Community
Find Your Community
You’ll find many ways to connect at the UUFCM – to others, to the wider community, and within yourself to what you most value. Through our worship services, religious education (RE) classes, circle suppers, shared interest groups, fellowship activities, and volunteer opportunities, you can:
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Enjoy discussing a variety of spiritual and/or social justice issues.
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Explore your own spirituality in a supportive environment.
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Find religious education classes for your children.
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Connect to other people and to what gives your life meaning.
Teams & Committees
We have a number of standing teams established by the Board of Trustees that carry out many of the ongoing activities and responsibilities of UUFCM. In addition, task forces and committees are occasionally formed to address short-term projects or specific needs. Below is a list of our current teams and committees.
Adult Religious Education Team
Plans and schedules classes, study groups, and workshops for adults.
Leader
Aaron Jones
Meetings
Quarterly
Membership
Open
Board of Trustees
Main governing body of UUFCM, holding the vision along with the Minister. Responsible
Leader
Norma Bailey (2025–26)
Meetings
Monthly
Membership
Seven members, including officers. All are nominated by the nominating committee and elected by the congregation.
Buildings & Grounds and Safety Team
Plans and budgets maintenance and improvements; supervises contracted cleaner and lawn care; coordinates gardening; oversees safety.
Leader
Norma Bailey
Meetings
Monthly
Membership
Open
Communications Team
Coordinates internal and external print and electronic communications.
Leader
Annie Peters
Meetings
Monthly
Membership
Open
Fellowship Life Coordinating Team
A “super committee” that combines the work of three smaller committees: Membership, Social Fun, and Hospitality.
Leader
Gisela Moffit
Meetings
Monthly
Membership
Open
Shared Ministry Team
Responsible for the overall health of the Fellowship; supports the Minister; handles conflict resolution.
Leader
Rev. Drew Frantz
Meetings
Monthly
Membership
Open
Social Justice Coordinating Team
Organizes and coordinates efforts on anti-racism, environmental issues, voting rights, etc.
Leader
Norma Bailey
Meetings
Monthly
Membership
Open
Stewardship Committee
Organizes the annual campaign to support UUFCM through financial giving and volunteering.
Leader
Mary Alsager (2026–27)
Meetings
Twice monthly,
Feb–May
Membership
Open
Worship Team
Plans quality Sunday morning worship and special worship services.
Leader
Rev. Drew Frantz
Meetings
Monthly
Membership
Open
Youth Religious Education Team
Supports the Youth Coordinator, chooses the curriculum, and oversees the RE program.
Leader
Norma Bailey
Meetings
Monthly
Membership
Open
Shared Interest Groups
UUFCM is home to a variety of shared interest groups that bring people together through common passions, hobbies, learning, and fellowship. These groups offer opportunities to connect, build friendships, and engage with others in the congregation around shared experiences and interests.
Central Michigan Sangha
Providing mutual support, guidance, and inspiration in Buddhism-based meditation practice. During meetings we do sitting meditation, optional walking meditation, a small amount of chanting, and discussion of a collaboratively chosen text.
Actual meditation begins at 7:00pm sharp, so it is important to arrive early, around 6:45/6:50pm.
Leader
Guy Newland & Don Socha
Meetings
Tuesdays at 6:45 pm in the Sanctuary
Membership
Open
Crafty U
Bring your craft to work on and enjoy socializing with other creative people. All types of crafting are welcome. Call or email the leaders if you have any questions. (Nancy: (573) 860-0248; everenoughcats33@gmail.com; Mary: (616) 450-9975; maklooster@gmail.com)
Leader
Nancy Roeder & Mary Anne Kryscio
Meetings
Tuesdays at 6:45 pm in the Sanctuary
Membership
Open
First Friday Potluck
We enjoy good company and a variety of new dishes. You have the opportunity to share one of your favorites. Afterwards, people play board games (but only if you want to) in a very laid back environment.
We also sing Happy Birthday to the people celebrating theirs in that month. We have a lot of fun. Everyone is invited, including children.
Leader
Audra Daniels
Meetings
1st Fridays at 6:30pm in the Fellowship Hall
Membership
Open
Game Night
We have fun with a variety of games decided by consensus. It is a great opportunity to learn new games and meet people with similar interests.
Leader
James Scott
Meetings
3rd Mondays at 7:00pm in the Fellowship Hall
Membership
Open
Joyful Noise Choir
We sing because we like to sing, and so that we can contribute musically to the worship service.
Leader
Norma Bailey
Meetings
Rehearsals - Wednesdays at 7:00pm and Sundays at 9:30am in the Sanctuary
Membership
Open
Movie Night
We show a diverse genre of movies while enjoying freshly popped popcorn.
Leader
James Scott & Janis Shinn
Meetings
4th Saturdays at 7:00pm in the Fellowship Hall.
Membership
Open
Reader's Theater
Each month we will read a play aloud. Roles are assigned and scripts are available about ten days before meeting. No memorization required, but reading play prior to “performance” is strongly advised. Come and satisfy your inner actor!
Leader
Jim Dealing
Meetings
2nd Tuesdays at 7:00pm in the Fellowship Hall
Membership
Open
UU Discussion Group
We are a diverse group of people who are interested in discussing whatever is of interest to the group in an unstructured manner.
Leader
James Scott & Janis Shinn
Meetings
Wednesdays at 10:00am in the Fellowship Hall
Membership
Open
UUFCM Men’s Group
We offer an opportunity to get together to talk informally about personal issues and provide support to one another.
Leader
Jim Dealing
Meetings
Monthly
Membership
Open