9/1/2024 – This I Believe
Fellowship members (Marlene Hickman, Maxine Guettler, and Chris Nakamura) answer key questions about their personal beliefs in this periodic credo service. A multiplatform service led by Fellowship member Jim Falender.
Category: Sunday Service Videos
8/11/2024 – “Racial Justice Through Education”
Join Canika Pugh Owen-Robinson, Vice President of the Saginaw NAACP chapter, as she discusses the mission of the NAACP and how educational efforts can contribute to racial justice. Led by guest speaker Canika Pugh Owen-Robinson.
8/4/2024 – “Privilege and Philanthropy”
Join Alysia Christy, Director of Community Impact at the Midland Community Foundation, as she shares the organization’s learning journey and helps us explore how we might dismantle power structures in philanthropy. Led by guest speaker Alysia Christy. Speaker Slides – https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/10PkSXWmLpWDBBv0fC4TnRvRFdsR1gYYJUQUZHHs1TY8/edit?usp=sharing
7/28/2024 – Love is the Doctrine of This Church
Many UU congregations say aloud the word of L. Griswold Williams’ Affirmation Statement each Sunday; the question is not only what do we mean when we say them, but how do we embody them in our daily lives? Looking at the opening line, UUs are known as a people guided by love for others, but … Continue reading 7/28/2024 – Love is the Doctrine of This Church
7/21/2024 – “The Stream of Life”
This service will explore the interconnectedness of all beings and the eternal flow of life that binds us. You will be invited to journey with Rev. Mariela Perez-Simons into the depths of human existence, discovering the shared essence that transcends individuality and time. We will examine the themes of unity, continuity, and the cyclical nature … Continue reading 7/21/2024 – “The Stream of Life”
7/14/2024 -“UU Sources and Spirituality Potpourri”
An exploration of the six sources of Unitarian Universalism and their relevance to development of UU spirituality. Drawing from “Sources of Our Faith” by Kathleen Rolenz, and including personal reflections, the service is led by UUFoM Musical Coordinator and Accompanist Melanie Willison.
7/7/2024 – Unitarianism and the Birth of our Nation
There has been a lot of talk these days about “going back to how our Founding Father’s Intended”, and our “Christian Roots”. We will take an in-depth look at who some of these men were and what they really had in mind when they wrote the Declaration Of Independence. Laura Wagner is a congregant who … Continue reading 7/7/2024 – Unitarianism and the Birth of our Nation
6/30/2024 – The Fight for Choice
Dr Audrey Stryker will speak to how the Supreme Court’s overturning of Roe has caused abortion rights issues and the obstetric urgencies and emergencies. She will also tell us how the Midland Coalition for Choice works to fight for choice. Learn more here. Led by the Social Justice Team.
6/9/2024 – “Beauty Calls Us Together”
Join UUFoM musicians to celebrate beauty, human uniqueness, diversity, and community with a song cycle and readings by Kathryn Canan, Rev. Suzelle Lynch, and Ruben Piirainen. We will honor the 101st anniversary of the annual ritual begun in 1923 by the Rev. Dr. Norbert Čapek, in Prague, Czechoslovakia. Please bring flowers with you this Sunday … Continue reading 6/9/2024 – “Beauty Calls Us Together”
06/02/2024 – “By What Grace?”
How often are we surprised by life? With and by what grace do we encounter such surprises? Join us to explore this and other sources of renewal in our lives. Led by Rev. Eric Severson.