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SUMMARY:EPS/Styrofoam Collection
DESCRIPTION:Since just five FUMC households filled the large bag pictured with ESP foam during our April recycling event\, the Outreach team will offer collection of EPS (expanded polystyrene foam or\, styrofoam) on the second Sunday of each month. Styrofoam collected will be delivered to Mayor’s Riverfront Park where it is picked up by recycling award winning company\, Dart Manufacturers\, out of Mason\, Michigan. Dart grinds the EPS and distributes it to manufacturers of picture frames\, interior molding\, pens\, rulers and other items. \nWe invite you to bring your foam items to church on Sunday\, June 12 when a member of the Outreach team will be available at the collection box. Please note that only foam labeled 6\, rinsed and wiped clean food containers\, and items that break when bent are accepted. Thank you for joining us in another effort to make every day Earth Day!
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SUMMARY:Dancing in a Circle
DESCRIPTION:This Sunday is Peace with Justice Sunday\, Trinity Sunday and Graduate Sunday! It is a lot to celebrate\, but we are going to make it happen. We will be receiving a special offering for this denominational wide effort of funding ministries that focus on making peace and building justice. Your Peace with Justice Sunday gifts change lives in places where the joy of knowing Christ is mixed with the tragedy of violence. United Methodists relate to this special Sunday by seeking peaceful solutions\, creating and supporting peace-related ministries in their conference and learning about peaceful\, just efforts around the world. We will celebrate our graduates with a blessing and hearing about their accomplishments and future plans. Let us celebrate the love of God! \nJoin us in person or online for worship on Sundays at 10am. If you’re joining us in person\, please review our updated mask practice. \n 
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SUMMARY:Sunday Morning Class: The Old Testament and Reparations
DESCRIPTION:Reparations involves making amends for a wrong that has been done\, taking action to repair torn or frayed relationships. In a contemporary context\, reparations often refers to taking action to repair the damage done by the legacy of slavery and the ongoing impact of systemic racism. Opinions on reparations run deep; information\, on the other hand\, is frequently shallow. Restoring relationships is a central theme of Jesus’s teaching. As we grow into our anti-racist identity as a congregation and as Christians\, what do we need to learn about restoring relationships and making amends for past wrongs? \nThroughout the summer and fall\, we’ll be taking periodic looks into reparations from a variety of perspectives. This Sunday\, Jennifer Clark will lead us in a conversation about reparations from the perspective of two poets’ works. To more fully appreciate their writings\, she’ll first provide a brief overview of how our country has tackled reparations in the past. The class will meet in the Parlor at 11:15am.
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SUMMARY:Youth Tribe
DESCRIPTION:Youth Tribe\, our group for young people in 7th through 12th grade\, is gathering for a beach night at Van Buren State Park to celebrate and honor our seniors. This is a family night\, all youth and families are invited to come and enjoy an afternoon and evening on the beautiful shores of Lake Michigan. We’ll gather together to share a time of worship\, story telling\, and special prayers and celebrations for our seniors. For additional meeting information\, please contact Pastor Matt at mweiler@umc-kzo.org.
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