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Sunday Morning Service & Religious Education at 10:30am
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February 18
“Freedom, Reason, and Tolerance Revisited” Historically, freedom, reason and tolerance have characterized the Unitarian movement as “necessary conditions for the fullest development of religious thought and life.” Yet, these are imperfect virtues. How do we re-frame freedom, reason, and tolerance for twenty-first century Unitarian Universalism? Rev. Connie Grant speaking
Children's Circle - "The Eight Beatitudes" This story has been adapted from the Tapestry of Faith “Love Surrounds Us” curriculum lesson about the Eight Beatitudes taught by Jesus. You can check out the original lesson at https://www.uua.org/re/tapestry/children/lovesurrounds/session2/jesus-teaches
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Soup and Sources: Love One Another
February 17 - 5:30 to 7:30
Soup & Sources is a fun multi-generational program where we gather together for a social dinner and then learn together about the Sources. Soup and Pizza will be provided (If you like making soup, let me know.) We will have soup, pizza, and salad (please email if you have special food needs.) We will have activities as you arrive to help meet each other, during the meal (small groups to eat together,) and following the meal. The program is for all ages – kid and adult friendly!
THIS MONTH: We are exploring the Fourth Source: Love. The fourth source calls us to draw on Abrahamic/Ibrahimic teachings which call us to respond to God's love by loving our neighbors as ourselves. The call to live out the golden rule of treating others as we would wish to be treated is a message found in many of the World Religions in addition to the Abrahamic religions. This month we are exploring what it is to love our neighbor by gathering together with others in our community.
What to bring: Yourselves! If you feel inspired, you can bring a sweet dessert to share, but this is intended as a free event.
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Serendipity Auction Donation Ideas
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| Garden party |
Child care |
| Afternoon tea |
Pet-sitting |
| Brunch |
Computer assistance/support |
| Theme dinner |
Workout buddy |
| Movie & discussion |
Weight-training plan |
| Movie & singalong |
Snow shoveling |
| Game-playing evening |
Yard work |
| Beer-tasting or wine-tasting evening |
Fly-fishing class |
| Scientific conversation over dinner |
Fly-tying class |
| Travelogue and dinner |
Cooking/baking lesson |
| Vacation cottage |
Craft lesson |
| Tickets to an event |
Canning lesson |
| NCG movie basket |
Woodworking lesson |
| Gift basket/item from local merchant |
Nutrition class |
| Massage gift certificate |
Fitness class |
| Yoga certificate |
Farm produce |
| Perennials |
Baked goods that evening |
| Golf pass/green fees |
Baked goods during the year |
| Firewood |
Canned goods |
| Soup of the month |
Homemade meal |
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Got Race? American's Most Successful Ad Campaign
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 Rev. Dr. Thandeka traces the hidden history of racial identity-formation and how whites and blacks were made in America on Thursday, March 29 at 7:00 pm at UUFoM.
Thandeka is a Unitarian Universalist minister, scholar, and congregational organizer. Information about Thandeka and her Love Beyond Belief™ work is available at http://revthandeka.org/about-rev-thandeka.html. This event is free and open to the public.
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How do people of diverse beliefs become part of one congregation? “UUFOM and You,” led by Rev. Connie Grant, Linda Rector, Judy Donahue, and Sara Clavez, will be held on Saturday, April 14, 9AM - 12PM.
If you think you may have found a spiritual home at UUFOM and are ready to consider becoming a member, or if you are already a member and want to know more, please come! Register here or contact Rev. Connie Grant at [email protected].
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 General Assembly is the Annual Meeting of our Unitarian Universalist Association. Attendees worship, witness, learn, connect, and make policy for the Association through democratic process.
The 2018 General Assembly will be June 20-24 in Kansas City, Missouri. Most General Assembly events will be held in the Kansas City Convention Center. Anyone may attend. UUFOM is entitled to be represented by two voting delegates.
The theme of this year’s General Assembly is "All Are Called," centering around the question “How can we faithfully meet the demands of our time?” GA will offer more than 175 programming selections on a wide variety of topics related to spiritual and religious development and congregational life. More information is available at www.uua.org/ga. GA Registration and the GA Housing Reservation System open at 9 am CST on March 1.
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Living Our Values Summit Results
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Nearly a dozen UUFOM members attended the recent Living our Values summit and committed themselves to organize social justice efforts at UUFOM in ways that will be more visible in the congregation and the larger community.
Organizing team leads will be:
Hunger and Homelessness: Amy Rogers
Protecting our Environment: Jim Crissman
LGBT Rights: Jacob Guettler
Racial Justice: Elspeth Hetrick
A preliminary schedule of monthly focus areas around these themes was determined, beginning with Hunger and Homelessness in March, and Protecting our Environment in April.
We talked about five major ways to do social justice work: Service, education, advocacy, organizing, and witness (visibly supporting the principles of one’s faith). And we considered three criteria for focusing action efforts:
Need: A need exists (as determined by those who might be served by our efforts)
Capacity: We have the ability to make a difference in this area
Passion: We are excited about doing this work
We will consider ways to get involved as a congregation in projects that are already going on in the community (and that some congregants may already be doing), as well as multiple ways to involve congregants depending on their own abilities and passions. Watch for more information about specific ways to participate.
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Ruth Ellis Center: Blanket & Scarf Collection
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Blankets and scarves needed. If you would like to knit or donate a scarf or blanket for the Ruth Ellis Center for LGBTQ youth, we are holding an informal collection all winter long. Scarves and blankets should NOT be made of cotton, and should NOT be too colorful (especially not rainbow colors).
Thank you to everyone who donated blankets and scarves to the Ruth Ellis Center. On January 26, Jacob Guettler delivered the first batch of donations - 1.5 full-sized bags. All donations will help keep homeless LGBTQ youth warm this winter. The collection will continue until the end of March. We are grateful for everyone's generosity as we continue to live our UU values. If you have any questions, please contact Jacob Guettler: [email protected] or 989-492-4414. |
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February 18
"Freedom, Reason, and Tolerance Revisited" Historically, freedom, reason and tolerance have characterized the Unitarian movement as “necessary conditions for the fullest development of religious thought and life.” Yet, these are imperfect virtues. How do we re-frame freedom, reason, and tolerance for twenty-first century Unitarian Universalism? Rev. Connie Grant speaking
February 25
“Wherever You Go, There You Are: A Service on Mindfulness.” We will explore mindfulness and how we can live it every day, in all we do. Led by Beth Sperry and members of the UUFoM Sangha.
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 WEDNESDAY TEA & MEDITATION
Three Jewels Sangha
Wednesdays
February 21, 28
March 7, 14, 21, 28
Tea in the Emerson Room at 5:30
Meditation in the Meditation Room at 6pm
Come join us for meditation and tea! Every Wednesday we will begin at 5:30pm for tea and conversation in the Emerson Room, followed by group meditation starting at 6pm downstairs in the Meditation Room. We will be trying a variety of meditation practices, including completely silent meditation.
The type of meditation planned for each week will be announced on the Facebook page for the group and by email. If you would like to be put on the email list, please contact Dani Fillmore at [email protected].
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A Chosen Faith Discussion Group
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An exploration of sources from which Unitarian Universalism draws, based on A Chosen Faith: An Introduction to Unitarian Universalism by John Buehrens and Forrest Church. Suitable for longtime members as well as those who may be new to Unitarian Universalism, led by Rev. Connie Grant. Plan to attend all the sessions or as many as you can.
All meetings are 7:00 – 8:30 pm.
Tuesday, Feb 20: Jewish and Christian teachings (loving our neighbors)
Tuesday, Mar 20: Humanist teachings (reason and science)
Tuesday, Apr 17: Spiritual teachings of Earth-centered traditions
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The Midland Community Orchestra, under the direction of Gina Provenzano, will present a winter concert on Sunday, March 11 at 3:00 in the Bullock Creek Auditorium. The program will feature music by female composers Amy Beach and Linda Robbins Coleman, as well as Bach, Dvorak, Mendelssohn, Berlioz and Rimsky-Korsakov. Jan Pickering, Cindy Mikulin and Susan Mercy will be featured soloists.
The concert is FREE.
The Midland Community Orchestra will be holding their 2nd annual Chamber Ensemble Showcase on Friday, March 16 at Creative 360 at 7:00 p.m. Admission is FREE.
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Our website has undergone a few changes. Unfortunately, some are unable to view these changes. The Fellowship Office is working on these issues. Until the problem is resolved, here are links for the new sections of the website.
What's New - https://www.uufom.org/category/whats-new/
Members Section - https://www.uufom.org/formembers/
If you have any questions, please contact Wendy - [email protected].
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Labeled contribution envelopes are available in the lobby under the chimes for Pledge, Endowment, Sunday Offering, and other Special Contributions. Labeled envelopes will clarify contributions. You may still use the Sunday offering basket with or without the envelopes.
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| 02/17 |
5:30 PM |
Soup & Sources: Loving One Another |
| 02/18 |
10:30 AM |
Sunday Service - Freedom, Reason, & Tolerance Revisited |
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10:30 AM |
Children's Circle - The Eight Beatitudes |
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12:15 PM |
CUUPS |
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7 PM |
AA Meeting |
| 02/20 |
12 PM |
Pastoral Care Team Meeting |
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6:30 PM |
Improv Group Rehearsal |
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7 PM |
A Chosen Faith - Jewish & Christian Teachings (loving our neighbors) |
| 02/21 |
5:30 PM |
Three Jewels Sangha |
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7 PM |
Choir Rehearsal |
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8 PM |
AA Meeting |
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Submit all meeting and room requests to [email protected]
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Pastoral Care Ministry Team
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February contact: Gisela Bailey 989-708-1344
Our Pastoral Care Ministry Team is here for you. We can provide a meal, a ride, some respite or a supportive ear and a cup of coffee.
We maintain a volunteer list where you can identify ways to help a fellowship member in need. Please click here to fill out the Pastoral Care Volunteer Form online.
Joys & Sorrows of the congregation are available to members and friends on our website.
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The Weekly Candle Flame is published each Friday. Submission deadline is Monday for Friday publication. Please send submissions to [email protected].
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Fellowship Office Hours
Monday 10am-1pm
Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday 9am-3pm
[email protected]
Rev. Connie Grant
Interim Minister
Office Hours
Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday 11am-3pm or by appointment
[email protected]
(847) 840-8542
In case of a pastoral emergency, call anytime
Wendy Altmeier
Office Assistant
Office Hours
Monday 10am-1pm
Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday 8:30am-1pm
[email protected]
989-631-1162
Heather Cleland-Host
Director of Religious Education
Office Hours - *New*
Tues. & Thurs. 10am-12pm or by appointment
[email protected]
Sandy Hay
Sexton
[email protected]
(918) 698-0311
In case of building emergency, call anytime
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February 16, 2018
