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All Church Retreat PDF Print E-mail

Saturday, Apr. 28, 1:00 - 9:00pm

Save the date above for an all church retreat at the church from 1:00 - 9:00pm. Sponsored by Interweave, there will be workshops, ritual and quiet time. This retreat is in the planning process. For more details, please sign-up at the Interweave Table on Sunday.

 
Five Questions: Adult SGD Class PDF Print E-mail

Thursday, Mar. 8 - Apr. 12, 7:00 - 9:00pm

Join fellow seekers in a class facilitated by Rev. Andrew Weber focusing on a theological process of discovery and growth. This class will lead participants through the following questions: What does it mean to be human? How do I know what I know? Who or what is in charge? What is the purpose of in life? What is the meaning of death? Class will meet for 6 sessions from March 8 to April 12 from 7:00 - 9:00pm. Registration is limited to 12 participants. Please contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for questions or to register.

 
Senior Luncheon Potluck PDF Print E-mail

Monday, Mar. 5, 12:00 - 1:30pm

We hope you are ready for another great senior lunch from noon to 1:30pm in the Social Hall. We will provide the bread, basic salad, drinks and the rest will be potluck. If you are unable to bring food that is okay. Everyone is welcome to partake of a light lunch and enjoy the company of old time friends. If you are unable to drive let us know and we will make every effort to pick you up and take you home. This event will be hosted by the Thursday afternoon chalice circle. Call the church office at 734-665-6158 or stop by the Pastoral Care table in Social Hall.

 
Game Day for All Generations PDF Print E-mail

Sunday, Mar. 4, 1:00 - 4:30pm

Join us for a relaxed afternoon of games and connection with people of all ages, from 1:00 - 4:30pm in the SGD wing. Bring something to share for lunch and your favorite game or two. Or, just stop by and make yourself at home. We play a wide variety of games: Apples to Apples, Blockus, Seven Wonders, Euchre, Scrabble. We are looking to make this a regular monthly event September through May.

 
Food Gatherers Farm Project PDF Print E-mail

Sunday, Mar. 4, 10:40 - 11:20am

Food Gatherers has challenged UUAA and the Mindful Eating Coalition to help with an important project: providing work assistance on a nearby farm that supplies 1,200 pounds of fresh produce to Food Gatherers annually. The farmer can no longer tend his land, but we can't let this critical food supply slip away. Missy Orge, the Chief Program Officer of Food Gatherers, will explain how you, and perhaps your small group, can help. The forum will be in the Fahs Chapel on March 4 from 10:40-11:20am.

 
Women's Breakfast PDF Print E-mail

Saturday, Feb. 25, 8:15 - 10:00am

All women in the congregation are welcome to join us from 8:15 to 10:00am at Classic Cup Cafe on 4389 Jackson Road, Ann Arbor, 734-662-4411. It is on the south side of Jackson Avenue, west of Wagner Road. Contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it with questions.

 
Wednesday Morning Readers PDF Print E-mail

Wednesday, Feb. 22, 10:00 - 11:30am

We will continue to discuss Catching Fire, How Cooking Made Us Human by Richard Wrangham, recommended by The Readers. From 10:00-11:30am, we will explore interesting thoughts on human evolution. The book is available in the QUUest Bookstore. Contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it with questions.

 
Help Write the Farm Bill PDF Print E-mail

Sunday, Feb. 26, 10:40 - 11:20am

A forum on The Farm Bill: How Does It Affect You and How Can You Help Write It In 2012? meets Sunday, February 26, from 10:40-11:20am in the Fahs Chapel. Alexandra Beautyman, of Food & Water Watch, discusses the upcoming Farm Bill and ways we can impact how our representatives vote. Stop by the Mindful Eating table during Sunday’s Social Hour to register.

To learn more about the congregation’s other social justice activities, click here.

 
Readers' Theater Class PDF Print E-mail

Starts Wednesday, March 7

Readers' Theater: Julius Caesar (Reading and Acting with a Script)

Come join us for a fun time reading and acting with a script William Shakespeare's Julius Caesar in plain English. We will read, perform, and discuss one Act of the play per class session. Parts will change from one Act to the next and will be selected by drawing characters from a hat. No costumes or scenery necessary. The performance of each act will be by and for the members of the class. Class sessions are from 10:00am to Noon on March 7, 14, 21, 28 and April 4. Terry Madden will facilitate the class.

Contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it to register. To learn more about the congregation’s other adult spiritual growth and development activities, click here.

 
YRUU Social Justice Con PDF Print E-mail

Friday, March 2 - Sunday, March 4

The District Youth Steering Committee of the Heartland District would like to thank UUAA for allowing it to host a Social Justice Con here in Ann Arbor. Cons are youth gatherings involving youth from Kentucky to Michigan and everywhere in between.

This particular Social Justice Con will allow youth around the district to get to know each other and build inter-congregational connections, while learning about different social justice and action issues and opportunities.

It will be hosted on the weekend of March 2 through 4 in the building. About 100 youth are expected to attend. Adults from the congregation are encouraged to participate in any form. If you're
interested in participating by hosting a workshop on a Social Justice issue to something smaller like simply bringing in a plate of cookies for the youth, contact the youth dean This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for more information.

 
Join us for this year’s Goods & Services Auction, It's PUUre Michigan! PDF Print E-mail

Saturday, March 24, 4:00 - 7:00pm

To learn more about how to attend, donate, and/or volunteer, click here.

 
Job Opening at UUAA: Weekend Building Attendant PDF Print E-mail

The First Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Ann Arbor is seeking a Building Attendant to supervise building and office activities each Saturday and Sunday from 8:00am to 2:00pm. Key duties include opening and closing the building in accordance with the building schedule, monitoring facility activity and assisting building guests, readying the Sanctuary and Social Hall for Sunday programming, setting up for various activities, and assisting with light clerical duties. For a detailed job description, click here. Qualified candidates should email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it to submit a cover letter and resume.