April is Poetry Month at QUUest Bookstore. Poetry lovers, check out our great collection. There will be a chance to win a new poetry book. This year's selection is Poetry in Michigan in Poetry, a collection of Michigan poetry and photographs that has a list price of $40.

An Introduction to OUUr Faith class will be held on Saturday, April 19, from 10:00am to 2:30pm.

This class is an introduction to Unitarian Universalism taught by ministers with assistance from lay members.Topics include: history of Unitarian Universalism and this Congregation; how this Congregation is governed; how to get involved; the meaning and responsibilities of membership; and participants' own spiritual journeys.

Join Lori Fithian and Jean Chorazyczewski at UUAA next Tuesday, April 22 at 7pm for a musical Earth Day Celebration! Songs, chants, rounds and jams with an Earthy groove will bring us together in reverence and celebration of our miraculous Mother Earth.  All ages are welcome - join in our "Sing-for-the-Earth" Choir!

A win, win, win, win endeavor - that's 4 wins. The small farmer cooperatives that grow our products are guaranteed fair prices by Equal Exchange (farmers win. That's #1 win) and Equal Exchange donates 20 cents for every pound of product to the UU Service Committee's small farmer fund, which partners with other cooperatives to build sustainable livelihoods for small farmers, many of whom are women (the UUSC and farmers win. That's #2).

The next service week will be Monday, April 21 through Sunday, April 27. Volunteers are needed to cook meals, play with children, and help overnight at this shelter for homeless families. Monetary contributions are also needed to buy supplies for the shelter.

Interweave, Social Justice Council, and Challenging Racism invite the Congregation to the 3rd annual spring retreat. Join on Saturday, April 26 from 1:00-9:00pm for worship, discernment, small group sharing, good food, music, and fellowship.  

Minimum Wage Campaign: Stop by the SJC table (or the Mindful Eating table) to sign petitions to get the minimum wage issue on the November ballot. Take a petition home, get 12 signatures, and bring it back to the Social Justice table. UUs statewide have committed to getting 4,000 signatures for the ballot initiative.

Mindful Eating Coalition will sponsor "The New Food Philosophy for Health" from 1:00-2:30pm in the Fahs Chapel. Paul Krause, president of VegMichigan and a pharmacist, will speak on how food choices affect not only health, but also the welfare of the planet. This event is free and healthful snacks will be provided. Questions? Contact Donna Estry at 734-484-0913 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .