Rev. Eric Severson will begin his sabbatical on October 1 and return on January 1, 2026. In his recent column, he shared reflections on the past month and plans for the months ahead while he is away. During this time, our staff and lay leaders are ready to support the congregation. A list of leadership contacts, along with … Continue reading While Our Minister is on Sabbatical
Sunday, October 5, 12:00–2:00 PM Ancient Shores CUUPs invites you to join in for a Spiritual Swap, an event for sharing, exchanging, and passing along items that no longer serve you on your spiritual path. Bring books, herbs, crystals, card decks, magical tools, nature items, artistic creations, or any other spiritual treasures you’re ready to gift, swap, … Continue reading CUUPs Spiritual Swap
Stay after the service on Sunday, September 28 for a fun and tasty way to connect! UUFoM will host a Team & Committee Fair, where you can explore opportunities to get involved, meet the people behind our committees and teams, and learn how you can share your time and talents. We’ll provide the ice cream, … Continue reading Team & Committee Fair & Ice Cream Social
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
