12/3/2023 – “Addressing Conundrums Together”
Reflections on the difficult problems or questions when doing social justice work. Led by Jim Crissman, Alan Ells, and Susan Mayer.
Author: WAltmeier
Advance Care Planning Workshop Information
UUFoM’s Pastoral Care Team collaborated with MyMichigan Health (MMH) to bring information to the congregation and friends about advance care planning. Information about Durable Power of Attorney for Healthcare, Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) orders and what resuscitation could entail, options regarding care, and much more was shared with attendees. MMH provided copies to attendees of … Continue reading Advance Care Planning Workshop Information
11/26/2023 “Are You Gonna Eat That?”
As we grow and change, we come to different beliefs about ourselves and the world. Join us for a fun all-ages post-Thanksgiving service, where we will explore what we might do with “the leftovers.” Led by Rev. Eric Severson and DRE Jennifer Page.
Up For Crafting and Conversation?
Ellen Severson has a pile of yarn projects to finish in the next few weeks, so she’s planning to hang around at the UUFoM building every Sunday afternoon until Christmas, and she hopes people will feel free to join her. “I think that makes me the leader of a small group,” she says, noting that … Continue reading Up For Crafting and Conversation?
Guest At Your Table 2023
Our November theme is The Gift of Generosity, Our special collection, November 12 through December 3, is for the Unitarian Universalist Service Committee’s “Guest at Your Table” program. The video below provides an introduction to the program. Donations to Guest at Your Table help advance community-led human rights initiatives around the world. This year’s international “guest” organizations … Continue reading Guest At Your Table 2023
UUFoM Vision-Mission Survey 2023
Help UUFoM update our vision and mission statements! Here are some questions to consider: “What is Unitarian Universalism called to be in these days?” “How are you inspired to live your faith in the world?” Action Items – Vision-Mission! The SurveyThe survey will be available under the nametags on Sunday or you can fill it … Continue reading UUFoM Vision-Mission Survey 2023
“Leftovers Potluck” Party
Food and fun. What a good way to celebrate the Sunday after Thanksgiving! Rev. Eric’s sermon on Sunday, November 26, will focus on leftovers – all kinds of leftovers, of the food variety and more metaphorical sorts. Afterward, we’ll gather to share our own Thanksgiving leftovers (please make sure leftovers have been appropriately stored) and enjoy … Continue reading “Leftovers Potluck” Party
Toys for Tots
Once again, UUFoM is a drop-off site for new and unwrapped gifts for the Toys for Tot program in Midland County. The US Marine Reserve Toys for Tots program collects new and unwrapped gifts each year to distribute as Christmas gifts to children and youth ages 0-17 in the community. Please bring in (or Wendy can pick up) your … Continue reading Toys for Tots
Holiday Scheduling
NovemberThe fellowship office will be closed Wednesday, November 22 through Thursday, November 23. All eNews articles need to be submitted by Sunday, November, 19, at 5:00 PM. DecemberThe fellowship office will be closed Wednesday, December 20 through Tuesday, January 2. The final 2023 eNews will be sent Friday, December 15. All eNews articles and announcements … Continue reading Holiday Scheduling
2023-11-19 Celebrating Our Gifts
Gratitude can help move us from a mindset of scarcity to one of abundance. Join us in exploring how gratitude and generosity are linked. We will celebrate our many gifts with a cider-and-cornbread communion. Led by Rev. Eric Severson. The month’s collection: Guest at Your Table.