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, see www.unitarianpetoskey.org/purpose.shtml.
We meet at 11:00 a.m. on the 1st and 3rd Sundays; From November until May at the Terrace Inn and from June until November at the Oden Community Center. The Terrace Inn is in the Bayview section of Petoskey at 1549 Glendale, Petoskey, Michigan 49770. The telephone number is 800-530-9898. Topics and locations are announced in the Thursday Petoskey News Review and by email during the week before the meeting. 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 to see if there is a meeting cancellation message. To be added to our mailing list, contact Mark Kinney @ mark.kinney@utoledo.eduServices
Winter Soup and Discussion Sundays Begin January 15th
This winter we will begin our Soup and Discussion meetings on January 15th. During the months of January and February we offer these sessions for a more informal warm exchange of ideas on interesting topics, and make available soup and bread. We suggest a donation of $5 to cover the cost of the soups which are homemade by the Terrace Inn. The topics for discussion this year are:February 5: "The Believing Brain"
We will have excerpts from the book "The Believing Brain" as hand-outs at Sunday's meeting. Please come with your ideas in response to the following discussion questions.
- Do you agree that reality exists independent of human minds?
- Have you ever had a belief reversal? What was the situation?
- Why is the science of global warming such a contentious issue?
You might also be interested in reading two handouts which have been provided. Read page one of Page 5 of The Believing Brain. also page 143, The Believing Brain
February 19: Raising children in a supportive environmental network backed by UU principles
The presentation will be done by Larry Dyer.March 4: Justice Sunday
Service will be led by Shannon McMasterAnnouncements and Coming Events
March Book Club meeting
We will meet March 25th at 2 p.m. to discuss 'At Home: A Short History of Private Life' by Bill Bryson. The book is out in paperback, and one review can be found at http://www.nytimes.com/2010/10/10/books/review/Browning-t.html. Location will be announced later.November 20th Service Website
There is a blog which contains the substance of the presentation by Mark and Nancy Kinney on their recent teacher training efforts in the Khasi Hills. << Read More >>
Fifth Sunday Potluck was held October 30
We had a 5th Sunday potluck at the home of Rebecca Franckiewicz at 8531 Mentor Road, Wolverine, MI 49799. What a great time we did have. Many gathered in costume, many brought wonderful food, and our hosts provided a great place to share, eat, and enjoy a bonfire.You sure could hear lots of laughter and small collections of individuals sharing.
After we had had a chance to eat our fill, we all gathered around the bonfire. President Mark Kinney, together with board members Marla Houghteling and Thea Murry shared the good news about their visit to the Traverse City UU congregation. As a result of the meeting with them, they have promised to support our application for affiliation with the UUA with a letter of support.
A great time was held in Wolverine. We are looking forward to our next service on November 6 at the Terrace Inn.
Affiliation with UUA
The vote on affiliation with the UUA was held Sunday, September 18th. We VOTED FOR affiliation, with 27 affirmative votes from among our 34 members. HURRAY!!! The board is not gathering the materials necessary to make a formal application on December 15th. For more information about the affiliation process, Read more >>
New Board
Book Discussion Meeting
Board meeting
The next board meetings will be Sunday January 29th, February 19th, and March 18th after the meetings.Board meeting minutes
A general board meeting summary will be posted to the website beginning with the September board meeting. We will be taking special care to limit the names and other information which may be personal. These summaries will be available at: unitarianpetoskey.org/boardminutes.shtml.
If you are interested in copies of Board Meeting Minutes, please give your email to Kim Nowack, Secretary and she will send a copy of each month as they are approved the following month. We will also have a few copies printed and available @ a service if you don't have email service.
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. Our next pickup date is Saturday September 24th meeting at 9:30 at Legs Inn. .Special Notice
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