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May 3
"Ask. Rev. Jane"
Rev. Jane Page
Drop your questions in the Question Box and Rev. Jane will do her best to respond.
May 10
"God in My Mother's House"
Clint Tawes
On Mother’s Day, we reflect on the values we inherit from those who raised us. Inspired by a line from A Raisin in the Sun, this service explores how the beliefs, lessons, and love we receive shape us—and how we carry those values forward into the lives we build.
May 17
"Just Jane: A Spiritual Odyssey"
Rev. Jane Page
Rev. Jane will share snapshots and stories of her spiritual journey from 1950 to 2026. It's a doozy!
May 24
"Memorial Day Weekend Service"
Rev. Jane Page and Others
As we remember those who have served, we will sing songs and hear poetry lifting up peace. Please bring songs and/or readings on peace , or just your peace loving selves.
May 31
"Celebrate Rev. Jane"
Beth Stevenson
Join us for a celebration of Rev. Jane Page's ministry. Food, music and a chance to enjoy each other and send Rev. Jane into her retirement with joy and love. Be part of this important milestone at UUCG.
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Since my decision in October to retire on June 30, 2026, I’ve found myself often saying “This is my last time …..” These include my last Annual Meeting as your minister, my last Christmas Pageant, my last MLK Sermon, my last Easter sermon, etc. Now with May approaching, I find myself preparing for my last “Ask Rev. Jane" Question Box sermon on May 3 and my last sermon as your minister on May 17, when I will share my spiritual journey from 1950-2026. I will still serve as worship leader a couple of times in June – but it’s really winding down fast. What a wonderful opportunity this has been for me to serve you for the last 12 years. I hope to see you in May as we prepare to end this chapter on our journey.
Lots of LOVE to all!
Rev. Jane
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UUCG’s Adult Forum is designed to encourage discussion by sharing our stories and wisdom so we may “learn more about being human.” We meet on the first Sunday of the month to reinforce the “warmth of community” that calls us to attend church. Think of us as an adult Sunday School class, and join in!
Ruth Trudeau
(214) 675-7331
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Sunday, May 3, 2026 from 9:00 – 10:15 AM
UUCG - Bill Phillips Forum Room
Topic: What’s on your Mind?
Join us curious and engaged UUs for a general discussion before the service. This is an opportunity to share what’s on your mind and in your heart. You’re invited to share an article, a poem, song lyrics, a book review, or talk about something interesting that you observed.
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As a "family size church" we tend to know everyone and know people who could use a chance to connect -- find time this month to make a quick phone call this week to someone you have not had a chance to talk to in a while. Or, consider inviting someone to lunch. We are all part of the UUCG Caring Team.
Many thanks to Vickie Monti for our guest book. Please help our greeters by asking visitors to sign the guest book. The Caring Team would like to reach out and welcome people.
Do you or someone you know need to be mentioned in the Caring Circle or need a call from a trained Caring Team member?
No information is shared without permission. Our general Caring Team number is 912-222-6103.
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HIGHLIGHTS FROM APRIL
The congregational discussion on March 29 generated a large number of great ideas, questions, and suggestions regarding the minister search process. The Congregational Listening Team is working to organize and review this input so that it can be reported out and used to finalize a congregational self-assessment. The Ministerial Search Committee will use the input to guide the search process. Answers to Post-it Note questions from the discussion session will also be finalized and sent out by email.
There will be additional discussion sessions (small group) over the next month. A schedule will be announced soon.
As noted in last Thursday's blast, the final survey response rate was about 80%. Again, thanks to everyone who replied for taking the time to respond! The Listening Team is organizing the data to prepare a report for the congregation.
We appreciate your continued support as we move forward with this search!
Brian Merck, President
UUCG Board of Trustees
rbmerck@gmail.com
| | | | Welcome to new members Jim Finklea, Jane Haubrich and Teresa Laxamana. They all signed the membership book in the past month and will be honored in a joining ceremony on Easter Sunday. We are honored to have them become members of the Unitarian Universalists of Coastal Georgia. Look for their pictures in the new member area in the social hall. | | |
We need more Greeters!
This is the best start to volunteering -- you just need a smile and to extend a warm welcome on Sunday mornings. Let Beth Stevenson know if you are interested in helping as a Greeter. Call or text 404-824-5562.
Are you thinking about becoming a UUCG member? Or, do you have questions about membership? Contact Beth Stevenson (404-824-5562) or Rev. Jane for information about membership.
We are in need of volunteers to be greeters or to help with after service hospitality (coffee, tea and treats). Let Beth Stevenson (404-824-5562) know if you are interested in helping out.
These are both great ways to get to know UUCG and meet members and visitors.
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If you have general questions about our
Children's Sunday School please contact
Lisa Kent at cushingkentdesign@gmail.com
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Children's Sunday School Volunteer Form
Volunteers are always needed to join us since we have lots of continuing needs as people take vacations and have health issues.
You may contact Sarabeth Sutton if you have questions about being a volunteer:
suttonsarabeth@gmail.com
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Use this form to sign up.
CHILDREN'S SUNDAY SCHOOL VOLUNTEER FORM
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Come One! Come All! The Choir Needs You!
The UUCG Choir meets every Thursday at 4:45 to 6:00 pm in the Sanctuary of the church. We sing every first and third Sundays with a quick rehearsal at 9:50 am on those Sundays. We strive to work together to blend music into the message of the service and make the congregation feel uplifted through music both as an observer and as a participant and we have lots of fun doing it.
Everyone is welcome to join either for a long term commitment or a one time occasion.
If you have any questions please call Linda Ashford, Choir Director at 603-496-1594.
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MANNA HOUSE
Our team of 11 UUCG members/ friends served sack lunches to 308 people in downtown Brunswick on April 22.
The next Manna House workday will be May 27 (fourth Wednesday of each month) from 9am-1pm. We're in need of more people that can work from 11a-1p, which is when we're serving guests.
Please contact Kim Merck for more info or to sign up: 912-580-7029 or kimym31525@gmail.com
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ST. JAMES LUTHERAN CHURCH
In April, our UUCG team served 36 meals to the downtown unhoused community in partnership with St James Lutheran Church. Our next service date for this ministry is Sunday 5/17. Volunteers are needed to make sandwiches and assemble a simple sack meal. Our work session will be Sunday 5/17 at UUCG after the service, beginning at about 11:45. It will take about an hour. Rhonda O'Quinn will be coordinating the team this month.
Volunteers will also be needed to transport and deliver the sack meals Sunday evening from 4:45 until 5:30 p.m.
Please contact Rhonda O'Quinn to sign up or if you have questions:
912-571-1755 or Rhonda.oquinn@gmail.com
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Sparrow's Nest Food Pantry Current Needs
You can place donations in the designated basket in UUCG entry or feel free to deliver to Sparrow's Nest.
2911 Altama Ave, Brunswick
HOURS:
Friday: Closed
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
Monday: 9 AM–12 PM
Tuesday: 9 AM–12 PM
Wednesday: 9 AM–12 PM
Thursday: 9 AM–12 PM
The Well: Needs men's and women's underwear (in all sizes). Please place donations in the designated basket in UUCG entry.
Coffee Collection: We also donate coffee supplies to The Well. Please place coffee, creamer packets, and sugar donations in labeled UUCG kitchen cabinet.
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May dates for Stammtisch UUCG women's lunch gathering
are at 11:30 a.m.
Monday, May 11 and Monday, May 25
We meet at TupTim Thai at 11:30 a.m. on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of the month (Scranton Connector in Brunswick).
This new lunch gathering for UUCG women members and friends began in March. We are keeping it simple like the weekly men's breakfast group: no RSVP needed.
Organizers: Rhonda O'Quinn, Kim Merck, Vickie Monti
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Meetings are held every Thursday from 7:00 to 8:30 pm
at New Roots Glynn, 1507 Reynolds Street, Brunswick
NAMI Glynn County is proud to be part of the National Alliance on Mental Illness, supporting individuals and families affected by mental health challenges. If you have a loved one living with mental illness, we invite you to join our Family Support Group—an encouraging space to share, learn, and connect.
For more information about our programs or upcoming events,
please reach out to NAMI Glynn County at
glynn@namiga.org or call (912) 248-0844.
We look forward to connecting with you.
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Sunday, May 17, 2025 from 9:00-10:00 a.m.
(The special Adult RE Zoom Room information is below.)
Join an intellectually challenging and fun conversation
with a group of ardent readers.
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MAY 17 BOOK
1929: Inside the Greatest Crash in Wall Street History--and How It Shattered a Nation
by Andrew Ross Sorkin
“The ordinary human being does not live long enough to draw any substantial benefit from his own experience. And no one, it seems, can benefit by the experiences of others. Being both a father and teacher, I know we can teach our children nothing…Each must learn its lesson anew.” —Albert Einstein, October 26, 1929
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JUNE BOOK
Up from Slavery: An Autobiography
“In 1856, Washington was born into a family of slaves in Virginia. From there it seemed that his fate had been sealed to live out his life as a worker in Virginia. But, this was not the case for Washington, whose impoverished childhood and undying desire for education fueled him into a dedicated obsession with the Hampton Normal and Agricultural Institute until he found himself enrolled at the school itself."
- Amazon
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DISCUSSION GROUP LEADER: Dorin Schumacher
912.266.6558 or drdorin@earthlink.net
This is the ZOOM ROOM set-up specifically for the ADULT RE BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP.
Join us on ZOOM by clicking HERE
Meeting ID: 831 9989 1898
Passcode: 950120 (Passcode must be used.)
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CrossWord Puzzles
Looking for a crossword puzzle that is more interesting than the Brunswick News’? John Cowlishaw is creating many puzzles and posting them online at: https://tinyurl.com/47bxef38
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Interested in joining UUCG?
Or, do you have questions?
Contact Beth Stevenson
Membership Team Leader echstevenson@gmail.com
OR text 404-824-5562
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President: Brian Merck
President-Elect: Not yet assigned
Secretary: John Stevenson
Treasurer: Sharon Ehle
Trustee: Chris Soule
Trustee: Judith Longfield
Trustee: Ray Miller
| | We have many wonderful people who volunteer their talents to UUCG. There are numerous people who help make our surroundings comfortable (and working properly), provide programs of interest and refreshments that we enjoy. | |
In our sanctuary, we have a hearing loop to enhance listening.
It's available to people with hearing instruments equipped with a T-coil setting
and to persons with their own hearing loop receiver devices.
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We are located at 1710 Gloucester Street - Brunswick, Georgia
PLEASE SEND MAIL TO:
UUCG, P.O. Box 1056, Brunswick, GA 31521
uucoastalga@gmail.com
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