Each year, member congregations report annual membership, financial and other data figures to the UUA through the certification process. The UUA uses this information to determine Annual Program Fund (APF) contributions, proportional delegates for elections and General Assembly, and to compile data about overall indicators and trends within Unitarian Universalism. The following data was submitted … Continue reading Annual Data Certification
Do you enjoy listening to programs such as All Things Considered, Science Friday, Wait Wait Don’t Tell Me, The 1A, or World Café on Delta College or WCMU Public Radio? If you appreciate our local public radio stations, you can support them and help others learn about UUFOM at the same time, by joining our … Continue reading Public Radio Bundling
Organize a book circle to read Breathe: A Letter to My Sons, the UUA ’s 2020-2021 Common Read. Note: Available from many retailers as a book, ebook and an audiobook. Watch and share a story about the life of Fannie Lou Hamer, voting rights activist and leader in the Civil Rights Movement. Shared in simple language with engaging … Continue reading Resources for Black History Month
If your ability to work has been affected by work closures, illness, or layoffs and you’re experiencing financial hardship, please contact Rev. Eric at minister@uufom.org to ask about the Minister’s Discretionary Fund. It exists to assist congregation members and friends and folks in the wider community who have financial emergency needs.
The Worship Team is looking for new members! You would attend meetings via Zoom on the 3rd Thursday of the month at 7:00 – 8:30 pm, help us plan lay-led services, and help recruit volunteers for worship roles. We are also looking for someone who might be interested in taking over as chair in 2022, … Continue reading Worship Team Recruitment
Greetings, all! December went by in a flash! Here we are now, at the end of January! Many things remain the same: the COVID-19 pandemic, economic struggles, climate change, and racial injustice. And yet, some things have changed: we have a new national president, which, in my opinion, is crucial to our survival, and we … Continue reading Minister’s Reflections – January 2021
On January 19 our Fellowship joined communities and organizations nationwide in holding a brief vigil for people who have died so far to COVID-19. Luminarias were assembled and placed along the Jefferson Avenue sidewalk for an hour. Some held the names of Midland County and other pandemic victims. Rev. Eric Severson provided a brief memorial … Continue reading Fellowship Joins Nationwide Memorial
As we enter the winter holiday season, the pandemic is spiking again and resuming our normal in-person activities seems a long way off. Individuals and teams are, however, still meeting remotely and are taking care of fellowship business. Here are just a few examples: As we bid a fond farewell to Heather Cleland-Host for her … Continue reading December Reflections by Rev. Eric Severson
Our virtual annual meeting was held on Sunday, November 8, at 12:15pm. Shannon Sonoras, board president, opened the meeting. Fifty-two members were checked in and a quorum (33) was met and announced by Board Secretary Marsha McDonald. President-Elect Beth Sperry read our UUFoM Covenant. Sara Clavez was introduced as parliamentarian. Rev. Eric Severson shared with … Continue reading Virtual Annual Meeting Highlights
Announced by Chris Nakamura We have a tradition of honoring member’s significant contributions to the Fellowship through the Unsung Hero Award. This award gives our Fellowship a chance to highlight member’s efforts that are sometimes less visible and rejoice in the gifts that people have shared with our community. These times are unprecedented. We need … Continue reading Unsung Hero Announcement
