End-of-March 2025 I have two exciting and important items to share with you. First is that I am planning a three-month sabbatical, beginning next October. I am working with the board, Committee on Ministry, other key leaders, and staff members on all the details to make sure my duties and responsibilities are covered. A detailed fact sheet … Continue reading Minister’s Reflections
When we fail to live up to our covenants, how do we restore them and regain trust? Led by Rev. Eric Severson.
In an age of “alternative facts,” false equivalencies, and a firehose of information, it can be hard to know what is normal anymore, or in what or whom to trust. Explore how we might discern between the transient and the permanent in our lives. Led by Rev. Eric Severson.
Shared by Shannon SonorasYesterday I attended the Women’s Rally at the courthouse in downtown Midland, Michigan. Although I was just there for the final couple of speeches, I was grateful for the crowd of folx gathered there. My family and I stood on the edge of the crowd on the sidewalk’s edge, a spot chosen … Continue reading 2025 Woman’s Rally
Updated March 13, 2025
Rev. Eric is assembling a hiring team to fill the vacancy left by Jennifer Page’s stepping down. If any parents are interested in joining the hiring team, please connect with Rev. Eric on any Sunday or send him an email at minister@uufom.org. Your input is invaluable as we work to continue providing a vibrant and enriching … Continue reading Religious Education Hiring Team
We’re planning an evening of delicious food, fun, and fellowship at our 2025 Spring Fling Serendipity Auction on Saturday, May 10, starting at 6:00 PM. This is our fellowship’s biggest fundraiser of the year. To make it a success, we need you to SPRING into action and donate items to be auctioned off! Below is a list of ideas … Continue reading Spring Fling Serendipity Auction: Donate!
UUFoM values the well-being of our members and guests. To help us plan events with dietary inclusivity in mind, we invite you to share any dietary preferences or restrictions you may have. This information is collected voluntarily, and you may select as many options as apply. Please take our quick survey at this link: https://form.jotform.com/250645963393163 Thank … Continue reading Dietary Needs Collection
March 2025Since the fellowship’s October annual meeting, I have been reflecting on how best to work toward implementing our new mission statement — how our team and committee structures might be updated and our staffing and programming be adjusted. However, given the urgency — the speed, depth, and breadth — of the Trump administration’s illegal … Continue reading Minister Reflections – March 2025
