September 9
“Ingathering Sunday” We'll bring together the waters that symbolize where we have been over the summer and what we all bring to this religious community.  Please bring a vial of water from your travels near or far (or from your own backyard). This is a worship service for all ages!  Rev. Connie Grant speaking.
For information on Upcoming Services, click here.
 

Six Thursday evenings, October 4 – November 8, 7:00 – 8:30 pm. 
Minimum 6 participants registered by September 30. 

What do you believe in, not just in your head but in your life?  As Unitarian Universalists, we formulate our belief statements in terms of credo (“I believe”) not creed (“we believe”), and our “beliefs” are meaningful as they are reflected in our lives.  Our stories are among our sacred texts, and we are responsible for developing our own beliefs in light of our own experience and conscience.  This workshop is designed to help participants figure out what they believe about some theological questions such as the meaning of life and death; the nature of human beings; and our place in the universe).  Led by Rev. Connie Grant.  Register here or on the Events bulletin board.

Saturday, September 15, 9-12:30 at UUFoM. 

We will explore causes of stress and burn-out and our role in creating a spiritually and emotionally healthy culture for volunteers in our congregation.  Contact Shannon Sonoras to register.  All are welcome to participate.

Both euchre and non-euchre players are welcome at our next Euchre/Game Night FUNdraiser, to be held on Friday, September 28 at 6:30 PM.  This time we’ll experiment with a few additional games if there’s enough interest.  Sign yourself and your game-playing friends up soon!  Light snacks, drinks and dessert will be provided.  $10 per person (and for euchre players, make sure to bring quarters in case you get euchred!).  Signup deadline is Sunday, September 23 for both game-players and childcare. If you have any questions, contact Janelle Dombek or Michaele Malecki. 

Our parking lot will be under construction until October 1st. Help us avoid tracking dirt into the building by taking your shoes off as you enter the building. Please leave your sox on and store your shoes in the coat room. If you prefer, feel free to bring slippers or a pair of "indoor" shoes.

This will help save our carpet! Thanks for your consideration. Building & Grounds and Aesthetics.

At long last, excavation work for the parking lot project has begun! The project will extend through early October, after which we should have a smooth paved surface with fresh yellow lining, plus a total of six handicap spaces.
 
While the project is underway, we ask that everyone obey all signs and safety barricades, and beware of trucks and heavy equipment. Make sure to especially monitor any children who may visit the area.
 
The project work will occur only on weekdays. We may end up parking on a gravel lot for several Sundays, but the work activity shouldn’t require cancellation of any church business.
 
Here’s what to expect: 

• In mid-August two new rainwater catch basins will be installed in front of the Fellowship, with a 6-foot deep ditch dug to install a pipe connecting them.  This phase will require blocking off much of the area in front of the Fellowship building.
   
• Additional activity will occur sometime in August or September, when a paver crew becomes available to grind the old asphalt layer on the entire parking lot.
   
• Final paving will be done over three days in late September or early October. During these weekdays the entire parking lot will be closed, but the driveway will not be affected so we’ll ask patrons to park on the grass adjacent to it.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Tim Wagner or Roy Wedge.

Do you enjoy throwing parties? Do you like organizing events? If you answered yes to either of these questions, then you may be interested in the new team for social events here at UUFoM.

We are looking for people who are enthusiastic about bringing people together for community and fun. Perhaps you can plan a game night or a barbecue or a fancy tea party. The possibilities are endless. If this sounds like a group you would like to be a part of, please reach out to Reverend Connie, Shannon Sonoras, or another member of the Engagement Team! 

Would you like to strengthen your connections with others at UUFoM and enhance your participation in the Fellowship, while deepening your own spiritual life? Join a Covenant Group!

A Covenant Group consists of up to ten people who gather around an interest, affinity, or activity to meet regularly over time for spiritual growth, community building, and congregational participation.  Group members practice deep listening as they share what’s going on in their lives, getting to know each other and themselves.  Group meetings follow a specified format, and each group is led by a trained facilitator who also participates in an ongoing facilitators’ group.  Each group establishes covenants including ground rules for the group’s relationship and interaction, commitment to welcome new members to the group, and service to the Fellowship and the community. 

More information about current Covenant Groups can be found on our website.