WEEKLY UPDATE | August 25-31, 2019
Summer Services June-August
Our Summer Worship Leader
Jaimie Dingus, M.Div.
Sunday Services | 10am
Join us for our more relaxed summer services in the air-conditioned Parish Hall. With a few exceptions, the services will be led by our Summer Ministerial Intern, Jaimie Dingus. Jaimie is a recent graduate of Harvard Divinity School and has recently spent two years as the ministerial intern in Reading, MA. We are thrilled to welcome her and her inspiring perspective. Our wonderful David Collins and Nami Hamada will be providing music for the summer services, with occasional special guests and the choir.
Ingathering Service September 8
Water Communion | 10am
Rev. Dr. Victoria Weinstein, Parish Minister
Reminder: Bring a small container of water from a place or summer experience that had a special meaning for you or your family to co-mingle for our Water Communion.
Save the Date
Come Volunteer at The Food Project!
Saturday, September 14 - 9:15am-12:30pm
There are volunteer slots available for members of the congregation - adults and youth - at The Food Project's Lynn MA farm on the morning of Saturday, September 14. The Green Sanctuary Ministry Team has been sponsoring volunteer efforts at The Food Project every spring and fall for a number of years. It's an event that is greatly enjoyed by all!

The Lynn Farm is located at the Ingalls School, 1 Collins Street Terrace, Lynn.
The Food Project's mission is to grow a thoughtful and productive community of youth and adults from diverse backgrounds who work together to build a sustainable food system. See http://thefoodproject.org/ .

If you're interested, please let Christina Hansen know: [email protected] .
Reminders
Children's RE Program Summer Break
The children's RE program is on Summer Break. This means that we have no formal program until after Labor Day, although keep an eye out for a couple of special Sundays when we'll have a children's program about ethical eating. Although there are no volunteer teachers and staff leading classes during the summer, the nursery will be open for use with some toys, books and activities. Parents/guardians are responsible for watching their children. If you have any questions, contact Mark LaPointe , DCLL.
H A W C - When you travel this summer . . .
Don't forget to save hotel/travel-sized toiletries for HAWC. For many years, the UUW has been preparing gift bags every Christmas to donate to " H ealing A buse W orking for C hange" which was founded over 35 years ago. This organization serves 23 cities and towns from Saugus to Cape Ann with local offices in Lynn and Salem. HAWC serves individuals affected by domestic abuse. Its mission is to "support the healing process of abuse and to change social norms and behaviors that perpetrate violence and oppression". They are always very grateful for our church's generosity.
Courtyard/Sanctuary Window Repairs
Our window repairs continue in the sanctuary and the sun-baked courtyard. At various points in the process you may see areas boarded up, and we want to remind everyone that no one should enter the courtyard. It is a construction site and some of our windows are being stored under the tarps. Thank you for your patience!
Does the Office Know Your Current
Contact Information?
Please keep your name, address, phone number, and e-mail current in the church office. E-mail Elizabeth Muller with your correct information.
Not sure what information we have on file for you?

Call Elizabeth at:
781-595-8836, ext. 10
Recurring Gatherings
Covenant Group

1st & 3rd
Sundays
11:45am-1pm
Covenant Group is open to anyone from the church interested in learning about and experiencing small group ministry. 

Gatherings are 11:45am-1pm in the "Faces" classroom, the 1st and 3rd Sundays of each month. If you are interested in joining this group, or even just sitting in to see if you like it, please speak to Lyssa Andersson or Suzanne Forgione. One need not be a UUCGL member, or even a Unitarian Universalist to join a covenant group here.
Dialogue Group

2nd & 4th Sundays
11:45am-1:00pm
"Dialogue" is a way of practicing deep listening that enables us to share personal experiences and thoughts in a way that collectively builds a more expansive understanding of ourselves and the world around us.  
 
The Dialogue Group meets the 2nd and 4th Sunday of each month at 11:45am-1:15pm. All are welcome when able to attend. Contact Ron Fishman at [email protected] for more information. Dialogue and the discursive meditation are part of the method of Cafh, a path of spiritual unfolding.

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Community Drum Circle

2nd & 4th Sundays
1:30pm

This informal group builds community through drumming. From time to time master drummers, experienced in a variety of drumming styles, visit to offer their leadership. Registration is not required.
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Sunday Schedule
Worship & Children's Ministry: 10am
Fellowship Hour: 11:15am

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