Author: WAltmeier

2/18/2024 – “”For the Love of Music”

The gifts of justice and equity are rooted in love. Join us for our second Music Sunday, presented by our Music Team and choir. The service features music that speaks to both the human heart and the heart of justice: love. Shared by UUFoM musicians “for the love of music.”

Middle and High School Youth Experience

Saturday, February 24Islamic Center, MidlandDrop Off: UUFoM at 11:30amPick Up: UUFoM at 2:30pmLunch included! During the second half of the religious education year, our older youth have the opportunity to visit other religious organizations and learn about different faiths. Our first experience will be with our local Islamic Center of Midland, located at 1801 North Stark Road, … Continue reading Middle and High School Youth Experience

February Anti-Racism Moment

by Jennifer Streid-Mullen Love and striving for social justice are at the heart of our Unitarian Universalist faith. Here are some quotes to stimulate your reflection: “Like fighting an addiction, being an antiracist requires persistent self-awareness, constant self-criticism, and regular self-examination.”― Ibram X. Kendi, How to Be an Antiracist From the Sunday 2/4 service: “If you are neutral … Continue reading February Anti-Racism Moment

Article II Update from the MidAmerica Region

Article II proposed by-law changes have been updated! At our 2023 General Assembly, amendments to the language for Article II proposed change were voted on and accepted. Based on these amendments, the “final” proposed revisions to Article II were published in October 2023. The following link includes the “final” proposal, a Letter from the UUA Board of … Continue reading Article II Update from the MidAmerica Region

2024 MidAmerica Regional Assembly – April 19-20

Threads That Connect, Stories That InspireFirst Unitarian Society, Madison, WI/Virtual Registration is now open for the MidAmerica Region Regional Assembly 2024, to be held both online and at the First Unitarian Society of Madison, Wisconsin, on Friday, April 19 and Saturday, April 20 of 2024! There will be both in-person and online workshops and other programming, … Continue reading 2024 MidAmerica Regional Assembly – April 19-20

2/4/2024 – “Whither Equity?”

While equality means providing the same opportunity to all, equity means recognizing that we do not all start from the same place. We have a responsibility to acknowledge and make adjustments to systemic imbalances. Led by Rev. Eric Severson.

A Reflection of Service

by Lisa JanetskiHello everyone, I’m Lisa Janetski and I just finished my first two-year term as a member-at-large on the board of directors. My role on the board was mainly to support the work of the board. We started a Vision/Mission restatement journey that is near and dear to me, along with many other projects … Continue reading A Reflection of Service