Hi, all! Thank you for a very warm welcome back from my sabbatical! I return more centered, grounded and re-energized. For those who were unable to attend last Sunday’s vigil downtown, I wanted to share the invocation I shared there. It also appears as a letter to the editor in the Midland Daily News: Friends, we … Continue reading Minister Reflections – January 2026
Circle Dinners – Frequently Asked Questions What is a Circle Dinner? A Circle Dinner is a small, informal potluck dinner hosted in someone’s home. Each dinner brings together a “circle” of people—often a mix of members, newcomers, and visitors—so you can get to know others in a relaxed, social setting. Do I have to be … Continue reading Circle Dinner FAQs
by Sarah Nuss-Warren, President-ElectUUFoM installed solar panels in 2024, with the first energy credits available for June. Since installation, we have generated almost 12,000 kWh and earned over $1225 in credits toward our Consumers Energy bill. Estimated, this is about 78% of our electricity usage since the panels were installed, not including energy delivered as … Continue reading Solar Panel Update
Friday, November 7, at 6:30 PM(signup deadline is November 2) Our next Euchre/Game Night FUNdraiser will be held on Friday, November 7, at 6:30 PM. Both euchre and non-euchre players are welcome! Sign yourself and your game-playing friends up soon. Light snacks, drinks and dessert will be provided. $15 per person–and for euchre players, make sure to bring quarters in case you get … Continue reading UUFoM Euchre/Game Night FUNdraiser!
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
