The Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Petoskey
The Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Petoskey is a diverse group of spiritual seekers who welcome people willing to share ideas about their religious quest. The Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Petoskey exists to offer an open, tolerant, religious community to nurture spritual growth and to value diversity. For a complete version of our mission statement click here.Regular Meetings
Meetings are held at 11AM at the Carnegie Building, the old Petoskey Public Library, which is attached to the Crooked Tree Arts building, 461 East Mitchell Petoskey. The congregation meets on the first and third Sundays, as well as for “Fifth Sunday” potlucks. For more information call 231-516-0094.August 29
The Fifth Sunday Potluck is back! Norm and Marla will host an end of summer potluck at their home on August 29 at noon. Bring a dish to share. Beverages and placeware will be provided. The address is 2550 Welsheimer Rd., Harbor Springs.
Directions from Petoskey: US31 North to M-119. Take M-119 to Pleasantview Rd. (you can only make a right turn). Go 6 miles on Pleasantview; take a left on Stutsmanville. Go 3 miles to Welsheimer Rd. Take a right and go ½ mile (it’s a gravel road). 2550 is on the left. Park in parking area or up by garage.If you need directions from somewhere other than Petoskey, call 526-4390.
September 5
There will not be a service on September 5th because of Labor day weekend. Hope to see you on the 19th.
Announcements and Coming Events
Fall retreat, October 23 & 24
The Board members have made tentative plans for a fall retreat the weekend of October 23rd/24th @ the Ralph MacMullan Conference Center on the northern end of Higgins Lake (near Roscommon, MI) . The cost for this two day event will be $78.25 per adult, and includes three meals. Children under 10 are discounted 50% and those under 5 are free.
In order for plans to be made and the site to be secured, we will need a headcount of possible attendees.PLEASE EMAIL BACK TO ME, aprilpmyers@hotmail.com, AND ADVISE AS TO THE NUMBER OF PERSONS IN YOUR FAMILY GROUP THAT WOULD PLAN TO ATTTEND. THANKS FOR YOUR IMMEDIATE ATTENTION TO THIS REQUEST.
November Book Discussion
An advance announcement about the next book up for discussion:
Action/Participation Teams
Action/Participation Teams are now forming. Please review the initial list of teams, team captains, and members. Here’s a great way for you to get involved – express your opinion and preferences, and make a difference in how well we grow forward this year. Members and friends are invited to participate as Team members. Captains will organize team activities via e-mail. You may reply to this announcement with your interests.Our Adopt-A-Highway Project
M-119 from Orchard Road North to Division Road (north of Robinson, south of Cross Village) was chosen as our Adopt-a-Highway section of road.
We will have to view a safety video either on-line or on you-tube and we will have to get safety vests at the Emmet Co Rd Commission garage.
We may be able to use their parking lot since they don't open that early, or there is parking on the street. A map to the location is at: Legs Inn Map.In 2010 the dates are: July 10-18; September 25 – October 3, 2010 Click for information about being a volunteer
Contributing to Haitian Relief
- Here are two suggestions for helping with the Haitian earthquake relief. You might wish to donate through either The UUA at www.uua.org or to the UUSC (UU Service Committee) at UUSC. They have launched a Haiti earthquake relief fund. You can also send a check to: UUSC P.O. Box 844001 Boston, MA 02284-4001
- Former UUCOP members Frances and Mike Sosadeeter lived in Haiti in the 1980s and are still involved with the country through PTPA (Parish Twinning Program of the Americas). You can donate supplies or money. For details, call Mike at (941) 879-5712.
Program Information
Weekly topics are announced in the Thursday or Friday News Review. Call 231-516-0094 (the congregational voice mail/pager) for more information on the group and its activities or email uucofpetoskey@yahoo.com. Also, in case of extreme inclement weather, call for meeting cancellation message.
Special Notice
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