March 11
“Matters of Language”  Words are powerful tools, and language is often identified as one of our defining human characteristics.  If “we shape our tools and then our tools shape us” (as Marshall McLuhan stated), what are the implications for the words we use as we “side with love”?  Rev. Connie Grant speaking.
Upcoming Services

Children's Circle - "The Wise Teacher’s Test" This story is from the Spirit Play CD.  It explores the question of what – rightfully or wrongfully – is the right path of wisdom.

“You cannot step into the same river twice.”
Thus spake Heraclitus.
 
You can, however, log in to the same website twice,
Or three times,
Or four times,
To fill out a donation form at this link

UUFOM 2018 auction donation form

for the Greco-Roman Night
Serendipity Auction
 
Log in today!
Submission deadline is 3/25/18.
Tempus fugit!
 
(Vicki will be available after the 3/18/18 service to
offer instructions to the digitally-challenged.)

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CALLING ALL MEMBERS WHO LIKE FOOD AND ART!
WE NEED YOU!

In March, we are collecting small items for Shelterhouse at UUFOM.  Shelterhouse provides safe houses, shelter, advocates, counseling and more (all free of charge) to survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault in Midland and Gladwin counties.  The Shelterhouse Resale Shop, located in the Kmart shopping center on Saginaw Road, accepts donations of gently used clothing, home goods, accessories, toys, books, etc.  They are always looking for volunteers to help in the shop with donation processing, sales floor, stock prep, and pricing.  See the Shelterhouse website for other volunteer opportunities including help with children’s activities, transportation, clerical, grounds keeping, maintenance and cleaning.

On an ongoing basis, we collect canned goods and other non-perishable items for the Midland Emergency Food Pantry Network.  Drop off your donations in the bin at our new UUFoM Donation Center located across from the office door.
 

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.  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. 

Wednesdays
March 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].

To ensure security of our Fellowship property, we need to know the location of all building keys.  A number of our existing keys are unaccounted for, having been given to various members without being tracked.  We are instituting a new procedure to issue UUFOM keys based on need, and to retrieve keys from members when their need has passed. 
 
To start with a fresh slate, we are re-keying all the doors at UUFOM.  Each of the new keys will be numbered, and a record will be kept of who has each one.  Keys will be issued to members and employees who require building access to perform their assigned roles.  Special keys will also be issued for entry to the offices, piano, sound system cabinet, and maintenance rooms.  Members who receive keys will be required to return them when they no longer need them (e.g. when they leave their role). 
 
The locks will be changed on or after March 19, 2018.  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 the completed form to the rack outside the Fellowship Office. If you have any questions, please contact [email protected]