This past weekend I had the joy of joining 8 adults and 4 youth from UUCGL at the Ferry Beach retreat, where we gathered with UU friends from Marblehead, Beverly, Stow & Acton, and Malden. My responsibilities led me to co-lead the Saturday morning worship planning meeting, kite flying on the beach in the afternoon, the Saturday evening all-campus talent show, Saturday evening bonfire with s'mores and music, and our all-campus Sunday morning worship. Between the five churches, the retreat center was full to capacity, even as our UUCGL contingent was the smallest we've had during my tenure here.

My own experience was richly multigenerational and multi-church. I very much enjoyed collaborating on programming with our sister congregations, sharing notes, and learning about what they are up to. You can see some of the pictures I took here... MORE

Leadership Team Openings

Our Church needs your help. We are facing an exciting year ahead as we finish developing and then implementing our transition plan. Success will get UUCGL to a financially sustainable future, and to make that happen, we need folks willing to challenge our systems, bring new ideas and a fresh outlook to the party. Now is not the time to sit back and let others do the work.

Please review the openings on the Board of Trustees, Finance and Investment Committee, and Properties Committee HERE. If you're interested or curious, reach out to any board member at Fellowship Hour or email Dave at board@uucgl.com, and he or another member of the Board will happily engage!

The Church History Ministry Team Invites You to Vote!

Inner Fire 

10" x 13"

Sailing Ships

5" x 22"

(Click on the images to enlarge)

Ruth's Garden

9" x 11"

Which Lydia Breed print should we frame? The Church History Ministry Team would love your input. Thanks to the funds raised from our two Coffee Hour yard sales, we’re ready to frame one of these beautiful Lydia Breed prints—and we want to know your top choice. Vote right now using the buttons at right, or vote in person at the May 3rd coffee hour. Thanks for taking a moment to vote!

Learn about Lydia Breed here.

Join us on May 16th for a special evening of music for a great cause. UUCGL's own beloved choir accompanist, David Collins, joined by special guests, will share his special brand of magic for a fundraiser concert benefiting the New American Association of Massachusetts, Inc. (NAAM), whose mission is to help refugees and immigrants build stable, fulfilling lives. Your attendance directly sustains this essential work. Learn more at uucgl.org/davidcollins.

Come experience a night of extraordinary music while supporting a mission rooted in welcome, dignity, and belonging.

In the next few weeks, you may notice the seating in the Sanctuary being reconfigured. The goal is to reduce seating and to make things feel a bit cozier. This is being done in response to recent feedback. 

There is ribbon across the chairs in the 3 rows in the back of the sanctuary, so they can serve as overflow seating.

Our 2026 Pledge Drive wraps up on Sunday, May 3rd, and we need your help to finish strong. This year's focus is on member participation, and we set an aggressive goal of reaching 75% participation. If you haven’t yet made your pledge, please participate. It only takes a minute! Every pledge, at every level, helps sustain our community and its mission.

Ready to make your 2026-27 pledge? Here are 3 quick ways to do it now:

• visit uucgl.org/pledge (or click the button at left)
• email mypledge@uucgl.org
• return the pledge card you received in the mail



Your pledge is not just a gift — it is a declaration that you belong here and that this community belongs to you. No matter the size, your commitment makes our chorus complete.Thank you for your support!

...There's More!

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

To see a list of recurring group meetings and programs, click below or visit our website Homepage or Calendar Page.

Pledges, Payments and Donations

HERE are 3 easy ways to make a donation to the church. Please indicate whether your payment is toward your pledge or for another purpose.

Thank you for your support!

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UUCGL Staff

Visit our Staff Directory HERE to contact any of us. We're here for you!

Name Buttons

If you are new to the congregation and would like a name badge, or if you need yours replaced, simply email Misha and she'd be happy to make one for you.

Member Portal

Members of UUCGL may contact the office or any member of the staff to obtain the password to our member portal.

Stay Connected with UUCGL

Visit our website at www.uucgl.org for all the latest!