremony, an annual ritual begun in 1923 by the Rev. Dr. Norbert Čapek, in Prague, Czechoslovakia. Please bring flowers from your garden, a grocery store, or a roadside. If you can’t, don’t worry. We will have enough for everyone. We also will welcome our … Continue reading 6/14/2026 Flourishing Together
The toxic atmosphere of the ancient Earth left secret messages in all of us today, given to us by our mothers, revealed by science only recently, and now made famous by Darth Vader. They help us flourish together, linking us as family with all people and indeed all plants and animals on Earth. What are … Continue reading 6/7/2026 What the Deadly Blue Skies of the Ancient Earth Have to Do With Your Mom
by Sam Keeler, Faith Formation CoordinatorFaith Formation has had a successful and energizing programming year. We saw much more consistent attendance across Sunday morning programming, alongside continued use of the Soul Matters curriculum through June. This year, Soul Matters has provided a strong thematic foundation for our work, using stories, art, games, and conversation to … Continue reading Faith Formation Wrap-Up
UUFoM’s Social Justice Team is organizing a postcard outreach project focused on Michigan voters this fall. The minimum postcard order (free) is 200 cards. Thanks to generous donations, the first 200 stamps have already been covered! We are now collecting additional Forever Stamps so we can order more postcards. Since postage rates increase in mid-July, … Continue reading Donate Forever Stamps for the Social Justice Postcard Project
Interested in learning how to run our A/V and sound systems during Sunday worship services? We’re looking for volunteers to help support the technical side of our services, including sound, slides, livestreaming, and microphones. No prior experience is necessary. Training and support will be provided! This is a great way to contribute behind the scenes, … Continue reading Worship Tech Volunteers Wanted
Friends, as the end of the regular program year quickly approaches, I want to take a moment for curiosity with you. When you consider your personal and spiritual needs, what are they? Time for yourself? Someone to talk with? Resources or connections to help you plan your life? Time to heal? Family time? Intellectual stimulation? … Continue reading Minister Reflections – May
Join a fun, intergenerational service looking at how we function when we don’t have answers. We will also celebrate fellowship volunteers and our faith formation program. Led by Rev. Eric Severson. Followed by our annual plant share.
How much of our mental energy do we spend catastrophizing, believing that the worst will happen? What if, instead of asking “what could go wrong,” we asked “what could go right”? Come prepared to practice exercising your curiosity. Led by Rev. Eric Severson.
