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Gathering Size Limits
There will be no limit on gathering size while at the Low or Medium risk level according to the COVID ACT NOW website. While at the High risk level, there will be room capacity limits set and six feet of social distance between households will be advised. 

Vaccinations
Proof of vaccination will not be required; however, attendees will need to sign an affirmation of their vaccination status upon entering the building.  All attendees at an indoor gathering shall be fully vaccinated, with the exception of ineligible children. Fully vaccinated means that you are up to date with your COVID-19 vaccines according to the latest CDC Stay Up to Date Guidance. 

Face Masks
Face masks will be optional while at the Low risk level. However, masks will still be required while singing. Parents and caregivers are advised to have unvaccinated children over the age of 2 wear masks.

​​Testing (for ages 5-17 only)
Eligible but unvaccinated children aged 5-17 may attend gatherings provided they have received a negative COVID test result within 48 hours of attending.  In the interest of protecting the most vulnerable in the congregation, we ask that those children be masked and socially distanced from older congregants.
​Singing
Communal singing will be allowed while at the Low risk for those wearing a face mask. At Medium risk, the choir may perform for an audience, but there will be no communal singing. There will be no live indoor singing with an audience while above Medium risk.

Coffee Hour  
Food and drinks will be allowed at indoor gatherings when the Detroit metro region is at Low risk. Wearing face mask except when eating or drinking is still advised. 

Lifting of Safety Measures
All safety measures may be lifted when vaccination against COVID-19 has been available to all ages for a period of six weeks, OR when public health authorities have declared an official end to the pandemic.​​
​​​Contact: Ben Gabel, Congregational Administrator
ben.gabel@northwestuu.org, 248-622-7848

Upcoming Worship Services
​Zoom and In Person
Sunday May 15, 2022 @ 10:30 am​

Poetry and Music (Zoom and In Person)
Diana Kohler, Worship Associate
Our theme for this month is nurturing beauty. Come join us for a service filled with poetry and music. Diana Kohler will be the worship associate leading this service along with our Choir Director, Ken Hermonat, and our Pianist, Alex Meyers. Dial In: 646-558-8656  
​Meeting ID: 890 6769 5201 Passcode: beauty
Sunday, May 22 @10:30 am
Religious Education Teacher Appreciation
Eva Leventer, Acting Director of Religious Education
Our Acting Director of Religious Education, Eva Leventer, along with the Youth Programs Committee will lead our annual service to appreciate the teachers in our religious education program. We will also host a special recognition for our former Director of Religious Education, Jan Price. Join us for a refreshments and snacks after the service. 

Sunday, May 29 @10:30 am
Memorial Day -Joshua Berg, Guest Minister
We are a fortunate congregation to have Josh Berg guest preaching once a month. He will lead our Memorial Day service, an important occasion to memorialize loved ones who have died in war or in other ways.

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May  Plate Collections

Southfield Human Services
​Northwest shares 50% of the plate collections with the Southfield Emergency Needs Fund every other month throughout the year. Their goal is to help residents overcome personal hurdles to achieve a satisfying and productive quality of life. Human Services is a division of Southfield Community Relations.  Text → 
to 248-574-8034 with your amount + plate, ex. "$20 plate"

Northwest Board of Governors 

May Board Meeting (Zoom)
Thursday, May 12 at 7:00 pm 
Meeting ID: 821 0561 7437; No Passcode

Farewell Gathering for Kimi
Sunday May 15, 2022 @ 1:00 pm

We have long awaited to gather in person to acknowledge The Rev. Kimi Riegel’s transition from being our Settled Minister and into her new role as our Minister Emerita. While many of us were able to participate in a lovely farewell gathering that took place virtually in January of 2021, tomorrow, we have the pleasure to mark this 'rite of passage' and to bestow Kimi a gift from the congregation in person. The brief remarks and bestowing of Kimi's gift will be livestreamed via Zoom for those of you who would like to participate virtually. 
Dial In: 646-558-8656  
​Meeting ID: 822 1291 7485  Passcode: 798406

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Children &  Youth Religious Education 

Children and youth will join the worship service for the first 20-30 minutes and will leave after the story and hymn to play community building games and join affinity groups in the multipurpose room.

Northwest UU Peace Camp!  In Person
Mon., August 1st - Thu., August 4th from 10 am - 2pm  
(Before and aftercare provided)
Come Join us for our first peace camp at NWUU! Children will participate in fun affinity groups such as woodworking, gardening, art and cooking! We will be exploring topics such as fairness, bullying, community building, and earth and water justice. Lunch and snacks will be provided. Cost: $130 (however, we are trying to get this program subsidized by our congregation. There will be full and partial scholarships available upon request). 
Before and After child care costs: $6 dollars per hour  
Volunteers and Paid staff are needed!
​​​Contact: Eva Leventer, Acting Director of Religious Education
eva.leventer@northwestuu.org, 734-260-0501

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Contact Us
Congregational Administrator: Ben Gabel can be reached at office@northwestuu.org or by cell phone 248-622-7848