Author: Susan Urban

Recent Updates to MqtUU History

History Update for 2014-2015 

Accomplishments Summer-Fall 2014

UUs participated in the UP Rainbow Pride parade and staffed an information table about our faith community at the Tourist Park.

Completed pledge drive with $58,512 in pledges ranging from $20-$7200.
Planted two memorial trees on church property in honor of recently … read more.

February This ‘n That

“Share the Plate” offers opportunities for our members to develop and deepen connections with non-profit organizations from the local, state, national and global levels. Your nominations of non-profit organizations for recipients are welcome! The February “Share the Plate” Recipient is:

Transgender MI
http://www.transgendermichigan.org/
Transgender … read more.

Mqt UU Hosts Room At The Inn ~ January 2015

MqtUU & Room At The Inn

The Marquette Unitarian Universalist Congregation will host Room at the Inn (RATI) during the week of January 11th-January 18th. Room at the Inn is rotating homeless shelter that operates October through May. While several members of MqtUU have … read more.

MqtUU Supports the Marquette Women’s Center

On Thursday, November 13, Marquette UU members, Anne Stark & gg Gordon presented Phyllis Loonsfoot, Executive Director of the Marquette Women’s Center, with a Check for $2220.48!

The Susan Werner Benefit Concert for the Women’s Center was attended by 152 people and raised $1972! MqtUU’s October  “Share the … read more.

This ‘n That

Welcome to This ‘n That, the weekly newsletter of MqtUU!

September’s “Share the Plate” recipient:
Doctors Without Borders
We are Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF). We help people worldwide where the need is greatest, delivering emergency medical aid to people affected by conflict, epidemics, … read more.

“Accepting the Gift” Tim VanderVeen

Sunday, August 24, 2014
Accepting the Gift
Tim VanderVeen

As I thought about the act of accepting a gift, I couldn’t help but touch on the meaning of giving. I thought about the gifts themselves.

And I wondered, thinking back to the Christmas story as told … read more.

Visiting Minister: Rev. Emmy Lou Belcher

Unitarian Minister Visits Marquette Unitarian Universalist Congregation

On Sunday, August 10, Rev. Emmy Lou Belcher will lead a forum and service for the Marquette Unitarian Universalist Congregation. The Forum, at 9:45 a.m., is titled “Fear”; the service, at 11 a.m., is titled “What Do You Fear … read more.

August 3 ~ Presque Isle Pavillion

Presque Isle Pavillion

Summer Gathering @ Presque Isle Pavillion

11:00am Service: “What We Do Matters”
A Time for Worshipping, Singing
& Picnicking Together!
Bring friends, family and a dish to share!
Hope to see you there!