Special Notice to the Fellowship from Rev. Rita and Board President, Bob Finley
Minister Resignation Letter to the Fellowship 2023-0302 Board President Letter to Congregation-2023-0302
Category: Congregation News
UUFM Mid-Year Meeting Agenda & Materials – January 15, 2023
UUFM Mid-Year Meeting January 15, 2023 11:45 am—1:15pm On Zoom and in-person in the Sanctuary AGENDA 11:45 Gathering Welcome Chalice Lighting Reviewing the Behavioral Covenant Review agenda for additions/changes Approve minutes of Annual Meeting Annual Meeting Notes 2022-05 Annual Meeting Discussion Notes 2022.05 11:50 Reports Ministry Highlights Board Highlights 2023-24 Annual Fund … Continue reading UUFM Mid-Year Meeting Agenda & Materials – January 15, 2023
Social Justice Book Discussion
Social Justice Book Discussion—Thursday, April 22 6:30-8:30pm Zoom information to followPlease join UUFM and the Nora Unitarian Universalist Church for a discussion of the 2020-21 UUA Common Read is Breathe: A Letter to My Sons by Imani Perry. Breathe reflects on race, racism, and the hope that one’s child will be wholly known and valued by society. It is “an unforgettable lesson in … Continue reading Social Justice Book Discussion
The UUFM is the recipient of a Chalice Lighter grant!
The UUFM is the recipient of a Chalice Lighter grant! This Monday, MidAmerica Region representative the Rev. Phil Lund announced the Spring 2021 award of $10,000 to support purchase and installation of video technology in our sanctuary and technology training for staff and volunteers. Our past Board President Tony Filipovitch submitted the grant, based upon … Continue reading The UUFM is the recipient of a Chalice Lighter grant!
UUFM Virtual Silent Auction
UUFM VIRTUAL SILENT AUCTION Will the groundhog see his shadow? Will it matter, as we are hot, hot, hot and will celebrate ”virtually” on Saturday, February 6, 2021. The auction catalogue will be posted soon, there is still time to come up with donations. This is a not-to-be-missed opportunity for the whole family to participate on line. You will … Continue reading UUFM Virtual Silent Auction
Green Sanctuary News: Stop the Line 3 Pipeline by Bob Finley
Construction has begun on Enbridge Line 3, a replacement pipeline that will transfer tar sands oil (915,000 barrels per day) from Alberta, Canada across Minnesota to Superior, Wisconsin. First proposed a decade ago, it has been challenged every step of the way by several tribes along with a number of environmentally related organizations. History … Continue reading Green Sanctuary News: Stop the Line 3 Pipeline by Bob Finley
UUFM VIRTUAL SILENT AUCTION
UUFM VIRTUAL SILENT AUCTION THE GROUNDHOG HIDES IN SUN AND SHADOWS Silent Auction will be open January 1, 2021 and end on Saturday, February 6, 2021 at 7:30 p.m. Yes, UUFM will have a Silent Auction again! A virtual auction. The auction will use an online bidding process. We may have ZOOM entertainment on the … Continue reading UUFM VIRTUAL SILENT AUCTION
Partnership Yields Fun and Results at UUFM
President’s Letter Partnership Yields Fun and Results at UUFM Pandemic times mandate creativity, innovation and constant experimentation at UUFM. For nine months our staff, board, committees and teams have been hard at work striving to function effectively in new ways. The challenge is not just to COPE in the midst of lament, but, in our … Continue reading Partnership Yields Fun and Results at UUFM
Calling for all Bread Bakers and other Helpers
Healing through Companionship—Celebrating Bread Communion. On November 22, the Sunday before Thanksgiving, we honor a long-standing tradition conceived in new ways for our strangely distanced times. The Worship and CFD Teams, along the Hospitality and Luncheon Teams, are organizing a drive-up event at the Fellowship on Saturday, November 21. We will exchange bread and provide … Continue reading Calling for all Bread Bakers and other Helpers
Our Community Lights and Extinguishes a Chalice and Your Sacred Space as Our Worship Background
Our Community Lights and Extinguishes a Chalice and Your Sacred Space as Our Worship Background: Members of our congregation contribute actively to worship through photos of their sacred space as worship backdrops and videos of kindling and extinguishing a chalice at home while reading our usual unison words. With this sharing, we co-create services which … Continue reading Our Community Lights and Extinguishes a Chalice and Your Sacred Space as Our Worship Background