On an ongoing basis, we collect canned goods and other non-perishable items for the Midland Emergency Food Pantry Network (EFPN).  The EFPN helps many people in Midland County.  Here are some of the ways they have helped recently: A family living in a hotel had not eaten in 1.5 days. They were desperate for some … Continue reading Collection for Midland Emergency Food Pantry Network

You’ve seen the faces, shaken the hands, and eaten the snacks. Our 2018 debut of Hospitality Groups is a success!  Sure, there’s a learning curve, but the intention behind this community-wide endeavor is now a reality. We are coming together with a group of specified members to serve our beloved UUFOM family – often in … Continue reading Hospitality Groups – Update

Connected: We are them.  They are us.  – A RE-flection We think we know this one. As we ponder the sixth source, we may find ourselves recalling our seventh principle to affirm and promote “respect for the interdependent web of all existence of which we are a part.”  The connection is obvious and natural. When talking … Continue reading From the Director of Religious Education – April

Re-keying has been delayed, and will be scheduled as soon as the locksmith obtains necessary key blanks.   A list of keyholders can be found under the password-protected section of the UUFOM website here.  If you feel you need a key but are not on the list, you may submit a key request form and fill out and return … Continue reading Key Access To UUFoM

Friday, April 20- Saturday, April 21  We are having an Elementary Overnight in the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Midland on April 20 for children in 2nd grade or older!   Youth will be assisting in making this extra fun!  See Paula Bauer or Heather Cleland-Host (Director of Religious Education) if you are interested. More details to come! Note: April 21 is … Continue reading Elementary Earth Day Overnight

It’s time for our annual spring cleaning and meet-the-earth ritual of pulling weeds, removing brush, throwing away trash, cleaning up indoors, and making our UU Fellowship building and grounds look smashing. Please plan to come and work alongside your fellow UUs on Saturday, May 5 (this is a change from what some of you were told).  We’ll start … Continue reading Clean Up Day

We need help in the kitchen on Friday, April 13 and Saturday, April 14 to prepare pasties for the Pasty Sale.  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 among other jobs.  Six or more per … Continue reading Pasty Sale

You’ve seen the faces, shaken their hands and eaten the snacks. Our 2018 debut of Hospitality Groups is a success!  Sure, there’s a learning curve, but the intention behind this community-wide endeavor is now a reality. We are coming together with a group of specified members to serve our beloved UUFOM family – often in … Continue reading Hospitality Groups

Covenant Group facilitator training is being scheduled for the second half of March, so that group member registration can begin in April.  If you are interested in being trained as a facilitator, please contact Rev. Connie Grant immediately at [email protected].  And if you are interested in joining a group, please watch for registration information in … Continue reading Covenant Group Update