As we enter the holidays, we look at what we value most as a community as individuals. At Halloween (Samhain) we remember our ancestors. At Thanksgiving, we express gratitude for family, friends, and many blessings that we share. During the winter holidays, we honor the sacred and set forth on new paths with new resolutions. … Continue reading November’s UUnique Journey: Community Values
The following was approved by vote of the congregation at our Annual Meeting on October 28: Statement of Advocacy – Proposal 2: Voters Not Politicians Whereas Unitarian Universalist congregations covenant to affirm and promote use of the democratic process; and Whereas the current system of drawing election district allows the majority party in the state … Continue reading UUFoM Endorses Prop 2
This year’s unsung hero has gone above and beyond many times in the last few years. This person jumped into committee work very soon after becoming a member. And soon after that accepted the chair responsibility for a committee that includes several hard workers but seldom, maybe never, meets. This person herded those cats very … Continue reading 2018 Unsung Hero
Thank you to all who pledged and/or returned your pledge form! Our goal was $170,000 and we reached $163,725, which I hear is the biggest amount ever. To all those who helped make Pledge Campaign 2019 so successful, thank you so much. To the few who still have not pledged, we will welcome your pledge and … Continue reading 2019 Pledge Final Update
Interested in fun, entertainment and providing cool experience for the congregation? Contact Linda Rector or Amy Rogers. We welcome your input. Our goal is to provide interesting and entertaining get togethers and activities without UUFoM business in the forefront, AND to introduce newer members into the mix. Be willing to hang out and provide ideas and your time and … Continue reading Social Committee
Trusting, verifying, risking Questions of trust are on my mind these days. Whose word do we trust, and by what authority? How do we trust ourselves and each other? Do we listen to our own instincts? Are our own instincts trustworthy? How do we protect ourselves and each other? What do we risk by trusting? … Continue reading Ministerial Musings
Friday, October 12 * 7:00-8:00pm * UUFoM Come learn about Proposal 2 — the Proposal to end Gerrymandering on the November ballot. Jim Crissman presenting. Get your questions answered. Please bring your neighbors and friends. Sign up here
Thank you to each and every member and friend of UUFoM for making Pledge Sunday, September 30, 2018, such a success. Great service, wonderful food, incredible music and money, what more could you ask for. 52% of UUFoM members and friends returned the completed 2019 pledge form on Pledge Sunday. The total amount pledged last Sunday for 2019 … Continue reading 2019 Pledge Campaign
Thanks to all of you who completed the Survey and gave us your viewpoint on our congregation and our needs and priorities. We commit to keep these priorities in mind as we continue the search process. Click here to view the key findings from the survey summarized on our Members section of our website. Also, another reminder … Continue reading Ministerial Search Committee – Updates
Please sign up for one of the Autumn Blocks for Religious education NOW! Autumn blocks are October 14 – November 18 Community Values and November 25 – December 23 Winter Pageant. The multigenerational service for the Winter Pageant block is the pageant itself and will involve all teachers continuing to assist. We only have a … Continue reading Needed: Volunteers Who Want To Have Fun!
