“Awakening Curiosity”
is our May theme
There’s something in us that likes to be lost. There’s contentment in the moment of arrival, but isn’t the seeking part of the journey when we feel most alive? Nothing’s better than that bend in the road when we realize anything could be around the corner.
Who wants the feeling of “I figured it out!” when instead you can live in the state of “What could it be?!” The curious unknown is what keeps us moving, and grateful to be alive.
– Rev. Scott Tayler
Next Service
May 31 at 11:00 am
“Wheel of the Year”
Led by: Rev. Dan Miyake
During this annual service, we gather to celebrate the many milestones we have experienced over the past church year. Come and celebrate with us!
In person or live on Facebook.
Announcements
Celebration of Life: There will be a memorial service for life-time member Dorothy Kerr on Saturday, May 30th. Visitation will be from 11:30am – 1:15pm, with the service starting at 1:30pm at the church. Dorothy would like everyone to wear their favorite hat. The service will be followed by a celebration of Dorothy’s life at the Beach Bar.
Lansing Lugnuts Baseball Outing! The annual Faith and Family Lansing Lugnuts baseball game is on August 22. In past years, we’ve had 20+ people attend. In addition to enjoying a good baseball game, each congregation in attendance will be highlighted on the scoreboard at some time during the game, and all the ministers will be honored on the field during the pre-game activities. After the game, the fun continues with a fabulous fireworks show! If you would like to attend, we need to know ASAP so we can reserve our tickets. Tickets are $16 for excellent seats behind home plate, and we all sit together as a group. Also, food vouchers are available for $10 that include a hot dog or hamburger, chips, and a drink. The food voucher needs to be purchased at the same time as the tickets. The deadline is fast approaching. Please contact Rev. Dan via email with how many tickets/food vouchers you would like.
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 27 – Off
- May 28-29 – Elkhart Virtual
- May 30 – Off
- May 31 – UUCEL
- June 1-2 – Elkhart
- June 3 – 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