Trip to Ann Arborby Katy A. I went to Ann Arbor to go to the First Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Ann Arbor (UUAA) with Carol, Jen and her four boys: Ethan, Owen, Kolbin, and Thurston. Other UU kids came too: Aurora, Thor, Alex, Remy, and Fxx. It all started when all the kids gathered in … Continue reading Youth View: UUAA Trip
The Rotary Club of Midland-Morning, is seeking host families who live in the Midland Public School District to host a male student named Peter, from Hungary, for the 2024-2025 school year. Peter will be turning 18 at the start of the school year and will be in Midland from mid-August 2024 until mid-July 2025. Peter enjoys skiing, … Continue reading Host a Foreign Exchange Student – 2024-2025 School Year
April 2024Maxine GuettlerBoard President Communication … It’s so important! We are a small community, so sharing our thoughts, expectations, and ideas is key to getting along and moving forward. We have both members who have been here since close to the beginning of when our fellowship began and brand-new members (with more coming in the … Continue reading Presidential Prattling – April 2024
Life is full of singular perspectives and points of view, and yet there can be unity between and among them. Join our choir and a variety of musicians for a worship service that knits together — through music and readings — reflections on the gift of interdependence. Led by our Music Team and Rev. Eric … Continue reading 4/28/2024 “Many Voices”
As we enter springtime, I have two thoughts: “How did we get to the end of April already?” and “So this is the new normal. …” As we near the end of the “program year,” we may be tired, but the spirit of our fellowship is strong! Even as ministry teams seek new members, our … Continue reading Minister Reflections – April 2024
Saturday, May 4, at 9:30 AMBarstow Airport Let’s get together and eat breakfast at the EAA’s Pancake Breakfast! Rev. Eric has graciously agreed to pay for our tickets if you sign up by Thursday, May 2. Meet up with Wendy at 9:30 AM in front of the EAA Building on Saturday, May 4, and we will enter together … Continue reading Pancake Breakfast – Saturday, May 4
One simple but powerful way we can build and strengthen our relationships is to formally recognize and dedicate ourselves as a congregation to our young people. Fellowship parents: if you would like to take part in a child dedication ceremony, Rev. Eric would be honored to officiate. Please contact Wendy at [email protected] if you have any questions … Continue reading Child Dedication Ceremony – Sunday, May 19
The Social Justice Team and the Anti-Racism Book Discussion Group are meeting with Rev. Eric on Sunday, May 19, at 12:30 PM, in person and virtually to discuss possible anti-racism actions for UUFoM. If you volunteered to follow up on an idea at our March meeting, please bring an update. All are welcome at the meeting. … Continue reading UUFoM’s SJT Anti-Racism Task Force Meeting
During the second half of the religious education year, our older youth has the opportunity to visit other religious organizations and learn about different faiths. Youth (middle and high schoolers) are invited to attend. Currently, Patricia Calahan and Carol Cooper will be transporting and supervising our youth. Buddhism – MayOn Saturday, May 18, our middle and high schoolers will … Continue reading UUFoM Middle and High Schoolers – Upcoming Trips
