ANNOUNCEMENTS
August 2, 2026
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Attention Unity Members: The Souvenir Book Committee is extending the timeframe through the end of August for members to take their photos for the member section of the souvenir book. There has also been a reduction in the cost. You only have to pay a one-time fee of $25 per sitting! You can have up to 10 individuals per sitting! Appointments are available for the first week as follows: Wednesday, August 5th and Thursday, August 6th from 3:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, August 9th from 11:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Subsequent scheduling for appointments will be placed in the bulletin each week. To schedule your appointment, please call the church office and leave your full name, telephone number and the reason for your call and you will receive a call back to schedule your appointment by either Sister Sheila Robinson or Mrs. Janice Berman. Thank you for your cooperation. Let’s make this a fabulous 100th Anniversary Souvenir book! Thank you, The Souvenir Book Committee
Brotherhood Meeting: There will be an urgent Brotherhood meeting on Wednesday, August 5, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. The meeting will include changes in our agenda going forward. This is an urgent meeting so please be on time. Paul Bowen, Brotherhood President 100th Anniversary Picnic: On Sunday, August 9, 2026, Unity Baptist Church service and picnic will be held at William G. Milliken State Park, 1900 Atwater St., Detroit, MI. Morning worship service begin at 11:00 a.m. and the picnic will be held immediately following. There will be food, fun, games and music. If you have questions, please contact Genevieve Douglas, Picnic Chairperson. Unity in the Community: Our annual Unity in the Community event will be held on Saturday, August 15, 2026 from 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. This will be a fun-filled event for youth before returning to school. Our main attraction will be a show put on by Young Fresh and Friends Clowns. All youth are encouraged to participate. Register sooner than later by scanning the QR code on the flyers available in the Administrative Office. If you have any questions or need assistance, please see either Adovia Alston or Jessica Brown. Mackinac Island: The Pastor’s Aide is sponsoring a trip to Mackinac Island from Thursday, August 27th through Saturday, August 29th (three days and two nights). The total price is $475.00 per person. The trip includes: two nights at the Baymont hotel with continental breakfast; travel by Deluxe motorcoach; Shepler’s Ferry to and from the island; entrance fee; tour; and lunch at the Grand Hotel. A deposit of $50.00 is due immediately. (All refunds are by replacement only.) Please see Sister Gwen Criss or Sister Theresa Love in the Administrative Office. If you have questions, you may contact Sister Patricia Carothers G.O.L.D. (Growing Older Living with Dignity) Senior Day Services – Soft Opening! G.O.L.D. Senior Day Services is now accepting applications for older adults seeking a safe, caring, and engaging daytime program. We offer social and recreational activities, nutritious meals, health monitoring, assistance with daily living needs, and caregiver support; all in a warm, welcoming environment where seniors are treated with dignity and respect. For more information or to schedule an assessment, please contact: Jacqueline Dodson, CEO G.O.L.D. Senior Day Services (810) 830-4653 or [email protected]. The address is 7500 Rev. Valmon D. Stotts (Tireman) Avenue, Building G, Detroit, MI 48204. 100th Anniversary Historical Committee: The Historical Committee is seeking information on a family member or members who have contributed to the growth and spirituality as a member of Unity Baptist Church. Please submit a one-page written or typed information page and submit a picture of your family or a family member's contribution. We are also collecting the complete history of each church ministry. This is not for the Souvenir Book. This is for the historical records of the church to be stored in our archives. There is no cost to submit the information. Please contact any member of the 100th Historical Committee. The members are: Sister Valerie E. Morgan, Sister Gwendolyn Criss, Sister Dedria Willis, Sister Deneise Jamieson, Sister Shirley Johnson, Trustee Kenny Lowman or Rev. Welton Brown Jr. 100th Anniversary Gala: You are invited to the Unity Baptist Church 100th Anniversary Gala on Friday, November 6, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. at St. John Resort in Plymouth, MI. Join us for an unforgettable evening of fellowship, fine dining, music and celebration as we honor a century of faith, service and community impact. Tickets: $100 Adults/$50 Children under 12. No tickets will be sold at the door. Final purchase date is Sunday, October 4, 2026. Attire: Dressy/Formal. Please see either Deacon Bernard Cummings, Sister Pat Trotter, Sister Gwen Finney-Criss or Sister Theresa Love before or after service in the Administrative Office. Thank you, Brother Theodore McKinney, Chairperson |
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