Marquette Unitarian Universalist Congregation

Private Event
2022-09-24 | MqtUU Meeting House, 1510 M-28 East, Marquette, MI, 49855, United States
A private event is scheduled for this time.

Service - “In Sweet Fields Of Autumn - A Second Harvest Celebration (Mabon or Harvest Home),” presented by February Sky
2022-09-25 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Detroit) | MI
We will celebrate Harvest Home, saying a fond goodbye to Summer and reflecting on the winter to come. Bring an Autumn Harvest fruit, food or decoration to church (e.g. apples, corn, wheat, squash, acorns, autumn leaves, pine cones, etc.).

Service - "Love Everyone and Serve Everyone," a service based on the teachings of Ram Dass, presented by Fudo Joseph Mold
2022-10-02 11:00 - 12:00 | MI

Triangle Service with Petoskey and Bay de Noc UUs, with Beverly Feldt, a gifted service presenter from Park Forest Unitarian, "Mercy Me"
2022-10-09 11:00 - 12:00 | MI
Mercy seems like an old-fashioned word, and maybe an old-fashioned concept. But it might be just the thing we need now.

"Thank You, Help Me." a Thanksgiving service presented by February Sky
2022-10-14 08:00 - 17:00 | MI
A service focusing on the idea that it can be difficult to be grateful for what we have until we’ve experienced what it is to have not,

Service - "Hearken Now, the Darkness Comes," on the last-harvest holiday of Samhain (Celtic New Year or Halloween), presented by February Sky
2022-10-16 11:00 - 12:00 | MI
The Celtic word “Samhain” means “summer’s end.” This holiday is the beginning of Winter and the New Year, the time of giving thanks for a good harvest, and a time for letting go of what no longer serves us. It is also the time of year when the veil between the worlds of the living and the dead is said to be the thinnest, and the dead are invited back for loving remembrance. In the course of this service, we will observe all of these ancient traditions and reflect on their significance in our modern lives. Please bring a picture or other memento of a departed loved one to church to place on our Samhain altar.

MUUC Board of Trustees meeting, all welcome.
2022-10-16 12:30 - 14:30 | MI

First meeting of Music & Myth Mondays - click for more info
2022-10-17 17:30 - 19:00 | MI
At the meeting house. Since ancient times, stories and song have been sacred pathways to Spiritual celebration, communication, insight, wisdom and communion. Join us for this fun, informal, intergenerational program aimed at exploring the richness of human mythology, the Spiritual potency of music and the fellowship of sharing these things as a means of becoming closer to Divine truth.
What to expect: For all ages! We will share a sampling of selected mythology, songs and stories as a framework for discussions and reflection. We will also engage various instruments, guest musicians and free-form sound and movement activities. Each Monday evening session will have an element of structure, and an element of ‘free exploration’ intended to welcome participants into the self-guided space of how music, stories and movement can be an individual and group spiritual practice. Feel free to bring instruments, your own favorite myths, stories, poems or oral traditions. From local Anishinaabe stories to ancient Polynesian Mythology to Irish Faerytales and much, much more – we look forward to exploring these topics as an extension of UU’s core principles and beliefs.

Service with MUUC children in our Spiritual Exploration group, 'Free to Be UU and Me," an Intergenerational service to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Free to Be You and Me
2022-10-23 11:00 - 12:00 | MI

Service Presentation by Keith Glendon, "In Honor of the Divine Feminine - a Service of Spiritual Storytelling."
2022-10-30 11:00 - 12:00 | MI
With relationship to Spirituality that is grounded in nature, Keith Glendon has a perspective to offer in the form of storytelling about his own journey of spiritual connection, nourishment and guidance.

As a man, as a father, a son, a husband and a spiritual being – his journey thus far has revealed to him the importance of the Divine Feminine in his own relationship to Creator, to God energy, to the oneness of all.

This service is in honor of the Divine Feminine and the role this concept has played and continues to play in his spiritual journey, and is offered as a gift and as a parable that may be helpful to others on their own paths.

Service Presentation by Lynn Anderson, "The Power of Story."
2022-11-06 11:00 - 12:00 | MI

Triangle Service with Petoskey and Bay de Noc UUs, Rev. Joshua Berg, "Nobody's Perfect...Except You."
2022-11-13 11:00 - 12:00 | MI
Having the courage to admit that not only are we imperfect, but we absolutely need each other, is not only courageous but the only perfect, self-sustaining thing to do.
Pastor Joshua Berg graduated from seminary this May with a Master in Divinity degree and was ordained into the Unitarian Universalist ministry in July. At the beginning of the year, he spent five months as the sabbatical minister at Emerson UU in Canoga Park and is currently doing a year-long residency as a chaplain at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles. Joshua is from Michigan and was the intern minister at Northwest in Southfield, MI. He organized the Mi-Wide service during the pandemic.

"Thank You, Help Me," a Thanksgiving service presented by February Sky.
2022-11-20 11:00 - 12:00 | MI

Thanksgiving Sunday - NO SERVICE - Enjoy family and friends, safe travels if you will be on the road.
2022-11-27 11:00 - 12:30 | MI
Bring Thanksgiving leftovers to share. There will be a short service during which we can share gratitude, followed by sharing food!

"Renewing a Collective Commitment to Serving Our Homeless Neighbors in Marquette," our speaker will be Stephen Krygier, Executive Director of the Room at the Inn shelter.
2022-12-04 11:00 - 12:00 | MI

Triangle Service with Petoskey and Bay de Noc UUs, with Beverly Feldt, a gifted service presenter from Park Forest Unitarian, "Christmas through Jewish Eyes."
2022-12-11 11:00 - 12:00 | MI

"Winter Rest and Grace," with the Bittersweet Christmas Band, February Sky's four person holiday band. We will be connecting online with this service at the Universalist Unitarian Church of Joliet NOTE LATER TIME. To connect, go to https://uujoliet.org/, then click on "Attend Sunday Service Online - 10:30 a.m. December 18". On the next page, click on "Watch On the Web Instead"
2022-12-18 11:30 - 12:30 | MI
NOTE LATER TIME – “Winter Rest and Grace,” with the Bittersweet Christmas Band, February Sky’s four person holiday band. We will be connecting online with this service at the Universalist Unitarian Church of Joliet. To connect, go to https://uujoliet.org/, then click on “Attend Sunday Service Online – 10:30 a.m. December 18”. On the next page, click on “Watch On the Web Instead”

NO SERVICE, enjoy your holiday.
2022-12-25 11:00 - 12:00 | MI

NO SERVICE - Enjoy the holiday break
2023-01-01 11:00 - 12:30 | MI

Triangle Service with Petoskey and Bay de Noc UUs, presented by Amy Brooks, "Being Human."
2023-01-08 11:00 - 12:00 | MI
Amy Brooks will reflect on the ways our culture centers the able-bodied experience and how we might better recognize and value the humanity of all people. Petoskey UU Zoom link: https://zoom.us/j/96058736200?pwd=[REDACTED]

"Every Day We Will Remember - Reflections on The Burning Time," Service presented by February Sky.
2023-01-15 11:00 - 12:00 | MI
During what has come to be known as “The Burning Time” in Europe and America, which included the Inquisition, it’s estimated that as many as 9 million innocent women, men and children were persecuted under the varying official definitions of “witchcraft.” Of course, this type of persecution is as antithetical to Unitarian Universalist beliefs as could possibly be imagined. In these enlightened times, no such horrors could possibly happen again – or could they? This service will be a reminder that UUs must continue to stand against intolerance and hatred based on “differences” between people.

Note date change: MUUC Board of Trustees Meeting, all welcome! Join us VIA ZOOM at the same link as for regular MUUC services.
2023-01-17 17:30 - 19:00 | MI

"Overcoming Fear," presented by Christie Jean Wagner - What fears are important? What fears only hold us back? One trans woman’s journey.
2023-01-22 11:00 - 12:00 | MI
What fears are important? What fears only hold us back? One trans woman’s journey.

Spiritual Discussion Sunday. Plan on small group sharing of what spirituality is and how we seek it out. Facilitated by Jill Malin.
2023-01-29 11:00 - 12:00 | MI

"On Keeping On." about doing the hard things, presented by Kathryn Morski & Caitlin Kirkenwitz (née Morski)
2023-02-05 11:00 - 12:00 | MI

Triangle Service with Petoskey and Bay de Noc UUs, UU Petoskey member Nancy Kinney on Charles Darwin Day.
2023-02-12 11:00 - 12:00 | MI
International Darwin Day on February 12th inspires people throughout the globe to reflect and act on the principles of intellectual bravery, perpetual curiosity, scientific thinking, and hunger for truth as embodied in Charles Darwin.

16th “Annual” UU Soup Dinner! Click this Event for links to signup sheets for soup, bread and desserts.
2023-02-18 17:00 - 19:00 | MI
Join Marquette Unitarian Universalist Congregation and Northwoods Learning Hub families for a delicious meal of homemade soups, breads & desserts, music & community. Donations of all sizes welcome. ALL proceeds go to JJ Packs, a non-profit addressing hunger in Marquette!
Soup, bread and dessert sign up is here!
Sign up is available below or call/text Sarah Johnson at 906-458-3915 to sign up to bring food items for this great event!
Soup sign up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0948ABAD2AA7FBCE9-crockpot
Bread sign up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0948ABAD2AA7FBCE9-loaf
Dessert sign up: https://www.sig nupgenius.com/go/10C0948ABAD2AA7FBCE9-dessert

“Humans Wrote the Bible, God Wrote Life - The Teachings of John Shelby Spong,” presented by February Sky
2023-02-19 11:00 - 12:00 | MI
The word “God” can be a hot-button for many Unitarian Universalists. But late maverick retired Episcopal bishop John Shelby Spong, whose best known book is “Why Christianity Must Change or Die,” gives us some new ways of looking at the concept. He says, “I can tell no one who God is or what God is. Neither can anyone else – from the Pope to Pat Robertson to the Dalai Lama. That is simply an aspect of human pretending.” We will explore the ideas of this courageous and far-sighted man as expressed by him, and by others, in speech and in song.

WORK PARTY - NO SERVICE -Join us in fellowship while sprucing up our congregational home - Snacks provided!
2023-02-26 11:00 - 12:30 | MI
A chance to review the sanctuary and displays – Redo the bookshelves – Replant plants in larger pots – Hang up more current signage – Test coffee makers and clean out fridge – Make a list of repairs needed.

Martin Steindler speaks, sermon title "Fooling Around"
2023-03-05 11:00 - 12:00 | MI
