Marquette Unitarian Universalist Congregation

Sunday Service
2019-09-01 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Detroit) | MqtUU Meeting House, 1510 M-28 East, Marquette, MI, 49855, United States
“Ordinary Town” – Musical Service by The Morskis
We’ll focus on the difficulties of growing up extraordinary (as we all do) in an ordinary town, how we leave it to find ourselves, and finally reconcile it into our own extraordinary lives. We’ll share music from Dave Carter, the Beatles, and ‘SKI so far.

Board of Trustees Meeting
2019-08-25 12:30 - 14:30 | MqtUU Meeting House, 1510 M-28 East, Marquette, MI, 49855, United States
All members and friends are invited and encouraged to attend the Meeting of the Board of Trustees. Bring and voice your thoughts, questions, concerns and suggestions on how to build and strengthen our Beloved Community.

Teri, Desi, Jason, Anne, Mary
2019-2020 Board of Trustees
Teri Rockwood, President
Mary Maki, Vice President
Anne Stark, Secretary
Jason Harrington, Treasurer
Desi Mims, Trustee

Sunday Service
2019-08-25 11:00 - 12:00 | MqtUU Meeting House, 1510 M-28 East, Marquette, MI, 49855, United States
“Seeking Commonality–Finding Pain” – Paul Mitchell
The compelling work of Unitarian Universalism today is to recognize the lived experience of people and ideas that have been systemically marginalized. I believe this effort will eventually lead to a deeper understanding of our common humanity. Navigating our path to that deeper understanding includes encountering pain, but more than that pain may be the most powerful tool we have to build that connection.

UU Family Camp Weekend
2019-08-16 17:00 - 2019-08-18 17:00

Celebration of Life for Dan Redmond
2019-08-12 11:00 - 14:00 | MqtUU Meeting House, 1510 M-28 East, Marquette, MI, 49855, United States
Daniel W. Redmond, age 71, of Shelter Bay, MI and Summerville, SC died unexpectedly at his home in Shelter Bay on Thursday afternoon, July 18, 2019. He was born in East Detroit, Michigan on August 11, 1947 to the late William and Geraldine (Morrison) Redmond. Dan grew up in East Detroit and went to school at St. Peter’s Lutheran School and then graduated from East Detroit High School in 1965. Being a “car guy” and following graduation, he gained an apprenticeship with Chrysler and mastered the tool and die trade which was a skill he carried throughout his life. Dan married Sarah J. Smith on May 28, 1988 and together raised their family. While working, Dan earned his Bachelor’s in Industrial Management from Central Michigan University. He had worked for General Dynamics, Davis Industries and Transform Automotive. During his career he became an engineer program manager and his specialty was transmissions. Dan has his name on a transmission patent with the Ford Motor Company. He and Sarah enjoyed spending their retirement time between their beloved Shelter Bay community and Summerville, SC. He was a long-time member of the Hiawatha Interpretive Association Board and the Marquette Unitarian Universalist Church in Harvey. He enjoyed the outdoors and especially loved tennis, golf, and fishing.
Dan is survived by his wife of over thirty-one years – Sarah Smith Redmond of Shelter Bay, MI; children – Jennifer Lynn Hale of Summerville, SC, Jeffery D. (Stephanie Stockwell) Hogg of East China, MI, and Karen M. (Fergal) Murphy of Kensington, MD; six grandchildren – Justin David Hogg, Cassandra Jade Hogg, Katherine Francis Murphy, Brendan Bartlett Murphy, Loren Charles Hale, and Ashlee Marie Hale; sisters – Nancy (Bruce) Vick of Grosse Pointe Shores, MI and Carole (Bill) Schram of Carmel, IN; and nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Geraldine Redmond.
Dan’s service will be held on Monday, August 12, 2019 at 11:00 a.m., at the Marquette Unitarian Universalist Church located at 1510 M-28 East, Marquette, MI 49855. A fellowship gathering will take place following the service.
In lieu of flowers, memorials in his name may be directed to the Hiawatha Interpretive Association, 400 E. Munising Avenue, Munising, MI 49862.
Dan & Sarah Redmond & Teri Rockwood UU/UP 2016 Summer Camp @ Bewabic State Park

Board of Trustees Mtg
2019-08-11 12:30 - 14:30 | MqtUU Meeting House, 1510 M-28 East, Marquette, MI, 49855, United States
Teri, Desi, Jason, Anne, Mary
2019-2020 Board of Trustees
Teri Rockwood, President
Mary Maki, Vice President
Anne Stark, Secretary
Jason Harrington, Treasurer
Desi Mims, Member At Large

Q&A w/Paul
2019-08-11 12:00 - 12:30
Paul will hold an introductory question and answer time following the service on August 11th. We invite you to get to know Paul and our creative ministry effort!
Here is some of what Paul will be ministering to:
Leading services on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of the month.
He is also available for pastoral care conversations in-person on those Sundays after the services. Phone or ZOOM meetings are available during the week.
Each Wednesday from 3pm to 6pm Paul will be available for “drop-in” calls. Appointments can be made at other times during the week. Please email Paul at pmitchtools@gmail.com or text/call at 928-533-2258 to set an appointment.

Sunday Service
2019-08-11 11:00 - 12:00 | MqtUU Meeting House, 1510 M-28 East, Marquette, MI, 49855, United States
Paul Mitchell

Followed by MqtUU Board of Trustees Meeting

Sunday Service
2019-08-04 11:00 - 12:00 | MqtUU Meeting House, 1510 M-28 East, Marquette, MI, 49855, United States
“The Divinity of Sound” We’ll lead the congregation through an exploration of sound and music. Using our ears and intuition to commune together, we’ll dive into deep listening and group singing.

Sunday Service
2019-07-28 11:00 - 12:00 | MqtUU Meeting House, 1510 M-28 East, Marquette, MI, 49855, United States
On Forgiveness – Teri Rockwood

Sunday Service
2019-07-21 11:00 - 12:00 | Lakenenland Sculpture Park, 2800 M-28, Marquette, MI, 49855, United States
Paul Mitchell @ Lakenenland
“Thoughts of Joanna Macy”
“The most remarkable feature of this historical moment on earth is not that we are on the way to destroying the world—we’ve actually been on the way for quite a while. It is that we are beginning to wake up, as from a millennia-long sleep, to a whole new relationship to our world, to ourselves and each other.” – Joanna Macy
Ms. Macy is an eco-philosopher whose thought has become infused into our UU language. We’ll spend some time to review her ideas and talk about what we can do to be part of what she describes as a great turning toward this new relationship to our world, ourselves and one another.

All are invited to stay after the service for Potluck Luncheon and exploration of Lakenenland Sculpture park. Bring a friend and your favorite dish to share!

Board of Trustees Meeting
2019-07-14 12:30 - 14:30 | MqtUU Meeting House, 1510 M-28 East, Marquette, MI, 49855, United States
2019/2020 Board of Trustees
Teri Rockwood
Desi Mims
Jason Harrington
Anne Stark
Mary Maki

Marquette Unitarian Universalist Congregation Board of Trustees
Agenda for July 14, 2019
Call to Order:
Attendance:
Absent:
Opening words and chalice lighting:
Open Forum:

Approval of Minutes
Treasurer Report
Spiritual Exploration Report:

Committee Communication as Needed
Old Business

Property Sale (Tabled at this time)

New Business

Transition of BoT: Old to New; Quick Review of Binders; Board Positions
Review Contract with Paul Mitchell to start July 14, 2019
Update on RATI requests
Review of Renter Request
MBank paperwork needed and transfer of signers
Visibility of Board on Sunday{

July 21
July 28
August 4

Next Meeting:
Adjournment:

Sunday Service
2019-07-14 11:00 - 12:00 | MqtUU Meeting House, 1510 M-28 East, Marquette, MI, 49855, United States
“Where Do We Fit?” Paul Mitchell
There are small UU congregations scattered across the UP. They share common existential challenges and we in Marquette are working on some specific to us! What is the future for congregations in general? What is the future for remote, small congregations? And maybe a peek at how our national Association fits in all of this! I figure we should start with this conversation!
Followed by July Board of Trustees Meeting.

You are invited to come, meet the board members and share your thoughts, concerns and suggestions on how to build and strengthen our Beloved Community.

MqtUU Board of Trustees
Teri Rockwood
Desi Mims
Jason Harrington
Anne Stark
Mary Maki

Sunday Service
2019-07-07 11:00 - 12:00 | MqtUU Meeting House, 1510 M-28 East, Marquette, MI, 49855, United States
“The Wisdom of Childhood for our Faith”
L. Carol Scott brings powerful “developmental do-overs” for adults whose early years left them without the capacities for Trust, Independence, Faith, Negotiation, Vision, Compromise, and Acceptance. Surprisingly,that proves to be most of us, regardless of what a happy childhood we remember.

Stay after the service as Dr. Scott continues to explore the message that it is never too late for “development do-overs.” She helps attendees learn to be Self-governed, Ego-Aware, Leading, Free S.E.L.F., in our relationships with each other.

For more information about Dr. Scott check out:
Release the Struggle, Embrace your Potential

Sunday Service
2019-06-30 11:00 - 12:00 | MqtUU Meeting House, 1510 M-28 East, Marquette, MI, 49855, United States
UUA GA Sunday Worship
“In This Delicate Turning: UUA GA 2019”
“After exploring el poder de nosotros/the power of we, what are we ready to do/¿que estamos listo para hacer? Let’s not be servants of the past in new cups. Let’s all get free by planting faithful seeds of change and together turn to free the faith we love.”

Game Night
2019-06-25 18:00 - 20:00, 2019-06-18 18:00 - 20:00, 2019-06-11 18:00 - 20:00, 2019-06-04 18:00 - 20:00 | MqtUU Meeting House, 1510 M-28 East, Marquette, MI, 49855, United States
For Teens & Adults
Games played depend on interest of participants.
Board games, role playing games etc…
For more information contact Desi Mims

Sunday Service
2019-06-23 11:00 - 12:00 | MqtUU Meeting House, 1510 M-28 East, Marquette, MI, 49855, United States
“Ruins and Revolutions: Reflections upon Society, Religion, and Nature as Proposed by C. F. Volney” – Jerry Losee
Join us as we hear about the ideas of a little known Enlightenment thinker whose book, “The Ruins”, was first translated to English by Thomas Jefferson, a fellow UU.

Summer Shelter
2019-06-16 21:00 - 2019-06-23 06:00 | MqtUU Meeting House, 1510 M-28 East, Marquette, MI, 49855, United States
VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED!
MqtUU Hosting SUMMER SHELTER
June 16 – 23
Check In: 9 – 9:30pm
Check Out: 6am
For more information and to volunteer your time or needed items (Gatorade, granola bars, disposable wipes, hygiene products or $$) please call Kim Frost (906) 458-1382.

Special Business Meeting
2019-06-16 12:30 - 13:30 | MqtUU Meeting House, 1510 M-28 East, Marquette, MI, 49855, United States
Thank you to all that attended the Annual Meeting on May 19th. For those who were not there, the following is an outline of what happened at the meeting. There were lengthy discussions on each item, much deliberation on the budget, and by that point there was no longer a quorum. Changes have been made to the proposed budget and another congregational meeting has been scheduled for Sunday, June 16 – to vote on that, the Bylaws amendments, and new Trustees. Please read the Bylaws amendments in the meantime if you intend to be a voter and you have not read them yet. The current bylaws are inadequate in many areas, and the MqtUU truly needs some of the Bylaws amendments to move forward with a consulting minister and to foster better relations between Trustees, the staff, and the congregation. Please contact a Trustee if you have any questions.
FY19-20 REV Budget Proposal
MqtUU Bylaws w/Changes

Sunday Service
2019-06-16 11:00 - 12:00 | MqtUU Meeting House, 1510 M-28 East, Marquette, MI, 49855, United States
“For All Our Dads
– A Father’s Day Tribute to Fathers and Father Figures”

Presenter: February Sky (Phil Cooper & Susan Urban

Both men and women seem to have an innate need for nurturing from males as well as females. If someone’s biological father is absent or unavailable, they will often seek out other men to fill the “Dad Gap.” These surrogate fathers can be as important to a person’s development as “real” fathers. We will celebrate both types of father figures, and also reflect on what can happen when a father is distant or emotionally unavailable.

Important Mtg re: SE
2019-06-15 10:00 - 12:00 | Barb Michael Home, 102 Wintergree Trail, Marquette, MI, 49855, United States
Anyone concerned and interested in supporting the Spiritual Exploration (SE) program within the Marquette UU Congregation is invited to Barb Michael’s home (102 Wintergreen Trail in Chocolay Township) at 10 am this Saturday to discuss the future of the SE program. Bring your positive spirits as we share our support and hope for our children and youth!

Sunday Service
2019-06-09 11:00 - 12:00 | MqtUU Meeting House, 1510 M-28 East, Marquette, MI, 49855, United States
“The Essence of What You have Taught – Love and Compassion” – Roy Gotham
Love of others is an element of every major religion, but only Unitarian-Universalism gives it the most prominent respect.

Sunday Service
2019-06-02 11:00 - 12:00 | MqtUU Meeting House, 1510 M-28 East, Marquette, MI, 49855, United States
Spiritual Exploration End of Year Intergenerational Service followed by Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Buffet!

Board of Trustees Meeting
2019-06-01 11:00 - 13:00 | Ramada Inn, Marquette, 412 W Washington, Marquette, MI, 49855, United States
Dave, Sari, Anne, Kathy, Mary
Meet in Baraga Room, Ramada Inn of Marquette
MqtUU Board of Trustees
Anne Stark, President
Dave Stensaas, Vice President
Mary Maki, Secretary
Sari Embley, Trustee
Kathryn Campbell, Trustee
AGENDA items include Revision Proposed Budget
Please direct any questions, concerns and ideas to the MqtUU Board of Trustees to MqtUUBoT@gmail.com.

Sunday Service
2019-05-26 11:00 - 12:00 | MqtUU Meeting House, 1510 M-28 East, Marquette, MI, 49855, United States
“Memorial Day: A Rainbow to Remember” Amber Afraid of Bear
“She then campaigned to have the poppy adopted as a national symbol of remembrance. At a conference in 1920, the National American Legion adopted it as their official symbol of remembrance.”
Find out who thought of the popular idea now used around the USA to remember the fallen.
Which color of “A rainbow to remember” will YOU enjoy best?

Come and join us to find out!

Congregational Meeting
2019-05-19 12:15 - 14:00 | MqtUU Meeting House, 1510 M-28 East, Marquette, MI, 49855, United States
MqtUU members and friends are invited to stay after the service to learn the current status of our congregation. Members will be voting on the Budget and Board Candidates for the New Fiscal Year.
Agenda will be posted.

Sunday Service
2019-05-19 11:00 - 12:00 | MqtUU Meeting House, 1510 M-28 East, Marquette, MI, 49855, United States
Flower Communion
Teri Rockwood
“Join us for a Traditional Service called the Flower Communion and be embraced by the history in our UU Roots. Bring a flower or bud to add to the vases of our Beloved Community and be moved when you give and receive from each other”.

I am in need of three participants to participate in the Reading of Norbert Capek’s story.
If you are interested, please contact me at teri.rockwood@gmail.com or (906) 235-8064
