The Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Midland held its Annual Business Meeting on October 19, 2025, with >55 members present, establishing a quorum. President Jim Crissman presided over the meeting, which included reports from ministry and governance teams. Highlights included: Members expressed gratitude to outgoing President Jim Crissman for his leadership and shared thoughtful comments and … Continue reading 2025 Annual Business Meeting Highlights
Scott McDonald embodies the very definition of an unsung hero. Many at the Fellowship may not fully realize just how much Scott does behind the scenes — and that’s exactly how he likes it. He never seeks recognition, quietly pouring his time, energy, and love into our community in countless ways. Whether it’s brewing coffee, washing … Continue reading 2025 Unsung Hero Award – Scott McDonald
Every pledge is a foundation for what comes next. 2026 Stewardship Booklet2026 Stewardship Form2026 Proposed Budget Our 2026 Stewardship Campaign continues. As of this week, we have raised $146,310, which is 56% of our goal, with 36% of members submitting pledges. Thank you to everyone who has pledged so far! We are looking for full … Continue reading Building Our Future Together: Stewardship 2026
To help keep our shared spaces safe and welcoming for everyone, please avoid leaving personal items or any other items (other than coats) in the coatroom or outer office area. This space is not intended as drop-off locations, and any items left there will be discarded. Thank you for your help in keeping our fellowship organized … Continue reading Keeping Shared Spaces Clear
Rev. Eric Severson will begin his sabbatical on October 1 and return on January 1, 2026. In his recent column, he shared reflections on the past month and plans for the months ahead while he is away. During this time, our staff and lay leaders are ready to support the congregation. A list of leadership contacts, along with … Continue reading While Our Minister is on Sabbatical
Stay after the service on Sunday, September 28 for a fun and tasty way to connect! UUFoM will host a Team & Committee Fair, where you can explore opportunities to get involved, meet the people behind our committees and teams, and learn how you can share your time and talents. We’ll provide the ice cream, … Continue reading Team & Committee Fair & Ice Cream Social
September 2025We are just days away from my October-December sabbatical. Staff and leaders are prepared, energy is up, Sunday attendance is good, and the stewardship campaign is off to a good start. We have spent September “building belonging” with our ingathering rituals and sharing meals, by discerning how to “meet the moment,” by illuminating Latino history … Continue reading Minister Reflections
What is a pledge? Each fall, UUFoM holds a stewardship campaign where members and friends make a financial commitment, called a pledge, to support our community in the coming year. Our 2026 Stewardship campaign runs from September–October 2025, but new members and anyone who missed the campaign are welcome to pledge at any time. Why … Continue reading Pledging FAQs
The UUA is launching The Woodlands, a new online pastoral care program for trans people and their families, beginning this fall. This monthly gathering offers space for trans children, youth, adults, and their caregivers to connect. Each session includes a shared message and ritual, breakout rooms for different groups (each co-facilitated by chaplains), and a closing … Continue reading Across the UU Universe: The Woodlands
Join The Gathering on Monday, September 8, at 8:00 PM as SIde With Love kicks off the church year with live music from Parker Woodland and a conversation on solidarity with Side With Love’s Nicole Pressley and author Deepa Iyer. The Gathering is Side With Love’s monthly virtual event offering spiritual grounding, political analysis, and collective action for UUs … Continue reading Across the UU Universe: The Gathering
