We need help in the kitchen on Friday, June 7, to prepare pasties.Responsibilities include cutting vegetables, blending the filling mixture, making crust, assembling the pasties, timing the pasties in the ovens, wrapping finished pasties, doing dishes and cleaning the kitchen, and taste-testing! In the past, this fundraiser has been successful in part because the ingredients … Continue reading Pasty Sale!
Maybe you have noticed that we have had many, many visitors attend worship this year, especially this spring! Have you met them? Said hello? Yes, we have volunteer greeters and other roles each Sunday, but each of us needs to contribute to the fellowship’s hospitality. Don’t know what to say? Well, what would you want … Continue reading Minister Reflections – May 2024
Sunday, June 16 – 2:00 PM-5:00 PMCreative 360 UUFoM is proud to once again co-sponsor the third annual Juneteenth Block Party in Midland. This vibrant community event celebrates the rich legacy of Juneteenth and fosters greater awareness of the ongoing struggle for racial justice and equality. To sign up for volunteer opportunities, please visit https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1QspcVDrHmMMIw_ABnLQXVM-E2iqojGYVmODhiVqemzo/edit?usp=sharing. Once … Continue reading Join Us in Honoring Juneteenth: Volunteer!
UUFoM will honor the Flower Ceremony; an annual ritual begun in 1923 by the Rev. Dr. Norbert Čapek, in Prague, Czechoslovakia, to celebrate beauty, human uniqueness, diversity, and community. Please bring flowers with you on Sunday, June 9, — from your garden or the grocery store. If you can’t, don’t worry. We will have enough … Continue reading Flower Ceremony – Sunday, June 9
In today’s digital age, proficiency in essential online tools is crucial for streamlined workflow and enhanced productivity. At UUFoM, we recognize the importance of empowering staff, leaders, and volunteers with the knowledge and skills necessary to make the most of these tools. That’s why we’re excited to announce upcoming training sessions focused on three key platforms: … Continue reading UUFoM Learning Series
At UUFoM, the arrival of spring is not just marked by blooming flowers and warmer weather; it’s celebrated with heartfelt rituals and communal gatherings that honor the Earth and the cycles of nature. Recently, our Covenant of Unitarian Universalist Pagans (CUUPs) chapter came together for two memorable events that embodied the spirit of renewal and … Continue reading Celebrating Spring with CUUPs
Trip to Ann Arborby Katy A. I went to Ann Arbor to go to the First Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Ann Arbor (UUAA) with Carol, Jen and her four boys: Ethan, Owen, Kolbin, and Thurston. Other UU kids came too: Aurora, Thor, Alex, Remy, and Fxx. It all started when all the kids gathered in … Continue reading Youth View: UUAA Trip
The Rotary Club of Midland-Morning, is seeking host families who live in the Midland Public School District to host a male student named Peter, from Hungary, for the 2024-2025 school year. Peter will be turning 18 at the start of the school year and will be in Midland from mid-August 2024 until mid-July 2025. Peter enjoys skiing, … Continue reading Host a Foreign Exchange Student – 2024-2025 School Year
April 2024Maxine GuettlerBoard President Communication … It’s so important! We are a small community, so sharing our thoughts, expectations, and ideas is key to getting along and moving forward. We have both members who have been here since close to the beginning of when our fellowship began and brand-new members (with more coming in the … Continue reading Presidential Prattling – April 2024
As we enter springtime, I have two thoughts: “How did we get to the end of April already?” and “So this is the new normal. …” As we near the end of the “program year,” we may be tired, but the spirit of our fellowship is strong! Even as ministry teams seek new members, our … Continue reading Minister Reflections – April 2024
