WEEKLY UPDATE | September 25, 2024

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September 2, 2024 | 10am

"It Matters to this One"

In this anxious preelection season, and in a time that can often feel overwhelming, what small spiritual practices can we engage in to mitigate against despair? 

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SEPTEMBER WORSHIP THEME:

Small Things, Great Love


Our September services will draw our attention to the ways that we create meaning, beauty and hope in small moments and gestures. In a world whose problems often seem overwhelming, we affirm that small, local efforts are important.


September 8: "Pearls" (Ingathering Sunday)

We shared our Water Communion and celebrated being together in the sanctuary after the summer. 


September 15: "Perfect Day"

Inspired by Wim Wender's film, "Perfect Days" about a Japanese toilet cleaner named Hirayama, we consider the life of meaning and dignity.


September 22: "Small Practices for Sanity"

We reflect on everyday spiritual practices that interrupt patterns of overconsumption and over-busyness and create peace and balance within ourselves and our homes.


September 29: "It Matters to this One"

Against despair. 

A Message from Rev. Vicki

In the Spirit

Sundays are our big day of the week for re-orienting ourselves towards our deepest values and the life of the soul. The worship service brings us together in community, and fellowship hour afterward helps us strengthen the ties that we create all year ‘round-- and also gives us an opportunity to extend hospitality to newcomers and visitors who are looking for a spiritual home.

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A Message from Rev. Chris

This Sunday morning, children and youth will start separately, in the Skylight room right at 10am, for their own opening rituals, and children and youth of all ages are invited! We will be exploring our winter video project, as well as putting together some dinner bags for My Brother’s Table guests, to help out with our congregation’s larger efforts in partnering with that wonderful organization.


One of the joys of the fall for me is seeing our church programs and groups start up again that had taken a break over the summer. Our Sunday morning program is off to a great start this year with some new and returning faces. We have had some fun with games to help us get to know each other better, and have started bonding together, which is so helpful in working together on the various projects we’ll be doing this year, including producing another winter video to share with the congregation around the holidays. 


Abundant Blessings,

Chris

Fair Trade

Organic fair trade chocolate bars, teas, coffee, and cold-pressed extra virgin olive oil are all conveniently available every Sunday at coffee hour in the Parish Hall. Don't have cash or a check handy? You can pay for these on our website at uucgl.org/donate!

Food Allergies

UUCGL cares about our community and we want to keep everyone safe. If you have food allergies please notify the office so we can try to minimize the risk of allergens at coffee hour and other gatherings. 

Featured UUCGL Programming & Events

To see more dates and gatherings, check out our website Calendar Page!

Deadline for OWL Registration EXTENDED!

We've extended the deadline to September 30th. Read all about our OWL offerings on the UUCGL website.

  • Grades K-1 OWL (10/6 - 12/15 on Sunday mornings)
  • Grades 4-5 OWL (10/6 - 1/12 on Sunday afternoons)
  • Parents and Caregivers (on Sundays, pending interest)
  • Older Adult OWL (winter or spring 2025, pending interest)
REGISTER HERE

Plant-Based Cooking Group

September 26 | 5pm | Parish Hall & Kitchen

Our popular plant-based cooking group for all ages meets on select Thursdays of each month and all are welcome to join. For more details, please click HERE. Or CLICK HERE to join the email list if you haven't cooked with us before.

Meal Bags for My Brother's Table

October 1

Save the date to help make dinner bags for My Brother's Table. More info to come!

Saturday Craft Circle is Back!

October 5 | 10am | Skylight Room

All are welcome! The UUCGL Craft Circle meets on the first and third Saturday mornings of each month from 10am to 2pm (you may drop in at any time). All sorts of crafts are welcome — knit, crochet, weave, bead, etc. Folks sometimes bring their sewing machines (bringing an extension cord is recommended). People have often brought a packed lunch.


Social Justice Roundtable

October 15 | 1:30pm | Fellowship Room

Grab a cup of coffee and join Rev. Vicki after the service for this social justice discussion.

SAVE THE DATE for the Annual Animal Blessing!

October 6 | 10am | Sanctuary & outside

Join us with your beloved pets on for a "Celebration of Animal Family" which will start in the Sanctuary and then move outside for an open-air blessing of the animals. More information to follow, so save the date!

Ancestry: Genealogy Discussion Group

October 15 | 1:30pm | Parish Hall

This group is open to those who have been working on tracing their ancestry as well as those who are looking to begin. We will discuss where we are in our searches (or where we’d like to begin) and what current research issues we have. Anyone interested in genealogy and family history is invited to join us for this conversation/ workshop. 

This event is sponsored by Seaglass Village and hosted by UUCGL. 

Recurring Group Meetings and Programs

Use the links below or contact the church for more information. All are welcome!

Room Map

Website Calendar Page

Adult Programs Page

Choir

Thursday Evenings

7:45pm, at UUCGL (Sanctuary)

Church History Ministry Team


2nd Sunday of the month

11:30am (Fellowship Room)

Dialogue Group

Click here for meeting link!

2nd & 4th Tuesdays

5-6pm (on Zoom)

Drumagic Drum Circle

2nd Sunday of the month

1:30-3:30pm (Sanctuary)

Mindfulness Morning Meditations

Mornings, every day

7:30-7:50am (on Zoom)

Plant-Based Cooking Group

Join Group HERE!

Select Thursdays, 2x per month

5-7pm (Kitchen & Parish Hall)

Qigong Classes

Tuesday Mornings

10-11am (Parish Hall)

Saturday Craft Circle

1st & 3rd Saturdays

10am-2pm, at UUCGL (Skylight Room)

Sunday Evening Meditations

1st & 3rd Sundays

5:15-6pm (Sanctuary)

Tai Chi Classes (Beginner)

Tuesday Mornings

9-10am (Parish Hall)

Tai Chi Classes (Intermediate)

Tuesday Mornings

11-12pm (Parish Hall)

Tai Chi Classes (Advanced)

Sundays

3:30-5:30pm (Parish Hall)

Wisdom Circle

2nd Tuesday of the month

12-1:30pm (Skylight Room)

Youth Group

Select Sundays

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