The search team charged with recruiting applicants for the position of Interim Director of Religious Education is continuing to pursue its efforts to reinvigorate the UUFM Religious Education program.  The interim DRE position has been advertised, and the early application was Nov 1.  … read more.

Mac Benavides was enthusiastically voted in as Board Chair-Elect, in the (precedent-setting?) shortest UUFM Congregational Meeting in recorded history. The Board formed and empowered a search committee to hire an interim Coordinator of Religious Education to fill shorter-term RE needs and provide breathing room for … read more.

As recently announced, this month marks a time of retrospection, appreciation, transition and renewal for the UUFM Religious Education program.  Our long-time RE director, Sandy Nelson, retires on August 31, after concluding that 22 years and more than 1000 Sundays were enough.  If Sandy’s plan … read more.

We are delighted to welcome Mac Benavides to the Board as our new Chair-elect.  Welcome, Mac!  The Benavides family thus continues their tradition of service to UUFM, with Ruddy having just completed a 2-year term as an at-large member.

Emily Fraser, Pastor Isa, Joe Zalewski and … read more.

FROM YOUR OUTGOING CHAIR: LET IT BE A DANCE

To my dearly beloved UUFM Community,

With this fiscal year coming to a close, the UUFM Board of Directors is now engaged in our annual game of “musical chairs:” (Sound cue: Let It Be A Dance)

We are celebrating … read more.

Hello Beloved UUFM Community,

Our Initiation of Called Ministry and Installation of Reverend Dr. Isabel Call Service is fast approaching. What a joyous and momentous occasion – and one that is inherently unfamiliar and special for our little Fellowship. 

We’ve received questions from a few – that … read more.

Dearly Beloved UUFM Community,

Springtime is upon us; a time of renewal and growth. Energy that was held within through the winter months now begins to spiral outward, reaching out enthusiastically for connection and engagement in the more creative and life-giving processes that this season nurtures … read more.

Beloved UUFM Community,

It is an exciting and dynamic time to be serving on the UUFM Board of Directors! Whether it’s reviewing and updating our organizational structure; drafting proposed changes and updates to our Bylaws, Handbook and Process Guide to support and reflect our growth into … read more.

Dear Beloved Community,
 
An update from the Board after our August Board Meeting, held on August 17th, 2023:
 
 
OPEN LEADERSHIP POSITIONS
 
There is still a great need to fill certain open leadership positions. The Board has recruited the Stewardship Lead, Judy Nickelson, to take leadership in finding volunteers … read more.