Author: WAltmeier

Flower Ceremony

UUFoM will honor the 100-year anniversary of the Flower Ceremony; that is an annual ritual begun in 1923 by the Rev. Dr. Norbert Čapek, in Prague, Czechoslovakia, to celebrate beauty, human uniqueness, diversity, and community. Please bring flowers with you on Sunday — from your garden or the grocery store. If you can’t, don’t worry. … Continue reading Flower Ceremony

 Article 2 Discussion

Next Discussion: Sunday, May 21 – 12:30 PM Sign up here! Lunch provided. On April 23, about 20 of us met to discuss values and the proposed changes in the UUA Article 2. Article 2 of the Unitarian Universalist Associate by-laws is the home of the UU Principles, Purposes, and Sources. When the Universalists and Unitarians merged, they … Continue reading  Article 2 Discussion

Branding Team Needed

We are in the process of re-designing our marketing materials. As such, we are updating our current logo to better reflect our Fellowship community, our UU values, and incorporating Midland, MI. If you are interested in joining or have any questions, please contact Wendy at office@uufom.org. Meetings will be held at the Fellowship on a meeting … Continue reading Branding Team Needed

Serendipity Auction Item Shared With Midland Commnunity

Roy Wedge’s Serendipity Auction donation of his canvas “Alden B. Dow House “Transported”” was purchased by Dot Hornsby. Dot thought that his painting was too “community” to be in one person’s home so she purchased the paining to share with the community.  Roy’s painting is currently on loan to Midland Center for the Arts until June … Continue reading Serendipity Auction Item Shared With Midland Commnunity

Child Dedication

On Sunday, April 30, UUFoM welcomed Gavin Barth, Maple Barth, and Katie Trudell into our beloved community. Rev. Eric Severson officiated the ceremony.  If you are interested in an upcoming child dedication or have any questions, please contact Wendy at office@uufom.org. Thank you!

Fellowship Picture Days!

Sunday, May 14Saturday, May 20Sunday, May 28 We are currently updating the Fellowship Directory and we would love to update your photo or take a new one! Dress to impress…or not! Pictures will be taken after services on the Sundays listed and during Rev. Eric’s Ordination and Full Fellowship Celebration. If you had your picture taken … Continue reading Fellowship Picture Days!

4/30/2023 – The Divinity of Youth

“The Divinity of Youth” – In a poem by Christopher Morley, a “strange divinity” suffuses every child. Let us gather in reverence and celebration of the youngest among us. Will include a child dedication ceremony, led by Rev. Eric Severson.

4/16/2023 – Unitarian Universalist Musicians’ Palette

“Unitarian Universalist Musicians’ Palette” – Join us Music Sunday to listen to a diverse palette of music performed by our many talented musicians, including the UUFoM choir. As Unitarian Universalist musicians, we hold both joy and responsibility in gathering diverse music to enrich our Sunday services each week. Drawing from our many spiritual and sacred … Continue reading 4/16/2023 – Unitarian Universalist Musicians’ Palette