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In the Spirit

It is so powerful when visiting our members who have memory loss to see their faces light with recognition and joy when I tell them that the congregation sends its love. I made such a visit yesterday and sang with Anne to a recording of “Spirit of Life” sung by the All Souls Choir that I played over my phone. As I drove away through the (much-needed!) rain, I reflected on the fact that the connections we make through all of the practices of community can make deep impressions that endure through many of life’s changes and challenges. It is truly a blessing.

I hope that you all have a restful day tomorrow, a day of gratitude and perhaps some feasting. If memory serves from my own family history, football gets involved in there at some point. We always had coleslaw as a Thanksgiving side because my dad loved to have turkey sandwiches with coleslaw on dark rye bread and mayo while he cheered on his teams. Whatever your traditions, I hope they bring you joy.

In faith, hope and love, 

Rev. Vicki 

I am finding my practice of gratitude especially important to me this Thanksgiving. It is an anchor directly into the Source of All Life. In that spirit, I am grateful to be a part of this church community, and I am grateful to those of you who were able to step up to organize and lead the very successful potluck and game night last Saturday night, and a very successful pageant rehearsal last Sunday morning, when I was out sick!

This coming Sunday, children and youth will begin separately in the Skylight Room to work on our pageant, followed by a dress rehearsal in the Sanctuary, after church, from 11:15–12:15 pm. We will also work on the pageant on Sunday morning 12/8, and have a final, full dress rehearsal after church. READ MORE

Here are some ways you can give to the larger community this season...

UUCGL Mitten Tree

Join in this UUCGL tradition! Each year we bring in gifts of new mittens, gloves, hats, or scarves to adorn our Christmas Tree in the Sanctuary during the offertory portion of the service one Sunday in December. These items will go to the children and adults served by Lynn Community Health Center Pediatrics Services who are in need of some warmth this winter. These gifts of warmth are greatly appreciated! More info to come.

My Brother's Table Holiday Gift Card Collection

My Brother's Table collects gift cards to give to our guests for Thanksgiving and Christmas. Your support in sponsoring a guest with a $20 gift card will help make the holidays a little brighter for our neighbors. The Table is accepting gift cards now through December 20th. You may purchase gift cards and drop them off, or simply give them online. For more information visit mybrotherstable.org/giftcard

SPUR Holiday Cheer Drive

Our friends at SPUR provide winter essentials and meaningful holiday gifts to over 600 local children, as well as adults experiencing homelessness in Beverly, Lynn, Marblehead, Salem, and Swampscott. You can help by sponsoring a wish list! For more information and to participate visit www.spurholidaycheer.com.

If you have any questions about the items requested, please contact Rev. Vicki who has been briefed by Kim Nothnagel, SPUR's Director of Communications and Community Relations. Kim assures us that "if you're doing this with love, empathy, and generosity, that's the most important thing."

St. Stephen's Holiday Drive

Our friends at St. Stephen's Church in Lynn have asked us to support a holiday drive for Market Basket Gift Cards. Market Basket is preferred by members of the community, and we hope that you will pick some up in the next weeks to help our neighbors this season.

Saturday, December 7th | 4–6 pm

Community Minority Cultural Center, 298 Union St., Lynn

Join UUCGL members Scott Nowka, Martha Curry, and others for a cup of chili or soup and learn about the good work our partner ECCO (Essex County Community Organization) does, connect with this dynamic community, and get the opportunity to make an impact.

ECCO has had many successes throughout Essex County on housing and helped get the new state housing law passed. They are regrouping now and are considering statewide initiations. Come learn about ECCO and the impact it has made, and will make, towards a just and equitable world!

RSVP to the Lynn/Swampscott party here: bit.ly/eccoparty2024

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