This past year has been filled with disconnection and disorientation. Yet, as challenging as it has been, we have weathered it well, on the whole. I would like to propose a theme for the coming year: “Finding Our Way,” focusing on reconnecting with one another and reorienting ourselves again. It is a time ripe with … Continue reading Minister’s Reflections June 2021
We Want to Hear From You! As we move into the next few months of reopening and connection, Rev. Eric and the UUFoM Board invite you to come to a listening session where we can all share our thoughts, wishes, hopes, needs, and vision for our community. We hope to create a safe space for … Continue reading UUFoM Listening Sessions Sign-Up
Building and Grounds finished moving all the wood chips to the correct locations. Thank you to Dan Sealey, Vicki Rothhaar, and Tim Wagner for moving a large amount of wood chips. Marsha McDonald worked on the main front garden. Janelle Dombek, Linda Rector and Marsha worked on the gardens to the right of the door. They took out 5 or 6 wagon loads … Continue reading Building and Grounds Update 6/18/21
A few congregants have expressed sadness and frustration over the pace of our reopening to in-person gatherings. We are taking our lead from the Centers for Disease Control and the Unitarian Universalist Association. Among the resources available are a video message by UUA President Susan Frederick-Gray on this page. On this page is another video, explaining why the UUA’s … Continue reading More Transition Info
Now that we’re starting to emerge from the pandemic that has controlled our lives for the past fifteen months, we are all yearning to get to our new “normal,” and gather for worship and fellowship. Over these past grueling months, Rev. Eric, the UUFoM Covid-19 Task Force, and the Board have tried to be nimble, and have made … Continue reading Small Group Listening Sessions
The plant and book giveaway on May 30 started as a Christmas present of grow lights and ended as a fun event that attracted 29 adults and six kids who’d been starved for human interaction in the COVID era. Rev. Eric bought the grow lights for Ellen, who dug into nine years’ worth of saved … Continue reading Plant (Or Book) Adoption Gathering
Dear Fellow UUFoM Members & Friends, We are writing to provide an update on the board’s thinking regarding the re-opening of the building. We, like all of you, are very much looking forward to being able to resume in-person activities. We miss getting together with you all very much. We are enthusiastic that we are … Continue reading COVID-19 Communication from the Board
While the Fellowship building is still closed, the UUFoM Board announced that outdoor gatherings are now permitted. UUFoM kicked off our first gathering with the Plant (or Book) Adoption Event which was attended by over 30 UU’s. Would you like to host a gathering on the Fellowship Grounds? Here’s what you need to do – … Continue reading Fellowship Grounds are Open for Gathering!
An outside contractor will be coming in to work on the roof in the summer. Thanks to the “Heating Team,” we have the new furnaces picked out and the project ready to go. The furnaces will be installed this summer and ready for us to use this winter. The new playground will be put in this summer. … Continue reading Building & Grounds Update
Save the Date!Saturday, June 12, 1-3 p.m.Homestead, Chippewa Nature Center Stay tuned, the RE team is planning monthly outdoor get togethers to keep us connected during the summer. Join us on Saturday, June 12 from 1-3 p.m. Our tentative plan is to meet at the Homestead at Chippewa Nature Center. More details to come. As a fellowship-sponsored event, we will be … Continue reading Religious Education Summer News
