UUCGL Weekly Update

WEEKLY UPDATE | NOVEMBER 11, 2026

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SUNDAY SERVICE

November 15, 2026 | 10:00am

"Co-Creation"

Rev. Christina Sillari, Guest Worship Leader

Rev. Christina Sillari will be our Guest Preacher and will explore creativity in community. Read more about her here.

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A Message from Rev. Vicki

In the Spirit

My father and his brothers were Army veterans, and my father was always sorry that he was not old enough to join his brothers fighting in World War II. He had an injury from the Korean War that caused his jaw to click when he chewed, but he never explained how and where he got it. My dad and his big brothers loved a self-mythologizing tale, but they were all very quiet about their military service. I was helping my cousins look for something in my Uncle Dick’s dresser drawers after his death and found two Purple Hearts nestled among his personal effects...MORE

A Message from Francesca

Just by being human?

This past Sunday during the service, the older class learned about John Murray and Universalism. John Murray became a central figure in American Universalism and was extremely influential in creating a unified Universalist church in New England and the United States as a whole. However, our lesson focused on his theological switch from his belief in predestination to his belief in Universal salvation. After personal tragedy, Murray moved his life from England to the American Colonies. The ship he was on got stuck in a sandbar off the New Jersey coast. Murray came ashore and was wandering through the wilderness of the pine barrens when he came across Thomas Potter. Potter had built a meeting house and was waiting for a preacher to come and fill the pulpit. With some convincing, John Murray preached in Potter’s meeting house on September 30th, 1770. Murray Grove, where he preached, is still a UU meeting house and retreat center to this day... MORE

Plant-Based Cooking is Back!

While our Plant-Based Cooking Group has not been able to establish regular meetings yet this season, they will be convening on Thursday, November 19 at 5pm to cook up a delicious vegan meal. Sign up HERE to join in — everyone is welcome!

Volunteers Needed

Deck the halls... then help un-deck them! Volunteers are needed to help decorate (and later undecorate) the church for the holidays. Christmas and Hanukkah decorations need to be up by December 5. Let Paula or Misha know if you can help and they'll coordinate times with you. Thanks for helping make the season bright!

Calling All Environmentalists!

Are you passionate about environmental stewardship? Are you missing our Green Sanctuary Ministry Team? Rev. Vicki has proposed a new team called the Earth Care Ministry Team, which will be open to all members and active friends of the congregation. There will be many ways to get involved. If you're interested in helping shape this renewed ministry, click here to learn more and sign up!

Featured Programming & Events

To see what else is happening, click here or visit our website Calendar Page

Play Group Series Gathering:
Gratitude, the Spirit of the Season

November 14 | 11am-12pm | Parish Hall (future dates TBD)

Join us for the first gathering of a free monthly playgroup designed for young children, ages 0-5, and their caregivers. Each gathering combines music, stories, art, and play in an inclusive environment where all are welcome! Registration is required (space is limited)!

Sound Healing

November 15 | 2pm | Sanctuary

Sound Healing is coming to UUCGL again — if you’ve been curious, this is the perfect time to try it! 90 minutes of sound can do more for your stress levels than you expect, and the effects often last long after the session ends. Registration required. MORE INFO

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY

Meal Making for My Brother's Table

November 17 | 1pm | Parish Hall

Come roll up your sleeves with us as we make sandwiches for My Brother’s Table in Lynn — a small act of service that adds up to real impact. All volunteers welcome; no experience needed.

Plant-Based Cooking Group Gathering

November 19 | 5pm | Kitchen & Parish Hall

This offering is designed to create community to cook and eat plant-based food together, thereby reducing the costs of food and helping the planet, too! Sign up to join in — all are welcome! MORE INFO

Scandinavian Fellowship Hour

December 13 | 11am | Parish Hall

Calling all Scandinavians — and everyone else! Save the date for the annual Scandinavian Fellowship Hour (on St. Lucia Day, of course). It's a UUCGL tradition! Anyone is welcome to bring food/decorations for the festivities. Be ready to celebrate in the manner of the Nordic people—who manage to be some of the happiest on earth despite high taxes and cold weather. Find out more HERE or contact Jim with questions.

There's More...

There's a lot happening at UUCGL and all are welcome to participate!

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