September 2025We are just days away from my October-December sabbatical. Staff and leaders are prepared, energy is up, Sunday attendance is good, and the stewardship campaign is off to a good start. We have spent September “building belonging” with our ingathering rituals and sharing meals, by discerning how to “meet the moment,” by illuminating Latino history … Continue reading Minister Reflections
Join us in exploring the history and vibrant culture of Hispanic customs and traditions with Christiana Malacara, a proud 4th-generation Mexican American, chair of LLEAD Saginaw (Latino Leaders for the Enhancement of Advocacy and Development), and host of PBS’ Somos Hispanos. Christiana will also share how LLEAD uses guiding initiatives to strengthen Latino representation. Led … Continue reading 09/21/2025 – Illuminating Latino History
What is a pledge? Each fall, UUFoM holds a stewardship campaign where members and friends make a financial commitment, called a pledge, to support our community in the coming year. Our 2026 Stewardship campaign runs from September–October 2025, but new members and anyone who missed the campaign are welcome to pledge at any time. Why … Continue reading Pledging FAQs
Join us for an intergenerational water communion ingathering service (bring some water!). It will include a backpack blessing, a new member welcome, our choir, and our stewardship kickoff, with a picnic to follow.
What does Unitarian Universalism ask of us in times of conflict, uncertainty or injustice? Join us in examining how we are called to “meet the moment” in this time and place. Led by Rev. Eric Severson.
These days, news headlines take every ounce of strength to read. Then we have to pick ourselves up off the floor, get dressed, and go about our business. More news filters in throughout our day, whether it’s something that directly impacts us or not–it’s all added to the pile leftover from yesterday, and last month, … Continue reading 08/31/2025 – Live, Laugh, Lexapro!
The UUA is launching The Woodlands, a new online pastoral care program for trans people and their families, beginning this fall. This monthly gathering offers space for trans children, youth, adults, and their caregivers to connect. Each session includes a shared message and ritual, breakout rooms for different groups (each co-facilitated by chaplains), and a closing … Continue reading Across the UU Universe: The Woodlands
Join The Gathering on Monday, September 8, at 8:00 PM as SIde With Love kicks off the church year with live music from Parker Woodland and a conversation on solidarity with Side With Love’s Nicole Pressley and author Deepa Iyer. The Gathering is Side With Love’s monthly virtual event offering spiritual grounding, political analysis, and collective action for UUs … Continue reading Across the UU Universe: The Gathering
Have you noticed? The UUFoM Events Team is kicking off the Worship Year with a bang! They’re planning a wide variety of activities—congregational events, outreach opportunities, and plenty of fun. Would you like to join them? Their next meeting is Sunday, August 31, at 7:00 PM via Zoom. The team usually meets on the first … Continue reading Help Shape the Fun – Join the Events Team!
Serve on UUFoM’s 2026–2027 Board of Directors Open positions: Interested? Or want to nominate someone? Contact the Nominating Committee: Sara Clavez, Susan Mayer, or Shannon Sonoras.
