“Embracing Possibility”
is our April theme
The most meaningful futures rarely arrive because we forced them into existence. They emerge because we noticed something true and stayed with it. A question that would not let us go. A grief that clarified what mattered. A longing that persisted beneath distraction. A quiet conviction that shaped our choices over time…
The invitation is not to perfect your plans, but to tend your attention; not to demand transformation, but to notice what is already changing; not to rush toward the future, but to stand here long enough to hear what it is asking of you.
Next Service
April 26 at 11:00am
“Immigration” – Led by: Cory Page
In person or live on Facebook.
Tom Ori from the Jackson County Immigrant Coalition will be here to tell us about the JCIC’s work to support Jackson County immigrants through allyship, mutual aid, education, and action.
Announcements
Auction News & Update: Our fun and important Live Auction is quickly approaching, so please make plans to attend! You still have the ability to bid on silent auction items in the schoolhouse on Sunday, April 26 after service, and on Friday, May 1 from 4:45- 5:30, before the Live Auction, along with a FINAL opportunity after service on May 3 until 2:00. Bidding will cease at that time and you will be notified if you have winning bids. The Live Auction starts at 6:00 pm Friday, May 1 in the sanctuary with box lunches available for purchase starting at 5:00 in the social hall ($10).
Please let Elissa or Ann know what you have for the live auction ASAP!
Thank you all and hope to see you on May 1!!
Choir Practice: UUCEL choir will be practicing before our church services at 10:15 on April 26th, May 3rd and May 10th, and singing at the Mother’s Day service on May 10th. All singers welcome. If interested in joining let Ben Brue know when you see him at church, or send him an e-mail at ben_brue@comcast.net.
Annual Pledge Campaign: If you haven’t turned in your pledge form yet, please do so as soon as you can so we can prepare the budget for board approval and the annual meeting.
Celebrating Jane Volk: There will be a memorial service for longtime UUCEL member Jane Volk on Saturday, May 2nd at 1:00 pm here at the church. A reception with food will follow. All are welcome.
UUA General Assembly Registration is OPEN! The dates for GA are June 14-21. It will be virtual this year, so everything will be online. GA is a great way to learn more about what is happening in the denomination and to hear some really great speakers and presentations on a wide variety of topics. We are allowed 2 delegates who are eligible to vote on issues during the business meetings, so we need folks to fill those positions. For more information, please contact Rev. Dan and visit www.uua.org/ga/registration
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 22 – Off
- April 23-28 – Elkhart
- April 29 – 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