This Sunday, May 18 after the service we will have our annual business meeting where the Board proposes a slate of candidates for board positions, the budget and several motions to be voted on. A separate mailing with all pertinent details was sent to all members last week so that they could prepare for this important meeting. Everybody is invited to attend and participate, but only members may vote.
You will be happy to know that our stewardship drive was a very successful venture. More than half of the congregants increased their contributions significantly so that we are very close to our goal. If you want to know more of the details, be sure to come to the Annual Meeting on May 18 after the service!
In the meantime, we want to thank all the contributing households for their generosity. Their investments in the future of our fellowship will help us get closer to the fulfillment of our hopes and dreams and are greatly appreciated. Special thanks go to the ambassadors (Norma Bailey, Jim Dealing, Laura Frey, Joyce Henricks and Capalene Howse) and the hosts of the Circle Suppers (Vicki Chessin, Scott Daigle and Cynthia Damer, the Dealings, K'ana Degen, Kris Los, Jen Prout and the Moffits). Thank you also to the participants of the Circle Suppers who provided tasty dishes and libations for the meals. We also want to express our gratitude to our treasurer, Ricky Courlander, who did an outstanding job keeping track of the pledges and donors. Last, but not least, a big thank you to the stewardship co-chairs, Vicki Chessin and Gisela Moffit, who organized and re-organized - and kept a cool head throughout the sometimes turbulent adventure. On Sunday, May 18 after the service we will have our annual business meeting where the Board proposes a slate of candidates for board positions, the budget and several motions to be voted on by the members of the congregation. A separate mailing with all pertinent details will be sent to you later this week so that you can prepare for this important meeting. Please plan to be there and participate actively in the business of our fellowship.
During the service on April 20 we will formally welcome new members to our fellowship. We are happy that Paulette Moerdyk, Errol Putman, Carol Rard and Michelle Whitney will join our faith community as fellow sojourners on our spiritual journey and builders of a better world.
Since the date conflicts with other interested people, we will have another ceremony in May. Please let Gisela or Rev. Joe know if you want to join at that time. A few weeks ago, all members and many friends of UUFCM received letters from the stewardship committee which included information about our stewardship drive, the proposed budget and pledge cards (in green). We hope you read all materials carefully, reflected deeply on what you can contribute to the fellowship and bring your pledge sheet to the circle supper or send it directly to our treasurer, Ricky Courlander (PO Box 41, Mt. Pleasant, MI 48804-0041) by this Saturday, April 19. Thank you in advance for your generous gifts.
|
Archives
June 2024
Categories
All
|