Exciting things are happening at UUFoM this year, and we’re looking for dedicated leaders to help guide our teams and committees! If you’re interested in making a difference, consider stepping into one of these leadership roles:Governance Ministry For more information or to express your interest, please contact Wendy at office@uufom.org. Your leadership can help shape our … Continue reading Leadership Opportunities at UUFoM
Greetings, all. I hope the new year finds you as well as can be expected. Political changes promise to pose great challenges in coming months and years. These include the wholesale destruction of social and political guardrails and the institutions that lie behind them. Experts like Timothy Snyder (On Tyranny) have studied and written and … Continue reading Minister’s Reflections – January 2025
Sarah Nuss-Warren2024 Unsung Heroby Beth Sperry, Board Secretary Sarah Nuss-Warren is a quiet presence in our community, and she seems to be everywhere, doing all the things. One person who nominated her said, “Sarah gives her time in many ways, singing in the choir and with the music team, playing piano and recording hymns, leading … Continue reading 2024 Unsung Hero
The Anti-Racism Discussion Group is currently reading “The 1619 Project: A New Origin Story,” edited by Nicole Hannah-Jones. Our next multiplatform meeting is scheduled for Sunday, November 10. For questions or the Zoom link, please contact Jennifer Streid-Mullen.
2024 Annual ReportProxy Form (available until Sunday at 8:00 AM)Mission/Vision Draft StatementSlate of Nominees Annual Meeting Zoom Link https://us02web.zoom.us/j/943984845?pwd=YTZUQ01RYzBXZ0hsREVNQjNZcFp2Zz09Meeting ID: 943 984 845Password: 62201162
October 2024Hi, all. I realize that I have gone three months since providing a newsletter column, and I apologize for being less communicative. I attribute this to several crises I have been handling since the summer, all of which are slowly being resolved. Again, my apologies. We are approaching a new era — one in which … Continue reading Minister’s Reflection (October 2024)
Please nominate a UUFoM member(s) whom you feel has made and continues to make a significant contribution to UUFoM. The contributions may not be generally well-known by members and friends of the congregation. You may nominate more than one person. Please use a separate form for each nominee. Paper forms are located under the chimes at the … Continue reading Unsung Hero Nominations
Sunday, October 20, 2024 at 12:30 pmThis year’s Annual Business Meeting will include annual reports, reviewing and approving the 2025 proposed budget, voting in the Board and Nominating Committee members, voting on the vision/mission statements, and presenting the annual Unsung Hero Award. The meeting will be held in the sanctuary and will begin promptly at 12:30 PM. Members who are not able to attend are urged to … Continue reading Annual Business Meeting
Message from the Nominating Committee The Nominating Committee is charged with selecting board candidates having a commitment to leadership that helps the congregation progress in its adopted strategic direction. Candidates should bring diverse talents and life experiences and have a willingness to share the work of the UUFoM Board. The Nominating Committee is in the … Continue reading 2024 UUFoM Board Candidates
As we prepared our 2025 budget, we reflected on the progress we’ve made and the strong community we’ve built together. Thanks to your continued support, we’ve been able to enhance our programs, expand our outreach, and maintain a welcoming space for everyone. This year’s focus is on stewardship—the thoughtful and intentional management of the resources … Continue reading 2025 Stewardship Packet
