Unitarian Universalist Community Church of Southwest Michigan

Recent News

• A Conversation with Sara Vogel, Portage Mom and BLM Activist Have you noticed the BLM Peaceful Protest near the City Hall in Portage during the noon hour?  Sara Vogel is one of the founders and leaders of the group.  Since June, involved Portage residents have been supporting the Black Lives Matter community every day for 175 days.  After Thanksgiving and considering the upcoming winter, the group ...
• A Sunday Celebration with Tret Fure. Singer/songwriter Tret Fure will share her heartfelt story songs and meaningful message with us in a music-filled Sunday Celebration on January 31 at 10:00 AM live onFacebook page and via Zoom. Tret Fure began her career at the age of 16, singing in coffeehouses and campuses in the Midwest. In addition to being a gifted songwriter, ...
• The Happiness Files Rev. Gy has spoken often during the current health crisis of the importance of finding things that bring you joy as a way to cope with the isolation and uncertainty. We know that poems, novels, music, movies, paintings, and homemade bread can’t cure a disease, but they can entertain and bring comfort. By ...
• Watch the Sunday Service! All of our virtual Sunday Services are recorded. If you miss joining us via Zoom or on Facebook Live at 10:00 AM on Sunday mornings, you can always view the recordings on our YouTube channel. In these unsettling times, Rev. Gy’s message brings things back in perspective and gives us hope. Follow this ...
• Youth Religious Education The building is closed but church will keep meeting!  UUCC children and youth are invited to come to a ZOOM Meet-Up for Kids each Sunday at 1:00 PM hosted by our Director of Religious Education, Miriam Epskamp. This is an opportunity to check-in, share our experiences, and make plans to stay connected. Please contact Miriam for login information or if ...
• Virus-Free UUCC! Like all of you, we are closely monitoring the reports from the Center for Disease Control and the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services surrounding the coronavirus. It is important that each of us do our part to protect ourselves and each other.   We encourage everyone to stay at home as much as possible ...
• Thoughtful Thursdays Every Thursday evening at 7:00 PM we host a virtual meet-up for our members and friends to provide opportunities for connection, learning, and growth. First Thursdays: THEMATIC EXPLORATION THURSDAYS The first Thursday of each month will be dedicated to an exploration of the current spiritual theme. Rev. Gy will have questions prepared to help us consider different aspects ...
• How to Join a ZOOM Meeting If you have never used ZOOM before, consider giving it a try.  It will be a great way for us to meet during these difficult times.  ZOOM is a widely used and very user-friendly video conferencing tool that allows you to see as well as hear who you are meeting with. It is easiest to use ...
• Coffee with Rev. Gy Do you wish there was a way to connect with each other virtually during this time of ‘social distancing’?  We got you covered!  Grab a coffee or another comforting beverage and join Rev. Gy and other UUCC friends for a casual chat via Zoom video conferencing.   Rev. Gy will be ready and waiting for you every ...
• Listen to Us Did you know you could listen to recent Sunday service talks on your phone or computer? Just click on the button “Sermon Archive” and then select the “Recent Audio” option on the left side menu.