Don’t forget – Sunday Service begins at 10:30am this week!!
“Embracing Possibility”
is our April theme
Our Real Work
by Wendell Berry
It may be that when we no longer know what to do
we have come to our real work,
and that when we no longer know which way to go
we have come to our real journey.
The mind that is not baffled is not employed.
The impeded stream is the one that sings.
Next Service
NOTE: Sunday Service starts at 10:30am this week!!
April 5 at 10:30am
“Easter Service” – Led by: Rev. Dan Miyake
This will be a joint service with the Elkhart congregation. Rev. Dan will be physically in Elkhart, and UUCEL will be watching on Zoom. This will also be an Intergenerational service. An Egg Hunt will follow the service.
In person or live on Zoom.
Here is the Zoom link if you will be viewing from home:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84561064956#success
Announcements
Easter Service: The Easter service on April 5th will be a joint service with Elkhart. Rev. Dan will be in Elkhart in person. We will Zoom into the service.
Please note that the April 5 service will begin at 10:30, not 11:00!
If you plan to watch from home, the Zoom link is:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84561064956#success
Silent Auction: It’s that time again: AUCTION preparation!! Think about what you might wish to donate for bidding. Food items and experiences such as parties are the most popular. Please let Ann Green, Elissa Alden or Debbie Hartsuff know as soon as you can what you can offer (silent and/or live auction). Live auction will be Friday evening , May 1 beginning at 6:00 pm with yummy boxed lunches available starting at 5:00 pm in social hall ( courtesy of Fred and Debbie Marshall).
Lunch with the minister: Rev. Dan has been hosting regular monthly small group discussions over lunch. These discussions are not structured and don’t require any outside work. Come and enjoy casual conversation, good food, and a well-deserved break! The next gathering will be Friday, April 17 at 11:30 at the West End Farm to Table in Jackson.
Mother’s Day Service: Sunday, May 10th is Mother’s Day. Do you have a story to share about your mother, or perhaps a story about someone who was like a mother to you? Maybe you have a story to share about being a mom. Maybe you are a dog or cat mom! If you have a story, we would love to hear it. Photos would be an amazing addition. Please let Patty Brue know if you would like to participate at bruecrew@sbcglobal.net or 517-740-1684.
Worship Committee seeks speakers: Do you have an idea for a service, or a willingness to take us on your spiritual journey? Or do you know someone in the community who would? Please contact Darrin Palmer or another member of the Worship Committee. They are happy to help create a Sunday Service!
The church phone number is 517-295-3290.
Social Mission Designee:
The Social Mission Designee for the 4th quarter is Partial to Girls/Women Taking Action. PTG is a diverse group of women working together and taking action in our community to help underserved women and children. Please give by using the donate button on our website or by contributing with a check with Partial to Girls/Women Taking Action in the memo.
Minister’s Schedule:
- April 1 – Off
- April 2-3 – Elkhart Virtual
- April 4 – Off
- April 5 – Joint Service at Elkhart
- April 6-7 – UUCEL
- April 8 – Off
Rev. Dan is available for 1:1 emergency pastoral care regardless of his days off. If you are in need of immediate pastoral care, please contact him right away. Please refrain from texting Rev. Dan after normal work hours unless it is a critical issue that needs immediate attention; if not, email him the next workday. If you need an immediate response to an email on a day off, type “URGENT’ in the subject line.
Please submit items for this weekly email by Tuesday afternoon at WednesdayChimes@gmail.com Please include the date(s) you would like the announcement published in the subject line of your email.
Sunday Announcements
Please submit items to be announced on Sunday to the Worship Committee at uuliberty@gmail.com
Joys and Sorrows
Please submit items for inclusion in our Sunday service to the Worship Committee at uuliberty@gmail.com