As our stewardship drive begins, join us for a service on generosity, volunteering, and helping one another. Consider the many ways that you might contribute to the life of our fellowship. Led by Rev. Eric Severson.
As we prepared our 2025 budget, we reflected on the progress we’ve made and the strong community we’ve built together. Thanks to your continued support, we’ve been able to enhance our programs, expand our outreach, and maintain a welcoming space for everyone. This year’s focus is on stewardship—the thoughtful and intentional management of the resources … Continue reading 2025 Stewardship Packet
Join us for our annual all-ages ingathering/homecoming/water communion service. Help us welcome one another by bringing water that represents important experiences you or your family have had in the past year. Will include a new member ceremony and “backpack blessing” for anyone returning to school. Led by Rev. Eric Severson and DRE Jennifer Page. A … Continue reading 9/8/2024 – Living Our Values: Celebrating Community
Fellowship members (Marlene Hickman, Maxine Guettler, and Chris Nakamura) answer key questions about their personal beliefs in this periodic credo service. A multiplatform service led by Fellowship member Jim Falender.
Good poetry uses language to create images that evoke a spectrum of emotions, from laughter to tears. Please join us for a service devoted to this beautiful art form. If you have a poem you’d like to share, whether it’s your own creation or a beloved favorite, sign up here – https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B48ACA622A6FE3-50152409-poetry#/. Led by fellowship … Continue reading 8/18/2024 – “Poetry Sunday”
Join Canika Pugh Owen-Robinson, Vice President of the Saginaw NAACP chapter, as she discusses the mission of the NAACP and how educational efforts can contribute to racial justice. Led by guest speaker Canika Pugh Owen-Robinson.
Join Alysia Christy, Director of Community Impact at the Midland Community Foundation, as she shares the organization’s learning journey and helps us explore how we might dismantle power structures in philanthropy. Led by guest speaker Alysia Christy. Speaker Slides – https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/10PkSXWmLpWDBBv0fC4TnRvRFdsR1gYYJUQUZHHs1TY8/edit?usp=sharing
The Anti-Racism Discussion Group will resume in September, reading “The 1619 Project: A New Origin Story,” edited by Nicole Hannah-Jones. Our first multiplatform meeting is scheduled for September 15, where we will discuss chapters 1-5. For questions or the Zoom link, please contact Jennifer Streid-Mullen. “The 1619 Project: A New Origin Story” Is available:
Our Thursday book group meets at 7:00 pm virtually, usually on the first Thursday of the month. Upcoming books include “First Ladies” for September and “Killers of the Flower Moon” for October. We read a mix of fiction and non-fiction, with each member making a selection for the group. We would love to have a … Continue reading Thursday Book Group Invitation
In response to concerns about increasing levels of random violence nationwide, the UUFoM Board of Trustees and the Health and Safety Team have approved a new policy to lock the front door of the building during Sunday morning services, starting in August. Procedural details are still being worked out, but we will make every effort … Continue reading Sunday Morning Security Policy
