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
Pluralism means encountering the many ways there are of being in the world. We can meet them with judgment and fear or with curiosity and courage. Join us in exploring a Unitarian Universalist perspective. Led by Rev. Eric Severson.
Join us for an upbeat service on what it takes to live and work together in harmony. Will include a new member welcome ceremony and possible child dedications. Led by Rev. Eric Severson.
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
Over a lifetime, each of us holds multiple, often overlapping roles and identities. In the spirit of Mother’s Day, join us in celebrating the beautifully complex lives we all lead. Led by Rev. Eric Severson.
Cinco de Mayo commemorates the Mexican army’s victory over French forces at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862, but it is not Mexico’s Independence Day. Cinco de Mayo became a symbol of Mexican resilience and unity against foreign aggression. Guest speaker Rolf Hartmann explains its importance (and unimportance) within the Mexican and Mexican-American … Continue reading 5/5/2024 – “Why Cinco de Mayo?”
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
