“Awakening Curiosity”
is our May theme
“To see, simply to look and to see, is an ethical act and intentional
choice; to see, with open eyes, is a spiritual practice and thus a
risk, for it can open you to ways of knowing the world and loving it
that will lead to inevitable consequences.
The awakened [and curious] eye is a conscious eye, a willful eye, and brave,
because to see things as they are, each in its own truth, will make you very
vulnerable.”
–Rev. Victoria Safford
Next Service
May 24 at 11:00 am
“A World Full of Wonders”
Led by: Rev. Dan Miyake
In keeping with our monthly theme of Awakening Curiosity, we’ll explore how curiosity can help us to be more intentionally engaged with this beautiful and amazing world.
In person or live on Facebook.
Announcements
THANK YOU! This year, our auction brought in over $11,000. Much thanks to all who participated to make it so successful! We love our church!
If you’re considering becoming a member of the church, the only requirement is to attend an informational gathering and be welcomed in a church service. The upcoming meeting is this Saturday, May 23 from 10am-2pm and includes lunch. Rev. Dan will give an overview of UUism and our congregation and then members of church committees will share what they do to put our faith in action. Please contact Ann Green or Megan Blackshear from the Membership Committee to reserve your place. ‘
Lunch With the Minister: Rev. Dan will be hosting the next Lunch with the Minister on Friday, May 22 at 11:30 at the Bone Island Grille in Vandercook. Come and enjoy casual conversation, good food, and a well-deserved break!
Important Announcement from the Board: Remember that our annual congregational meeting will be immediately following the service on Sunday, June 14th. We encourage you to attend to hear reports of church business, vote on next year’s budget, new trustees, and next year’s special giving recipients. We are required to have a quorum at the meeting – we’ll need at least 23 members present.
If you would like to see the agenda and documents in advance of the meeting, there will be paper copies available one week in advance. Please reach out if you’d rather receive a digital copy.
If you plan to attend the meeting virtually, please let a Board member know and we will send you a Zoom link and digital version of documents.
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
Seeking Worship Associates: Are you interested in trying your hand at being a Worship Associate? It is easy and very rewarding. There will be Worship Associate training on Sunday, May 31 right after church. The training session will be conducted by Darrin Palmer and Cory Page. If you have questions, ask Darrin, Cory, or anyone on the Worship Committee. We would love to have you become part of the team!
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:
- May 20 – Off
- May 21-22 – UUCEL
- May 23 – Off
- May 24 – UUCEL
- May 25 – Memorial Day – Off
- May 26 – Elkhart Virtual
- May 27 – 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