Our book discussion for March and April is “So You Want to Talk About Race,” by Ijeoma Oluo. We will have a multiplatform meeting – both in person and on zoom, on Sunday April 7, at 12:30pm to discuss the rest of the book. This book engages the reader on the basics of anti-racism and dialogue. Contact Jennifer … Continue reading Anti-Racism Book Discussion Group
UUFoM will be hosting the next Midland Area Interfaith Friends Potluck/Meeting. It will be on March 24, from 4:00 to 6:00 PM. If you are available to help set up, organize the food or clean up after, please let Maxine Guettler know at 989-492-4413, or sign up at the fellowship. Thank you!
Our March 24 auction donation deadline is coming up fast, and we still need many more items! To donate an auction item, register it online by March 24th at bit.ly/SerendipityDonation24, or speak with an auction team member for assistance. This year’s auction charity will be the Arc of Midland. The Arc of Midland is a non-profit organization … Continue reading Serendipity Auction Spring Fling: Important Details
Your Endowment Fund Committee is cooking up a free Soup Luncheon, Sunday, March 24, 12:15pm-2:00pm. Come, eat, learn, listen, question, enjoy, and if moved to do so, donate some of your “End Of The The Rainbow Gold” left from St. Patrick’s Day to increase our UUFoM Endowment Fund. Committee Members: Jim Falendar, Tom Bailey, Roy … Continue reading Endowment Fund Soup Luncheon – March 24
Thursday, April 18Great Hall, MidlandJoin Rev. Eric Severson and other faith leaders as they discuss different religious and cultural traditions related to end of life. The cost is free to attend. You can attend either session or both. Sign up at MyMichigan.
Join us on Sunday, April 14, at 1:00pm at our semi-annual clean-up! We will meet at Ray’s Bike Shop parking lot. We will pass out safety vests, bags and trash pickers, divide into teams and sign waivers. Dress for the weather! Wear protective eyewear and wear shoes that can get wet. If you have any questions, please contact Wendy. Sign … Continue reading Adopt-A-Road Clean-Up – Sunday, April 14
Can you help? RE is in need of NUT-FREE, individually-wrapped snacks for our classes on Sunday. DRE Jennifer Page will graciously accept donations on Sundays. Thank you for your generosity!
Our Whole Lives is a comprehensive sexuality education program. This day camp will be for students completing 3rd grade through students completing 5th grade in June 2024. This 4-day event will utilize the O.W.L. curriculum for 4th-6th grade, and students will be provided with a copy of the book “It’s Perfectly Normal” by Robie H. … Continue reading OWL Day Camp: Grades 4-5 – July 29-August 1
Saturday, February 24Islamic Center, MidlandDrop Off: UUFoM at 11:30amPick Up: UUFoM at 2:30pmLunch included! During the second half of the religious education year, our older youth have the opportunity to visit other religious organizations and learn about different faiths. Our first experience will be with our local Islamic Center of Midland, located at 1801 North Stark Road, … Continue reading Middle and High School Youth Experience
by Jennifer Streid-Mullen Love and striving for social justice are at the heart of our Unitarian Universalist faith. Here are some quotes to stimulate your reflection: “Like fighting an addiction, being an antiracist requires persistent self-awareness, constant self-criticism, and regular self-examination.”― Ibram X. Kendi, How to Be an Antiracist From the Sunday 2/4 service: “If you are neutral … Continue reading February Anti-Racism Moment
